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NIT Calicut Courses & Fees 2026: UG, PG, Doctorate Courses
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NIT Calicut admissions 2026 is open for certain courses. Students can check more updates below:
- The CAT 2026 registrations for admission to the MBA/PGDM course are now closed. The admit cards download will begins from Nov 4, 2026 and the CAT exam will be held on Nov 29, 2026.
- The CMAT 2027 registrations for admission to the MBA/PGDM/MMS courses might begin in October 2026. The exam will be conducted on Feb 7, 2027.
- MAT 2026 December session registrations are ongoing for admission to the MBA course. For the PBT mode, the last date to register is Dec 14, 2026, for the exam scheduled on Dec 20, 2026. For CBT mode, the last date to register is Dec 21, 2026, for the exam taking place on Dec 27, 2026.
- IIT JAM 2027 registration process for admission to the MSc course will conclude on Oct 19, 2026. The exam will be conducted on Feb 14, 2027.
- GATE 2027 Registration window for admission to the ME/MTech and Phd courses is now closed. The exam will be held from Feb 6 to Feb 7, 2027; Feb 13 to Feb 14, 2027; and Feb 20 to Feb 21, 2027.
- JEE Main 2027 session 1 exam dates have been announced on the official website for admission to the BTech, BArch and BPlan courses. The exam will be held from Jan 22, 2027 to Jan 24, 2027 and Jan 28, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027, respectively.
NIT Calicut Courses and Fees 2026
NIT Calicut offers several courses for both UG and PG levels. Students can choose any level based on their academic requirement. NIT Calicut offers courses to the students seeking admission. Some of the courses offered are B.Arch, B.E. / B.Tech, and M.E./M.Tech. For more course related details, candidates must check the table given below:
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
B.E. / B.Tech(15 courses) | 10+2 : 75 % Exams : JEE Main | |
M.E./M.Tech(32 courses) | 1.4 LGet Fee Details | Graduation : 60 % Exams : GATE |
MBA/PGDM(1 course) | Graduation : 60 % Exams : CAT |
Commonly asked questions On Fees and Eligibility
In order to submit the NIT Calicut MTech application form successfully, candidates will have to pay the required fees. The application fee for OP/EWS/OBC/PwD categories candidates is INR 1,000. In addition, the SC/ST categories need to pay INR 500. Further, the application fee payment can be done through credit card/debit card/net banking.
The application fee for the JEE main exam varies based on the candidate's category. While filling the application form candidates will be required to select their category before paying the registration fee. Candidates can check JEE main exam registration fee from the table given below -
Particulars | Details |
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JEE Main exam Registration Fee |
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Mode of payment | Online through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI |
Scanned documents | Scanned image of Signature, Candidate’s Passport-size Photograph, Gen-EWS/PwD/OBC-NCL/SC/ST certificate (If applicable) |
Candidates with a CAT percentile above 70 shall have a fair chance of getting a seat in an MBA at NIT Calicut. However, this is an expected percentile and hence may vary. The CAT cutoff varies every year as it depends upon various factors such as the number of applicants, applicants’ CAT scores, etc.
NIT Calicut BTech cutoff 2026 was 15985 for the General AI category candidates in the first round. The NIT Calicut JEE Main cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for several All India and Home State quota categories.
See the table below to know the NIT Calicut BTech cutoff 2026 for the BTech Mechanical branch for the first round. Please know that other rounds will have different cutoffs.
| Category | NIT Calicut BTech cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| All India Quota Categories | |
| General | 15985 |
| OBC | 5921 |
| SC | 3320 |
| ST | 962 |
| EWS | 2805 |
| PWD | 705 |
| Home State Quota Categories | |
| General | 20964 |
| OBC | 6801 |
| SC | 10457 |
| ST | 15811 |
| EWS | 16270 |
| PWD | 984 |
NIT Calicut Admission dates 2026
B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2027
Eligibility- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: JEE Main
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Oct '26-Nov '26 | JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1Tentative |
Jan '27 | JEE Main Admit Card 2027 Session 1Tentative |
22 Jan '27 - 24 Jan '27 | JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1 |
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2027
Eligibility- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Jan '27 | GATE 2027 Admit CardTentative |
MBA/PGDM Admissions 2027
Eligibility- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: CAT
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
4 Nov '26 - 29 Nov '26 | CAT 2026 admit card download |
29 Nov '26 | CAT 2026 exam date |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
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:
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.
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NIT Calicut CCMT cutoff 2026 ranged from 352 to 682 for the General AI category in the third round. This is the cutoff for the M.Tech course and its various specialisations. So, students who belong to this category need to attain a rank of at least 682 to be qualified for admission.
Check the table below to know the Round 3 NIT Calicut category-wise cutoff 2026 for the M.Tech course.
| Category | NIT Calicut CCMT cutoff 2026 (Round 3) |
|---|---|
| General | 352 - 682 |
| OBC | 304 - 653 |
| SC | 242 - 499 |
| ST | 407 |
| EWS | 325 - 645 |
GATE CCMT Round 1 closing rank for M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering was 577, followed by M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design with 575 score and finally by M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security) with a 551 score. Tabulated below is the Round 1 closing rank for GATE for NIT calicut cutoff for OBC category for top courses:
NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology will release 6-8 rounds of JEE Main cutoffs for admission to BTech in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:
- The JEE Main score of the candidate
- The category of the candidate
- The number of seats available in the course
Candidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released.
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:
- Valid Photo-ID proof
- Class 10 & Class 12 mark sheets
- Bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheet (if applicable)
- Master's degree certificate and mark sheet (if applicable)
- Character certificate issued by the head of the institution/ department last attended
- OBC/SC/ST/PD certificate, if applicable
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Statement of Purpose indicating the area and type of research work proposed to be carried out
- Appearing certificate from the head of the department/institute for candidates appearing for the final examination of the qualifying degree
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Yes, the technology institute offers MSc in Physics as a full-time course. Admission to the course is through IIT JAM followed by CCMN counselling. The seat intake for the course is 25. In addition, the total tuition fee is INR 30,000. However, the mentioned fee and seat intake is as per unofficial sources and thus may vary.
As per unofficial sources, the total tuition fee of the five-year BArch course offered at NIT Calicut is INR 6.25 lakh. The hostel charges are up to INR 3.41 Lacs and a one-time fee payment of INR 31,500 is also required for admission. This given fee is as per the data collected from unofficial sources and thus is subject to changes.
Both NIT Rourkela and NIT Calicut are top Engineering institutes. However, JoSAA R6 closing ranks for B.Tech in CSE at NIT Rourkela is 2883, whereas for NIT Calicut it is 4521. Admission to NIT Rourkela B.Arch and B.Tech courses is based on JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA Counselling. The faculty is good at NIT Rourkela and NIT Calicut has a great infrastructure. So which one is better college or university depends on what the person is actually looking for in a particular college/university, or institute.
Both institutions accept the JEE Main exam for admission to the BTech course and its various branches.
For NIT Calicut, the 2026 round 1 JEE Main rank for the General AI category was 5100. For VNIT Nagpur, the cutoff for the same round and category was 6685.
Comparing both ranks, we can say that admission at NIT Calicut is more competitive than at VNIT Nagpur in the first round. So, students with a rank above 5100 can opt for admission at VNIT Nagpur. See the table below to compare both colleges on other factors.
| College | Tution Fees (For BTech courses) | Median Package (As per latest Data) | NIRF Ranking 2025 |
| NIT Calicut | ₹ 5L | ₹ 5L - 16.7L | 21 |
| VNIT Nagpur | ₹ 5L | ₹ 12.5L | 44 |
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This is one of the most debated questions among Kerala engineering aspirants. NIT Calicut generally ranks higher nationally and has a stronger placement record, especially for core and product-based companies.
However, CUSAT is a great option too, especially for branches like Marine Engineering and I
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To apply for NIT Calicut scholarships, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online at the official site of the institute. The form has to be given with documents.
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There are selective seats at NIT Calicut. Students have to go through the counselling process to get admission. The flagship BTech has the highest intake. The intake is as below:
| Course Name | Seat Intake |
|---|---|
| BTech | 1219 |
| MTech | 562 |
| MBA | 80 |
| MSc | 75 |
| BArch | 40 |
| MCA | 52 |
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NIT Calicut admissions are mainly entrance-based. The institute accepts different national-level exams to select students. The accepted exams are as below:
- BTech - JEE Main
- MTech - GATE
- MSc - IIT JAM
- BArc - JEE Main Paper II/ NATA
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To get admission in NIT Calicut, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online at the site of accepted exam/ counselling. Selected students have to report for verification and pay the admission fees to complete the process.
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