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What are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at NIT Calicut?

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Spandita Ghosal Posted On : March 23rd, 2021
Studied Chemical Engineering at National Institute of Technology, Calicut (2019)

Starting a journey doesn’t require any tips as such. You just need to keep your morale high throughout the journey. Also, NIT, Calicut is an amazing place to study in. Yes whatever happens in these four years here, you're going to remember it for your lifetime.

Life at NITC can be segregated into two parts:

  • If you are from Northern India food might be a problem as well as the change of the climate. It will take some time to get used to.
  • If you are from Southern India you are familiar with the culture, climatic condition and food.

Here are some helpful facts for your joining in the first year:

  1. Keep your attendance in account, The faculties at NITC are really very strict and the attendance limit is 80%.
  2. Initially, seniors will be very mischievous and make you do notorious stuff and be harsh on you. But once all these are over they'd be extremely friendly and cooperative.
  3. Look upon your subjects: If you're an average student, keep your eyes out for Basic Electrical Sciences, Engineering Mechanics, and Physics in the first year.
  4. NITC hosts two of the most important fests in South India, Tathva and Ragam. So as a first year, take part in PAD and INFRA works and do your contribution to the college. It is also a great way to make contacts with seniors, which would be useful later.
  5. Balance academics and extracurricular activities: Give proper time for studies so that it will not create an additive burden during the exam time. Never leave your work pending. 
  6. Visit places in and near NITC, Have your share of leisure. Take time out for yourself and to know the place you are going to be in for the major 4 years of your life.

Joining a club at the end of first year is essentialfor every student. It will not only help you to gain a lot of knowledge regarding things but also, develop social skills, and obtain many contacts.

Yes, 1st year will be a bit difficult for all but after 2–3 months you get habitual of everything so don’t worry much it’s a beautiful place to live in.

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Which is better, the NIT Calicut or the NSIT\DTU?

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Akriti Banerjee Posted On : August 19th, 2023
lives in New Delhi

My friend also got to choose among NIT Calicut, NSIT (NSUT) and DTU last year. He decided to go for NSUT. NSUT has the best placement record out of the three, lagging behind only the top IITs (IIT Delhi, Bombay, Kanpur, Madras, Kharagpur) and BITS Pilani. NSUT is located in the national capital which adds to its list of advantages.

Here is a detailed 2022 placement record for B.Tech at NSUT-

Particulars

B.Tech 2022 Placements

Number of graduating students

896

Number of students placed

826

Median package

INR 16 LPA

However, do consider the branch that you will be getting at each. CSE is the most preferred branch among Engineering students and recruiters at present. 

Thus, based on your personal preferences and the branch offered at each, choose between NIT Calicut, NSUT and DTU. However, personally, I would recommend NSUT if you get a good branch in it.

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What are the best and worst things about NIT, Calicut?

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Anisha Bakshi Posted On : April 13th, 2021
B.tech Chemical Engineering, National institute of technology, Calicut (2019)

Having friends studying at NIT Calicut, I am well aware of both the positive and negative aspects of the institution. Let us go through it to give you a proper idea about the institute.

Positive aspects:

  • The majority of the faculties are dedicated and highly qualified and experienced. Libraries are well maintained. Academics is the biggest plus point of NITC.
  • You can opt for any mess on campus and you are not restricted to the mess of the hostel, where you reside. This helps you deal away from eating the same type of food daily.
  • Hostels are right next to the academic block which saves a lot of your time. There is a mini canteen inside the campus where you can get delicious food at affordable prices.
  • Climate is very pleasant at Calicut. The campus is picturesque and has a nice ambiance for studies.
  • Popular tourist spots like Ooty, Wayanad, Kodaikanal, Mahe, Goa are nearby and serve as good locations for your weekend trips.
  • Students rarely fail in exams. If at all someone fails, courses are given during vacation where you can learn concepts, reappear, and clear exams.

