NIT Calicut Admission 2025: Dates, Programs, Eligibility, and Scholarship Details

NIT Calicut was established 63 years ago in the year 1961. It is a public technical university located in Kozhikode, Kerala, providing admissions in multiple disciplines.

Admissions Overview

Latest Update: NIT Calicut will be organizing the 15th Annual India-Japan Science and Technology Conclave (ICFAST) 2025. Interested students can visit the official website and download the brochure for more details.

Standing firm with its motto “From Darkness, Lead us into Light”, NIT Calicut provides enlightenment and knowledge to thousands of students. The institute has been ranked 3rd under architecture and planning, making it a preferred choice for numerous applicants.

Therefore, NIT Calicut admission is open for different UG, PG, and PhD levels. The UG programs comprise B.Tech in several specializations. Postgraduate Degrees are M.Tech, M.Sc, M.Arch, MBA, and MCA.

To know more about the institute, check out upGrad’s NIT Calicut Overview page.

Let’s Check Out Important Admission Dates

Important Admission Dates

Details

Application Start: December 2024 (via JEE )

Application Deadline: January 2025

Accepted Exam(s): JEE Main

Admissions 2025: (UG/PG/PHD

The NIT Calicut admission to the undergraduate courses like B.Tech and B.Arch is based on the performance in IIT-JEE Mains, Paper 1 and 2. After clearing the cutoffs, candidates are eligible for admission by applying through JoSAA and CSAB.

To understand the NIT Calicut B.Tech/B.Arch 2025 admission dates in detail, please refer to the timeline given below.

Event	Date (tentative)
JEE Main registration	October 2024
Ranks Declaration (Session 1)	17th April 2025
JoSAA Registration Begins	3 June 2025
Choice Filling End Date	12 June 2025
Round 1 Seat Allotment Date	14 June 2025
Physical Reporting for admission	20-24 August 2025
Orientation Session	25th-26th August 2025
Commencement of Class	27th August 2025

-This table is based on the NIT Calicut admission section and JoSAA, JEE 2025.

What are the advantages of getting into NIT Calicut for a Bachelor's Degree?

1. The engineering students, after taking the NIT Calicut admission, get the opportunity to study the top academic Bachelor's program from the renowned faculty.

2. The B.Tech students can learn from the Innovative Research Centres and Parks established at the NIT Calicut.

3. The NIT Calicut provides top recruiters in the market to their UG students for higher placement with exclusive packages and internship opportunities.

What are the Requirements of Admission & Eligibility?

Read the following points to understand them in detail. Some of these eligibility criteria are based on the qualifying exam for entrance to these courses.

Candidates should have cleared 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

The minimum marks required for admission in the B.Tech program at NIT Calicut are 75% (65% for SC/ST)

A candidate must score well in national-level entrance examinations, i.e., JEE Mains.

Students must qualify the medical fitness criteria as per the standard mentioned by JEE for the NIT Calicut admission.

Now, let’s check out the NIT Calicut B.Tech and B.Arch round six closing rank via JoSAA 2025.

Course Name	Closing Rank (General) Home State	Closing Rank (General) Other State
Architecture	1983	647
Computer Science and Engineering	6013	5601
Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering	6433	6491
Electronics and Communication	10539	9667
Electrical Engineering	14665	10539
Mechanical Engineering	19756	20213
Chemical Engineering	26449	25442
Civil Engineering	28717	35746

Note: The data provided has been taken from the official website of JoSAA.

To know about the institute’s placements, check out upGrad’s NIT Calicut Placements’ page

The NIT Calicut M.Tech admission depends on the marks the candidate was able to score in GATE or other equivalent examinations. After clearing the entrance test, students are required to enroll in CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech/M.Arch) and CCMN (Centralized Counselling for M.Sc/M.Sc.(Tech.) Admissions.

M Tech/M.Plan./M.Sc Admission Dates :

Event	Dates
Online Application Starts	14th May 2025 (via CCMT/CCMN)
Last Date for online registration	4th June 2025
Physical Reporting	8th-12th August 2025
Orientation and Commencement of Classes	13th August 2025

MBA Admission Dates (Regular) :

Event	Dates
Online Application Starts	22nd January 2025
Application Deadline	31st March 2025
Shortlisted candidates' names declared	15th April 2025
Selection Process (tentative)	25th April-10th May 2025
Result Publication (tentative)	15th May 2025
Dates of Admission (tentative)	20-31 May 2025

Now, let’s have a quick look at NIT Calicut GATE Round 3 scores range for the top PG Programs.

