NIT Calicut

Calicut, Kerala
UGC, AICTE
Estd 1961
Autonomous University

NIT Calicut - Admission, Courses, Fees & Rankings 2024

byDinesh
Updated on - 20 May, 2024

NITC is an autonomous public technical university established in Kozhikode, an urban district of Kerala State in the south of India. NIT Calicut is one of the premier institutes of India and is recognised by the Government of India under the NIT Act 2007. Its quality has been accredited as Grade ‘A’ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). In the recently released NIRF Ranking 2023, NIT Calicut has been listed 22nd among the top engineering colleges in India. 

NIT Calicut provides several programs in the realm of science, technology and engineering at the level of Undergraduate and Post-graduate that includes courses in the domain of Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering and other engineering fields. Students must pass JEE Main to qualify for the BTech admission process, followed by the JoSAA counseling process. Candidates seeking admission to Master of Technology (M.Tech) course have to qualify in Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). The institute follows a semester system of examination and examinations are conducted in November-December and April-may every year. Examination like GATE, CEED, CAT and some of the National Level Olympiads are also held in NIT Calicut.

NIT Calicut Highlights 2024

Column Name Details
University Short Name NITC
Institute Type National Institute of Technology
Established 1957
Accepted Entrance Exams JEE Main
Approved By UGC
NAAC Grade YES (A+)
Last Year NIRF Ranking (Engineering) 23
Complete Address Calicut - 673 601, Kerala, India.
Nearest Bus Stand Calicut KSRTC Bus Stand
Nearest Railway Station Calicut Railway Station
Nearest Airport Calicut International Airport (Karipur)
Campus Area Size (Acres) 510 acres
Library Books Over 2,50,000 volumes (estimated)
Total Faculty Size Around 500 (estimated)
Total Students Size Around 5000 (estimated)

NIT Calicut Eligibility Criteria 2024 (by Departments)

Program Category Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate (B.Tech.) 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and minimum marks in JEE Main
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) B.E./B.Tech. in relevant field with minimum marks (60% for GEN/OBC/EWS, 55% for SC/ST/PwD)
Master of Science (M.Sc.) B.Sc. in relevant field with minimum marks (60% for GEN/OBC/EWS, 55% for SC/ST/PwD)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in relevant field with minimum marks or GATE score (depending on program)

NIT Calicut Courses Details 2024

Department Program Name Degree Awarded Duration (Years)
Computer Science and Engineering B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering Bachelor of Technology 4
Electronics and Communication Engineering M.Tech. VLSI Design Master of Technology 2

NIT Calicut Placements by Category

Program Category Major Recruiters (Examples) Placement Focus Areas
Engineering & Technology (B.Tech.) Information Technology (IT) Companies, Core Engineering Firms, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Research & Development (R&D) Labs Software Development, System Design, VLSI Design, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) Core Engineering Firms, R&D Labs, Educational Institutions Advanced Engineering Roles, Research Assistantships, Teaching Positions
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Research Institutions, Government Agencies, Educational Institutions Research Projects, Scientific Analysis, Teaching Opportunities

309,305
Full Time
Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch]
Duration : 5 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
308,255
Full Time
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]
Duration : 4 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2 + JEE Main
Course Type : Degree
118,255
Full Time
Master of Business Administration [MBA]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation with 60% + CAT
Course Type : Degree
82,405
Full Time
Master of Planning
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation + GATE
Course Type : Degree
62,255
Full Time
Master of Science [M.Sc]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
109,755
Full Time
Master of Technology [M.Tech]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Pass in Graduation + GATE
Course Type : Degree
57,255
Full Time
Ph.D
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Doctorate/M.Phil
Eligibility : Post Graduation
Course Type : Degree
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