NIT Calicut admits students to UG, PG and doctoral programmes through entrance exams and counselling rounds. Its main course is B.Tech, where admission depends on JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA counselling. The B.Tech branches include CSE, ECE, ME, CE, Biotechnology and other specialisations.

NIT Calicut also offers B.Arch, M.Plan, M.Sc., M.Tech. and MBA programmes. B.Arch admission is through JEE Main and JoSAA counselling, M.Tech admission is through GATE and CCMT counselling, and M.Sc. admission is through IIT JAM and CCMN counselling. For MBA admission, students need a valid CAT or MAT score and must then appear for a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Ph.D. admission is based on a valid UGC NET score followed by a personal interview.

NIT Calicut Important Dates 2026

Event Date
GATE 2027 extended online registration with late fee closes October 12, 2026
GATE 2027 application rectification window October 14 to October 21, 2026
IIT JAM 2027 last date to apply October 19, 2026
UGC NET December 2026 online application form submission October 8 to October 28, 2026
UGC NET December 2026 late application form submission with late fee October 29 to October 31, 2026
UGC NET December 2026 application correction window November 2 to November 4, 2026
CAT 2026 admit card download begins November 4, 2026
CAT 2026 test day November 29, 2026
MAT December 2026 PBT registration closes December 14, 2026
UGC NET December 2026 examination December 14 to December 19, 2026
MAT December 2026 PBT admit card release December 17, 2026
MAT December 2026 PBT test date December 20, 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT registration closes December 21, 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT admit card release December 24, 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT test date December 27, 2026
GATE 2027 city allotment notification January 4, 2027
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination January 22 to January 24, 2027 and January 28 to January 30, 2027
GATE 2027 examinations February 6, February 7, February 13, February 14, February 20 and February 21, 2027
IIT JAM 2027 examination date February 14, 2027
IIT JAM 2027 result March 18, 2027
GATE 2027 result announcement March 19, 2027

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

NIT Calicut Admission Highlights

The main admission details for NIT Calicut are listed below.

Particular Details
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance-Based
Application Mode Online
Entrance exams accepted JEE Main / CCMT / JoSAA / GATE / UGC NET / CAT / MAT
Flagship Course B.Tech
Scholarship offered Yes
Official Website nitc.ac.in

NIT Calicut UG Admission 2026

At the UG level, NIT Calicut offers B.Tech, B.Arch and the integrated B.Sc. + B.Ed. programme. For B.Tech, students need to pass 10+2 with PCM and qualify through JEE Main followed by JoSAA counselling. B.Arch admission is also based on JEE Main scores and JoSAA counselling.

The B.Tech course is the flagship programme of NIT Calicut. The institute offers B.Tech in CSE, Biotechnology, ME, ECE, Engineering Physics, EEE, Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, CE and Energy Engineering.

Particular Detail
Course B.Tech
Specialisations CSE, Biotechnology, ME, ECE, Engineering Physics, EEE, Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, CE, Energy Engineering
Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have passed 10+2 in PCM
Selection Criteria JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling

NIT Calicut JEE Main Cutoff 2025

NIT Calicut uses JEE Main scores for B.Tech and B.Arch admission. The JEE Main Cutoff 2025 has been released. In Round 1, the cutoff is 232 for B.Arch and 4678 for B.Tech CSE. The General Category cutoffs for B.Arch and B.Tech specialisations are given below.

Courses Round 1 (Closing Rank) Round 5 (Closing Rank)
B.Arch 232 289
B.Tech CSE 4678 4966
B.Tech ECE 7380 7606
B.Tech EEE 9624 10636
B.Tech Engineering Physics 13924 17004
B.Tech ME 15624 16887
B.Tech Energy Engineering 18696 18696
B.Tech Chemical Engineering 21138 22105
B.Tech Biotechnology 26457 34176
B.Tech Material Science Engineering 26840 29458
B.Tech Production Engineering 28078 33533
B.Tech CE 28830 30364

NIT Calicut also offers an integrated B.Sc. and B.Ed. programme. Students must complete 10+2 from a recognised board, and selection is based on a written test or personal interview.

