NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology Answered Questions

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.

Yes, it is worth paying for the B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at NIT Calicut. The institute has a good reputation, with experienced faculty and good placement statistics. However, it's also suggested to consider other options like NIT Surathkal, which has a better placement record and a smaller student-to-faculty ratio.

The placement statistics for B.Tech. in Production Engineering at NIT Calicut are as follows:
- Placement percentage: 80-90% in recent years
- Companies visiting campus: Diverse range of companies from sectors like manufacturing, IT, consulting, and core engineering
- Internship opportunities: Many students secure internships during their course, which can lead to pre-placement offers (PPOs) and enhance employability
- the highest package: 51 LPA
- Number of placements: 1080
- Number of companies visited: 208
- Number of internships: 187

To apply for B.Tech. in Production Engineering at NIT Calicut, you need to perform well in the class 12/equivalent qualifying Examination and in the Joint Entrance Examination, JEE (Main). The JEE (Main) will also be an eligibility test for the JEE (Advanced) for admission to undergraduate programs offered by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs).

The total fee of B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering offered at NIT Calicut for the academic year 2024-25 is as follows:
| Fee Category | General, OBC, and EWS Candidates having annual income greater than 5 Lacs |
| - | - |
| Tuition Fee | 1,25,000 |
| One-time Fee at the time of Admission | 53,000 |
| Other Fee (Monsoon Semester) | 11,786 |
| Other Fee (Winter Semester) | 4,000 |
Total fee for the first year: 1,89,786
Note: The fees are subject to change as per the directives of the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India.