Is it possible to change branches after the first year at NIT Calicut?

NIT Calicut has some of the most illogical rules regarding branch change, some of these include:

• To be eligible for branch change at NIT Calicut, one needs to score CGPA of 8+
• Only 2 2 people are eligible to transfer to another branch from a specific branch.
• Only two incoming transfers are allowed per branch.

As a result of this ridiculous policy, a more deserving candidate fails to change his branch. For example, someone with CGPA 9 could not change his branch because he was the 3rd topper of his branch while someone with a CGPA 8.8 can change his branch if he is the topper of his branch. 

So, branch change at NIT Calicut depends a lot on your CGPA and obviously your luck!