NIT Calicut Ranking 2024: NIRF, QS World University Rankings, US News, Business Today, The Week

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NIT Calicut is a well-known institute of India. It has been evaluated and has received rankings in different areas by various national ranking bodies in distinct categories. NIT Calicut secured #2 position in the 'Architecture' category by the NIRF rankings. Its consistent high rankings over the years show that it is among the top educational institutions. NIT Calicut ranked in the top 3 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Candidates can view this space for more detailed insights into NIT Calicut rankings.

Table of content
  • NIT Calicut Ranking Highlights 2024
  • NIT Calicut NIRF Ranking 2023
  • NIT Calicut vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison
  • NIT Calicut QS World University Ranking 2024
  • NIT Calicut vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison
  • NIT Calicut US News Ranking 2023
  • NIT Calicut vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison
  • NIT Calicut Business Today Ranking 2023
  • NIT Calicut vs Other Universities: Business Today Ranking Comparison
  • NIT Calicut The Week Ranking 2023
  • NIT Calicut vs Other Universities: The Week Ranking Comparison
  • NIT Calicut Ranking FAQs
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NIT Calicut Ranking Highlights 2024

NIT Calicut has achieved rankings across various categories as assessed by several significant national ranking bodies, including NIRF, QS World University Rankings, US News, Business Today, The Week, and more. These esteemed ranking bodies have consistently awarded NIT Calicut with good ranks. For detailed information on NIT Calicut rankings, candidates can refer to the table below:

NIT Calicut National Ranking 2023
Ranking Body Category Rank
NIRF Architecture 2
NIRF Engineering 23
NIRF Management Institutes 75
NIRF Overall 54
QS World University Rankings Asia 651-700
US News University 81
Business Today MBA 66
The Week University (Technical) 17

NIT Calicut NIRF Ranking 2023

As per the overall score, NIT Calicut has been placed at a good position by the NIRF under the 'Architecture' category. Following the provided parameters such as Faculty Quality Weightage and Employability Weightage, the college is ranked at a good position when compared to other universities. The institute is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by the NIRF 2023. When compared to the ranking from the previous years, it has been seen that in the 'Architecture' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability in trend. In 2023, NIT Calicut's rank is #2, the same as last year's rank in the 'Architecture' category by the NIRF ranking. NIT Calicut ranked in the top 3 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023.
One can observe that within the category of 'Engineering', the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, NIT Calicut climbed 8 ranks to #23 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking. NIT Calicut ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023.
It has been observed that the institute has shown an increasing trend in the 'Management Institutes' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2023, NIT Calicut climbed 9 ranks to #75 rank in the 'Management Institutes' category by the NIRF ranking.
Refer to the table to find the NIT Calicut ranking. The table provides valuable information about the performance and standing of the institute in respective categories.

Q:   Can I get admission to NIT Calicut for BTech Electronics and Communication if my rank is between 10000 and 15000?
A:

For last year, the closing rank for BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering was 11049 which is very close to this range. This was for the General category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission. However, the cut offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission in NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology.

Q:   What is the ranking for MBA at NIT Calicut?
A:

NIT Calicut has been continuously ranked from the past two years for its MBA courses by top-ranking bodies such as NIRF and Business Today. The following table contains the past two-year ranking trends for the NIT Calicut Management category courses:

Publisher20222023
NIRF8475
Business TodayNA66
Q:   What rank do we need to get into NIT Calicut for an MTech?
A:

NIT Calicut cutoff 2024 for admission to the M.Tech course is conducted through GATE scores followed by GATE CCMT. Tabulated below is the Round 5 closing rank for NIT Calicut  for top MTech courses: 

Course2024
M.Plan. in Urban Planning430
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering624
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security)591
M.Tech. in Power Electronics424
M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering374

 

NIT Calicut NIRF Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Architecture 2 2 2
Engineering 25 31 23
Management Institutes - 84 75
Overall - - 54

NIT Calicut vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2023, NIT Calicut received #2 rank in the 'Architecture' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as IIT Kharagpur, and NIT Trichy for NIRF rankings under the 'Architecture' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of NIT Calicut with other top institutes:

NIT Calicut vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2023
College Name Architecture 2023
National Institute of Technology Calicut 2
IIT Roorkee 1
IIT Kharagpur 3
NIT Trichy 4

NIT Calicut QS World University Ranking 2024

Over time, NIT Calicut has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the QS World University Rankings 2024. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score.
Students can check the table below for the NIT Calicut QS World University Rankings:

NIT Calicut QS World University Ranking 2024
Category 2022 2023 2024
Asia - - 651-700
Southern Asia - - 204

NIT Calicut vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison

As per the QS World University Ranking 2024, NIT Calicut has secured rank #651-700 and Banasthali Vidyapith has been ranked at #651-700. Check the QS World University Rankings’s India's Top Government University ranking in the following table:

NIT Calicut vs Other Institutes: QS World University Ranking 2024
College Name Asia 2024
National Institute of Technology Calicut 651-700
Shivaji University 601-650
IIIT Allahabad 601-650
Banasthali Vidyapith 651-700
NIT Calicut 651-700

NIT Calicut US News Ranking 2023

Based on the rankings from US News, NIT Calicut has received better rank as compared with various other institutes. Candidates are encouraged to examine the table provided below, to obtain valuable insights about the NIT Calicut US News rankings:

NIT Calicut US News Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University - - 81

NIT Calicut vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison

NIT Calicut has been among the top ranks under various ranking parameters in the 'University' category. In 2023, it was ranked #81 in the 'University' category. Candidates can view the full comparison in the table below:

NIT Calicut vs Other Institutes: US News Ranking 2023
College Name University 2023
National Institute of Technology Calicut 81
Tezpur University 79
Punjabi University Patiala 80
Maharishi Markandeshwar University 1001–1200
Jadavpur University 1001–1200

NIT Calicut Business Today Ranking 2023

As per the Business Today ranking, NIT Calicut has secured a superior rank compared to numerous other institutes, indicating that the institute has performed better across various assessing factors of the ranking system. Students can check the table below for a comprehensive overview of NIT Calicut rankings 2023:

NIT Calicut Business Today Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
MBA - - 66

NIT Calicut vs Other Universities: Business Today Ranking Comparison

NIT Calicut consistently performs well in the 'MBA' category in the Business Today rankings. In the year 2023, it secured the #66 rank, competing with various top institutes; namely, Jaipuria Lucknow, and IISWBM. For a detailed analysis, refer to the comparison table provided below:

NIT Calicut vs Other Institutes: Business Today Ranking 2023
College Name MBA 2023
National Institute of Technology Calicut 66
JIMS Rohini 64
Christ University Bangalore 65
Jaipuria Lucknow 67
IISWBM 68

NIT Calicut The Week Ranking 2023

Over the years, there has been a consistent recognition that, NIT Calicut is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by The Week 2023. Check the table below for more details about the NIT Calicut ranking 2023:

NIT Calicut The Week Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University (Technical) - - 17

NIT Calicut vs Other Universities: The Week Ranking Comparison

According to The Week ranking 2023, NIT Calicut received #17 rank in the 'University (Technical)' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as IIIT Hyderabad, and VNIT Nagpur for The Week rankings under the 'University (Technical)' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of NIT Calicut with other top institutes:

NIT Calicut vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023
College Name University (Technical) 2023
National Institute of Technology Calicut 17
ICT Mumbai 15
IIEST Shibpur 16
IIIT Hyderabad 18
VNIT Nagpur 19

In conclusion, NIT Calicut has secured a good ranking due to its commendable performance across different evaluation criteria, indicating the institution's overall excellence.
Furthermore, the positive NIRF ranking of the institute confirms its popularity among students who are considering pursuing a degree.

NIT Calicut Ranking FAQs

Q. How are NIT Calicut's courses ranked in the 'Architecture' category by the NIRF rankings?

A. This year, the 'Architecture' category at NIT Calicut has the same rank as last year's; and is ranked #2 in 2023 by the NIRF. As of the latest available data, the ranking of 'Architecture' has shown stability in ranking trends over the past three years.

Q. What is the ranking trend for 'Engineering' category at NIT Calicut in the NIRF rankings?

A. The 'Engineering' category at NIT Calicut is ranked #23 in 2023 by the NIRF, climbing up 8 ranks from last year's rank. Over the last three years, 'Engineering' has displayed variation in its ranking. In 2021, the category held the #25 rank, which slipped to #31 in the year 2022.

Q. What is the NIRF ranking of NIT Calicut in 'Management Institutes' category?

A. The 'Management Institutes' category at NIT Calicut has exhibited a consistent improvement in its rankings over the last two years. The category is ranked #75 in the year 2023 by NIRF, climbing up 9 ranks from last year's rank. It was ranked #84 in the year 2022 although, it was not ranked in 2021.

Q. What is the ranking of NIT Calicut in NIRF 2023 under 'Overall' category?

A. NIT Calicut was ranked #54 by the NIRF in the 'Overall' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

Q. What are the QS World University Rankings for NIT Calicut under 'Asia' category?

A. NIT Calicut was ranked #651 by the QS World University Rankings in the 'Asia' category for the year 2024. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2023 and 2022.

Q. How is NIT Calicut ranked in the QS World University Rankings under 'Southern Asia' category?

A. NIT Calicut was ranked #204 by the QS World University Rankings in the 'Southern Asia' category for the year 2024. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2023 and 2022.

Q. What is the rank of NIT Calicut by US News in 'University' category?

A. NIT Calicut was ranked #81 by the US News in the 'University' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

Q. What are the Business Today rankings of NIT Calicut in 'MBA' category?

A. NIT Calicut was ranked #66 by the Business Today in the 'MBA' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

Q. What are The Week rankings for NIT Calicut under 'University (Technical)' category?

A. NIT Calicut was ranked #17 by The Week in the 'University (Technical)' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

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