NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology Answered Questions

Yes, NIT Calicut provides placements for B.Tech. in Biotechnology, but the placement statistics are not as good as other branches like Mechanical, CSE, CE, and EE. The average package is around 3-4 LPA, with few companies like TCS, IBM, and Infosys recruiting students. However, it's recommended to pursue higher studies like Masters and PhD to excel in this field, as biotechnology has limited scope in India but immense opportunities abroad.

The M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering placements at NIT Calicut have a placement percentage of 100%, with 24 students placed. The lowest salary offered is Rs. 10 LPA, the highest salary offered is Rs. 33.75 LPA, and the average salary is Rs. 19.81 LPA.

NIT Calicut offers a good M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering programme with opportunities for research, good placement records, and a strong alumni network. The average salary package for M.Tech. graduates can range from INR 6-12 LPA. It is worth joining, considering the institution's reputation, curriculum, and career opportunities.

The eligibility criteria for admission to NIT Calicut for B.Tech. in Biotechnology are:
- Candidates should have a valid JEE (Main) score.
- They should have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 75% marks (65% for SC/ST) in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- They should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in 10+2.
- The admission is based on the All India Rank in JEE (Main) through JoSAA counseling.

Yes, there are overhead expenses during M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Calicut. The one-time fee at the time of admission includes:
Caution Deposit: ₹20,000
Admission Fee: ₹5,000
Library Fee: ₹5,000
Development Fee: ₹12,000
Association & Cultural fee: ₹1,000
Alumni Affairs Fee: ₹2,000
Seminar/Thesis Fee: ₹1,500
Career Development Fee: ₹2,000
Students Welfare Fee: ₹1,000
Convocation Fee: ₹3,000
Total one-time fee: ₹52,500
Additionally, there are other fees per semester, including:
Tuition Fee: ₹35,000
Registration Fee: ₹2,000
Examination Fee: ₹2,000
Health Centre Facility Fees: ₹1,200 (only for monsoon semester)
Students Activities Fee: ₹1,000 (only for monsoon semester)
Sports Fees: ₹1,000 (only for monsoon semester)
Campus Amenities: ₹1,200 (only for monsoon semester)
Central Computing Facility Fee: ₹1,000 (only for monsoon semester)

To seek direct admission for the M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering course at NIT Calicut, the eligibility criteria are:
- The candidate should have a B.E./B.Tech. degree in an appropriate branch from an approved Institute/University with a minimum of 60% marks (or CGPA 6.5/10) for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC and 55% marks (or CGPA 6.0/10) for SC/ST/PwD categories.
- The candidate must have a valid GATE score of the year 2021/2022/2023 in the respective discipline.
- Holders of AMIE (approved by AICTE) / other nationally approved programmes equivalent to B.Tech. / B.E., in an appropriate area of study, may also be considered eligible, subject to the condition that the candidate possesses a valid GATE score in the appropriate discipline.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Calicut includes a valid GATE score of 2021/2022/2023 in the respective discipline, and a minimum of 55% marks (or CGPA 6.0/10) in the qualifying degree.