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NIT Calicut is one of the highly reputed universities of India, recognised for its educational excellence under distinguished categories. In the QS World University Rankings 2026, it ranked under the #580 rank in the 'Asia' category, depicting its strength as one of the top higher educational institution.

NIT Calicut Ranking

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NIT Calicut Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
NIT Calicut India Today Ranking 2026
Business Today Ranking 2024
NIT Calicut The Week Ranking 2026
NIT Calicut QS World University Rankings 2026
NIT Calicut Course Ranking
NIT Calicut Student Reviews

NIT Calicut
NIT Calicut Ranking Highlights 2025

NIT Calicut is one of the most popular institutes of the country. Most of the ranking bodies have recognised this institute as one of the popular choices among students. The institute has been ranked #45 by the NIRF 2025 under the category Overall, #21 under Engineering, #85 under Management, and #2 under Architecture & Planning. The institute has been ranked well by eminent ranking bodies because of its curriculum, infrastructure and well-qualified faculty. Students can check the article in this space for more details around the NIT Calicut rankings.

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

B.Arch

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Kerala in 2025->

B.E. / B.Tech

NIRF, 2025

#21

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Kerala in 2025->

MBA/PGDM

NIRF, 2025

#85

3rd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Kerala in 2025->

Engineering

India Today, 2026

#15

Best among India Today ranked colleges in Kerala in 2026->

Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

#45

2nd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Kerala in 2025->

Science

QS World University Rankings, 2026

#580

4th Best among QS World University Rankings ranked colleges in Kerala in 2026->

Commonly asked questions
On Ranking Highlight

Q: Which NIT is better to pursue CSE branch- NIT Calicut or VNIT Nagpur?

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

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:

Publisher	2022	2023
NIRF	84	75
Business Today	NA	66

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NIT Calicut
NIRF Ranking 2025

Based on the rankings from NIRF, NIT Calicut outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the NIRF ranking system. In the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have displayed instability in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2025, NIT Calicut climbed 9 ranks to #45 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.

It has been observed that the institute has displayed a

It has been observed that the institute has displayed a fluctuating trend in the 'Engineering' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2025, NIT Calicut climbed 4 ranks to #21 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking.

In the 'Management' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, NIT Calicut fell 9 ranks to #85 rank in the 'Management' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

The institute's ranks in the 'Architecture and Planning' category; have shown a fluctuation when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2025, NIT Calicut climbed 1 rank to #2 rank in the 'Architecture and Planning' category by the NIRF ranking. Throughout the preceding two years, the rank has oscillated but is currently stable.

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

Category	2023	2024	2025
B.Arch	2	3	2
B.E. / B.Tech	– / –	25	21
MBA/PGDM	85	76	85
Business & Management Studies	– / –	– / –	45

NIT Calicut Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2025, NIT Calicut received #45 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as KL (Deemed to be University), and Calcutta University for NIRF rankings under the 'Overall' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

NIT Calicut vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Overall 2025
NIT Calicut	45
JIPMER	43
Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences	44
KL (Deemed to be University)	46
Calcutta University	47

Similar ranked B.Arch colleges by NIRF

B.Arch

B.E. / B.Tech

MBA/PGDM

Business & Management Studies

College	Ranking
IIT Roorkee Compare	1
NIT Calicut	2
IIT Kharagpur Compare	3
IIEST Shibpur Compare	4
Jamia Millia Islamia Compare	5
CEPT University Compare	6
NIT Rourkela Compare	7

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NIT Calicut India Today Ranking 2026

NIT Calicut has received strong ranks by the India Today under the 'Engineering (Government)' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the India Today 2026.

Find below the latest rankings and category breakdowns from several ranking bodies.

Category	2026
B.E. / B.Tech	19
Engineering	15

NIT Calicut vs Other Colleges: India Today Ranking Comparison

According to the India Today ranking 2026, NIT Calicut received #15 rank in the 'Engineering (Government)' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as IGDTUW, and NIT Hamirpur for India Today rankings under the 'Engineering (Government)' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of NIT Calicut with other top institutes:

NIT Calicut vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2026
College Name	Engineering (Government) 2026
NIT Calicut	15
COEP	13
NIT Delhi	14
IGDTUW	16
NIT Hamirpur	17

Similar ranked B.E. / B.Tech colleges by India Today

B.E. / B.Tech

Engineering

College	Ranking
Manipal Institute of Technology Compare	16
College of Engineering, Pune Compare	17
NIT Delhi Compare	18
NIT Calicut	19
IGDTUW Compare	20
NIT Hamirpur Compare	21
HBTU Kanpur Compare	22

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NIT Calicut
Business Today Ranking 2024

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:

Category	2024
MBA/PGDM	69

NIT Calicut Ranking
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 2026

As per the overall score, NIT Calicut has been placed at a good position by The Week under the 'Engg (Government)' category, reflecting its exceptional performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment.

