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NIT Calicut Cutoff 2025
National Institute of Technology Calicut Kerala JEE Advanced 2025 result is released. Candidates can check their results on the official website.
NIT Kerala JEE Main 2025 cutoffs have been published for admission to BTech, Integrated BTech, and BArch programs. In Round 9, JoSAA cutoffs for 2025 varied between the 564 and 41289 values. Notably, the BTech in CSE is highly competitive among General category students under the All India Quota.
On comparing it with the last two years, the BTech in CSE has shown a fluctuating trend in its final ranks. The Round 9 cutoff was 5964 in 2025. BTech in Biotechnology was in less competition, which had a Round 4 closing rank of 34678 for the General category. Check out the table below for the branch-wise NIT Calicut cutoff for 2025:
NIT Calicut Placements 2025
NIT Calicut Popular Programmes 2026
NIT Calicut offers 11 undergraduate (UG) and 30 postgraduate (PG) programmes. Besides this, all Departments have their research programmes as well leading to PhD Degrees. The flagship course of National Institute Technology Calicut Campus is Bachelor of Technology (BTech), which is given in different specialisations. Other popular programmes offered at this college include BArch, MBA, MTech, MPlan, MSc, MCA, and PhD. Some of the National Institute of Technology Calicut popular courses, along with the eligibility criteria and fee details are given below:
NIT Calicut Ranking 2026
NIT Calicut Admission Process and Important Dates 2026
National Institute of Technology Calicut admission is conducted via online mode. Admission to all the courses is based on the scores obtained by the candidates in various national-level entrance exams. Candidates willing to get admission to various NIT Calicut courses can apply through multiple counselling bodies. For its flagship BTech course, NIT Calicut admits students with a valid JEE Main score. Candidates are allotted seats through JoSAA Counselling. Admission to MTech is through GATE, followed by CCMT Counselling. Similarly for MSc admission, IIT JAM and CCMN Counselling are required. However, PhD admission requires you to appear in the Institution entrance exam and PI.
The table reflects all the important NIT Calicut admission dates 2026:
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M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
May '26 | CCMT 2026Tentative |
27 Mar '26 - 31 May '26 | GATE 2026 Scorecard (free download)Ongoing |
1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26 | GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper |
B.Arch Admissions 2026
- 10+2 with 45% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: JEE Main, NATA, DASA UG
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
20 Apr '26 | JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 2 on or before |
4 Apr '26 - 13 Jun '26 | NATA 2026 Phase 1 Exam(Friday and Saturday)Ongoing |
7 Aug '26 - 8 Aug '26 | NATA 2026 Phase 2 Exam |
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NIT Calicut FAQs
The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) around the National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NIT Calicut) are provided in the space below. These FAQs offer better understanding and answer majority of the student queries.
The placement date for PG courses at NIT Calicut for the current is not been released yet. The key highlights of NIT Calicut placements over the past three years for PG programs (MTech, MCA, MSc and MBA) are presented below:
Particulars | PG Placement Statistics (2022) | PG Placement Statistics (2023) | PG Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest package | INR 33.45 LPA | INR 50 LPA | INR 39.27 LPA |
Average package | INR 11.09 LPA | INR 12.64 LPA | INR 11.41 LPA |
Median package | INR 9.3 LPA | INR 10 LPA | INR 10 LPA |
the lowest package | INR 2.75 LPA | INR 4 LPA | INR 4.2 LPA |
Placement rate | 82.4% | 81.58% | 65.77% |
Total offers | 380+ | 390+ | 344 |
Total students registered | 461 | 478 | 523 |
National Institute of Technology, Calicut, also known as NIT Calicut, is one of the oldest NITs in India and has been ranked 2 under the 'Architecture and Planning' category and 21 under the 'Engineering' category by NIRF 2025. The college offers a wide range of programmes to students, mainly in the Engineering and Technology fields. Further, the college has a decent connection with top-notch companies such as Accenture, ADP, Amazon, Amdocs, Baja Auto, American Express, etc.
National Institute of Technology, Calicut is one of the top-ranked Architecture institutes in India. The institute has been ranked 3rd in the 'Architecture' category, 25th in the 'Engineering' category, and 76th in the 'Management' category by NIRF Ranking 2024. Talking about the placements, the the highest and average package offered during NIT Calicut placements 2023 stood at INR 50 LPA and INR 13.77 LPA, respectively. Hence, we can conclude that NIT Calicut is one of the renowned institutes in the country.
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.
The NIT Calicut median package for the current year placements is unknown. The median package offered over the past three years during NIT Calicut placements has been tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Median package | INR 9.3 LPA | INR 10 LPA | INR 9 LPA |
The key highlights of NIT Calicut UG and PG internships 2024 are presented below:
Particulars | BTech Internship Statistics (2024) | MTech and MCA Internship Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|
Total placed | 116 | 71 |
Total registered | 804 | 394 |
Placement rate | 14.42% | 18.02% |
Note: Total number of students placed is considered and double offers not counted
Includes students with CGPA >= 6.5 and who participated in all CCD registrations.
If a company has offered a job to a student having CGPA < 6.5, it is included in both placed as well registered counts.
Earlier, the key highlights of NIT Calicut UG and PG internships 2023 are presented below:
Course | Placement Rate (2023) | Students Registered (2023) | Students Placed (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
BTech | 24.40% | 930 | 227 |
PG (MTech, MCA) | 18.62% | 408 | 76 |
NIT Calicut cutoff has been released upto JEE Main Counselling Round 8 Seat Allotment result. Candidates seeking NIT Calicut admission to BTech course must have a valid score in JEE Main in order to be eligible for further JoSAA and CSAB Counselling. Tabulated below is NIT Calicut cutoff 2023:
| JEE Main Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India) | |
|---|---|
| Course | 2023 |
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 34709 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 6009 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 41475 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 17445 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 10894 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 26203 |
| B.Tech. in Production Engineering | 43324 |
| B.Tech. in Biotechnology | 43614 |
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) | 472 |
| B.Tech. in Engineering Physics | 19460 |
| B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering | 43704 |
The branch-wise placement rate recorded along-with the offers made and students registered during NIT Calicut MTech placements 2024 are presented below:
MTech Branch | Placement Rate (2024) | Total Offers (2024) | Total Students Registered (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
CE MTech Environmental GeoTech | 23.80% | 5 | 21 |
CE MTech Offshore Structures | 94.73% | 18 | 19 |
CE MTech Structural Engineering | 92.30% | 24 | 26 |
CE MTech Traffic & Transportation Planning | 55% | 11 | 20 |
CE MTech Water Resources Engineering | 50% | 5 | 10 |
CH MTech Chemical | 100% | 2 | 2 |
CS MTech Computer Science | 79.16% | 19 | 24 |
CS MTech Computer Science (Information Security) | 80% | 16 | 20 |
EE MTech Power Systems | 83.3%3 | 10 | 12 |
EE MTech High Voltage Engineering | 75% | 3 | 4 |
EE MTech Instrumentation and Control Systems | 78.9%4 | 15 | 19 |
EE MTech Industrial Power and Automation | 75% | 6 | 8 |
EE MTech Power Electronics | 93.7%5 | 15 | 16 |
EC MTech Electronics Design and Technology | 88.88% | 16 | 18 |
EC MTech Signal Processing | 66.66% | 4 | 6 |
EC MTech Telecommunication | 90.90% | 10 | 11 |
EC M.Tech Micro Electronics & VLSI Design | 85.71% | 18 | 21 |
ME MTech Energy Engg. & Management | 72.72% | 8 | 11 |
ME MTech Industrial Engg. & Management | 47.36% | 9 | 19 |
ME MTech Machine Design | 70.58% | 12 | 17 |
ME MTech Material Science & Technology | 50.00% | 4 | 8 |
ME MTech Manufacturing Technology | 76.19% | 16 | 21 |
ME MTech Thermal Sciences | 91.30% | 21 | 23 |
NS MTech Material Science & Engineering | 75.00% | 3 | 4 |
The placement data for NIT Calicut UG courses for the current year is yet to be revealed. The table below shows the key highlights of NIT Calicut placements over the past three years for UG programs (BTech and BArch):
Particulars | UG Placement Statistics (2022) | UG Placement Statistics (2023) | UG Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest package | INR 67.62 LPA | INR 47 LPA | INR 50.64 LPA |
Average package | INR 12.58 LPA | INR 14.36 LPA | INR 12.41 LPA |
Median package | INR 9.3 LPA | INR 10.55 LPA | INR 9 LPA |
the lowest package | INR 4.07 LPA | INR 3.6 LPA | INR 3.5 LPA |
Placement rate | 95.45% | 84.76% | 85.38% |
Total offers | 756+ | 751+ | 736 |
Total students registered | 792 | 886 | 862 |
NIT Calicut BTech cutoff 2025 was published for admission to candidates who belong to the All India and Home State quota based on the JEE Main entrance examination.
For the General AI category, the cutoff for BTech Mechanical ranged from 15624 to 23766. On the other hand, for the General HS quota, the cutoff varied between 18480 and 23328. Candidates can see the table below to know the closing cutoff range for various AI and HS quotas.
| Category | JEE Main cutoff Range 2025 (AI quota) |
|---|---|
| General | 15624 to 23766 |
| OBC | 5891 to 27998 |
| SC | 3547 to 102631 |
| ST | 1135 to 131027 |
| EWS | 2828 to 27572 |
| PWD | 800 |
| Category | JEE Main cutoff Range 2025 (HS quota) |
|---|---|
| General | 18480 to 23328 |
| OBC | 5764 to 28646 |
| SC | 11022 to 238644 |
| ST | 14784 to 15478 |
| EWS | 22430 to 307182 |
| PWD | 1249 to 1249 |
No, NIT Calicut does not accept NATA scores for admission to the Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) course. The institute offers admission to BArch based on JEE Main paper-II scores only. In addition, for selection it is crucial that the aspirant also meet the eligibility requirements for BArch course, which is Class 12 pass from a recognised board.
JEE Main Registration 2024 session 2 last date was March 4. NTA released JEE Main 2024 Application form session 2 on February 2. JEE Main Application form 2024 session 2 was available online on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in. Candidates who have applied for JEE Main 2024 session 1 had not register again. Such candidates only need to fill the paper details (BE/BTech or BArch/BPlan) and pay application fees. JEE Main 2024 registration last date session 2 was March 4.
Bachelor's degree (BCA or equivalent) with a minimum of 60% aggregate is the basic eligibility for the MCA course offered at NIT Calicut. In addition, the aspirant must have passed the qualifying exam from a recognised board. Candidate further must have the UG degree mark sheets and passing certificate as a proof of eligibility while form filling and at the time of admission.
The opening and closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 17258 and closing rank was 26203. The cutoffs are differant when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 17258 and 26203. Admission to B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering in NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.
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.
Candidates with a BSc or BCA degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Business Mathematics or BE/ BTech with a minimum of 60% aggregate is the basic eligibility for MCA at NIT Calicut. In addition to this, NIMCET scores are required for MCA admission. In addition, the aspirants must also meet the eligibility requirements.
The placement rate during NIT Calicut placements for the current year is not yet revealed. The past year placement rates along-with the offers made, companies visited and students registered are tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Placement rate | 90.68% | 83.65% | 77.97% |
Companies visited | 192 | 197 | 208 |
Total offers | 1,140 | 1,141 | 1080 |
Total students registered | 1253 | 1,364 | 1385 |
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.
National Institute of Technology Calicut admissions are conducted on the basis of different entrance tests. Students can check the course-wise entrance tests mentioned on the official website of the institute for more information. Some of the accepted exams for NIT Calicut admission include JEE Main, GATE, IIT JAM, CAT, etc.
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Updated on Mar 5, 2026
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