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Q: ย  How much rank should I score to get IIIT Allahabad?
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IIIT Allahabad accpets JEE Main score for admission to the BTech courses. As per the IIIT Allahabad cutoff 2023, the Last Round closing rank for BTech ranged between 5924 and 9558, among which Information Technology was the most competitive specialisation. The Round 1 closing rank for BTech ranged between 4817 and 8428 for BTech. 

So, considering the previous year Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks, candidates seeking admission to IIIT Allahabad must secure a rank over and above 4800 and 9600 for the General ALL India category candidates. 

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the 2023 Last Round closing ranks for IIIT Allahabad to get an idea of the ranks required for all the BTech courses offered at this institute: 

CourseRound 1Last Round 
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering84289558
B.Tech. in Information Technology48175924
B.Tech. in Information Technology (Business Informatics)51626587
Q: ย  How many seats does NIT Calicut have for BTech?
A: 

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut has a seat intake of 1,152 for the four-year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) course offered in nine specialisations of Engineering. This total seat intake is mentioned as per seat intake taken from JoSAA 2022 portal. The highest seat intake is for BTech CSE, i.e., 178.

Q: ย  What is the latest expected JEE Main cutoff for the year?
A: 

NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

Category

JEE Main 2024 Expected Cutoff

Common Rank List

90-91

Gen-EWS

75-76

OBC-NCL

73-74

SC

51-52

ST

37-38

PwD

0.0013527

Q: ย  How much rank should I attain to get a seat at NIT Calicut?
A: 

NIT Calicut accepts JEE Main scores for admission to the BTech course specialisations and the BArch course. The cutoff is released category-wise for candidates belonging to the All India as well as the Home State quota. For candidates belonging to the General HS category, the cutoff ranks to get admission ranged between 241 and 47061

For the General AI category students, the cutoff ranks ranged between 564 and 41289. To check more branch-wise, category-wise and round-wise NIT Calicut cutoff 2025, check this page

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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
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20 Apr '26
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Q: ย  What is the placement scenario for PG students at NIT Calicut?
A: 

The placement date for PG courses at NIT Calicut for the current is not been released yet. The key highlights of NIT Calicut placements over the past three years for PG programs (MTech, MCA, MSc and MBA) are presented below:

Particulars

PG Placement Statistics (2022)

PG Placement Statistics (2023)

PG Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest package

INR 33.45 LPA

INR 50 LPA

INR 39.27 LPA

Average package

INR 11.09 LPA

INR 12.64 LPA

INR 11.41 LPA

Median package

INR 9.3 LPA

INR 10 LPA

INR 10 LPA

the lowest package

INR 2.75 LPA

INR 4 LPA

INR 4.2 LPA

Placement rate

82.4%

81.58%

65.77%

Total offers

380+

390+

344

Total students registered

461

478

523

 

Q: ย  Is NIT Calicut worth all the hype?
A: 

National Institute of Technology, Calicut, also known as NIT Calicut, is one of the oldest NITs in India and has been ranked 2 under the 'Architecture and Planning' category and 21 under the 'Engineering' category by NIRF 2025. The college offers a wide range of programmes to students, mainly in the Engineering and Technology fields. Further, the college has a decent connection with top-notch companies such as Accenture, ADP, Amazon, Amdocs, Baja Auto, American Express, etc. 

Q: ย  Can NIT Calicut be considered a good college?
A: 

National Institute of Technology, Calicut is one of the top-ranked Architecture institutes in India. The institute has been ranked 3rd in the 'Architecture' category,  25th in the 'Engineering' category, and 76th in the 'Management' category by NIRF Ranking 2024. Talking about the placements, the the highest and average package offered during NIT Calicut placements 2023 stood at INR 50 LPA and INR 13.77 LPA, respectively. Hence, we can conclude that NIT Calicut is one of the renowned institutes in the country.

Q: ย  Is there MSc Physics in NIT Calicut?
A: 

Yes, the technology institute offers MSc in Physics as a full-time course. Admission to the course is through IIT JAM followed by CCMN counselling. The seat intake for the course is 25. In addition, the total tuition fee is INR 30,000. However, the mentioned fee and seat intake is as per unofficial sources and thus may vary.

