NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology

Both NIT Meghalaya and NIT Calicut are good options to pursue MTech. However, in terms of affordability, NIT Meghalaya is more affordable since the tuition fees to pursue M.Tech at NIT Meghalaya range from INR 69,500 to INR 1.4 lakh, and the tuition fee to pursue M.Tech at NIT Calicut ranges from INR 1.4 Lacs to INR 3.3 lakh.

Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

To know which is a better choice, students must weigh both options based on important factors such as fees and NIRF ranking. Tabulated below is a comparison between the M.Tech courses at NIT Meghalaya and NIT Calicut based on fees and NIRF ranking:

Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

Currently, the admission can be done for the Ph.D. in Management in NIT Calicut based on the candidates GATE/NET score and interview. Usually the general qualifying criteria are a Master's degree in Management, Engineering or a similar field with not less than 60% weight average ( 55 % for SC/ST). But the cutoff marks may differ depending on the number of candidates and the given research fields. So as to know the most accurate cutoff it is advisable to access the NIT Calicut website or better still get a hold of the institute.

Yes, NIT Calicut does provide reservation benefits to the Keralites through state quota during admission. A certain percentage of seats are kept reserved for students from Kerala as per the rules and regulations of the state government. This reservation policy is basically for local representation in the institution. For details on reservations and admission procedures, it is suggested that one checks the official website of NIT Calicut or calls them directly.

For SC category students at NIT Calicut, the tuition fee is fully waived, and they are required to pay only nominal charges, such as a one-time admission fee (around INR 1,200), semester fees for hostel services, and other administrative costs totaling approximately INR 5,000–7,000 per semester. These figures are consistent with the latest updates and might slightly vary across programs or due to institute-specific components.

With a 70% in CBSE 12th boards and a 60 in JEE Mains, your chances of getting a seat at NIT Calicut can be challenging but not impossible. NIT Calicut is highly competitive, and admission is primarily based on JEE Main scores.

For B.Tech programs, candidates with ranks between 1,400 and 39,000 in JEE Main have a chance, depending on the specialisation and seat availability. Your score of 60 in JEE Mains might place you in a lower rank range, but you can still explore options in state quota seats or private colleges.

The eligibility criteria for MBA at NIT Kozhikode is:

Prospective candidates should have acquired Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution with an aggregate minimum 60% marks (or CGPA 6.0/10) for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL and 55% marks (or CGPA 5.5/10) for SC/ST/PwD. They should have a valid Common Admission Test (CAT) score conducted by IIMs in 2023. The selection will be based on CAT score and the personal interview conducted by DMS. The total intake of regular students for the year 2024-25 is 75.

The key highlights of NIT Calicut placements over the past three years for PG programs (MTech, MCA, MSc and MBA) are presented below:

Note: Placement data 2024 is updated till Oct 10, 2024, whereas placement data 2023 and 2022 are updated till Sep 14, 2024 and Aug 22, 2024, respectively.

The key highlights of NIT Calicut placements over the past three years for UG programs (BTech and BArch) are presented below:

Note: Placement data 2024 is updated till Oct 10, 2024, whereas placement data 2023 and 2022 are updated till Sep 14, 2024 and Aug 22, 2024, respectively.