Admission to NIT Calicut for a B.Tech does not require a separate application. Only centralised JoSAA counselling and JEE Main are used for admission.
In accordance with government regulations, seats are set aside for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD.
Foreign or NRI students should also have a valid JEE Main score may apply through the DASA scheme.
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Step |
Description |
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Eligibility |
Class 12 with PCM, 75% or top 20 percentile (for General/EWS/OBC) |
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Entrance Exam |
JEE Main |
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Counseling |
JoSAA |
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Seat Allotment |
Based on JEE Main rank and preferences |
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Reporting |
Document verification and fee payment at NIT Calicut |
Fee for Btech
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Component |
Fee (INR, 2025) |
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Tuition (Total) |
5,00,000 (1,25,000/year) |
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One-time Fees |
53,000 (at admission) |
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Registration |
2,000/semester (16,000/4 yrs) |
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Hostel (optional) |
2,46,000 (4 years) |
All B.Tech branches (CSE, Mechanical, Civil, EEE, ECE, Chemical, Biotechnology, Engineering Physics, Production, Materials Science, Energy Engineering) have the same fee structure as above for Indian students.
Due to the centralised admissions process via JoSAA, the most important consideration for a native OBC (Other Backwards Classes) student applying to NIT Calicut for admission to the B.Tech CSE programme in 2025 is their JEE Main rank rather than their academic % need.
Requirements
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Criterion |
Requirement (OBC, Home State, NIT Calicut B.Tech CSE) |
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Class 12 PCM Percentage |
75% aggregate or top 20 percentile of board |
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JEE Main Rank |
Under 3000 (Home State OBC, 2025 expected) |
Fee for BTech CSE for OBC native students
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Component |
Fee (INR, 2025) |
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Tuition |
5,00,000 (entire program) |
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Total Course Fee |
6,63,000 (entire program) |
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Hostel (optional) |
2,46,000 (entire program) |
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One-time Fees |
53,000–60,000 (first year) |
For BTech CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) admission in 2025 under the ST (Scheduled Tribe) category at NITs.
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Criteria |
Requirement (ST Category) |
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Class 12 PCM Marks |
65% aggregate or top 20 percentile |
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Entrance Exam |
JEE Main (valid rank) |
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Selection |
JEE Main rank + JoSAA counseling |
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Cutoff (NIT Rourkela) |
230 (ST, BTech CSE, 2025) |
Placement in BTech CSE (Computer Science and Engineering)
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Placement Rate |
95%+ (almost 100% in some years) |
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Highest Package |
INR 83.6 LPA (domestic) |
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Average Package |
INR 21.6–24 LPA |
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Median Package |
INR 20 LPA |
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Minimum Package |
INR 5–6 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Apple, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Citi, Wipro, Infosys, Deloitte |
Your prospects of being accepted into NIT Warangal's B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) programme are very slim or practically zero , given your JEE Main 2020 ranking of 38,447 in the EWS category.
Your rank is many times higher, so you will not be eligible for CSE at NIT Warangal through JoSAA or CSAB counseling
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Category |
Typical EWS CSE Cutoff (NIT Warangal) |
Your JEE Main Rank |
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EWS |
220–800 (approx., varies by year) |
38,447 |
You may consider other colleges or branches, or look for alternative pathways in engineering or related fields.
With a 12th score of 42% in the Commerce stream, your options for direct admission to NIT Warangal or similar top engineering/technical institutions in India are minimal for most undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
NIT Warangal Admission Eligibility for Major Programs
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Course |
Minimum Eligibility (12th Standard) |
Other Requirements |
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B.Tech |
75% aggregate (PCM) or 12th in the top 20% |
JEE Main rank, JoSAA counselling |
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B.Sc. |
Not offered for the Commerce stream at NITW |
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BBA/B.Com |
Not offered at NIT Warangal |
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M.Tech |
B.Tech/B.E. with 60% (not directly after 12th) |
GATE score, CCMT counselling |
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MBA |
Graduation with 60% (not directly after 12th) |
CAT/MAT score |
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MCA |
Graduation with 60% (not directly after 12th) |
NIMCET score |
NIT Warangal does not offer B.Com or BBA. Their B.Tech programs require Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) in the 12th.