Q: ย  What is the median package offered during NIT Calicut placements?
A: 

The NIT Calicut median package for the current year placements is unknown. The median package offered over the past three years during NIT Calicut placements has been tabulated below:

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Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Median package

INR 9.3 LPA

INR 10 LPA

INR 9 LPA

 

Q: ย  How are NIT Calicut internships?
A: 

The key highlights of NIT Calicut UG and PG internships 2024 are presented below:

Particulars

BTech Internship Statistics (2024)

MTech and MCA Internship Statistics (2024)

Total placed

116

71

Total registered

804

394

Placement rate

14.42%

18.02%

Note: Total number of students placed is considered and double offers not counted

Includes students with CGPA >= 6.5 and who participated in all CCD registrations.

If a company has offered a job to a student having CGPA < 6.5, it is included in both placed as well registered counts.

Earlier, the key highlights of NIT Calicut UG and PG internships 2023 are presented below:

Course

Placement Rate (2023)

Students Registered (2023)

Students Placed (2023)

BTech

24.40%

930

227

PG (MTech, MCA)

18.62%

408

76

Q: ย  What is NIT Calicut cutoff?
A: 

NIT Calicut cutoff has been released upto JEE Main Counselling Round 8 Seat Allotment result. Candidates seeking NIT Calicut admission to BTech course must have a valid score in JEE Main in order to be eligible for further JoSAA and CSAB Counselling. Tabulated below is NIT Calicut cutoff 2023:

Q: ย  Does NIT Calicut offer 100% placements for M.Tech course?
A: 

The branch-wise placement rate recorded along-with the offers made and students registered during NIT Calicut MTech placements 2024 are presented below:

MTech Branch

Placement Rate (2024)

Total Offers (2024)

Total Students Registered (2024)

CE MTech Environmental GeoTech

23.80%

5

21

CE MTech Offshore Structures

94.73%

18

19

CE MTech Structural Engineering

92.30%

24

26

CE MTech Traffic & Transportation Planning

55%

11

20

CE MTech Water Resources Engineering

50%

5

10

CH MTech Chemical

100%

2

2

CS MTech Computer Science

79.16%

19

24

CS MTech Computer Science (Information Security)

80%

16

20

EE MTech Power Systems

83.3%3

10

12

EE MTech High Voltage Engineering

75%

3

4

EE MTech Instrumentation and Control Systems

78.9%4

15

19

EE MTech Industrial Power and Automation

75%

6

8

EE MTech Power Electronics

93.7%5

15

16

EC MTech Electronics Design and Technology

88.88%

16

18

EC MTech Signal Processing

66.66%

4

6

EC MTech Telecommunication

90.90%

10

11

EC M.Tech Micro Electronics & VLSI Design

85.71%

18

21

ME MTech Energy Engg. & Management

72.72%

8

11

ME MTech Industrial Engg. & Management

47.36%

9

19

ME MTech Machine Design

70.58%

12

17

ME MTech Material Science & Technology

50.00%

4

8

ME MTech Manufacturing Technology

76.19%

16

21

ME MTech Thermal Sciences

91.30%

21

23

NS MTech Material Science & Engineering

75.00%

3

4

 

Q: ย  What is the placement scenario for UG courses at NIT Calicut?
A: 

The placement data for NIT Calicut UG courses for the current year is yet to be revealed. The table below shows the key highlights of NIT Calicut placements over the past three years for UG programs (BTech and BArch):

Particulars

UG Placement Statistics (2022)

UG Placement Statistics (2023)

UG Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest package

INR 67.62 LPA

INR 47 LPA

INR 50.64 LPA

Average package

INR 12.58 LPA

INR 14.36 LPA

INR 12.41 LPA

Median package

INR 9.3 LPA

INR 10.55 LPA

INR 9 LPA

the lowest package

INR 4.07 LPA

INR 3.6 LPA

INR 3.5 LPA

Placement rate

95.45%

84.76%

85.38%

Total offers

756+

751+

736

Total students registered

792

886

862

 

Q: ย  What is the NIT Calicut Mechanical cutoff 2025?
A: 

NIT Calicut BTech cutoff 2025 was published for admission to candidates who belong to the All India and Home State quota based on the JEE Main entrance examination. 

