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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  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 NIT Calicut JEE Main cutoff 2025 for BTech admission?
A: 

NIT Calicut JEE Main cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the final rounds of cutoffs for various All India and Home State quota categories. Seat allotment results were declared for BTech courses and its multiple specialisations, as well as for the BArch course. 

For the General AI category, the last round cutoff varied between 232 and 41289. According to the last round, the BArch course came out as the most preferred one for this category. Students can refer to the table below to know the cutoff range for various AI and HS categories.

CategoryJEE Main Cutoff Range 2025 (All India Categories)
General232 to 41289
OBC160 to 57399
SC55 to 181941
ST19 to 239582
EWS52 to 53706
PWD51 to 680644

Note: To know the cutoff details for the Home State quota categories, see the exam-wise section below.

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20 Apr '26
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Jul '26-Aug '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:

Particulars

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 the fee of the BArch course at NIT Calicut?
A: 

As per unofficial sources, the total tuition fee of the five-year BArch course offered at NIT Calicut is INR 6.25 lakh. The hostel charges are up to INR 3.41 Lacs and a one-time fee payment of INR 31,500 is also required for admission. This given fee is as per the data collected from unofficial sources and thus is subject to changes.

Q: ย  How much marks in GATE are required to do M.Tech from NIT calicut for OBC category?
Q: ย  What is the JEE Main application fee?
A: 

The application fee for the JEE main exam varies based on the candidate's category. While filling the application form candidates will be required to select their category before paying the registration fee. Candidates can check JEE main exam 2024 registration fee from the table given below -

Particulars

Details

JEE Main exam Registration Fee

  • INR 500 (SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category)
  • INR 1000 (Male unreserved/OBC/EWS category)
  • INR 800 (Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category)

Mode of payment

Online through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI

Scanned documents

Scanned image of Signature, Candidate’s Passport-size Photograph, Gen-EWS/PwD/OBC-NCL/SC/ST certificate (If applicable)

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  What is NIT Calicut cutoff 2025 for OBC?
A: 

 NIT Calicut cutoff 2025 was announced for the OBC AI and OBC HS categories. For the OBC AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 160 to 57399. On the other hand, for the OBC HS quota, the cutoff varied between 77 and 52690

 According to the last round closing ranks for both quotas, the most desired course was BArch and the least sought-after one was BTech in Biotechnology. For more information, students can refer to this page

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  Is 350 a good score in GATE CCMT for the NIT Calicut?
A: 

NIT Calicut accepts GATE entrane exam scores, followed by CCMT counselling process for admission to the M.Tech courses. NIT Calicut M.Tech cutoff 2024 has been released up to six rounds. NIT Calicut Last Round cutoff score ranged between 355 and 599. So, considering the current year closing cutoff socres for NIT Calicut, 350 is not a good score to get admission at NIT calicut. The score one should aim to get into NIT calicut should be 500 for ensuring maximum chances of selection. 

Q: ย  How much rank should I score to get NIT Calicut?
A: 

To get a seat in BTech at NIT Calicut, candidates must have a valid JEE Main score. The final admissions to the institiute is based on JoSAA Counselling up to Round 6 followed by CSAB Counselling upto two Special rounds. During the NIT Calicut JEE Main cutoff 2023, the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for BTech ranged between 4455 and 306235256 and 43704, respectively. 

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for NIT Calicut cutoff 2023 to get an idea of the ranks required for all the BTech courses offered at this institute: 

CourseRound 1Last Round 
B.Tech. in Biotechnology3062338003
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering2396834709
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering3117541475
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering44555256
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering1147417445
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering756310894
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics1615318337
B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering2879443704
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering1725826203
B.Tech. in Production Engineering3042843324
Q: ย  Which entrance exams are considered for BArch admission at NIT Calicut?
A: 

NIT Calicut considers the scores of JEE Main (Paper-II) for admission to the BArch course. No other entrance exam is accepted. Candidates shortlisted based on JEE paper-II score are further required to participate in CSAB counselling for the seat allotment process.

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  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 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 admission process for MBA at NIT Calicut?
A: 

Admission to MBA at NIT Calicut courses are completely entrance-based. Candidates seeking admission to this course must apply and appear for the CAT exam in the first place. After the CAT result declaration, candidates must apply for MBA on the official website of NIT Calicut. Further, the shortlisted candidates have to appear for GD and PI rounds for the final selection. After the completion of all the selection rounds, the final result will be declared on the official website of NIT Calicut.

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Updated on Mar 5, 2026

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