NIT Calicut Placements 2023-24: Statistics & Highlights

The Centre for Career Development (CCD) at NIT Calicut manages the entire placement process. It invites recruiters, organizes pre-placement talks, schedules interviews, and provides training for students. CCD also acts as a liaison between students and companies, ensuring smooth coordination and support until the final offer is made. 

At NIT Calicut, the placement season typically begins in the early months of the academic year, around July or August. Pre-placement training sessions are conducted beforehand to prepare students. Companies start visiting the campus after the official schedule is released by the Centre for Career Development.

Yes, NIT Calicut invites both national and international recruiters for campus placements. While most opportunities are with Indian companies, certain global firms participate for niche roles. The participation of international recruiters depends on the job profile, skill requirements, and the industry’s hiring plans for that academic year. 

NIT Calicut provides extensive pre-placement training that includes aptitude tests, group discussions, mock interviews, and resume workshops. Technical skill sessions and industry-oriented projects are also encouraged. The aim is to enhance students’ communication skills, domain knowledge, and confidence to help them perform well during campus recruitment drives.

Yes, MBA students at NIT Calicut participate in their department-specific placement process, coordinated by the Department of Management Studies. However, they may also be eligible for certain cross-department roles depending on company requirements and eligibility criteria set during the recruitment drive by the participating recruiters.

Recruiters are scheduled based on their job profiles, compensation packages, and industry reputation. The CCD coordinates with companies to finalize convenient dates. Priority slots are often given to firms offering higher packages or more positions, ensuring students get a wide range of opportunities across different sectors.

Students need to prepare an updated resume, academic transcripts, and identification documents. Certain companies may also request project reports, certifications, or portfolios. The CCD shares the document checklist in advance, ensuring students have all required materials ready before the placement season starts to avoid last-minute issues.

Yes, internships are an important part of the recruitment process at NIT Calicut. Many companies offer internships as a route to pre-placement offers (PPOs). The internship recruitment process is usually conducted before final placements, giving students a chance to gain practical experience and secure job offers early.

Yes, NIT Calicut has a well-defined placement policy. It covers eligibility criteria, registration procedures, offer acceptance rules, and guidelines for students. The policy ensures fairness in opportunities and efficient scheduling for both students and recruiters, while maintaining discipline and professionalism throughout the placement season on campus.

A variety of sectors visit NIT Calicut for placements, including IT services, software development, core engineering, consulting, analytics, finance, manufacturing, and FMCG. Recruiters range from large multinational corporations to emerging startups, giving students diverse options aligned with their academic backgrounds and career aspirations in different industries.

Yes, students can attend multiple interviews until they secure their first confirmed job offer, as per the placement policy. Once selected by a company, they are generally not allowed to appear for further interviews. This ensures equal opportunities for all candidates during the recruitment process.