Mystory@P.Swaminadh: How I selected my college and course
Till standard 10, I studied in one of the best schools in our town. When it was time to select a stream, I decided to choose MPC completely on the basis of my interest in Physics and Chemistry. After that, I joined a not-so-well-known college. I was given a seat on the basis of the marks I had secured in standard 10. There were two reasons because of which I joined that college. One was that we could not afford the high fee of corporate colleges (where most of my friends took admission), and secondly I was skeptical of living away from my parents.
From the beginning of my 11th standard my aim was to get a seat in IIT or NIT. Sometimes I felt sad that I was unable to attend JEE coaching like my friends but I worked with lot of patience. Finally, after a lot of struggle, I got seat in Civil Engineering at NIT Calicut, Kerala in 2015, one of the top institutes in the country.
I owe my success to my parents. The moral support provided by them did wonder for me and the academic support of my college teachers too helped a lot. Reading newspaper, articles and some reference books on JEE Mains is a must before appearing for the exam. At first when I joined NIT, I felt extremely elated because I earned that seat without attending any coaching. My hard work and self-preparation finally paid off.
About the Author:
I am currently in my 4th semester of Civil Engineering at NIT Calicut, Kerala. My native place is Bobbili, Andhra Pradesh. My hobbies include reading books and newspapers, drawing, and listening to music. I believe in being unique and self-motivated to achieve excellence.
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I was unable to attend JEE coaching like my friends but I worked with lot of patience.
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To apply for NIT Calicut scholarships, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online at the official site of the institute. The form has to be given with documents.
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There are selective seats at NIT Calicut. Students have to go through the counselling process to get admission. The flagship BTech has the highest intake. The intake is as below:
| Course Name | Seat Intake |
|---|---|
| BTech | 1219 |
| MTech | 562 |
| MBA | 80 |
| MSc | 75 |
| BArch | 40 |
| MCA | 52 |
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NIT Calicut admissions are mainly entrance-based. The institute accepts different national-level exams to select students. The accepted exams are as below:
- BTech - JEE Main
- MTech - GATE
- MSc - IIT JAM
- BArc - JEE Main Paper II/ NATA
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Students need not apply separately for NIT Calicut BTech after JoSAA. However, for institute-level rounds to fill up the vacant seats for MTech/ MSc programmes or for PhD application, a separate application is needed. Students can check the official site to know more.
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No, NIT Calicut does not offer direct admission for any of its programmes. Students need to appear for the accepted entrance test/ counselling and clear the selection rounds to get a seat in the institute.
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To get admission in NIT Calicut, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online at the site of accepted exam/ counselling. Selected students have to report for verification and pay the admission fees to complete the process.
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NIT Calicut admissions are likely to start soon. Interested students can apply online. The institute offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes. It will post the admission notice at the website. To know more, students can check the official page of the institute.
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NIT Calicut fees has to be paid timely by the students. Students have to pay the fees through the accepted payment gateway. The amount is as below:
| Course Name | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| BTech | INR 5 lakh |
| MTech | INR 1.4 lakh |
| MBA | INR 3 lakh |
| MSc | INR 30,000 |
| BArch | INR 6.3 lakh |
| MCA | INR 2.1 lakh |
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