National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Calicut was established in 1989. It functions as an autonomous institutional body under the Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India.

The institute is affiliated with the University of Calicut and is fully approved by AICTE, New Delhi. NIELIT Calicut offers long-term, short-term, and online training programmes across Research, Engineering, and Technology.

NIELIT Calicut Important Dates

Event Current Date
GATE 2027 Registration Opens August 14, 2026
GATE 2027 Regular Registration Closes Without Late Fee September 21, 2026
GATE 2027 Extended Registration Closes With Late Fee September 30, 2026
GATE 2027 City Allotment Notification January 4, 2027
GATE 2027 Examination February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027
GATE 2027 Result Announcement March 19, 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

NIELIT Calicut Highlights

Establishment Year

1989

Type of College

Autonomous College

Campus

25 acres

Library Resources

Authenticated books: 10,000

Journals: 50

CDs: 2000

Newspapers: 08

How to Reach

22 Kms from Calicut (Kozhikode) City

Address

NIELIT, Calicut

Post Box No. 5, P.O. NIT Campus

Calicut, 673601, Kerala, India

NIELIT Calicut Courses and Admission

NIELIT Calicut offers value-based programmes for students and accepts applications from undergraduate candidates for M.Tech in Embedded Systems and Electronics Design Technology, PG Diploma programmes, and different Short-Term Courses. The institute also offers a research-level Ph.D. programme in 4 specializations.

Admission to M.Tech programmes is based on a valid GATE score. Candidates must also have a B.Tech degree from a recognized university with at least 60% aggregate marks, while SC/ST candidates need a pass in B.Tech. For Ph.D. admission, applications are invited from candidates who have qualifying aggregate marks in the relevant PG degree from a recognized university. Eligibility requirements differ for PG Diploma and Short-Term Courses.

NIELIT Calicut Admission Process

The admission process at NIELIT Calicut depends on the programme selected by the candidate. M.Tech admissions consider GATE performance and B.Tech eligibility, while Ph.D. admission is based on the qualifying PG degree marks in the relevant discipline.

  1. Choose the preferred programme from M.Tech, PG Diploma, Short-Term Courses, or Ph.D.
  2. For M.Tech admission, hold a B.Tech degree from a recognized university with at least 60% aggregate marks. SC/ST candidates require a pass in B.Tech.
  3. Submit a valid GATE score for M.Tech admission consideration.
  4. For Ph.D. admission, meet the qualifying aggregate marks requirement in the respective PG degree from a recognized university.
  5. For PG Diploma and Short-Term Courses, follow the eligibility criteria specified for the chosen programme.

NIELIT Calicut Departments

NIELIT Calicut conducts the above-mentioned programmes through the following departments:

  • Department of Control and Instrumentation
  • Department of Embedded System Group
  • Department of Information Technology Group
  • Department of Product Engineering Group
  • Department of VLSI Design Group

NIELIT Calicut Placements

NIELIT Calicut offers placement assistance and organizes campus placement sessions for students. Many students from the institute are currently employed in reputed government and non-government organizations.

Placement Detail Information
Placement Support Placement assistance and campus placement sessions
Student Employment Many students are working in reputed government and non-government organizations
Top Recruiters Path Partner, Ignitarium Technology, ABB Ltd., Amar Raja Batteries, Accenture, Capgemini, Bhushan Steel, Caterpillar, CIPL, Greater Noida, CIPLA Pharmaceuticals, Goa, HCL Technologies, IBM India, L&T, and many more

NIELIT Calicut Campus Life

NIELIT Calicut is located on a 25-acre campus and is situated 22 Kms from Calicut (Kozhikode) City. The institute provides library facilities, Wi-Fi facilities, a canteen, and 6 hostels for accommodation, with 3 hostels each for men and women.

Why Join NIELIT Calicut?

  • Workshops and Seminars: NIELIT Calicut conducts workshops, industrial training, and seminars in Technology, Electronic Product Design, Control and Instrumentation, Embedded Systems, and VLSI.
  • Special Classes: NIELIT maintains an academic environment that supports overall student development. The institute arranges special training classes on request for a batch size of at least 10 students. It also supports students with educational loans from national banks for higher studies.
  • Consultancy Services: Consultancy services give students access to expertise in multiple areas, including:
  1. Integrated Microcontroller Development System using Intel's 80C196mc.
  2. DSP Application Development System Double Euro.
  3. Mike segregation unit.
  4. Windows Based Library Information System (WinLis).
  5. Least Cost Formulation.
  6. Universal Voltage Controller.
  7. Pilot Plant.
  8. Water Level Controller, and many more similar services.
  • Industrial Training: The college offers internship programmes in different fields to develop students across multiple areas.
  • Facilities: The college provides library facilities, Wi-Fi facilities, 6 hostels for accommodation with 3 each for men and women, a canteen facility, and other amenities.