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NIT Calicut News and Notifications

GATE 2025 admit card will be released on Jan 2, 2025. 

JEE Main 2025 admid card will be released on Jan 19,2025.

CAT 2024 exam results were announced on Nov 24, 2024.

JEE Main 2025 Session will be conducted from Jan 22 to Jan 31, 2024.

About NIT Calicut

Established in 2002, the National Institute of Technology Calicut is an Institute of National Importance. The campus of NIT Calicut has an area of nearly 300 acres with good infrastructure. NIT Calicut offers courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. 

The courses at NIT Calicut include B.E/B.Tech, B.Arch, M.C.A, M.E/M.Tech, M.Plan Urban Planning and many others. Candidates applying for admission at NIT Calicut admission should appear in the relevant entrance examination which includes JEE Main/JAM/GATE/NIMCET/CAT and secure a valid score.

Candidates who meet the cutoff requirement of the courses at  NIT Calicut should appear for the counselling process. The eligible candidates applying for B.Tech admissions should register for JoSAA counselling process. Candidates applying for M.Tech courses are required to register for CCMT counselling and M.Sc admission is done through CCMN counselling process.

NIT Calicut placements are offered to deserving candidates with a good package. NIT Calicut has a well structures facilities on campus. The highest package offered at NIT Calicut was Rs 51 LPA during placements in 2024. 

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NIT Calicut Rankings and Ratings

National Institute of Technology Calicut has been ranked by NIRF and Career360 in several domains and categories. The details of NIT Calicut ranking 2024 is mentioned in the table below:

NIT Calicut NIRF Ranking

As per NIRF ranking 2024, NIT Calicut secured 54th position in the overall category. NIT Calicut has secured 3rd position in architecture as per the NIRF ranking 2024. Among other engineering colleges, NIT Calicut has secured the 25th position. NIT Calicut has been ranked 76th in the Management domain as per NIRF ranking 2024.

NIT Calicut Stream Wise NIRF Ranking Comparison

Category

2024

2023

2022

Engineering

25

23

31

Overall

54

54

-

Management

76

75

84

Architecture

3

2

2

NIT Calicut Other Rankings and Ratings

National Institute of Technology Calicut has been rated by Careers360 at 63 (Public) among Universities by Careers360 in 2024. NIT Calicut has been rated with AAAAA in Engineering and with AAA+ in Bschool domain by Careers360 in 2024. 

NIT Calicut Location

NIT Calicut address is 8WCM+JFJ, Calicut Mukkam Road, Kattangal, Kerala 673601.

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NIT Calicut Highlights

ParameterDescription
Established2002
ExamGATE, CAT, JEE Main +2 more
Courses8 Degrees and 59 Courses
Institute TypeInstitute of National Importance
GenderCo-ed
Student Count5075
Faculty Count210
Campus Size300 acres
Gender PercentageMale 72% and Female 28%
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States 63%

NIT Calicut Rankings / Accreditations

NIRF Ranking

300 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
Parametric Score Engineering
TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
GO - Graduational Outcomes.
OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

Overall Yearly Trend

61.19
77.36
37.59
79.48
67.93
40.1

Key takeaways from NIT Calicut's Ranking Statistics

  • NIT Calicut ranks higher than 32 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • NIT Calicut ranks higher than 17 NITs for the year 2024, which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • NIT Calicut dropped by 2 position in 2024 from previous year.

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Female Percentage
125 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
Parametric Score Management
TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
GO - Graduational Outcomes.
OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

Overall Yearly Trend

47.55
67.49
24.68
66.03
54.08
12.84

Key takeaways from NIT Calicut's Ranking Statistics

  • NIT Calicut ranks higher than 16 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • NIT Calicut ranks higher than 1 NITs for the year 2024, which was ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • NIT Calicut dropped by 1 position in 2024 from previous year.

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Female Percentage
200 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
DomainYearScoreRank BandRank
Overall202453.66-NA-54
Overall202351.62-NA-54

Key takeaways from NIT Calicut's Ranking Statistics

  • NIT Calicut ranks higher than 14 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • NIT Calicut ranks higher than 4 NITs for the year 2024, which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • NIT Calicut rank remains consistent since last year.

NIT Calicut Placements

National Institute of Technology Calicut placement committee that provides job opportunities for students on campus. During NIT Calicut placement 2024, more than 208 companies visited the campus providing more than 1080 job offers.NIT Calicut's highest package offered was Rs 51 LPA in 2024 NIT Calicut's average salary offered was Rs 12.41 LPA for the undergraduate course in 2024. The average salary offered to postgraduate students was Rs 11.41 LPA during NIT Calicut placement in 2024. Every year, the NIT Calicut placement cell organises a place...

