How is the industrial power and automation for an M.Tech at NIT Calicut?

NIT Calicut Industrial Power and Automation branch is a perfect mix of Electrical Engineering and Instrumentation/Automation. It comprises important elements of both fields and is a great choice for students interested in the field. However, if your primary goal is to get placed , then you have come to the wrong place. Most companies visit NIT Calicut to recruit BTech students and they are given preference to MTech students. A few exceptional cases get placed in huge firms though. The faculty pool is very small and the most highly regarded professor of the branch is Dr Ashok S. The branch has excellent lab facilities and is therefore a great choice for research enthusiasts. The IPA labs are highly advanced labs with modern equipment. The labs have PLC, SCADA, DCS, VFD, BLDC setup, and DSP setups too. Overall the IPA course at NIT Calicut is a great choice if you are interested in the field and want to pursue a career in research.

NIT Calicut M.Tech Industrial Power And Automation: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 14, 2025

M.Tech Industrial Power And Automation at NIT Calicut is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus.

The total fees for the M.Tech Industrial Power And Automation program at NIT Calicut is ₹ 5.98 Lakhs.
Students need to pay ₹ 3.29 Lakhs in the first year.

Admissions to M.Tech Industrial Power And Automation at NIT Calicut are primarily based on GATE. Candidates must have completed Graduation + GATE to be eligible for admission. The overall GATE cutoff for the M.Tech Industrial Power And Automation program is 255 - 409 across all categories. Check NIT Calicut Admission

According to Collegedunia Engineering Ranking 2025, NIT Calicut ranks 24 out of 500 colleges in India with an overall score of 1225 out of 2000 and a placement score of 237 out of 1000. The Week Engineering ranking 2025, ranks NIT Calicut at 19 out of 286 in India.

Find detailed NIT Calicut M.Tech Industrial Power And Automation fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

Application Date:May 14, 2025 - Aug 4, 2025

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 5.98 Lakhs
median package	₹ 11.52 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation + GATE
entrance test	GATE

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19 Nov, 2025 GATE 2026 is scheduled for Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, for ME/ MTech/ PhD admissions. The exam will be held in two sessions; the first session will be conducted from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by the second session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. For latest updates, check here.

NIT Calicut M.Tech Industrial Power And Automation Fees

NIT Calicut M.Tech Industrial Power And Automation fees 2025 is ₹ 5.98 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 4.8 Lakhs, Caution Fees of ₹ 20,000, Other Fees of ₹ 90,000.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 3.29 Lakhs in the first year.
For SC/ST category students, the total fees is ₹ 1.22 Lakhs.

Earlier, M.Tech Industrial Power And Automation fees at NIT Calicut was ₹ 2.24 Lakhs (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 3.74 Lakhs over the year.

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Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹4.8 Lakhs
caution fee*	₹20,000
other fee	₹98,000
total academic fee	₹5.98 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹1.48 Lakhs
total fee	₹7.46 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

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Important Dates for M.Tech Industrial Power And Automation at NIT Calicut

Important Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Jan 07, 2026 Tentative
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date	Mar 19, 2026 Tentative

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Events	Dates
Date of GATE 2026 Application Rectification	Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
GATE 2026 Registration Date	Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
Physical Reporting & Fee Payment at Final Allotted Institute for CCMT 2025 [M.Tech]	Aug 05, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025

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Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Jan 07, 2026 Tentative
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date	Mar 19, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Registration Date	Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
GATE 2026 Notification	Aug 05, 2025

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Admission to the Industrial Power and Automation program is based solely on a GATE score, with no interviews or group discussions required. Generally, a GATE score of around 540 is needed for candidates in the General category, though this requirement can fluctuate yearly. The total fee for the 4-semester MTech program is Rs. 1,59,310, excluding hostel charges. Financial aid is available for students with genuine needs. The program boasts a favorable placement rate with opportunities both on-campus and off-campus.

The placement success varies by branch, where software companies generally offer the highest salary packages, followed by semiconductor companies. Students in this program can pursue internships with renowned companies such as Analog Devices, ABB, Bosch, Continental AG, Affluence, and L&T, although these offerings may vary each year. For the most up-to-date placement details, students are encouraged to check the college's website annually.

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NIT Calicut M.Tech Industrial Power And Automation Placement

According to the latest available placement reports of 2024, The median package reported is 11.52 Lakhs.Check NIT Calicut Placement

Based on the latest NIRF Reports 2024 of NIT Calicut, about 93% of the M.Techstudents were placed during the placement drive. The median package reported was 11.52 Lakhs.

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Median Package	₹11.52 Lakhs

NIT Calicut M.Tech Industrial Power And Automation Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, NIT Calicut ranks 24 out of 500 colleges in India and 1st in state Kerala for its M.Tech Industrial Power And Automation program.