Here are the 2020 cutoff trends for NIT Calicut.

I have a few friends from NIT Calicut and according to them, you should choose CSE, if you have the option. You will have better placement opportunities from CSE. The faculty of the department is also great. 

According to some of my friends studying at NIT Calicut. It is one of the best NITs for Computer Science. 

• It has a placement record of 90%. 
• They provide great job opportunities through on-campus placements. 
• NIT Calicut is especially known for its computer science. 
• According to NIRF ranking it is one of top 5 CS offering NITs. 
• The highest placement is around 20 LPA and the average package is around 10 LPA. 
• The faculty is very good, especially the senior most professors. 
• Most of them have PhD and are renowned in their field.

In general CSE is good in NIT Calicut and is opted by many students. Many top notch companies also participate in their placement program. These include Microsoft, IBM, Cognizant, Capgemini, Oracle, Accenture and many more.

NITC is pretty good in terms of both curriculum and placement. But ECE in general is a vast branch where you have to study bits and pieces of electronics, Electrical engineering, Communication Engineering, and Computer Science. Initially, it might seem a bit overwhelming but once you get the hang of it, you will understand the beauty of the subject.

• First-year concepts are general for all branches. You can spend time improving your coding skills as it's very important in the current scenario.
• In the second year, you will learn about the basics of electronics and communication. Here you will come across basic concepts like solid-state devices, Network theory, logic designs, and many more. Look for internship opportunities from your second year so that you will get some good exposure. You can also work on some projects under your faculties.
• Third-year is majorly dedicated to computer networks, digital signal processing, microprocessors, and controllers. You will get a wide range of electives to choose from including AI to VLSI. Prepare for GATE at this stage if you want to pursue higher education.
• Fourth-year is all about placements, projects, and internships. 151 students from the 2019-20 batch availed of internship opportunities with an average stipend of 15K.

Overall, NIT Calicut is a good University to pursue ECE at. In the end, it comes down to your dedication and passion for the subject.

There are a bunch of things that you should do before you graduate from NIT Calicut which might sound simple and silly but worth looking back down the memory lane.

• Scaling on the rooftop of MB and spending a night there chilling with your squad.
• Spend some more nights doing midnight conversations with your friends.
• Go on as many trips as you can when you still are out of your work-life pressure.
• Complete your major project on time so that you can spend those final days of your college life stress-free and by doing things that you love. 
• Conduct thorough research on the company where you got placed so that you don't have to regret your decision later on. Look for outside job opportunities too. You never know about the best things which await you outside, especially in the CSE field.
• Never miss a DJ night at a basketball stadium.
• Take a midnight ride to Kappad. Serene beaches there will surely mesmerize you. A clean and empty beach with only a few locals is a perfect spot to get away with your friends.
• Take a long stroll at night on your campus and admire its beauty when you are still there.

Tick all the things to do in your bucket list before graduating from Calicut. You never know what you will regret not doing when you still are a student.

If you are fine with the higher fee structure of BITS Goa, then it will be a better choice for you. The infrastructure of both colleges is similar to each other but the alumni network is better at BITS Goa compared to NIT Calicut. 

But if you are interested in mechanical engineering and want to pursue it as your passion, then you should probably choose NIT Calicut. The placement records of the Mechanical department in core companies are better at NIT Calicut. The average package offered is also higher than BITS Goa. Many students opt for jobs in non-core companies especially in the IT sector from BITS Goa and they learn coding too during their graduation. 

If you are looking for a job related straight to what you have studied, then choose NIT Calicut. However, if you have a plan to go for higher education, probably abroad, then BITS Goa will be a better choice. Its alumni network will also help you a lot in securing a job in a reputed company. 

NIT Calicut is an institute of national importance. One of my friends studied there and here are a few facts he shared about the college.

• CSE is the best branch, followed by Mechanical Engineering. Other branches such as ECE or EEE are not worth it.
• It is harder to get good grades here as compared to other NITs. NIT Calicut prepares a tough question paper. You have to work really hard and get good marks. 
• The students with more than 7.5 CGPA usually get good placements.

Here are the placement statistics.

It is recommended to talk to students who are currently studying there, as they can give you a better description of the college and its functions.