Domain

Engineering and Architecture

Level

PG

Year

2 Years

Statistics for Academic Year 2023

ParticularsStatistics
First year total students intake 16
Total students admitted 16
Total Graduated Students 15
Total Placed Students 11
Placement Percentage 91.67
Total student gone for higher studies 3
Median Salary 8.00 L

Placement yearly trends

Placement Percentage
Source Data NIRF 2024

Key takeaways from NIT Calicut's Placement Statistics

  • The Placement Percentage of NIT Calicut has increased by 4.32 %
  • The Median salary of NIT Calicut has decreased by 22.5 %
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Student Diversification at NIT Calicut

Education Level
Demographic Representation
Data Source: NIRF 2024

Courses offered by NIT Calicut

NIT Calicut courses are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. National Institute of Technology Calicut courses include B.E/B.Tech, B.Arch. M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA. M.Plan, MCA and Ph.D courses in full-time mode. NIT Calicut courses are offered in the streams of Engineering and Architecture, Sciences, Management and Business Administration, Computer Applications and IT. NIT Calicut B.Tech course is offered in 10 different branches. NIT Calicut MBA course is also offered with specialisation in Marketing, Finance, Organisationa...

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NIT Calicut Scholarship

NIT Calicut scholarships are available to deserving students and candidates who are unable to continue their education due to financial constraints. The institute provides Merit cum Means scholarships to deserving students from minority communities whose annual family income is less than 2.5 Lakhs. The candidate's grade point average should not be less than 50%. The hosteler will receive Rs. 30,000 per year in financial aid, while the day scholar will receive Rs. 25,000 per year. Candidates can apply for the NIT Calicut scholarship through the NSP portal and upload the necessary documents for verification. The competent authority is required to issue an income certificate.


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Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

UG (4 years): 2696/3690
UG (5 years): 183/280
PG (2 years): 25/32

Data Source: NIRF 2024

NIT Calicut Admission

National Institute of Technology Calicut admissions are offered in three levels of programmes which include undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. NIT Calicut admissions are offered in various streams which include Engineering and Architecture, Computer Application and IT, Animation and Design, Sciences, Management and Business Administration streams. NIT Calicut admissions are offered full-time mode courses.

Before applying to NIT Calicut admissions the candidate should appear for the relevant entrance examination. NIT Calicut admission for B.Tech is offered based on the marks obtained in JEE Main. To get NIT Calicut admissions for M.Tech/M. Plan the candidates have to qualify for the GATE examination. Admission to M.Sc programmes at NIT Calicut is done through a counselling process based on the Joint Admission Test for M.Sc score. NIT Calicut MCA admission is based on the results of the All-India NIT M.C.A Common Entrance Test (NIMCET). Candidates are required to appear for CAT for NIT Calicut MBA admissions 2025. Candidates who meet  NIT Calicut CAT cutoff 2024 are required to appear for interview process. Candidates must meet the NIT Calicut eligibility criteria in order to be eligible for admission at the institute.

Also Read: NIT Calicut Placements

How to Apply for NIT Calicut Admissions 2025?

The details of NIT Calicut application process for the courses offered is mentioned below:

NIT Calicut Regisration Process 2025

Course

NIT Calicut Registration Process

B.E/B.Tech

1. Candidates need to register for JoSAA counselling.

2. Then complete the registration process by filling out the required information.

3. Finally report to NIT Calicut with the required original documents. 

B.Arch

M.E/M.Tech

1. Fill out the NIT Calicut M.Tech application form from the official website of the college after registering for CCMT.

2. Pay NIT Calicut M.Tech application fees and submit the form.

M.Plan

M.Sc


 1. Candidates should register for CCMN counselling.

2. Applicants should complete the registration process by filling out the required information. 

3. Pay the NIT Calicut application fee along with the submission of required documents. 

MBA

1. Fill out an NIT Calicut application form and upload the required documents.

2. Pay NIT Calicut application fees and Submit the form.

MCA

PhD

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NIT Calicut UG Admissions 2025

At the undergraduate level, the institute offers multiple courses at B.Tech & B.Arch programmes in full-time mode. The NIT Calicut UG courses duration ranges between 4 to 5 years. NIT Calicut fees vary for the undergraduate programmes in the various streams. 

NIT Calicut B.Tech/B.Arch Admissions Eligibility Criteria and Seat Intake

Courses

Seat Intake

Eligibility Criteria

B.E/B.Tech

303

Students must have obtained passing marks in higher secondary examinations in the Science stream from a recognised board.

B.Arch

59

Candidates must have scored at least 50% marks in the 10+2 examination in Science stream from a recognised board.

NIT Calicut B.Tech/B.Arch Admission Process 

  • Aspirants must meet the eligibility criteria. 