Negative aspects:

  • Girls hostels have a strict curfew. They should go back to their hostels before 7 PM. Even if there are some genuine reasons you are not allowed to stay out beyond 7 PM.
  • First-year students are not allowed to use laptops even though the curriculum needs one. 
  • Internet facilities at the hostel are very weak. Only BSNL sim has good coverage in the area.
  • Hostels have no washing machine facility. There is a laundry service by the college which takes 5 days to a week to deliver back the clothes.
  • Summers can be pretty humid, hot, and unpleasant.

Just like the two faces of a coin, NITC has both positive and negative sides. From your perspective, if positives outshine negative aspects do consider joining NIT Calicut.

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How are the salary packages of Architecture undergraduates from SPA Delhi, NIT Trichy and NIT Calicut?

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Akriti Banerjee Posted On : July 20th, 2023
lives in New Delhi

If you have taken architecture expecting hefty packages then you have come to the wrong place. Architecture is all about your skills and experience. The increase in salary packages is proportional to the increase in your experience and skills. You have to begin with a very small package and patiently gain experience under the most renowned architects. Slowly you will see an increase in your salary as time passes and you become more experienced.

SPA is visited by many MNCs that have their offices in India. Such companies offer a salary of around 36000/- month. They make the candidates go through a rigorous screening process in the form of exams, portfolios, and interviews. As a beginner, you will just be responsible for the basic task initially like making presentations or toilet details.

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Is there any scholarship for OBC students studying at Nit Calicut?

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Adele Azeem Posted On : August 20th, 2021
Studied at NIT Calicut (2019)

Yes, there are various scholarships available for OBC students studying at NIT Calicut. There is one scholarship called MOMA, it is a Merit cum scholarship. It is of national level Central government funded scholarships. State government funded scholarships are also available. 

All OBC students are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The notification for this scholarship will be displayed in the academic building. The student can ask the dates for the form from the seniors.

For all the information, one can visit the district welfare department website and get the required information. One can also talk to a fellow senior student and know all the requirements and information of the scholarship.

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How is Civil Engineering at NIT Calicut? Is it worth studying? What is its package?

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Raktim Tarafdar Posted On : August 19th, 2023

As a Civil Engineering student, I will dissuade you from pursuing this branch. You might be considering Civil for the tag of IITs, NITs or BITS. The campus placement scenario is not good for Civil and you will be left to either pursue an MS abroad or prepare for GATE/ESE. Both these options have nothing to do with the college tag. You can get an IT job through campus placements, but core jobs are highly difficult to grab. Also, the salary you will be offered in core jobs will not be at par with your NITian tag. Practically speaking, to crack GATE and ESE is more difficult than to crack JEE Mains because of one’s age group at this point. Other government exams are highly irregular and can not be depended upon.

For an average student, it is better to go for CSE or Electronics at an average NIT/ other college. The scenario is not pleasant for Core branches, especially Civil, in India. However, if you are passionate about pursuing Civil, its official placement figures for 2022 are provided by NIT Calicut.

These are the official figures for Civil Engineering 2022 placements at NIT Calicut -

Course 

Students placed

Highest CTC

Average CTC

B. Tech Civil

86 out of 98

11.4 LPA

7.36 LPA

I suggest you consult with the seniors and alumni of the Civil branch of NIT Calicut to get a clearer understanding of the ground reality. Go ahead with this branch if you are passionate about it, otherwise choose among the Circuit branches.

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What do pass outs of engineering physics from NIT Calicut do now?

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Sunil Patil Posted On : August 27th, 2021
Studied at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT KGP) (2021)

Last year my brother completed his engineering physics from NIT Calicut and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in London. As his batchmates choose different career ways after the completion of the course, here are some of the common options you can consider.

  • Pursue higher studies like MS/Ph.D. in foreign countries like the US, Europe or Australia.
  • If you want to be in India, you can go for higher studies or an integrated Ph.D. in IITs or IISCs, by claiming the PMRF(Prime Minister Research Fellowship).
  • You can choose to sit in the campus recruitment program in the “Any Branch category”. 
  • Here you can grab many opportunities such as coding (Eg: Zoho, TCS, Wipro), Data Analytics (Eg: LatentView Analytics), Consultancies (Eg: ZS Associates), Coaching institutes (Eg: TIME, FIITJEE, Topperlearning), Stocks, etc.
  • You can pursue MBA by clearing the CAT exams and going to prestigious institutes of India like IIMs, IIFT, IITs, XLRI, etc.
  • Go for your own startup if you aim to be an entrepreneur.
  • You can also prepare for government service exams like UPSC CSE, State PSC, Bank PO, RBI, etc.

Above mentioned are some of the most common pathways most people follow after completion of engineering from NIT Calicut. It totally depends on your choice of what is your passion and goals in life. Apart from these you can also think out of the box and come up with unique ideas.

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Which is better, NIT Calicut or NIT Rourkela?

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Tathagata Guha Posted On : January 21st, 2022
Studied at NIT Trichy

NIT Calicut and  NIT Rourkela both are reputed NITs. Over the years, both have improved a lot. However, according to NIRF ranking of 2021 for BTech NIT Rourkela stands at 20 while NIT Calicut ranks at 25. These rankings are based on multiple factors like academics, research, campus, placements, etc. 

NIT Rourkela offers great placement opportunities along with foreign internship opportunities from countries like Canada, Germany, etc. In the 2021 placement drive, the average CTC offered was 9 LPA. 

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Which is better, NIT Surathkal or NIT Calicut?

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Amul Mohan Posted On : August 25th, 2021
B.Tech Mining Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (2020)

NIT Surathkal and NIT Calicut both are considered among the top NITs. According to the overall NIRF Ranking NIT Surathkal has been better than NIT Calicut. Having some friends studying in both these institutes, I can say that It totally depends on the aspect you are looking for. 

  • Both of them are NIT and hence the degree value will be the same. 
  • NIT Calicut has the better CSE department out of the two. 
  • If you look at placement records, almost 95% of the students from NIT Calicut get placed with the best companies. 
  • While almost 85% of students get placed in NIT Surathkal.
  • If looking at the academic and placement criteria then NIT Calicut is better than NIT Surathkal. 
  • The faculties are almost the same in both the institutes. 
Categories NIT Surathkal NIT Calicut
Course Fee 5.4 lakh 5.48 lakh
Highest CTC 17 LPA 14-16 LPA
Average CTC 9 LPA 6-7 LPA
Recruiting Companies Cognizant, TCS, Wipro, IBM, etc. Infosys, Capgemini, Accenture, HP, etc.

In terms of education and placement students prefer to go to NIT Calicut and hence it would be the better option of the two.

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Who are some of the notable alumni from NIT Calicut?

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Basav Roychowdhury Posted On : March 22nd, 2021
PGDM, IIM Calcutta | B.Tech, NIT Calicut

There are several alumni of NIT Calicut who have contributed a lot towards the development and upliftment of NIT Calicut and its students. One of them is Mr. Prakash Shetty, the founder and Managing Director of Gasotech India Ltd. 

  • The company Gasotech Consultancy and Marketing Services was established back in 2005 by Mr. Prakash Shetty, who already had experience in Rotating Machinery for over 20 years in M/S Engineers India Ltd (EIL).
  • Mr. Prakash Shetty is very much involved in spreading modern technical awareness in the institute. He supports the institute a lot in the technical and cultural fests, namely Tathva and Ragam.
  • He has funded several teams from the institute in various projects and works, through sponsorship. There was an instance in 2012 when a team called TUW faced a shortage of funds in an off-road vehicle designing and manufacturing competition. One of my friends was on that team. Mr. Shetty came forward and supported the team monetarily.
  • He has funded several teams in various technical events and competitions that have helped students gain experience for their career paths.

To conclude, the monetary and technical aid from Mr. Prakash Shetty is great support for the students of NIT Calicut and is in a way a great help in critical circumstances to many deserving students.

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