# National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut)

> National Institute of Technology Calicut: opening and closing ranks, NIRF rank #21, courses offered, seat matrix, fee structure, placements and admission criteria.

Source: https://dev.collegealpha.in/colleges/national-institute-of-technology-calicut
Last updated: 2026-11-02

## Key facts

- Type: NIT
- NIRF rank: #21 (2025)
- NIRF history: 2025: #21, 2024: #25, 2023: #23, 2022: #31, 2021: #25, 2020: #23, 2019: #28, 2018: #50, 2017: #44, 2016: #35
- Address: NIT Campus (P.O), Kozhikode, Kerala, PIN - 673601
- Website: http://www.nitc.ac.in
- Admission through: JoSAA (JEE Main / Advanced), CSAB (JEE Main)

## JoSAA 2026 cutoffs

Round 5, OPEN seats, gender-neutral, Other State quota. Lower rank = more competitive. Other categories, quotas and rounds: https://dev.collegealpha.in/colleges/national-institute-of-technology-calicut#cutoff

| Programme | Opening rank | Closing rank |
| --- | ---: | ---: |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 2,405 | 5,769 |
| B. Tech. (Mathematics & Computing) M. Tech. in (Mathematics & Computing) (5 Years, B.Tech. + M.Tech./MS (Dual Degree)) | 5,354 | 7,870 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 5,888 | 8,179 |
| Engineering Physics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 6,220 | 10,012 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 8,756 | 12,016 |
| Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 12,975 | 18,652 |
| Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 19,941 | 25,183 |
| Energy Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 19,280 | 27,156 |
| Materials Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 26,520 | 28,850 |
| Production Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 21,736 | 29,366 |
| Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 31,040 | 33,484 |
| Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 26,795 | 34,315 |

## Seat matrix

1,312 seats in total, all categories and pools.

| Programme | Seats |
| --- | ---: |
| Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 37 |
| Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 116 |
| Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 172 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 175 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 172 |
| Engineering Physics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 37 |
| Materials Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 203 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 172 |
| Production Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 59 |
| Energy Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 40 |
| Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture) | 59 |
| B. Tech. (Mathematics & Computing) M. Tech. in (Mathematics & Computing) (5 Years, B.Tech. + M.Tech./MS (Dual Degree)) | 40 |

## Quick answers

### What is the JoSAA cutoff for NIT Calicut?

In JoSAA 2026 (Round 5, OPEN seats, gender-neutral, Other State quota), the lowest closing rank at NIT Calicut was 5,769 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology), and the highest was 34,315 for Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology). A lower closing rank means a more competitive programme.

### What is the NIRF ranking of NIT Calicut?

NIT Calicut is ranked #21 in the NIRF 2025 engineering rankings.

### How many seats does NIT Calicut have?

NIT Calicut has 1,312 seats in its counselling seat matrix, including 264 in the female-only pool.

### Which courses does NIT Calicut offer?

NIT Calicut offers 12 programmes, including Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology), B. Tech. (Mathematics & Computing) M. Tech. in (Mathematics & Computing) (5 Years, B.Tech. + M.Tech./MS (Dual Degree)), Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology), Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) and Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology).

### How do you get admission to NIT Calicut?

Admission is through JoSAA (JEE Main / Advanced) and CSAB (JEE Main). Seats are allotted on your rank and the choices you fill in each round.

### Where is NIT Calicut located?

NIT Calicut is located at NIT Campus (P.O), Kozhikode, Kerala, PIN - 673601.

## Notes

Cutoffs come from official counselling data. Fees and placements are on https://dev.collegealpha.in/colleges/national-institute-of-technology-calicut; confirm fees and seats on the institute's own website.