What are the drawbacks of NIT Calicut?

Like any other University, NIT Calicut has a dark side too. Let us go through the negative side of NIT Calicut. There are also certain problems faced by mostly North Indian students.

• No internet connection in hostels: None of the hostels have internet facilities which is the biggest problem in today's world. Upon this, there is a network issue too. Only BSNL works to an extent to get speed internet. Even the campus lacks good WiFi service.
• Mandatory attendance: It is compulsory to have a minimum of 80% attendance, otherwise you will not be allowed to attend the exam or your grades will be seriously affected. This can turn out best or worst for you based upon your punctuality.
• Obsolete curriculum: The curriculum seems to be outdated and not at all on par with current technologies and industrial requirements. Unnecessary concepts are stuffed in the syllabus while some interesting and important concepts based on competitive exams point of view are missing out.
• Strict curfew for girls: Girls are supposed to be back in their hostel before 7 PM. No excuses are given even when you have some genuine reasons.
• Cultural difference: If you are from North India especially, you will find it pretty hard to get adjusted to this new environment. There is a definite language barrier while interacting with locals. You will feel as if teachers are more favorable towards native students though it might not be the actual case.
• Reservation: Just like any other institutes there is a huge caste reservation system. General /OBC students pay around 50K while SC/ST students pay 50 rupees. Just an opinion that when seats are given on a merit basis, the fee must also be paid accordingly
• Food: If you are pure vegetarian or vegan, you might find it really hard to get adjusted to the food of Calicut. The campus still tries its best to provide good food. A mini canteen at the campus is made quite affordable too.

All these drawbacks are very much negligible when compared to the quality of education you receive at NITC. These problems only exist till you get adjusted to the campus.