Admission to NIT Calicut is based on two categories: JEE exam scores with specific cutoffs for different communities, and the DASA category for SAT exam takers. The college reserves 50% of seats for applicants from its native state. Faculty are generally well-qualified, though first-year Math faculty face criticism. The fee structure varies depending on family income, with significant reductions and scholarships available for students from lower-income backgrounds. Fees range from free for families earning below INR 1 lakh annually to around INR 1.15 lakh for incomes above INR 5 lakh.
BTech course fees, including hostel expenses, total approximately INR 6 lakh. The college's placement program is robust, achieving a 95.45% placement rate, especially strong in the CSE department with a 100% placement rate. The highest package offered was about 80 Lakhs per annum, with an average of 12 Lakhs. Major recruiters include Google, Microsoft, Adobe, and Tata, with placements starting from the 7th semester. Internships from the second year offer stipends between 80,000 to 1,00,000 INR for three months.
Scholarships are available through various government programs, ensuring financial aid for eligible students.
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