Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering 

at NIT Calicut, Calicut

For admission to the PhD course, NIT Calicut accepts the scores of entrance exams like GATE/CSIR NET/UGC NET/ JEST/NBHM/KSCSTE and the Written Test conducted by the institute. Candidates are shortlisted based on merit in these entrance exams and are further called for an interview round.

To apply for PhD admission at NIT Calicut, visit the official website of the institute and submit a duly filled application form online. However, it is mandatory for candidates to have met the basic eligibility, i.e. a master's degree in a relevant discipline and a valid score in the entrance exams accepted by the institute.

NIT Calicut offers 15 specialisations under the PhD course, including Computer Science & Engineering, Architecture & Planning, Management, Economics, English, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Biotechnology.

No, NIT Calicut does not facilitate direct admission to any of the courses. Admission is entirely based on merit in the national-level exams, including JEE Main,  GATE,  IIT JAM,  CAT,  NIMCET,  UGC NET, etc. Candidates are further required to participate in other selection rounds, such as counselling, written exam, and interview as well, as per the applied course selection criteria.

NIT Calicut has released the placement report for 2025. The overall percentage recorded in 2025 was 72.98%.  A total of 1329 students participated in the NIT Calicut placement drive, and 970 were offered jobs. The key highlights of NIT Calicut placements 2025 as compared with 2024 and 2023 are presented below:

The application fees for JEE Main is

• INR 1,000 for Male unreserved, OBC, EWS category candidates
• INR 800 for Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category candidates
• INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates

Candidates are required to bring the following documents at the time of written examination and/or interview in original for verification and have to send the self-attested hard copies with the application form and scan-copy through email:

1. Valid Photo-ID proof
2. Class 10 & Class 12 mark sheets
3. Bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheet (if applicable)
4. Master's degree certificate and mark sheet (if applicable)
5. Character certificate issued by the head of the institution/ department last attended
6. OBC/SC/ST/PD certificate, if applicable
7. Proof of Date of Birth
8. Statement of Purpose indicating the area and type of research work proposed to be carried out
9. Appearing certificate from the head of the department/institute for candidates appearing for the final examination of the qualifying degree

Yes, NIT Calicut offers a range of scholarships to students across various courses based on academic merit, economic background, character, conduct, and other criteria. Visit the official website for details. The NIT Calicut scholarships are mentioned below:

1. Allesu Kanjirathinkal Memorial Award
2. Subramonia Iyer - Lekshmi Ammal (SILA) Scholarship
3. E Grantz Scholarship and more

The institute offers two undergraduate courses, five postgraduate courses, and one doctoral course. The offered courses by NIT Calicut are as namely BTech, BArch, MTech, MSc, MBA, MPlan, MCA, and PhD. These courses are available in multiple specialisations, including Chemistry, Computer Science and Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, etc.