PG Program	Max GATE Score (Open)	Min GATE Score (Open)
Water Resource Engineering	363	350
Manufacturing Technology	360	359
High Voltage Engineering	370	362
Traffic & Transportation Planning	404	385
Industrial Power & Automation	389	389
Offshore Structures	404	397
Power Systems	417	401
Geotechnical Engineering	404	404

Data based on the official website of CCMT Counselling 2025

Let us understand and check the different PG courses offered at NIT Calicut in detail.

Program	Duration	Specialization Focus
M.Tech	2 Years	Offered specialization in many divisions, like Signal Processing, Thermal Sciences, Nanotechnology, etc.
M.Plan.	2 Years	Focuses on the Planning and Architecture fields.
MBA	2 Years	Offers specializations in Finance, HR Management, Operations, Marketing, and Systems.
M.Sc.	2 Years	Includes Core Science like Chemistry, Maths, and Physics.

What are the Requirements of Admission & Eligibility?

Now, take a look at the requirements or eligibility, and selection process for NIT Calicut admission in M.Tech and other PG courses.

Program	Eligibility	Selection Process
M.Tech/M.Plan	B.Tech/ BE/B.Arch/B.Plan in relevant engineering with 60% marks/6.5 CGPA (6 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD) GATE score	GATE cutoff-based shortlisting via CCMT counselling OR Departmental written test/interview
M.Sc	B.Sc (or equivalent) in a relevant subject with 60% or more marks or 6 CGPA. JAM Score	IIT-JAM score-based shortlisting via CCMN counselling
MBA	For a regular MBA, a valid CAT score with 60% marks in graduation is needed (55% for SC/ST).	CAT Score Group discussion Personal Interview Work Experience

Data based on the official website of the NIT Calicut admission section.

At NIT Calicut the the doctoral programmes are offered in all Departments and Schools. The PhD admissions are done according to the scheme I-VI. Admission for PhD is done online, in two semesters, odd and even.

Now, let’s explore an approximate timeline for the NIT Calicut PhD (Monsoon Semester).

PhD Application Opens	14 May 2025
Application Deadline	17th April 2025
Publication of shortlisted candidates	10th May 2025 (tentative)
Selection Process	2nd-10th June 2025 (tentative)
Reporting and Date of Admission	1st Week of July 2025 (tentative)

-Data included from the official website of the NIT Calicut admission section.

NIT Calicut PhD Admission Requirement & Eligibility

Read the following points carefully to understand the NIT Calicut admission general requirements for doctoral programs.

For a regular PhD, an applicant must have scored 60% marks in the qualifying examination (M.Tech/M.Sc/M.A/MBA or other disciplines).

A Master's or other relevant degree is needed to apply for PhD admission with the minimum marks mentioned by NIT Calicut.

For the Science, Humanities, and Social Science Department, a national-level entrance examination like GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET should be cleared.

Category-wise Specific Requirements:

PhD Category/Scheme	Test Accepted	Selection Process
Scheme I & II - Full-time/ Self-sponsored	GATE, CSIR/UGC- NET/JRF	Gate Score+ Written test+ Interview (as per department)
Scheme III & IV- Industry/Internal Sponsorship	The National Test is not mandatory	Written test+ Interview
Scheme V- External (Part-time) after PG	National-level test acceptance is not mandatory Requires Master’s Degree (M.Tech/M.Sc, etc) with specified CGPA	Departmental Written test+ Interview
Scheme VI- External (Part-time) after UG	National-level test acceptance is not mandatory Allows applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech/B.E) + 2 years of experience.	Written Test+Interview

Note: Data given is taken from the NIT Calicut admission section and the PhD brochure.

Admission Process Overview (UG + PG + PhD)

The admission for UG, PG, and PhD in NIT Calicut is based on the national entrance examination. The process might be similar, but the examination conducting bodies are different. Now, let us look at the NIT Calicut Admission Procedure.

Appear for the respective entrance test.

Check eligibility and cutoff scores.

Apply via institute or centralized portals (JoSAA, CCMT, CCMN, etc.).

Attend the institute’s written test/interview (if applicable for PG and PhD).

Receive an admission offer from the respective institutes.

Pay admission fees online to confirm your seat.

Complete all the document verification.

Participate in the orientation program.

Support & Scholarships

Support

Orientation services: NIT Calicut conducts an orientation programme for the new students to familiarize them with all the facilities included in the campus.

Academic Counselling & Wellness Support: NIT Calicut offers academic counselling and wellness support through a dedicated counselling and guidance Cell.

Mentorship programs: NIT Calicut provides mentorship to the students through peer and faculty members who coordinate through Student Affairs

International Office: NIT Calicut admission is open to international students, which is handled by the International Relations Division.

Career and Placement support: There is a dedicated team for the Placement Cell that provides strong career, placement, and internship support.

Scholarships

Let’s Explore NIT Calicut Scholarships in Detail.

Leelavathi Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Give to NITC students with the highest marks in Maths in their first year.

Benefit: Cash Prize of 25,000

NSP Scholarships

Eligibility: Minimum 50% marks (may vary course-wise) required in the qualifying examination, with a family income limit of 2.50 lakh.

Benefit: Course fees and maintenance allowance

SILA Scholarship

Eligibility: Top-performing Civil Engineering students

Benefit: Cash awards of 50,000 (top scorer) and 20,000 (2nd highest)

E-Grantz scholarship

Eligibility: For 1st year students from Kerala, with an income limit of 1 lakh (for OBC & General)

Benefit: Financial assistance covering tuition fees according to the rules of the Kerala government.

SJET Scholarship

Eligibility: For meritorious and economically disadvantaged students.

Benefit: The Number of scholarships and amounts vary based on fund availability and sponsors.

FAQs for Admissions

1. How can I get admission to NIT Calicut?

If you want to get admission in NIT Calicut, you need to clear national-level entrance examinations like JEE Main, GATE, JAM, and CAT, depending on the course you want to pursue.

2. What is the last date for NIT Calicut PhD admission 2025?

The last date for National Institute of Technology Calicut admission in PhD depends on the intake semester. However, the deadline to fill up the PhD application for the July session was 17th April 2025.

3. Can I get admission in NIT Calicut without JEE?

For UG, you cannot join NIT Calicut without clearing the IIT-JEE. Although for Master’s and PhD programs, JEE is not required, a candidate should clear other exams and interviews for the NIT Calicut course.

4. What is the last date for NIT Calicut PG Admission 2025?

The last date for NIT Calicut admission, particularly in the Master’s in Technology Programme via Centralized Counselling for M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. Admissions (CCMT) is on 4th June 2025.

5. What are the NIT Calicut Admission dates for 2025?

The admission dates for the NIT Calicut admission for 2025, Undergraduate level, are usually released after the JEE Mains result via JoSAA, and for PG (March- July) after the result of GATE/JAM/CAT.

6. How to get a seat at NIT Calicut?

To get a seat at NIT Calicut, you need to give the entrance examination and clear the cutoff. After that, you need to participate in the counselling and make the required payment to reserve your seat. The process may vary depending on the courses.

7. Can I get into NIT Calicut M.Tech without GATE?

Yes, you may get NIT Calicut admission in M.Tech without a GATE score with some exceptions. For instance, if you are an IIT graduate with an 8 CGPA, some sponsored candidates are eligible to get into IIT M.Tech without a GATE score.

8. What is the cutoff required for NIT Calicut?

The cutoffs for different courses range year-wise. To know the official cutoff, visit the JoSAA website for UG and the NIT Calicut University website for PG cutoffs.

9. When was NIT Calicut established?

The National Institute of Technology Calicut was established on 1st September 1961, making it among the oldest National Institutes of Technology in the country.

10. Is NIT Calicut good?

Yes, the National Institute of Technology Calicut is a reputed engineering institution, which is ranked 3rd under architecture and planning, 25th under the engineering category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework.

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NIT Calicut Admission 2025: Dates, Programs, Eligibility, and Scholarship Details

Admissions Overview

Let’s Check Out Important Admission Dates

1. Heading of the Program: B.Tech/B.Arch

2. Heading of the Program: B.Sc-B.Ed

3. Heading of the Program: M.Tech/M.Plan.

4. Heading of the Program: MBA

5. Heading of the Program: M.Sc

6. Heading of the Program: Ph.D.

Admissions 2025: (UG/PG/PHD

NIT Calicut 2025 Admissions: UG (B.Tech)

What are the advantages of getting into NIT Calicut for a Bachelor's Degree?

What are the Requirements of Admission & Eligibility?

NIT Calicut admission 2025: PG (M.Tech/M.Sc/M.Plan.MBA)

What are the Requirements of Admission & Eligibility?

NIT Calicut admission 2025: PhD

NIT Calicut PhD Admission Requirement & Eligibility

Admission Process Overview (UG + PG + PhD)

Support & Scholarships

FAQs for Admissions

1. How can I get admission to NIT Calicut?

2. What is the last date for NIT Calicut PhD admission 2025?

3. Can I get admission in NIT Calicut without JEE?

4. What is the last date for NIT Calicut PG Admission 2025?

5. What are the NIT Calicut Admission dates for 2025?

6. How to get a seat at NIT Calicut?

7. Can I get into NIT Calicut M.Tech without GATE?

8. What is the cutoff required for NIT Calicut?

9. When was NIT Calicut established?

10. Is NIT Calicut good?

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