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Indian Express
6 days ago
- Indian Express
NIT Calicut Vs IIIT Kottayam for CSE: Which one will you choose?
Selecting the right institute to pursue your dream engineering course is a key reason why over a million students appear for JEE Main each year. With India home to numerous top-tier engineering colleges, making an informed decision is both essential and often overwhelming. For those who couldn't clear JEE Advanced, NITs and IIITs offer excellent alternatives. In this article, we compare NIT Calicut and IIIT Kottayam across various parameters to help you make a smart and well-informed choice for your BTech CSE journey. NIT Calicut The National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut or NIT-C) is a public engineering institution recognised as an Institute of National Importance under the NIT Act enacted by the Indian Parliament. Founded in 1961, it originally operated under the name Calicut Regional Engineering College (CREC) until its rechristening in 2002. NIT Warangal Vs IIIT Tiruchirappalli for ECE IIIT Kottayam The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kottayam ( IIIT Kottayam or IIITK) is an autonomous technical institution situated in Valavoor in Kerala's Kottayam district. Established in 2015 under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, it was initiated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), with collaborative support from the Government of India, the Government of Kerala, and industry partners. In 2017, IIIT Kottayam attained the status of an Institute of National Importance through the enactment of the IIIT PPP Act. NIT Trichy Vs IIIT Hyderabad in CSE NIT Calicut For the BTech programme at NIT Calicut in 2025-26, students' fees are categorised based on family income and admission quota. Students from the Open, EWS, and OBC (NCL) categories with a family income above Rs 5 lakh per annum need to pay Rs 1,42,600 in the Monsoon semester, which includes Rs 62,500 as tuition fee, Rs 19,100 as other fees, and a one-time fee of Rs 61,000 at the time of admission. NITK Surathkal Vs IIIT Pune for CSE Those with a family income between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 5 lakh are charged Rs 1,00,934 in the first Monsoon semester, with a reduced tuition fee of Rs 20,834 per semester. For students with a family income less than Rs 1 lakh, and all SC/ST/PwD students, there is no tuition fee, and the total payable in the Monsoon semester stands at Rs 80,100, which mainly covers other institutional and one-time charges. NIT Rourkela Vs IIIT Kalyani for ECE IIIT Kottayam Here is a breakdown of the IIIT Kottayam BTech CSE Fee Structure (2025) as mentioned on the official website. For the BTech in Computer Science and Engineering programme at IIIT Kottayam, the total fee over four years is approximately Rs 11.96 lakh. This includes: –Tuition Fee: Rs 1,45,200 per semester –Hostel and Facility Maintenance: Starts at Rs 34,000 and increases gradually each year –Mess Advance: Begins at Rs 30,750 per semester Additional charges include medical insurance, equipment maintenance, club activities, and one-time fees like caution deposit and convocation fee. The fee may vary slightly based on admission category (e.g., DASA/CIWG) and semester. A student can find the full breakdown of the fee structure on IIIT Kottayam's official admission page. NIT Calicut The Calicut-based institute ranked 25th under the engineering category of the National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024. The Institute scored 61.19 points in the rankings. On the other hand, in the management category of the NIRF, it ranked 76 with a score of 47.55. IIIT Kottayam The Kottayam-based engineering institute did not rank under the engineering category of the NIRF. The same goes for the NIRF 2023 rankings. NIT Calicut In 2024, the highest package offered to a CSE undergraduate touched an impressive Rs 50.64 LPA, while the average package stood at Rs 19.37 LPA. Across all undergraduate programmes, the overall average salary was Rs 12.41 LPA, and the CSE placement rate soared to 96.77 per cent. Over 208 companies participated in the recruitment drive, resulting in more than 1,080 offers. Firms such as Amazon, Oracle, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Atlassian, and Cisco were among the top recruiters. IIIT Kottayam Over the past five academic years, IIIT Kottayam has shown a consistent rise in both placement offers and salary packages. In the 2020-21 session, the institute recorded a highest CTC of Rs 36 LPA with an average package of Rs 9.07 LPA, offering placements to 44 students and generating 97 job offers. The 2021-22 placements saw an improvement, with the highest package touching Rs 42 LPA, an average of Rs 10.45 LPA, and 67 individual placements out of 212 total offers. The 2022-23 batch achieved a remarkable jump, securing the highest package of Rs 58.93 LPA, an average of Rs 14.32 LPA, 84 individual placements, and 144 job offers. In 2023-24, the highest CTC stood at Rs 45 LPA, with the average package at Rs 12.70 LPA; this session witnessed 128 individual placements and 171 offers. The latest 2024-25 placement cycle recorded a highest CTC of Rs 50 LPA, an average salary of Rs 11.91 LPA, with 178 students placed and 219 total offers made. NIT Calicut Other than BTech and engineering programmes, the Institute has a Department for Humanities, Arts and Social Science (HAS). The Department provides undergraduate students with foundational courses in Economics and English Studies and PhD programmes. The research offerings span a wide array of areas such as Behavioural Economics, Gender and Micro Economics, Early Childhood Education, Queer and Translation Studies, Cultural and Film Studies, Memory Studies, and advanced topics in English Studies. The Institute also has a management programme that offers an MBA and a PhD. IIIT Kottayam The Institute has only engineering-related fields. Apart from BTech and MTech, it offers BTech in cyber security and data sciences as separate courses. It has an option of e-MTech for the students. The Institute also provides an Integrated MTech course for working professionals in AI and data science. The admissions for the Integrated course will start from August 2025.