It has been recognized that the institute has displayed stability in trend in the 'Engg' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2026, NIT Calicut's rank is #19, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engg'

Check out the latest rankings for other ranking bodies and their categories below.

Category	2025	2026
B.E. / B.Tech	19	19
Engineering	– / –	12

NIT Calicut vs Other Colleges: The Week Ranking Comparison

As per The Week 2026, NIT Calicut achieved #12 rank under the 'Engg (Government)' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as ICT Mumbai and NIT Warangal under The Week 'Engg (Government)' category. Check the year-wise comparison of NIT Calicut with other leading institutes below.

NIT Calicut vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2026
College Name	Engg (Government) 2026
NIT Calicut	12
Anna University	10
IIT Dhanbad	11
ICT Mumbai	13
NIT Warangal	14

Similar ranked B.E. / B.Tech colleges by The Week

B.E. / B.Tech

Engineering

College	Ranking
College of Engineering, Pune Compare	16
MNNIT Allahabad Compare	17
NSUT Compare	18
NIT Calicut	19
MNIT Jaipur Compare	20
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Compare	21
PSGCT Coimbatore Compare	22

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NIT Calicut QS World University Rankings 2026

NIT Calicut has been ranked well by the QS World University Rankings under the 'Asia' category. Through the years, the QS World University Rankings for NIT Calicut indicate the institute's strong performance in important areas such as the Quality of Education, Conducting Impactful Research, the Expertise of Faculty members, and Overall Institutional Management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's good reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the QS World University Rankings. When evaluated against the ranking of the past years, it has been noticed that in the 'Asia' category, the institute's ranks have shown an increasing trend. In 2026, NIT Calicut climbed 41 ranks to #580 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings.

It has been noticed that in the 'Southern Asia' category, the institute's ranking has scaled up when compared against previous year's ranking. In 2026, NIT Calicut climbed 27 ranks to #160 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings.

Explore the most recent rankings from other ranking bodies and their respective categories below.

Category	2026
Science	580

NIT Calicut vs Other Colleges: QS World University Rankings Comparison

As per the QS World University Rankings 2026, NIT Calicut achieved #580 rank under the 'Asia' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as NITTE and NMIMS Mumbai under the QS World University Rankings 'Asia' category. Check the year-wise comparison of NIT Calicut with other leading institutes below.

NIT Calicut vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2026
College Name	Asia 2026
NIT Calicut	580
MAKAUT	574
IIT Patna	577
NITTE	586
NMIMS Mumbai	593

Similar ranked Science colleges by QS World University Rankings

Science

College	Ranking
Annamalai University Compare	571
MAKAUT Compare	574
IIT Patna Compare	577
NIT Calicut	580
NITTE University Compare	586
NMIMS Mumbai Compare	593
Jain University Compare	595

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NIT Calicut
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NIRF	2	3	2

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The Week	-	19	19
NIRF	25	21	-

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Business Today	-	69	-
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NIT Calicut
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Placements4.1

Infrastructure3.9

Faculty & Course4.0

Campus Life4.4

Value for Money4.2

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The top recruiting companies include Hindustan Unilever Limited, Lam Research, Bajaj, Siemens, Nestle, Akash, Byjus, Base, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, PwC etc.

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Some prominent core companies such as LnT and Shobha Group also recruited form the college.

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B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2027

4.6

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One of the best NITs ever.

Placements: Placements at NIT Calicut are good, especially for top branches. Around 75-85 percent of students got placed. Many reputed companies visit the campus and offer both placements and internships. Students with good CGPS and skills usually get good opportunities.

Infrastructure: The campus has excellent infrastructure with good classrooms, labs and Wi-Fi. Hostels are clean and have all the basic facilities required by students. The mess food is average but manageable for most students. Overall the campus is green, peaceful, and provides a great learning environment.

Faculty: Most faculty are qualified and helpful. Although teaching styles differ. The curriculum gives a good theoretical foundation but students should learn extra skills on their own. Semester exams are moderately difficult and require regular preparation. Students who attend classes and study consistently can pass without much trouble.

Other: NIT Calicut offers excellent value for the fees paid. The education quality, placement, and campus are worth the investment. Students also get opportunities through clubs. Overall, it is a good choice compared to many private colleges.

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

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Placements: 90% of students are placed. The remaining students want to pursue higher studies. The highest package is 63 LPA, and the lowest package is 6 LPA. Top recruitment is from Oracle, Myntra, and Meesho. Around 60% of students got internships from Oracle, Flipkart, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and NHAI.

Infrastructure: We have a big library, which has five floors. Every study material is provided. Students can either take books to their rooms or study there. It is fully air-conditioned, which makes the environment very comfortable. We have many computer labs and several buildings for classrooms, which are very good for students. Our hostel, MHB2, is one of the best hostels with a very good Wi-Fi connection.