For the General AI category, the cutoff for BTech Mechanical ranged from 15624 to 23766. On the other hand, for the General HS quota, the cutoff varied between 18480 and 23328. Candidates can see the table below to know the closing cutoff range for various AI and HS quotas.

CategoryJEE Main cutoff Range 2025 (AI quota)
General15624 to 23766
OBC5891 to 27998
SC3547 to 102631
ST1135 to 131027
EWS2828 to 27572
PWD800 
CategoryJEE Main cutoff Range 2025 (HS quota)
General18480 to 23328
OBC5764 to 28646
SC11022 to 238644
ST14784 to 15478
EWS22430 to 307182
PWD1249 to 1249
Q: ย  Does NIT Calicut accept NATA scores for BArch admission?
A: 

No, NIT Calicut does not accept NATA scores for admission to the Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) course. The institute offers admission to BArch based on JEE Main paper-II scores only. In addition, for selection it is crucial that the aspirant also meet the eligibility requirements for BArch course, which is Class 12 pass from a recognised board.

Q: ย  What is JEE Main 2024 session 2 Registration Date?
A: 

JEE Main Registration 2024 session 2 last date was March 4. NTA released JEE Main 2024 Application form session 2 on February 2. JEE Main Application form 2024 session 2 was available online on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in. Candidates who have applied for JEE Main 2024 session 1 had not register again. Such candidates only need to fill the paper details (BE/BTech or BArch/BPlan) and pay application fees. JEE Main 2024 registration last date session 2 was March 4.

Q: ย  What is the minimum eligibility for MCA at NIT Calicut?
A: 

Bachelor's degree (BCA or equivalent) with a minimum of 60% aggregate is the basic eligibility for the MCA course offered at NIT Calicut. In addition, the aspirant must have passed the qualifying exam from a recognised board. Candidate further must have the UG degree mark sheets and passing certificate as a proof of eligibility while form filling and at the time of admission.

Q: ย  What is the opening and closing rank for BTech in Mechanical Engineering at NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology?
A: 

The opening and closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 17258 and closing rank was 26203. The cutoffs are differant when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 17258 and 26203. Admission to B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering in NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Q: ย  What is the CAT score for MBA in NIT Calicut?
A: 

Candidates with a CAT percentile above 70 shall have a fair chance of getting a seat in an MBA at NIT Calicut. However, this is an expected percentile and hence may vary. The CAT cutoff varies every year as it depends upon various factors such as the number of applicants, applicants’ CAT scores, etc.

Q: ย  What is the admission criteria for NIT Calicut MCA?
A: 

Candidates with a BSc or BCA degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Business Mathematics or BE/ BTech with a minimum of 60% aggregate is the basic eligibility for MCA at NIT Calicut. In addition to this, NIMCET scores are required for MCA admission. In addition, the aspirants must also meet the eligibility requirements.

Q: ย  What is the placement percentage of NIT Calicut?
A: 

The placement rate during NIT Calicut placements for the current year is not yet revealed. The past year placement rates along-with the offers made, companies visited and students registered are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement rate

90.68%

83.65%

77.97%

Companies visited

192

197

208

Total offers

1,140

1,141

1080

Total students registered

1253

1,364

1385

 

Q: ย  What is the M.Tech application fee for NIT Calicut?
A: 

 In order to submit the NIT Calicut MTech application form successfully, candidates will have to pay the required fees. The application fee for OP/EWS/OBC/PwD categories candidates is INR 1,000. In addition, the SC/ST categories need to pay INR 500. Further, the application fee payment can be done through credit card/debit card/net banking.

Q: ย  What are the accepted entrance exams for NIT Calicut admission?
A: 

National Institute of Technology Calicut admissions are conducted on the basis of different entrance tests. Students can check the course-wise entrance tests mentioned on the official website of the institute for more information. Some of the accepted exams for NIT Calicut admission include JEE Main, GATE, IIT JAM, CAT, etc.

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Updated on Mar 5, 2026

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