NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology Answered Questions

Here are the course names as requested:Civil Engineering (CIV)Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)Mechanical Engineering (MEC)Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)Computer Science & Information Technology (CIT)CSE - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (CSM)CSE - Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (CAD)Computer Science Engineering with Specialisation in Cloud Computing (CCC)CSE - Internet of Things and Cyber Security Including Blockchain Technology (CIC)Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) (CAI)Computer Science Engineering (with Specialisation in IoT & Automation) (CIA)

The School of Management Studies at the National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) offers a two-year full-time MBA program. Admission to this programme is based on the Common Admission Test (CAT), which is followed by group discussions and individual interviews. The application process normally begins in August, and the CAT exam is administered in November. Shortlisted candidates are then invited for group talks and personal interviews, which are typically held in December. The final decision is based on the combined performance in the CAT exam, group discussions, and personal interviews. To get the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit NITC's official website or contact the admissions office directly. 

After the declaration of JEE Mains results, the admission process for NIT Calicut is as follows: JoSAA CounsellingQualified candidates register on the JoSAA website and participate in the online counselling process. During the counselling, candidates select their preferred colleges and courses from the list of NITs.Seat allotmentCandidates are selected for admission based on their JEE Main rank and the choices they make during the counselling process.Admission confirmationCandidates must complete the admission process by verifying their documents and paying the course fee.Here are some other admission processes for NIT Calicut:MTech: Admission is through GATE, followed by CCMT Counselling. MSc: Admission is through IIT JAM and CCMN Counselling. MBA: Admission is based on the CAT score, followed by a personal interview. 

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.

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. 

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:College NameMTech FeeNIRF Ranking (2024)MTech at NIT MeghalayaINR 69,500 - INR 1.4 lakh68MTech at NIT CalicutINR 1.4 Lacs - 3.3 lakh25Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

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.

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.