NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology Answered Questions

Yes, tuition fee waiver is available for B.Tech. in Biotechnology students at NIT Calicut.
| Category | Annual Income | Tuition Fee |
| - | - | - |
| Gen, OBC & EWS | > 5 Lacs | ₹1,25,000 |
| Gen, OBC & EWS | Between 1 Lacs and 5 Lacs | ₹41,667 |
| Gen, OBC & EWS | < 1 Lacs | NIL |
| SC & ST | - | NIL |
| PWD | - | NIL |
Note: The tuition fee waiver is applicable for students belonging to SC, ST, and PWD categories, and for Gen, OBC, and EWS candidates having an annual income of less than ₹1 lakh.

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

The total fee of B.Tech in Biotechnology at NIT Calicut for the 2024-25 admissions is as follows:
For General, OBC, and EWS candidates having an annual income greater than 5 lakhs:
- Tuition Fee: ₹1,25,000
- One-time Fee at the time of Admission: ₹53,000
- Other Fee for Monsoon Semester: ₹11,786
- Other Fee for Winter Semester: ₹4,000
Total fee for the first year: ₹1,25,000 + ₹53,000 + ₹11,786 + ₹4,000 = ₹1,93,786
For subsequent years, the total fee would be:
- Tuition Fee: ₹1,25,000
- Other Fee for Monsoon Semester: ₹11,786
- Other Fee for Winter Semester: ₹4,000
Total fee per year (after the first year): ₹1,25,000 + ₹11,786 + ₹4,000 = ₹1,40,786
The total fee for the entire course (4 years) would be:
- First year: ₹1,93,786
- Subsequent 3 years: ₹1,40,786 * 3 = ₹4,22,358
- Total fee for 4 years: ₹1,93,786 + ₹4,22,358 = ₹6,16,144
Note: The fees mentioned above are subject to change as per the directives of the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India.

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 documents required for eligibility verification during M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering admissions at NIT Calicut include:
Qualifying degree certificate/mark sheet
GATE scorecard (2021/2022/2023) in the respective discipline
Certificate from approved Institute/University for candidates with AMIE or other nationally approved programmes equivalent to B.Tech. / B.E.
Certificate for PwD candidates, if applicable
Note: Only the primary mode of evaluation (CGPA or percentage) as mentioned in the qualifying degree certificate/mark sheet shall be considered while verifying eligibility.

To be eligible for admission to the M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Calicut, a candidate should have a valid GATE score of the year 2021/2022/2023 in the respective discipline and have passed B.E./B.Tech. in an appropriate branch from an approved Institute/University with minimum 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.

To get admission to B.Tech. in Biotechnology at NIT Calicut, follow these steps:
1. Check the eligibility criteria: The candidate should have a minimum of 75% marks in class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
2. Appear for JEE Main: Admission to B.Tech. in Biotechnology at NIT Calicut is based on JEE Main ranks.
3. Register for JoSAA Counselling: After the JEE Main results are declared, register for JoSAA counselling to secure a seat at NIT Calicut.
4. Choose NIT Calicut as your preferred institute: During the counselling process, choose NIT Calicut as your preferred institute and B.Tech. in Biotechnology as your preferred course.
5. Confirm your admission: Once you have been allotted a seat, confirm your admission by paying the required fees and submitting the necessary documents.

The required documents for B.Tech. in Biotechnology admission at NIT Calicut are:
1. Class X mark sheet
2. Class XII mark sheet
3. Category certificate (if applicable)
4. PwD certificate (if applicable)
5. JEE Main admit card
6. JEE Main scorecard
7. Passport size photographs
8. ID proof (Aadhaar card, driving license, passport, etc.)