Ph.D. in Physics 

at NIT Calicut, Calicut

Aspirants with a Master's degree in the relevant stream with at least 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ST/PWD category) from a recognised university and Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ST/PWD category) or 6.0/ 10 CGPA (6.0/10 CGPA for SC/ST/PWD category) from a recognised university can apply.

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.

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.

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.

The MSc course admission at NIT Calicut is an entrance-based. Only the aspirants with a valid score of IIT JAM can apply for an MSc course at NIT Calicut. The selected candidates further need to take part in CCMN counselling for seat allotment. For IIT JAM, candidates can apply online.

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.

The key highlights of NIT Calicut placements 2024 as compared with 2023 and 2022 are presented below:

Note: Placement data 2024 is updated till Oct 10, 2024, whereas placement data 2023 and 2022 are updated till Sep 14, 2024 and Aug 22, 2024, respectively.

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate (6.0 out of 10 CGPA) for SC and ST categories)  is the basic eligibility required to get admission to MBA at NITC. The aspirants shall further have a minimum of three-year work experience. Furthermore, all the documents such as bachelor’s degree, mark sheets, etc. are required at the time of admission for verification purposes.

Candidates with a BSc or equivalent UG degree with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5/10 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0/10 CGPA for SC/ST/PWD category) are eligible to apply for an MSc course of NIT Calicut. The aspirants must hold the UG mark sheets and pass certificates as proof of eligibility. The institute admits candidates only after document verification.

NIT Calicut (NITC) is one of the 31 institutes of national importance created under the "National Institute of Technology Act 2007" of the Indian Parliament. The college is entirely supported by the Indian government. The college has been ranked 21 by NIRF 2025 under the ‘Engineering’ category. NIT Calicut offers good placement opportunities to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.