NIT Calicut B.Arch : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the National Institute of Technology Calicut's Architecture program is through JEE Main Paper 2, requiring a rank below 600-700 for entry. Foreign students face additional exams and high fees similar to NRIs. The faculty comprises around 20 members, mainly with PhDs, providing personalized mentorship with a student-faculty ratio of 1:6.4. Fees vary by income, with tuition fully waived for students with income below Rs. 1 lakh and SC/ST candidates; others pay between Rs. 41,667 and Rs. 1,25,000 annually.

Foreign nationals pay US$8000 under the DASA scheme. Additional fees total around Rs. 13,275. Hostel and mess fees are about Rs. 5,000 monthly. NITC offers strong placement opportunities, with 150 companies recruiting annually and a 70% placement rate. The Computer Science department boasts a 100% placement rate, averaging packages of Rs. 8 lakhs. Other branches have placement rates from 30% to 90%, with an average package of Rs. 7 lakhs. The highest package recorded is Rs. 70 lakhs.

Architecture students average salaries between Rs. 3-5 lakhs but often pursue further studies or entrepreneurship. Internships are crucial, offering stipends between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 25,000. Prominent recruiters include JP Morgan and L&T. Scholarships and financial aid are available based on socioeconomic status, with schemes like SC/ST ICCR and MEXT Scholarship. Fee structures are income-based: those earning over Rs. 5 lakh pay around Rs. 1.5 lakh annually; those earning between Rs. 1-5 lakh pay less. Financially disadvantaged students benefit from scholarships, though not all eligible students receive them.