  • First, eligible candidates must take the JEE Main.

  • Next, candidates have to get themselves registered on the official website of JoSAA.

  • Only registered candidates are eligible to enrol for the JEE Main counselling. 

  • Qualified candidates must appear for the JEE Main counselling process, during which they must select their preferred option.

  • After that, candidates must select NIT Calicut as their college of choice.

  • Candidates are chosen for NIT Calicut admissions based on their JEE Main rank and the choices they make during the counselling process. 

  • Once assigned a seat, candidates must complete the NIT Calicut admission process by getting the documents verified and paying the course fee.

NIT Calicut PG Admission 2025

At the postgraduate level, the university provides admission to 34 PG programmes - M.Sc, M.B.A, M.C.A, M.E/M.Tech, M.Plan Urban Planning programmes. The duration of postgraduate programmes ranges between 2 to 3 years.  

NIT Calicut PG Eligibility Criteria 

Courses

Seat Intake

Eligibility Criteria

M.Sc

75

Candidates should have scored at least 60% marks in B.Sc Degree in Chemistry with Mathematics (55% marks for the reserved category).

M.C.A

52

Students must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks in Mathematics/Statistics.

M.B.A

75

Aspirants should have scored at least 60% marks in a bachelor's degree from a recognised university.

M.E/M.Tech

562

Candidates must hold a B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Plan a degree with at least 60% marks.

M.Plan Urban Planning

16

Students must have scored at least 60% marks in B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch degree. 

NIT Calicut MCA Admission Process

  • Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria. 

  • First, eligible candidates must take the NIMCET exam and secure a valid score.

  • Next, candidates have to get themselves registered on the official website of JoSAA.

  • Qualified candidates must appear for the counselling process, during which they must select their preferred option.

  • After that, candidates must select NIT Calicut as their college of choice.

  • Shortlisting of candidates for NIT Calicut admissions will be based on their scores obtained in the entrance exam. 

  • Once assigned a seat, candidates must complete the NIT Calicut admission process by getting the documents verified and paying the course fee.

Also Read: NIT Calicut Cutoff

NIT Calicut MBA Admission Process

  • Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria have to appear for the CAT examination and secure a valid score.

  • A merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the entrance examinations for candidates who meet  NIT Calicut MBA cutoff 2024. 

  • Shortlisted candidates who meet the NIT Calicut CAT cutoff 2024 are required to participate in the counselling process. 

  • Following that, shortlisted candidates have to give preference to the NIT Calicut.

  • Candidates are selected for NIT Calicut MBA admissions based on their participation in the counselling process, rank, and preferences.

  • Shortlisted candidates will receive the allotment letter to the registered mobile number/mail ID.

  • Final selected candidates must get their documents verified and pay the NIT Calicut admission fees.

NIT Calicut M.Sc Admission Process  

  • Students have to fulfil the eligibility criteria. 

  • Candidates must appear and obtain valid scores in the Joint Entrance Test for Masters (JAM).

  • A merit list is prepared for the shortlisted candidates.

  • NIT Calicut admissions are based on the marks obtained in the entrance exam.

  • Following that, shortlisted candidates will have to participate in the centralised counselling process - CCMN.

  • Once assigned a seat, selected candidates have to get their documents verified and pay the course fees to complete the NIT Calicut admission process.

NIT Calicut M.Tech/M.Plan Admission Process

  • Students have to meet the eligibility criteria. 

  • Eligible candidates have to appear for GATE and obtain valid scores.

  • Following that, students have to complete the application form available on the official website.

  • Shortlisting of candidates for NIT Calicut admissions based on the GATE scores.

  • The final selected for NIT Calicut admissions will be informed about the seat allotment. 

  • Selected candidates have to get their documents verified and pay NIT Calicut course fees to complete the admission process.

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NIT Calicut PhD Admission 2025

The university offers 14 doctoral programmes in various streams. At the doctoral level, the National Institute of Technology Calicut offers Ph.D programmes. The duration of the NIT Calicut PhD course is six years.

NIT Calicut PhD Eligibility Criteria 

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D

Students must have a bachelor's or master's degree with at least 60% marks along with UGC-NET/CSIR/JRF fellowship or GATE scores.

NIT Calicut PhD Admission Process

  • Eligible students have to fill out the NIT Calicut application form available on the official website.

  • Candidates are shortlisted for NIT Calicut PhD programmes based on their academic records.

  • Next, shortlisted candidates have to appear for a written test or personal interview.

  • Candidates will be shortlisted for NIT Calicut PhD admissions 2024-25 based on their performance in the written test or personal interview.

  • Final shortlisted candidates for NIT Calicut admissions will be informed regarding the seat allotment.

  • The final selected candidates should submit the required documents.

