NIT Calicut Overview: 2025 Admissions, Cutoffs, Placements

Did you know? NIT Calicut has become India’s First I-STEM Catalyst Center. I-STEM aims to provide equitable access to advanced scientific equipment and resources, encouraging collaboration among academia, industry, startups, and research institutions.

Source: NIT Calicut News and Events Website

The National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is one of 31 important colleges created by a law in India called the ‘National Institute of Technology Act 2007’. It is funded by the Indian government. NITC offers higher education in technical fields and conducts research in Engineering, Science, Technology, and Management. It started in 1961 as a Regional Engineering College and became a National Institute of Technology in 2002. 

NITC provides bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in multiple areas. The institute works closely with various research groups, schools, and industries, establishing a modern approach to its operations.

Key Highlights of NIT Calicut

NIT Calicut has multiple departments catering to various streams, ranging from Management to Engineering and more. The institute offers programs such as Bachelor’s of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, Master’s of Technology, and Doctoral Programs.

The Table below displays the fee structure for Undergraduate courses

NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) is a government body that releases annual rankings of higher education institutes in India. Ranking of NIT Calicut Over the Years, Category-Wise.

Here’s a comparison of the three NITs to know better about each

Location: Kozhikode, Kerala

NIT Calicut is situated in a beautiful area at the base of the Western Ghats, about 22 kilometers northeast of the city of Calicut (also called Kozhikode) in Kerala, India. Calicut, located in the Malabar region, It is famous for its peaceful beaches, green countryside, historical sites, quiet backwaters, wildlife areas, rivers, and waterfalls.

As a fully residential institution, the campus contains academic buildings, research labs, hostels, staff homes, and other facilities.

Hostels at NIT Calicut

• Accommodation Capacity: 11 men’s hostels and 3 ladies’ hostels with single to quadruple occupancy options.
• Facilities: 24/7 water, electricity, internet, common rooms, entertainment areas, guest rooms, dining halls
• Special Amenities: Girls’ hostels – gym, sewing/tailoring center, library, indoor sports, DTP center, night canteen; Boys’ hostels – outdoor gym, sports courts, cricket nets, sports complex.
• Activities: Annual inter- and intra-hostel sports and cultural events for student engagement and growth.

Student Life at NIT Calicut

Clubs: Club Mathematica, Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), Nature Club, National Service Scheme, Adventure Club, Club Unwired, The Robotics Interest Group( RIG), FOSSCell, Club Innovation (SEF), CPHUB and More

Fests: Tathva The Technical Fest. Ragam The Cultural Fest,  Tarang Management Fest