NIT Calicut provides a supportive academic environment with a favorable faculty-to-student ratio of approximately 1:40. The faculty, including notable members like Dr. Natesan Yogesh and Dr. Sayani Chatterjee, is highly qualified and approachable. The academic structure includes two major exams per semester and additional assessments, with a challenging yet interesting curriculum, particularly appealing to those interested in physics research. In the 2020-21 placement season, the institute saw a placement rate of 95.45%, with 197 companies visiting and the highest package reaching 68 LPA.
The average package was around 15 LPA, with major recruiters like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Placement opportunities begin in the 5th semester, and internships start in the 3rd year, with stipends ranging from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 200,000. For B.Tech courses, tuition fees vary based on family income. Students with an income above 5 lakh INR pay 125,000 INR annually, while those with income between 1 to 5 lakh INR pay approximately 33,834 INR per semester.
Students with income below 1 lakh INR receive a full tuition waiver. Additional fees include a refundable deposit of 15,000 INR and semester fees totaling 6,742 INR. The college offers scholarships and financial aid for economically weaker sections, SC/ST categories, and female students, with the Kerala government providing the E-GRANTZ scholarship for eligible SC and ST students, covering hostel fees. Despite the high placement rate, scholarship opportunities for general male students with a family income above 5 lakh INR are limited.
Loan facilities are available to assist students financially.
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