NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology Answered Questions

NIT Calicut is strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering. The college requires 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 in the qualifying degree. Additionally, candidates must have a valid GATE score of the year 2021/2022/2023 in the respective discipline.

Candidates are advised to score 694 or a little higher. The table below shows the required cutoff scores for some of the specialisations during the Round 1 admissions at NIT Calicut:CourseGATE CCMT R1 Cutoff 2025M.Tech. in Energy Engineering and Management326M.Tech. in Nanotechnology358M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering364M.Tech. in Water Resources Engineering374M.Tech. in High Voltage Engineering382M.Tech. in Industrial Power And Automation389M.Tech. in Offshore Structures397M.Tech in Environment Engineering397M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering397M.Tech. in Power Systems417M.Tech. in Power Electronics476M.Tech. in Telecommunication479M.Tech. in Signal Processing499M.Tech. in Machine Design528M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering694

NIT Calicut JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the first round varied between 4678 and 28830 for admission to the BTech course across multiple specialisations for the General AI category. The one with the lowest cutoff rank of 4678 was Computer Science and Engineering. For the OBC category candidates, the JEE Main cutoff ranks were between 1529 and 10104.  To view the Round 1 cutoff range for different categories for admission to BTech course, refer to the table below.CategoryJEE Main Round 1 Cutoff 2025 General4678 - 28830OBC1529 -10104SC752 - 4904ST317 - 2195EWS559 - 4980PWD134 - 1313

For students belonging to the General AI quota, the GATE CCMT Round 1 cutoff scores varied between 351 and 731. For top M.Tech branches like CSE and CSE (Information Security), the cutoff scores stood at 731 and 694, respectively. Considering the first round cutoff 2025, other top M.Tech specialisations were Microelectronics and VLSI Design with a cutoff score of 647 and Electronics Design and Technology (600). For the OBC category students, the first-round cutoff scores for CSE and CSE (IS) stood at 694 and 671, respectively, under the All India quota. 

The components of fees for B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering course at NIT Calicut are:(a) Tuition Fee:
| Category | Fee (Rs.) |
| - | - |
| Gen, OBC & EWS Candidates having annual income greater than 5 Lacs | 1,25,000 |
| Gen, OBC & EWS Candidates having annual income between 1 Lacs and upto and including 5 Lacs | 41,667 |
| Gen, OBC & EWS Candidates having annual income less than 1 Lacs | NIL |
| All SC & ST Candidates | NIL |
| All PWD Candidates | NIL |
| MEA Candidates | 1,25,000 |
| Foreign Nationals & Candidates under DASA Scheme | US$8000 (US$4000 for SAARC) |(b) Onetime Fee at the time of Admission:
| Fee | Amount (Rs.) |
| - | - |
| 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 |
| Total (b) | 53,000 |(c) Other Fee:
| Fee | Monsoon Semester 2024-25 (Rs.) | Winter Semester 2024-25 (Rs.) |
| - | - | - |
| Registration Fee | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Examination Fee | 2,000 | 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 | - |
| Total (c) | 11,786 | 4,000 |(d) Hostel Seat Rent (Includes Room Rent, Electricity, Water Charges):
| Category | Fee (Rs.) |
| - | - |
| Shared Room | 9,000 |
Total Amount during admission other than Tuition Fee: 73,786

The components of fees for B.Tech. in Biotechnology course at NIT Calicut are:
1. Tuition Fee: ₹1,25,000 (for Gen, OBC & EWS Candidates having annual income greater than 5 lakhs)
2. One-time Fee 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: ₹3,000Total one-time fee: ₹53,000
3. Other Fee (per semester):- Registration Fee: ₹2,000- Examination Fee: ₹2,000- Health Centre Facility Fee: ₹1,200 (only for Monsoon Semester)- Students Activities Fee: ₹1,000 (only for Monsoon Semester)- Sports Fee: ₹1,000 (only for Monsoon Semester)- Campus Amenities Fee: ₹1,200 (only for Monsoon Semester)- Computing Facility Fee: ₹1,000 (only for Monsoon Semester)- Internet Fee: ₹1,200 (only for Monsoon Semester)- Annual premium for Mediclaim: ₹1,186 (only for Monsoon Semester)Total other fee (Monsoon Semester): ₹11,786Total other fee (Winter Semester): ₹4,000

Yes, there are overhead expenses during B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering at NIT Calicut. These include:
- 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
These fees are in addition to the tuition fee and other one-time fees at the time of admission, such as Caution Deposit, Admission Fee, Library Fee, Development Fee, Alumni Affairs Fee, Career Development Fee, Students Welfare Fee, Association and Cultural Fee, and Convocation Fee.

To apply for B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering at NIT Calicut, candidates can follow these steps:1. Check the eligibility criteria: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.2. Fill the application form: Candidates can fill the application form online through the official website of NIT Calicut.3. Upload required documents: Candidates need to upload scanned copies of their documents, including mark sheets, certificates, and identity proof.4. Pay the application fee: Candidates need to pay the application fee online through the payment gateway.5. Submit the application form: After filling and uploading all the required documents, candidates can submit the application form.6. Check the admission criteria: The admission to B.Tech. programs at NIT Calicut is based on the JEE Main rank.7. Attend counseling: Candidates who are shortlisted will be called for counseling, where they need to produce all the original documents.8. Pay the tuition fee: After the counseling, candidates need to pay the tuition fee to confirm their admission.

To apply for B.Tech. in Biotechnology at NIT Calicut, visit the official website of NIT Calicut and follow the admission process. The programme was started in 2008, and the School of Biotechnology was established in 2009. The curriculum is designed to explore different career options, and a minor programme in Computational and Systems Biology is also offered. For more information, contact the institute through the provided contact details on their website.