Business Standard
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Cactus Communications and NIT Calicut Partner to Bring AI Research Tools to Academics
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 16: In a landmark collaboration that underscores India's growing emphasis on AI-driven research excellence, Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology company specializing in AI-powered solutions and expert services for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, has partnered with the National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) to provide institution-wide access to its advanced AI research tools via the AI toolkit, Editage Plus. * NIT Calicut to integrate CACTUS's AI research suite, empowering students, faculty and researchers with cutting-edge academic tools This collaboration will enable NIT Calicut's students, faculty, and researchers to leverage AI effectively to enhance research discovery, improve writing quality, and streamline scholarly publishing. By integrating these tools into its academic ecosystem, NIT Calicut joins a growing movement of Indian institutions that are embracing AI to accelerate research productivity and improve global impact. With access to CACTUS's AI suite, academics at NIT Calicut will now have an advanced toolkit to enhance efficiency at every research stage: * Paperpal : The all-in-one academic writing and research assistant trusted by 2M+ academics. * R Discovery : The top-rated literature search and research reading platform with 3M+ users. * Mind the Graph : The accurate scientific illustration tool trusted by 100+ leading institutions. * Global Journal Database : The best journal finder with a database of 43K+ verified journals. Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, emphasized the significance of this partnership: "We are witnessing an increased adoption of AI tools among top academic institutions globally, and our partnership with NIT Calicut reflects this trend. We have an unwavering commitment towards helping researchers reach their highest potential by empowering them with advanced technology that simplifies, enhances and accelerates their research journey." Echoing this sentiment, Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director, NIT Calicut, remarked, "NIT Calicut has always been at the forefront of technological advancements. By incorporating the CACTUS's Editage Plus toolkit into our academic framework, we aim to equip our academics with cutting-edge AI research tools that will enhance their scholarly contributions and global impact." Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products & AI, Cactus Communications, highlighted CACTUS's broader vision: "This collaboration with NIT Calicut underscores our mission to create AI solutions that directly address the unique challenges faced by researchers and institutions. By providing access to trusted AI-driven tools, we are enabling academics to focus on what truly matters--innovative and impactful research." Focused on innovation and excellence, CACTUS remains dedicated to empowering researchers by working closely with leading universities across the world, helping them transition to smarter, AI-enabled academic workflows. As Indian research institutions continue to evolve, collaborations like this one between CACTUS and NIT Calicut pave the way for a future where technology and academia work hand in hand to drive global research impact. ABOUT CACTUS Established in 2002, Cactus Communications ( is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Paperpal, R Discovery, and Mind the Graph. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 4,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work. ABOUT NIT CALICUT The National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is one of 31 premier institutions of national importance established under the 'National Institute of Technology Act 2007' and is fully funded by the Government of India. The Institute provides higher technical education and research across Engineering, Science, Technology, and Management. Founded in 1961 as a Regional Engineering College (REC), it was elevated to a National Institute of Technology status in 2002. The mission of the NIT Calicut is to develop high quality technical education and personnel with a sound footing on basic engineering principles, technical and managerial skills, innovative research capabilities, and exemplary professional conduct to lead and to use technology for the progress of mankind, adapting themselves to changing technological environment with the highest ethical values as the inner strength.