NIT Warangal does not offer any payment or management quota seats or direct admission options for its undergraduate or postgraduate programs.
Although there is a self-financed category for M.Tech programme applicants who do not have a valid GATE score, these seats are distributed according to institute-level regulations rather than as management or payment quota seats.
Admission is strictly based on entrance exam performance (such as JEE Main for B.Tech, GATE for M.Tech, CAT/MAT for MBA, etc.) and national-level counselling processes
There is no general minimum age limit specified for admission to most undergraduate and postgraduate programs at NIT Warangal. Admission to programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, and MCA is primarily based on academic qualifications and entrance exam performance, rather than age.
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Program |
Minimum Age Requirement |
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B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, etc. |
Not specified (based on academic eligibility) |
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B.Sc.-B.Ed. |
18 years (as of Oct 1 of admission year) |
Course-wise Eligibility and Selection
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Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
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Class 12 with at least 75% aggregate, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics required |
JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling |
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M.Tech |
B.Tech/B.E. in relevant discipline, minimum 60% aggregate |
GATE + CCMT Counselling |
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MBA |
Bachelor’s degree, minimum 60% aggregate |
CAT/MAT + Group Discussion/Interview |
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M.Sc. |
B.Sc. with minimum 60% aggregate |
IIT JAM + CCMN Counselling |
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MCA |
Bachelor’s degree, minimum 60% aggregate or equivalent CGPA |
NIMCET + Counselling |
For M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering students at IIT Dhanbad over the past five years:
There is no evidence of significantly higher packages specifically for M.Tech CSE in the past five years. Most reports focus on B.Tech CSE for the highest packages. For M.Tech CSE, the average and median are notably lower than B.Tech CSE.
No degree at Anna University is fundamentally "better" than engineering since the best choice depends on your interests, career aspirations, and the shifting nature of the labour market. However, Anna University's engineering programmes (B.E./B.Tech) are its most well-known and consistently rank highly.
Comparison Table
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Course Type |
Key Features |
Career Prospects |
Entry Requirements |
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Core engineering, many specializations |
Diverse engineering roles |
10+2 (science), TNEA |
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Management, leadership, analytics |
Managerial, consulting |
Graduation, TANCET/MAT |
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B.Sc. (AI/Data Science) |
Science, tech, data focus |
Data science, analytics |
10+2 (science) |
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MCA |
IT, software, data science |
Software developer, IT |
Graduation, TANCET |
The "better" course ultimately comes down to your own interests and professional goals. For future-focused careers, think about pursuing an MBA, MCA.
One of India's top universities for technical education, research, and innovation is IIT Madras. In 2024, it was ranked first among engineering colleges in India and first overall in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
life and academics at IIT Madras:
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Aspect |
Description |
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Academics |
Wide range of UG/PG programs |
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Curriculum |
Rigorous, research-focused, with core and elective courses |
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Timetable |
Common timetable for all programs; slots for lectures, labs, workshops |
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Campus |
Large, green, self-contained campus with modern facilities. |
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Hostels |
19 hostels (15 for boys, 4 for girls); single/double/triple rooms |
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Facilities |
Library, sports complexes, auditoriums, gym, health center, ATMs, canteens. |
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Clubs & Societies |
Numerous student-run clubs for arts, tech, entrepreneurship, and more. |
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Extracurriculars |
Sports, cultural, technical events, leadership, and community activities. |
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Placements |
Over 95% placement rate; top recruiters: Google, Microsoft, VISA, GE, BOSCH. |
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Challenges |
High academic pressure, a competitive environment, and strict attendance |
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Gender Ratio |
Unbalanced, ongoing efforts for inclusivity |
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Fees (approx.) |
B.Tech: 8–10 lakh for 4 years; M.Tech: 40,000 for 2 years (varies by program) |