  • To complete the NIT Calicut admission process the candidates should complete the document verification and payment of course fees. 

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NIT Calicut Documents Required

  • Photo ID proof 

  • Marksheets of 10+2 examination

  • Degree/Provisional certificate

  • Marksheets of all semesters

  • Entrance exam scorecard

  • Character certificate from the institution/organisation

  • Transfer/migration/leaving certificate issued by the institute where the candidate last studied/attended

  • Provisional Seat Allotment Letter

  • Online Document Verification Certificate 

  • Late submission undertaking form

Note: The candidates should read the instructions carefully while applying for NIT Calicut admission.

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NIT Calicut Facilities

NIT Calicut has adequate infrastructure like a hostel, library, and many others which helps the students to have a hassle-free learning experience throughout their college life. NIT Calicut facilities provided to the students are sports to give them a break from the regular academic schedule they follow. NIT Calicut has its own fleet of buses that provide transportation facilities to the students for their convenience. The campus networking centre provides internet and intranet facilities to the students, staff and faculty of the college wherea...
Boys Hostel
Girls Hostel
Medical/Hospital
Gym
Library
Sports
I.T Infrastructure
Cafeteria
Auditorium
Alumni Associations
Laboratories
Guest Room/Waiting Room

Student Reviews for NIT Calicut

College Infrastructure: 4/5
Academics: 3.9/5
Placements: 3.7/5
Value for Money: 3/5
Campus Life: 4.3/5

it is a good college

College Infrastructure

The National Institute of technology calicut has good infrastructure and experienced faculty and better facilities like wifi inside the campus and ad well as hostels . the spaces are well maintained and hygienic.

I have had a good experience

College Infrastructure

the institute is well managed in terms of infrastructure with necessary equipment and facilities. the classrooms, especially for the architecture department have projector facilities, drafting tables, storage facilities etc. the institute also provides hostels. There are separate hostels for the male and female students with mess provided near these. The cleanliness and hygiene is good in hostel areas for ladies. not sure about the boys hostels.

I love my college

College Infrastructure

Good infrastructure, each branch have there own building, hostels are bit far from campus students have to walk to much, sports facilities are provided. Teachers quaters are near the hostel. Overall good infrastructure.

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At NIT Calicut, the Production Engineering program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals. The program focuses on developing students' skills in areas like manufacturing systems, quality control, and supply chain management. With a sanctioned intake of 59 students, the program offers a great student-faculty ratio, allowing for personalized attention and mentorship.


Similarly, at NIT Jalandhar, the Industrial and Production Engineering program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the industry. The program covers a wide range of topics, including manufacturing processes, production planning, and control systems.


NIT Kurukshetra also offers a strong Production Engineering program, with a focus on developing students' skills in areas like manufacturing technology, industrial engineering, and quality control


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i have secured 96.904 in jee mains. will i get NIT Calicut civil department?(OS)

Dear Suvansudh

As per your information you got 96.9 percentile in jee mains. Yes you can get civil department there from other state but u have  to wait till some counselling. For finding more better college you can try jee mains college predictor by us. Feel free to ask any further queries you have.

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Hi

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The cutoff for NIT Calicut varies each year and is influenced by the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the JEE Mains exam, and the available seats. You can check previous years' closing ranks for the SC category to gauge your chances.

Your chances can also depend on the specific branch you are interested in. Some branches might have higher cutoffs than others.

Counseling Process or admission is conducted through the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counseling process. Make sure you participate in the counseling and fill in your choices wisely.

The overall competition and the performance of other candidates in the SC category will also play a significant role in determining the cutoff.

  • Check the JoSAA official website for the latest cutoff data and trends.
  • Contact the NIT Calicut admission office or refer to forums where past candidates share their experiences.

For better analysis you can refer to this link:

JEE College Predictor

https://engineering.careers360.com/jee-main-college-predictor?utm_source=qna&utm_medium=jee_cp

Best Wishes.


NIT Calicut Contact Address

Address:
National Institute of Technology, NIT Campus, P. O., Calicut -673601, Kerala, India

NIT Calicut Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the courses offered at NIT Calicut?

NIT Calicut offers courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels. The courses at NIT Calicut includes B.E/B.Tech, B.Arch, M.C.A, M.E/M.Tech, M.Plan and more.

2: When was NIT Calicut established?

NIT Calicut was established in 2002.  It is recognised as an institute of national importance. 

3: What is NIRF ranking 2024 for NIT Calicut in the overall category?

 NIT Calicut has been ranked at 54th  position in the overall category by NIRF ranking 2024. 

4: What is NIRF ranking 2024 for NIT Calicut in the Engineering domain?

NIT Calicut has been ranked at 25th position in the Engineering domain by NIRF ranking 2024. 

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