NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology Answered Questions

Yes, there is a tuition fee waiver available for B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering students at NIT Calicut.
| Category | Tuition Fee |
| - | - |
| Gen, OBC & EWS Candidates having annual income less than 1 Lacs | NIL |
| SC & ST Candidates | NIL |
| PWD Candidates | NIL |
Note: The tuition fee waiver is applicable to students belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories and Gen, OBC & EWS candidates having an annual income of less than 1 lakh.

To get admission to B.Tech. in Production Engineering at NIT Calicut, candidates must perform well in the class 12/equivalent qualifying examination and in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main). The JEE Main score will also be used as an eligibility test for JEE Advanced, which is required for admission to undergraduate programs at Indian Institute of Technology (IITs).

To get admission in B.Tech. in Production Engineering at NIT Calicut, following documents are required:
1. Class 10th mark sheet
2. Class 12th mark sheet
3. JEE Main score card
4. Category certificate (if applicable)
5. Transfer certificate
6. Character certificate
7. Migration certificate
8. Medical certificate
9. Passport size photographs
10. ID proof

Yes, there are exceptions or exemptions for the 60% eligibility requirement for admission to M.Tech. in CSE at NIT Calicut. These exemptions include:
- Candidates from SC/ST/PwD categories who have a minimum of 55% marks (or CGPA 6.0/10).
- Holders of AMIE (approved by AICTE) or other nationally approved programmes equivalent to B.Tech. / B.E. in an appropriate area of study, subject to possessing a valid GATE score in the appropriate discipline.

Admission to B.Tech. in Production Engineering at NIT Calicut is based on the performance in class 12/equivalent qualifying examination and in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main), and also requires taking JEE (Advanced) for admission to undergraduate programs offered by IITs.

Yes, there are additional fees to be paid over and above the course fee for B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at NIT Calicut. These include:
- One-time fees at the time of admission: Caution Deposit (20,000), Admission Fee (5,000), Library Fee (4,000), Development Fee (15,000), Alumni Affairs Fee (2,000), Career Development Fee (2,000), Students Welfare Fee (1,000), Association and Cultural Fee (1,000), Convocation Fee (3,000).
- Other fees: Registration Fee (2,000), Examination Fee (2,000), Health Centre Facility Fee (1,200), Students Activities Fee (1,000), Sports Fee (1,000), Campus Amenities Fee (1,200), Computing Facility Fee (1,000), Internet Fee (1,200), Annual premium for Mediclaim (1,186).

B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Calicut is considered a good choice due to its strong curriculum, experienced faculty, and vibrant campus life. The programme covers essential topics and offers electives in emerging fields. Placement statistics are also good, with median salaries ranging from 10-12 LPA. Additionally, the campus environment is lively, with various cultural and technical events throughout the year.

B.Tech in Production Engineering at NIT Calicut offers a well-regarded programme that combines principles of engineering, management, and technology to optimize production processes. The curriculum includes subjects like manufacturing processes, operations research, quality control, supply chain management, and industrial engineering, providing students with broad exposure and a wide range of career options. However, the placements for Production Engineering are not as good as other branches like Computer Science, and the scope for Production Engineering in India is limited. Despite this, NIT Calicut is a reputed institution with good faculty, labs, and facilities, and the programme can provide a strong foundation for higher education or research opportunities.