Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) 

at NIT Calicut, Calicut

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.

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.

Class 12 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects is the basic eligibility for BArch at NIT Calicut. Candidate must have passed the qualifying examination from a recognised board. Moreover, aspirants must have the relevant documents as well as a proof of eligibility.

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.

A comparison of the top-ranked (NIRF 2023) colleges for their BArch programme on the basis of multiple components, such as fee and seats are tabulated below:

Architecture Colleges	NIRF Ranking 2023	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fee
IIT Kharagpur	3	INR 12.62 LPA	INR 10 lakh
NIT Calicut	2	INR 3.5 LPA	INR 6.25 lakh

As per the above table, it can be concluded that while the ranking of NIT Calicut is better, the median salary offered to its BArch students compared to that of IIT KGP is at a lower end. However, in terms of affordability again, NIT Calicut can be a preferred option. Hence, students can check all these parameters, calculate an ROI and take a decision wisely basis their preferences.

SPA Delhi: As per the NIRF report 2023, the median package offered to B.Arch students was INR 6 LPA, respectively. About, 17 B. Plan 65 B.Arch and 145 PG (2-year) students were placed during SPA Delhi placements 2022. NIT Trichy: As per the NIRF report, the median package offered to B.Arch students is INR 6 LPA. NIT Calicut: The average package offered during NIT Calicut B.Arch placements 2022 was INR 7.08 LPA (as per unofficial sources). From the above data, it can be observed that all three institutes have somewhat similar placement scenarios.

The key highlights of NIT Calicut BArch placements 2024 as compared with 2023 and 2022 are presented below:

Particulars	BArch Placement Statistics (2022)	BArch Placement Statistics (2023)	BArch Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 9 LPA	INR 8 LPA	INR 7.25 LPA
Average package	INR 7.08 LPA	INR 6.53 LPA	INR 7.25 LPA
Lowest package	INR 6 LPA	INR 5 LPA	INR 7.25 LPA
Placement rate	88.89%	50%	2.63%
Total offers	NA	NA	1
Students registered	9	10	38

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.

NIT Calicut admissions are entirely entrance-based for all its UG & PG courses. Candidates are shortlisted based on their past academic records along with their scores in the respective entrance exams accepted for different courses. Further, the institute also conducts GD and PI rounds for the final selection. Eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website of the respective entrance exams. However, for MBA, candidates must apply on the official website of NIT Calicut.

The SILA Scholarship at NIT Calicut is offered to BTech students in the Department of Civil Engineering. The scholarship is given to those students who have scored the highest and the second the highest in their first, second, and third years of study. The scholarship will be offered to six students in total. The highest scorer will get an amount of INR 50,000, and the second-the highest student will get INR 20,000.

No, NIT Calicut does not facilitate direct admission to any of the courses. Admission is entirely based on merit in the national-level exams, including JEE Main,  GATE,  IIT JAM,  CAT,  NIMCET,  UGC NET, etc. Candidates are further required to participate in other selection rounds, such as counselling, written exam, and interview as well, as per the applied course selection criteria.