NIT Calicut B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to NIT Calicut is based on the JEE Main exam, conducted between January and March, with applications open from November to December. Admission is managed through the Centralised Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) without group discussions or interviews. There are four rounds of counseling, and candidates report to the allotted college post-allotment. NIT Calicut, located in Kerala, has a good placement record. The student-to-faculty ratio is between 5:1 and 8:1, with some reports suggesting a higher figure.

Most faculty members hold advanced degrees and teach in English. The academic structure includes mid-semester and end-semester exams, along with quizzes and assignments. The fee structure is income-based: families earning above 5 lakhs annually pay 1.25 lakhs, those between 1 lakh and 5 lakhs pay 25,000, and those below 1 lakh pay no fees. Scholarships are available, along with bank loans. Placement opportunities are robust, with a 98% placement rate in the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department and around 90% for Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE).

The highest salary package is around INR 67.9 Lakhs per annum, and the average ranges from INR 12 to 14 Lakhs per annum. CSE averages INR 22.03 Lakhs and ECE INR 19.29 Lakhs. Companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft visit for recruitment. Students can pursue internships from the second year, with stipends up to INR 1.5 Lakhs per month. Scholarships for SC/ST/PWD students cover full tuition and hostel fees, while General/OBC/EWS students with family income above 5 lakhs pay full fees.

Fee remissions and scholarships like Merit-cum-Means and National Scholarship Portal are available, but only one scholarship can be availed annually. Financial aid options are reviewed annually, with special schemes for Kerala SC/ST candidates.