In terms of the research field, there are almost no placements opportunities in Engineering Physics at NIT Calicut. The only companies where you will be are allowed to apply for the placements are in the Consultancy services, Sales, etc.
Basically, we can say that NIT Calicut has nothing to offer to the students of Physics. If you want a decent job, then you should work on your coding skills else, you will have to do the basic 8-7 jobs.
You can also apply for IIT JEE coaching institutes as these companies offer better salaries and less workload. If you wish to pursue higher studies in the future, you can get a side job at one of these coaching institutes and prepare for your entrance exams. This way you will be in touch with your subject and earn part-time.
NIT Calicut boasts of impressive placement records with high placement rates and attractive salary packages for its students. In the year 2021-2022, the Biotechnology department had a placement rate of 89% with an average salary of INR 7 LPA. On the other hand, the CSE department had a 100% placement rate with a maximum salary of INR 69 LPA, placing it at the top of the salary hierarchy among departments. Other departments such as ECE, EEE, and MECH offered around the same salary packages.
During the NIT Calicut placements in 2022, a total of 193 companies visited the campus, resulting in a placement rate of 90.90%. The average package offered during the placements stood at INR 12.07 LPA, while the highest package offered was INR 67.62 LPA. According to media reports, the average package recorded during NIT Calicut placements in 2023 was INR 23 LPA, which is a testament to the institute's commitment to providing quality education and fostering the skills required to excel in the job market.
Overall, NIT Calicut is an excellent choice for students who want to pursue higher education and secure promising placements.
NITC MBA hostel is one of the newest hostels on the campus. The MBA hostel is exclusively for boys, and the rooms are large enough for two people. Each room has two beds (no mattress), two tables, two chairs, two almirah, one fan, one tube light, and two windows.
For every two rooms, there is a shared bathroom. The hostel also has a good laundry service. The mess is close to the hostel. Overall, it's a very nice hostel with good facilities and lots of greenery. The hostel has the capacity to accommodate around 300 students, including visiting faculty.
A separate ultra-modern hostel facility for girls is also available. The girls' hostel has a mini-canteen, an indoor shuttle court, a gymnasium, and an extension of the co-operative society store.
IIIT Hyderabad CSD would be a better option between the two if you like to study Computer Science as per the standards of US Universities. Otherwise, you can go for NIT Calicut CSE.
However, you should make the decision on your personal preference.
NIT Calicut provides an option for internal sliding. If you are among the top two students from your branch, you can change your branch after the first year. Apart from these, many other factors are taken into consideration.
Many of my friends are studying at NIT Calicut and therefore, I would suggest you not opt for NIT Calicut if you do not get CSE or ECE. The institution gives the least importance to its students. Other than departments of CSE and ECE, the placements are pitiful.
You can check their website and find out the department-wise ratio of faculty members to student ratio if you do not have trust in what I am saying. Check their placement statistics and you will be surprised by seeing the number of core companies visiting the campus during the placement drive. There are numerous other problems as such.
To be precise, the institution's rank has drastically fallen from 9 to 45. I would be of no surprise if it goes down more.
Yes, there are various scholarships available for OBC students studying at NIT Calicut. There is one scholarship called MOMA, it is a Merit cum scholarship. It is of national level Central government funded scholarships. State government funded scholarships are also available.
All OBC students are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The notification for this scholarship will be displayed in the academic building. The student can ask the dates for the form from the seniors.
For all the information, one can visit the district welfare department website and get the required information. One can also talk to a fellow senior student and know all the requirements and information of the scholarship.
First of all, you need to understand what you want. Do you want higher education or a placement? Then ask yourself whether you want only computer science because you love the subject or simply because you want a good placement.
| Categories | ECE at BITS Pilani Goa | CSE at NIT Calicut | ENI at BITS Pilani, Pilani |
| Course Fee | 19.19 lakh | 5.42 lakh | 19.19 lakh |
| Highest CTC | 23 LPA | 29 LPA | 20 LPA |
| Average CTC | 11 LPA | 18 LPA | 14 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | Google, nVidia, DE Shaw, Arcesium, etc. | Wipro, TCS, Accenture, IBM, etc. | Qualcomm, nVidia, Intel, Texas Instruments, etc. |
ENI and ECE are technically different branches but they are almost the same. Except for the high fee of BITS Pilani, I do not feel BITS Pilani or Goa campus is anything less worthwhile than NIT Calicut. In fact, if you want only placements, then BITS Pilani any campus should be your choice.
I have friends studying at NIT Calicut, and according to them, the classes usually begin from around 8 A.M. However, it is not mandatory to have a class during the very first hour when the institute commences. Depending upon your timetable and batch, the classes can accordingly vary.
You can have a total of 3 to 4 hours of class periods and it might still commence from around 10.15 A.M, depending upon whether or not you have been allotted the slot with other members of your class.
Microsoft has introduced a program namely DreamSpark by partnering with more than 80 institutions. With this initiative, the students are trained on Microsoft tools so that they can completely understand everything. Students enrolled in these institutions will already have hands-on experience in the industry.
NIT Calicut, however, has its policy where most of the software is used from the open-source domain and students are encouraged to contribute for the same through FOSSMeet activities.
If Microsoft hires students from FOSSMeet it would be a great loss as the entire time would be wasted to train them.
By not being trained according to the norms and policies of Microsoft, the company usually does not visit NIT Calicut for placements.
NIT Calicut is far better than Hyderabad Central University. At the university, you will find most of the students from nearby states whereas NIT has a multicultural atmosphere with students coming from every corner of the country.
The climate is also very soothing in Calicut that will help you to grow and study. NIT Calicut has well-qualified faculty members providing quality education. Not only education but it will also help in your overall development and to lead a better life ahead.
The placements of NIT Calicut are also very decent. According to the recent placement statistics of following data can be tabulated:
| Particulars | NIT Calicut Placements |
| Total students placed | 714 |
| Top recruiters | Deloitte, TATA Group, Intel |
| Highest package | INR 43.31 LPA |
| Average package | INR 11 LPA |
Last but not least we can say that choosing NIT Calicut is a better option over Hyderabad Central University due to its diversity in various fields.