Malaysian Reserve
16-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Cactus Communications and NIT Calicut Partner to Bring AI Research Tools to Academics
NIT Calicut to integrate CACTUS's AI research suite, empowering students, faculty and researchers with cutting-edge academic tools MUMBAI, India, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a landmark collaboration that underscores India's growing emphasis on AI-driven research excellence, Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology company specializing in AI-powered solutions and expert services for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, has partnered with the National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) to provide institution-wide access to its advanced AI research tools via the AI toolkit, Editage Plus. This collaboration will enable NIT Calicut's students, faculty, and researchers to leverage AI effectively to enhance research discovery, improve writing quality, and streamline scholarly publishing. By integrating these tools into its academic ecosystem, NIT Calicut joins a growing movement of Indian institutions that are embracing AI to accelerate research productivity and improve global impact. With access to CACTUS's AI suite, academics at NIT Calicut will now have an advanced toolkit to enhance efficiency at every research stage: Paperpal: The all-in-one academic writing and research assistant trusted by 2M+ academics. R Discovery: The top-rated literature search and research reading platform with 3M+ users. Mind the Graph: The accurate scientific illustration tool trusted by 100+ leading institutions. Global Journal Database: The best journal finder with a database of 43K+ verified journals. Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, emphasized the significance of this partnership: 'We are witnessing an increased adoption of AI tools among top academic institutions globally, and our partnership with NIT Calicut reflects this trend. We have an unwavering commitment towards helping researchers reach their highest potential by empowering them with advanced technology that simplifies, enhances and accelerates their research journey.' Echoing this sentiment, Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director, NIT Calicut, remarked, 'NIT Calicut has always been at the forefront of technological advancements. By incorporating the CACTUS's Editage Plus toolkit into our academic framework, we aim to equip our academics with cutting-edge AI research tools that will enhance their scholarly contributions and global impact.' Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products & AI, Cactus Communications, highlighted CACTUS's broader vision: 'This collaboration with NIT Calicut underscores our mission to create AI solutions that directly address the unique challenges faced by researchers and institutions. By providing access to trusted AI-driven tools, we are enabling academics to focus on what truly matters—innovative and impactful research.' Focused on innovation and excellence, CACTUS remains dedicated to empowering researchers by working closely with leading universities across the world, helping them transition to smarter, AI-enabled academic workflows. As Indian research institutions continue to evolve, collaborations like this one between CACTUS and NIT Calicut pave the way for a future where technology and academia work hand in hand to drive global research impact. ABOUT CACTUSEstablished in 2002, Cactus Communications ( is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Paperpal, R Discovery, and Mind the Graph. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 4,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work. ABOUT NIT CALICUTThe National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is one of 31 premier institutions of national importance established under the 'National Institute of Technology Act 2007' and is fully funded by the Government of India. The Institute provides higher technical education and research across Engineering, Science, Technology, and Management. Founded in 1961 as a Regional Engineering College (REC), it was elevated to a National Institute of Technology status in 2002. The mission of the NIT Calicut is to develop high quality technical education and personnel with a sound footing on basic engineering principles, technical and managerial skills, innovative research capabilities, and exemplary professional conduct to lead and to use technology for the progress of mankind, adapting themselves to changing technological environment with the highest ethical values as the inner strength. For more information, visit:Cactus Communications: NIT Calicut: For more details, contact:Nidhi Amin | Cactus Communications | | newsroom@ Logo: View original content:
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cactus Communications and NIT Calicut Partner to Bring AI Research Tools to Academics
NIT Calicut to integrate CACTUS's AI research suite, empowering students, faculty and researchers with cutting-edge academic tools MUMBAI, India, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark collaboration that underscores India's growing emphasis on AI-driven research excellence, Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology company specializing in AI-powered solutions and expert services for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, has partnered with the National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) to provide institution-wide access to its advanced AI research tools via the AI toolkit, Editage Plus. This collaboration will enable NIT Calicut's students, faculty, and researchers to leverage AI effectively to enhance research discovery, improve writing quality, and streamline scholarly publishing. By integrating these tools into its academic ecosystem, NIT Calicut joins a growing movement of Indian institutions that are embracing AI to accelerate research productivity and improve global impact. With access to CACTUS's AI suite, academics at NIT Calicut will now have an advanced toolkit to enhance efficiency at every research stage: Paperpal: The all-in-one academic writing and research assistant trusted by 2M+ academics. R Discovery: The top-rated literature search and research reading platform with 3M+ users. Mind the Graph: The accurate scientific illustration tool trusted by 100+ leading institutions. Global Journal Database: The best journal finder with a database of 43K+ verified journals. Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, emphasized the significance of this partnership: "We are witnessing an increased adoption of AI tools among top academic institutions globally, and our partnership with NIT Calicut reflects this trend. We have an unwavering commitment towards helping researchers reach their highest potential by empowering them with advanced technology that simplifies, enhances and accelerates their research journey." Echoing this sentiment, Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director, NIT Calicut, remarked, "NIT Calicut has always been at the forefront of technological advancements. By incorporating the CACTUS's Editage Plus toolkit into our academic framework, we aim to equip our academics with cutting-edge AI research tools that will enhance their scholarly contributions and global impact." Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products & AI, Cactus Communications, highlighted CACTUS's broader vision: "This collaboration with NIT Calicut underscores our mission to create AI solutions that directly address the unique challenges faced by researchers and institutions. By providing access to trusted AI-driven tools, we are enabling academics to focus on what truly matters—innovative and impactful research." Focused on innovation and excellence, CACTUS remains dedicated to empowering researchers by working closely with leading universities across the world, helping them transition to smarter, AI-enabled academic workflows. As Indian research institutions continue to evolve, collaborations like this one between CACTUS and NIT Calicut pave the way for a future where technology and academia work hand in hand to drive global research impact. ABOUT CACTUSEstablished in 2002, Cactus Communications ( is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Paperpal, R Discovery, and Mind the Graph. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 4,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work. ABOUT NIT CALICUTThe National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is one of 31 premier institutions of national importance established under the 'National Institute of Technology Act 2007' and is fully funded by the Government of India. The Institute provides higher technical education and research across Engineering, Science, Technology, and Management. Founded in 1961 as a Regional Engineering College (REC), it was elevated to a National Institute of Technology status in 2002. The mission of the NIT Calicut is to develop high quality technical education and personnel with a sound footing on basic engineering principles, technical and managerial skills, innovative research capabilities, and exemplary professional conduct to lead and to use technology for the progress of mankind, adapting themselves to changing technological environment with the highest ethical values as the inner strength. For more information, visit:Cactus Communications: NIT Calicut: For more details, contact:Nidhi Amin | Cactus Communications | | newsroom@ Logo: View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cactus Communications and NIT Calicut Partner to Bring AI Research Tools to Academics
NIT Calicut to integrate CACTUS's AI research suite, empowering students, faculty and researchers with cutting-edge academic tools MUMBAI, India, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark collaboration that underscores India's growing emphasis on AI-driven research excellence, Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology company specializing in AI-powered solutions and expert services for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, has partnered with the National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) to provide institution-wide access to its advanced AI research tools via the AI toolkit, Editage Plus. This collaboration will enable NIT Calicut's students, faculty, and researchers to leverage AI effectively to enhance research discovery, improve writing quality, and streamline scholarly publishing. By integrating these tools into its academic ecosystem, NIT Calicut joins a growing movement of Indian institutions that are embracing AI to accelerate research productivity and improve global impact. With access to CACTUS's AI suite, academics at NIT Calicut will now have an advanced toolkit to enhance efficiency at every research stage: Paperpal: The all-in-one academic writing and research assistant trusted by 2M+ academics. R Discovery: The top-rated literature search and research reading platform with 3M+ users. Mind the Graph: The accurate scientific illustration tool trusted by 100+ leading institutions. Global Journal Database: The best journal finder with a database of 43K+ verified journals. Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, emphasized the significance of this partnership: "We are witnessing an increased adoption of AI tools among top academic institutions globally, and our partnership with NIT Calicut reflects this trend. We have an unwavering commitment towards helping researchers reach their highest potential by empowering them with advanced technology that simplifies, enhances and accelerates their research journey." Echoing this sentiment, Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director, NIT Calicut, remarked, "NIT Calicut has always been at the forefront of technological advancements. By incorporating the CACTUS's Editage Plus toolkit into our academic framework, we aim to equip our academics with cutting-edge AI research tools that will enhance their scholarly contributions and global impact." Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products & AI, Cactus Communications, highlighted CACTUS's broader vision: "This collaboration with NIT Calicut underscores our mission to create AI solutions that directly address the unique challenges faced by researchers and institutions. By providing access to trusted AI-driven tools, we are enabling academics to focus on what truly matters—innovative and impactful research." Focused on innovation and excellence, CACTUS remains dedicated to empowering researchers by working closely with leading universities across the world, helping them transition to smarter, AI-enabled academic workflows. As Indian research institutions continue to evolve, collaborations like this one between CACTUS and NIT Calicut pave the way for a future where technology and academia work hand in hand to drive global research impact. ABOUT CACTUSEstablished in 2002, Cactus Communications ( is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Paperpal, R Discovery, and Mind the Graph. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 4,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work. ABOUT NIT CALICUTThe National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is one of 31 premier institutions of national importance established under the 'National Institute of Technology Act 2007' and is fully funded by the Government of India. The Institute provides higher technical education and research across Engineering, Science, Technology, and Management. Founded in 1961 as a Regional Engineering College (REC), it was elevated to a National Institute of Technology status in 2002. The mission of the NIT Calicut is to develop high quality technical education and personnel with a sound footing on basic engineering principles, technical and managerial skills, innovative research capabilities, and exemplary professional conduct to lead and to use technology for the progress of mankind, adapting themselves to changing technological environment with the highest ethical values as the inner strength. For more information, visit:Cactus Communications: NIT Calicut: For more details, contact:Nidhi Amin | Cactus Communications | | newsroom@ Logo: View original content:
