National Institute of Technology, [NIT] Calicut

National Institute of Technology Calicut is an institute of national importance and is one of the institutions which run on a nonprofitable basis.NIT Calicut has an aim to develop high-quality technical education and personnel establishing basic engineering principles, technical and managerial skills, innovative research capabilities and exemplary professional conduct. Along with providing students with an education of international standards, NIT Calicut also has a nanotechnology department and supercomputer named Purna on campus.

Table of contents

• Highlights
• Why choose NIT Calicut?
• Ranking
• Courses
• Admission
• Eligibility Criteria
• NIT Calicut Cut-Off
• Results
• Campus
• Infrastructure
• Hostel Details
• Placements
• Scholarship
• Alumni

NIT Calicut Highlights

The institute offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the field of engineering, management and research programs. The major highlights of NIT Calicut are mentioned below.

Why Choose NIT Calicut?

NIT Calicut is one of the biggest names in India when we consider educational institutes. It has a rich faculty community with expertise in various technical and scientific areas. It provides technical education to its students to be used for the progress of mankind, adapting themselves to the changing technological environment while considering ethical values and inner strength.

 NIT Calicut has 13 departments, offering 52 courses to all eligible students.

NIT Calicut Ranking

NIT Calicut is a UGC recognized university with national importance. NIRF is an organization run by the government of India which ranks Universities. Below are the ranks that were given to NIT Calicut by NIRF. Overall Rank 23 has been given to NIT Calicut. National Institutional Ranking Framework. In 2017, The Week placed NIT Calicut in the 20th position in India .

NIT Calicut Courses

NIT Calicut offers various courses in the field of science and commerce. NIT Calicut has 13 departments, offering 52 courses to all eligible students. Given below are the various courses offered to the students.

Science Courses at NIT Calicut

 NIT Calicut offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses like B.Tech, M.Tech with various options in specializations.

Architecture Courses at NIT Calicut

Management Courses at NIT Calicut

PostGraduate Courses at NIT Calicut

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NIT University, (NIT) Admissions

 NIT Calicut is structured around several schools of study and offers degree programs in Engineering, Technology, and Management.

Given below are the entrance exams required for admission in the respective courses offered by NIT Calicut. 

Read more about NIT Calicut admissions process.

NIT Calicut Eligibility Criteria

The National Institute of Technology, Calicut offers B.Tech programs in various fields. 

Eligibility criteria for the various courses offered are given below:

Eligibility criteria for B.Tech

For a candidate to be eligible for B.Tech in NIT Calicut, it is required for him/her to score at least 75% in 10+2 from a recognized board or institute, cumulative in Physics, Chemistry and Math.

Admissions are determined by combining the XII score and JEE Mains counselling.

Eligibility criteria for B.Arch

For a candidate to be eligible for B.Tech in NIT Calicut, it is required for him/her to score at least 75% in 10+2 from a recognized board or institute, cumulative in Physics, Chemistry and Math.

Admissions are determined by combining the XII score and JEE Mains counselling.

Eligibility criteria for M.Tech

The candidate requires a B.Tech degree with at least 50% marks in total. If the final scores are not given by the institution, then a provisional certificate might be considered, given that the final scores have to be submitted in a given time frame.

Admission process is based on GATE score which is followed by CCMT counselling.

Eligibility criteria for MBA

The candidate should have graduated with a full-time Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks for the general category and 55% in case of reserved category.

The selection process is based on the CAT score which is followed by GD, PI and CCMT counselling for entry and final seat allocation.

Eligibility criteria for M.Plan

The candidate requires a 10+2 degree from a recognized board. The selection process is based on the GATE score followed by CCMT counselling.

Eligibility criteria for M.Sc

The candidate requires a B.Sc degree in maths or chemistry with at least 60% in case of general category and 55% for reserved category. 

Selection is based on IIT JAM ranking, which is followed by CCMT counselling for final seal allocation.

Eligibility criteria for MCA

The candidate requires a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institute/university. It is mandatory for the candidate to have completed 10+2+3 in mathematics.

Selection is based on the result of the NIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET).

Eligibility criteria for PhD

The candidate requires an M.Sc or M.Tech degree with at least 60% marks for the general category and 55% in case of reserved category.

Selection is based on the written exam and interview but if the candidate has appeared for exams like GATE, CAT, JEE then the candidate can appear for PI rounds directly.

NIT Calicut Cut-off

NIT Calicut offers several courses in various disciplines. Candidates must meet the cut-off score set by NIT Calicut in their respective entrance exams depending on the selected course. Exams such as GATE, NIMCET, JEE Main, JoSAA have to be taken by students.

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NIT Calicut Results

NIT Calicut result decides the admission in the UG courses offered by the institute.The candidate has to appear for JEE Mains exam and appear for JoSAA counselling session to get an admission in NIT Calicut. NIT Calicut Result 2020 and the entire process have been delayed due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic.

NIT Calicut Campus

NIT campus is spread across a vast area of 297 acres. It is a well-planned and comprehensive infrastructure provided for both students and faculty. The college has a great infrastructure and has all the required facilities and equipment. A central library with additional benefits of a digital library is provided for the students.. The hostels are good and the living spaces are very clean.

The campus has various features:

• Fully furnished and well equipped labs
• Library
• Hostels
• Servers for data transmission
• Plush open spaces
• Outdoor Stages

NIT Calicut Infrastructure

The NIT Calicut campus has two academic blocks which are extremely specialised in their own particular field. The layout has been designed to allow maximum utilization of campus space. Modern conference facilities are meticulously designed with a view to providing students with exposure to national and international knowledge through workshops and conferences. Classrooms are well designed rooms that incorporate everything needed for a pleasant learning atmosphere. The hi-tech equipment enables the faculty to conduct classes to enable students to make use of every available resource.

Other facilities provided are:

• Wifi Campus
• Auditorium
• Gym
• Hospital/medical facilities
• Cafeteria
• Guest house
• Amphitheater

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NIT Calicut Hostel Details

NIT Calicut provides the students with hostel facilities which are decent and can be availed by all the students as these facilities are very affordable and convenient.There are currently 15 hostels on the NITC campus, with 13 for male students and two for female students. Each hostel has its own dining hall, with different cuisines available depending on the hostel. A reading room, common room, mess, and internet access are available in all hostels.

The campus is smoking free and ragging free.

NIT Calicut Placements

NIT Calicut has 133 companies who have joined for the placement process. The placement record for NIT Calicut has been astonishing with 647 students placed in reputed organizations. Specifically, 459 students from UG and 186 students from PG were placed in the previous academic year. Along with placements, NIT Calicut also provides internships to its students. 151 students were offered internships; 116 for UG students and 35 for PG students. The average package offered for students of NIT Calicut in the year 2020 was Rs.8.91 LPA.

The top companies that participate in placement for NIT Calicut are:

• Wipro
• Fidelity
• ZS
• CISCO
• Tata Motors
• Morgan Stanley                                

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NIT Calicut Scholarships

NIT Calicut offers potential students with a number of scholarships.The scholarships are based on various criteria:

• Merit 
• Social category
• Economic backwardness

The following scholarships are offered to the students:

• USIEF Fellow SIB Scholar
• Rhodes Scholarship
• Chinese government Scholarship
• MCM and CSS Scholarship

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NIT Calicut Alumni

The alumni of NIT Calicut are known worldwide. NIT Calicut has a National Institute of Technology Alumni Association. It allows all the alumni to network and connect with each other.

Some of the alumni are:

• Shubhangi Swaroop
• Papias Malimba Musafiri
• Dhyan Sreenivasan
• Bindu Madhavi
• Ayush Sabat
• Induja Ravichandran
• Salomi Desai