Faculty: Teachers are well qualified and have immense talent in explaining concepts to students. Our course curriculum is similar to that of IIT Madras, which is why we are among the best. It makes students industry-ready. There is not much difference in learning quality, but semester exams are tough in NITC.

Other: I want to become a software engineer, so I pursued this course. Even leaving NIT Warangal, NIT Trichy, and a few IITs. The best part is the malls and friendships. Every event feels like a big celebration, and big celebrities come for the fests.

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B.Tech. in Production Engineering - Batch of 2029

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4.0Placements3.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

I feel quite satisfied.

Placements: Genuinely, my course is Production Engineering. It is considered a lower branch, but still, a good number of placements are continuing. Around 80% placement for the year 2025–26. I do not know the exact number of recruiting companies, but companies are visiting. A CGPA cutoff is applied for IT sector placements.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is somewhat okay for the first few years. There are generally 3 hostels. Our hostel needs some improvement, but we can somehow adjust to the facilities. The library is good. In terms of games, we have the freedom to play any sport when we are free.

Faculty: Undoubtedly, professors are the best. Their knowledge is excellent. Their lectures are very important. Honestly, the semester exams are somewhat tough, but the curriculum is relevant. We learn many things. For end-of-semester exams, we have to study more.

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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) - Batch of 2027

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This is NIT better than other universities.

Placements: At NIT the placement is very strong, a large number of students get placed in companies. Depending on their branch and conditions, the lowest package is at 3 LPA-4 LPA. The top recruiting companies are Google, Microsoft, etc. The same goes for internships, many of the students secure a job during their internships.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is decent. The classrooms have basic facilities, departmental labs are also well-equipped, and a well-stocked central library. Wi-Fi is available across the campus. Hostel facilities are average to good with basic amenities like water, electricity, and Wi-Fi.

Faculty: Faculty is helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Many professors have Ph.D. and research backgrounds. The teaching quality is good, though this varies from professor to professor. The course curriculum is relevant and regularly updated. They prepare and teach well for work in industry.

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.2

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Satisfied because of the faculties, events, and fests in 2025, and the good infrastructure.

Placements: In civil engineering, around 80% of the students who register for the placements get placed. The highest package is around 34 LPA and the lowest was 3.5 LPA. Larsen & Toubro, JK Cements, HPCL, BPCL etc. are the top recruiters from civil. Most of the students who do well in their academics get internships assisted by the institute in prominent companies of the core sector. Structural engineer, surveyor, and offshore engineering are the top roles offered by this course.

Infrastructure: The academic facilities are really good with top-class facilities and labs for practical sessions. The students have the opportunity to upskill their abilities. The hostel facilities and infrastructure are amazing. They provide high-quality food and facilities. The campus has Wi-Fi facilities, a study hall, and a world-class library. The campus has its own medical centre to look after the health of the students. Here they give high importance to sports and games. We have inter-NIT competitions for sports.

Faculty: We are guided by high-grade faculty members, who are graduates from top institutions in the world. They help us master each subject, assist us in projects, and clear our doubts without any hesitation. The course curriculum has been designed brilliantly, which helps us master the concepts in our core field and makes us ready to run an enterprise. The exam level also stays high with application-level questions that increase our problem-solving skills. The pass percentage in exams is around 90%.

Other: I chose this course due to my interest in the civil sector, which is a core sector that can give me wide opportunities. The course provides flexibility to go for higher studies in any field you like. It would be better to add more practical sessions rather than having only theoretical subjects, which would make us industry-ready. Our technical fest Tathva and cultural fest Ragam are considered the biggest fests in South India, which is the pride of our institution.

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.2

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Great college, with a good balance between academics and social life.

Placements: Average package of around 18 LPA. Around 90% passed out got placed. Many top companies come for recruitment. Internship opportunities are provided. Most people take up tech jobs and related roles. However, there are people who get core jobs and some who move to management roles.

Infrastructure: Well-maintained hostel, classroom, and labs. All facilities are available. The building and other infrastructure are a bit dated, yet well-maintained. The sports and extracurricular activities are very good. The campus has well-equipped and modern labs.

Faculty: The curriculum is very lenient. Academic stress is moderate. The curriculum is decently relevant to the course. Teaching quality is standard. Exams are moderately difficult. However, the pass percentage remains relatively high. Academics are very light.

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What is the NIT Calicut CCMT cutoff category-wise?

Answered a month ago

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.

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Is CUSAT better than NIT Calicut for BTech?

Answered a month ago

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

Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

How can I apply for NIT Calicut scholarships?

Answered 3 months ago

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.

Nishtha Jain

Contributor-Level 10

How many seats are offered at NIT Calicut?

Answered 3 months ago

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

Virajita Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

What are the exams accepted by NIT Calicut?

Answered 3 months ago

NIT Calicut admissions are mainly entrance-based. The institute accepts different national-level exams to select students. The accepted exams are as below: