NIT Calicut M.Sc Physics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the master's program requires passing the JAM exam with a general category rank typically below 1000. The Physics department, with around 25 faculty members for 33 students, offers direct access to faculty advisors like Dr. Natesan Yogesh, known for his supportive nature. The curriculum matches GATE and NET syllabuses, with exams problem-based and relative in valuation. The master's program charges approximately 10,000 INR per semester, excluding hostel fees, collected monthly.

Placement opportunities are abundant for B.Tech students, with packages up to 32 LPA, whereas M.Sc. students face limited opportunities, mostly with coaching centers. Some M.Sc. Chemistry graduates secure positions at Intel with 27 LPA. The placement process involves using the Genskill app. Scholarships are available but require upfront fee payment due to delayed disbursement. Self-sponsored students face higher tuition fees: Rs. 72,900 for the first semester, reducing to Rs. 28,000 in the second, and increasing to Rs. 37,000 and Rs. 43,000 in the third and fourth semesters, respectively.

Hostel fees are consistent at around Rs. 33,000 per semester. Students admitted through CCMN pay lower tuition costs, with SC/ST candidates paying around Rs. 15,000. Winter and summer semester fees are Rs. 11,000 and Rs. 16,000, respectively, with additional room rent and hostel establishment fees adding to the costs.