Based on the JEE Main 2024 cutoff data for NIT Calicut, a 78 percentile score may not be sufficient for admission into most B.Tech programs, even under the SC female category.

Closing ranks for SC female candidates in 2024:

- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE): 809 (Other State quota)

- Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE): 3551

- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE): 4880

- Mechanical Engineering: 7097

- Civil Engineering: 11567

- Chemical Engineering: 9565

- Bio Technology: 11012

- Production Engineering: 11853

These ranks are All India Ranks (AIR). A 78 percentile typically translates to an AIR of around 180,000 to 200,000, which is higher (worse) than the required closing ranks.

Conclusion: It's unlikely that you’ll get a seat in NIT Calicut with 78 percentile under SC female category in 2025.

Recommendations:

- Explore other NITs with higher closing ranks.

- Look into state-level colleges with SC reservations.

- Participate in CSAB special rounds, which often have relaxed cutoffs.

- Consider alternative exams like COMEDK or state CETs.

NIT Calicut cutoff