NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - [NITC], CALICUT Colleges
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National Institute Of Technology, Calicut, widely known as NIT, Calicut, is an Autonomous University which is located about 22 kilometers North-East of the Calicut City. NIT was set up by an Act of Parliament (Act 29 of 2007) which received the approval of the President of India on 5th June 2007. The University was established in 1961 and since then, it runs on a Non-profitable basis as per the provision Act. NIT Calicut offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Ph.D. courses. NIT Calicut admissions are based on the following entrance exams –
- JEE Main
- GATE
- JAM
- NIMCET
- CAT
NIT Calicut Highlights
| Official Website | http://www.nitc.ac.in/ |
|---|---|
| Type of Programs | UG, PG, and Ph.D. |
| Recognized by | UGC, AICTE |
| Entrance Level | National |
| Address | NIT Campus PO, Kozhikode, Calicut - 673601, Kerala, India |
NIT Calicut Courses and Eligibility
There are various Courses offered by NIT Calicut at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research level namely, B.Tech., B.Arch., M.Tech., M.Sc., MCA, MBA, and Ph.D.
B.Tech and B.Arch Course Eligibility
Admission to the B.Tech under its 10 specializations and B.Arch. program is on the basis of marks acquired by the candidate in 12th (Science Stream) or equivalent from a recognized University. The selection of candidates will be on the basis of marks in JEE Main. The final selection of the program is based on the allocation of seats through JoSSA Counselling (Joint Seat Allocation Authority).
JEE Main is a three-hour duration exam that consists of Objective Type and Drawing Aptitude type questions. JEE Main Syllabus for Paper 1 covers 3 subjects viz., Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. While JEE Main Paper 2 comprises 3 sections- Aptitude Test, Mathematics and Drawing Test.
M.Tech, M.Plan, MCA, MBA, and M.Sc. Course Eligibility
NIT Calicut offers twenty-five specializations under M.Tech Program and three specializations in M.Sc. program along with an M.Plan Architecture and Planning program. Applicant must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in their relevant stream with minimum 60% marks aggregate. The selection of the programs will be made on the basis of the GATE/ JAM score acquired by the candidate. The final selection of the program will be made by GATE CCMT Counselling (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech/ M.Plan).
GATE is a national level test for admission to M.Tech/ Ph.D. and other Government Scholarships/ Assistantships in the field of engineering and technology. The national level examination is a three-hour computer-based test with 65 questions that are further divided into two types - Objective and Numerical.
MCA and MBA Course Eligibility
The University offers MCA and MBA programs at the Postgraduate level. Candidates applying to these courses must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institute/University. Those applying to the MCA program must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60%(Mathematics in 12th is Mandatory) whereas candidates applying to the MBA program must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks. Students will be selected for the MCA program on the basis of marks in the NIMCET exam and for the MBA program on the basis of ranks in the CAT/ MAT exam.
Ph.D. Course Eligibility
NIT Calicut also offers research programs under thirteen specializations under four registration schemes, viz. Full-time, Part-time, Internal and External registration. The selection of candidates is done on the basis of the written test and/ or personal interview, Applicant must have a valid Master’s degree with minimum 60% in a relevant discipline from a recognized University.
NIT Calicut Placements
NIT Calicut offers Placements to candidates on the basis of the marks acquired consistently over the years in their respective courses. Top recruiters of the university are Amazon, Amdocs, Artifact, Ashok Leyland, Bajaj Auto, Capgemini, City Bank, Dell, HSBC, Intel, Infosys, L&T Ltd., Maruti, Oyo, Philips, Paytm, etc.
| Period | B.Tech(Students Placed) | M.Tech(Students Placed) | MCA(Students Placed) | MBA(Students Placed) | Total Companies visited | Total offers on campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 - 17 | 490 | 99 | 14 | 7 | 117 | 642 |
| 2017 - 18 | 455 | 78 | 22 | 18 | 134 | 698 |
| 2018-19 | 472 | 168 | 22 | 19 | 139 | 640 |
NIT Calicut Ranking
Mentioned below are the achievements of the Institute in the past few years:
| Body / Magazine | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 28 | 2019 |
| NIRF | 50 | 2018 |
| NIRF | 44 | 2017 |
| India Today | 13 | 2016 |
NIT Calicut Scholarships
NIT Calicut Scholarships are offered to deserving candidates, particularly to those from low-economic backgrounds or from reserved Categories. Following are some of them:
- Merit cum Means (MCM) Scholarship: Financial assistance is provided to poor and meritorious students belonging to minority communities. The family income must be less than INR 2.5 LPA. Recipient of this scholarship must not score less than 50%.
- E-Grantz: It is a web-based solution for timely disbursement of educational assistance to all post-metric students of SC, ST, OBC as well as economically weaker sections. The family income must be less than INR 1 lakh. Students must also maintain 75% attendance at the end of each month. Interested candidates can submit their application on the official website.