Particular Detail
Course B.Sc + B.Ed
Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognised board
Selection Criteria Written Test / Personal Interview

NIT Calicut PG Admission 2026

NIT Calicut offers PG admission to M.Tech, M.Plan, M.Sc., MBA and ME programmes. M.Tech and M.Plan admission is based on GATE scores, M.Sc. admission is through IIT JAM and CCMN counselling, and MBA admission is through CAT or MAT followed by GD and PI.

For M.Tech, students must have a graduation degree in a relevant field. The course is offered in several engineering and technology specialisations.

Particular Detail
Course M.Tech
Specializations CSE, Microelectronics & VlSI Design, Electronics Design & Technology, Telecommunication Engineering, Signal Processing, Structural Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Industrial Power & Automation, Information Security, Offshore Structures, Thermal Engineering, Energy Engineering, Machine Design, Control Systems & Instrumentation, Power Electronics, Water Resources Engineering, High Voltage Engineering, Traffic & Transportation Planning, Power System Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Chemical Engineering, Nano Science & Technology, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Geotechnology, Environmental Engineering, Material Science And Engineering
Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have completed a graduation in a relevant field
Selection Criteria GATE + CCMT Counselling

NIT Calicut GATE Cutoff 2025

NIT Calicut admits students to M.Tech and M.Plan through valid GATE scores. The GATE Cutoff 2025 has been released. For M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, the cutoff is 731 in Round 1 and 714 in Round 2 for the General Category.

Courses Round 1 (Closing rank) Round 2 (Closing rank)
M.Plan Urban Planning 615 581
M.Tech CSE 731 714
M.Tech Information Security 694 693
M.Tech Microelectronics & VLSI Design 647 623
M.Tech Electronics Design & Technology 600 588
M.Tech Machine Design 553 501
M.Tech Signal Processing 526 499
M.Tech Telecommunication Engineering 506 491
M.Tech Power Electronics 504 480
M.Tech Industrial Engineering & Management 494 466
M.Tech Thermal Engineering 490 442
M.Tech Structural Engineering 487 472
M.Tech Power System Engineering 445 417
M.Tech Traffic & Transportation Planning 427 408
M.Tech Offshore Structures 418 412
M.Tech Control Systems & Instrumentation 416 389
M.Tech Geotechnical Engineering 415

Seats Filled
M.Tech Manufacturing Technology 414 369
M.Tech Environmental Engineering 412 393
M.Tech High Voltage Engineering 409 370
M.Tech Industrial Power And Automation 409 393
M.Tech Chemical Engineering 389 354
M.Tech Nano Science and Technology 389 358
M.Tech Water Resources Engineering 389 366
M.Tech Energy Engineering 351

Seats Filled
ME Materials Science & Technology 352 Seats Filled

NIT Calicut offers M.Sc. in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. Students must have a graduation degree in a relevant field, and selection is through IIT JAM followed by CCMN counselling.

Particular Detail
Course M.Sc.
Specializations Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have completed a graduation in a relevant field
Selection Criteria IIT JAM + CCMN Counselling

NIT Calicut IIT JAM Cutoff 2025

The IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 is available for NIT Calicut M.Sc. specialisations. The General Category closing ranks are listed below.

Courses Round 1 (Closing rank) Round 5 (Closing rank)
M.Sc. Mathematics 809 1134
M.Sc. Chemistry 945 984
M.Sc. Physics 926 1148

For MBA admission, NIT Calicut considers CAT or MAT scores. Shortlisted students have to attend Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.

Particular Detail
Course MBA
Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have completed graduation with a minimum of 60% marks
Selection Criteria CAT / MAT, followed by GD / PI

NIT Calicut also offers ME in Materials Science & Technology. Students need a graduation degree in a relevant field, and selection is through GATE.

Particular Detail
Course ME (Master of Engineering)
Specialisation Materials Science & Technology
Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have completed a graduation in a relevant field
Selection Criteria GATE

NIT Calicut Ph.D. Admission 2026

NIT Calicut offers Ph.D. programmes in many specialisations. Admission is based on UGC NET scores, and shortlisted students have to attend a personal interview.

Particular Detail
Course Ph.D.
Specializations Architecture, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Physics, CSE, CE, Chemistry, EE, Management Studies, ME, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science
Eligibility Criteria Candidate must have a master's degree in a relevant field
Selection Criteria UGC NET, followed by PI

NIT Calicut Certificate and Online Course Admission 2026

NIT Calicut offers short-term and online certification courses through the Centre of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CoELSCM). The short-term course is Spreadsheets for Beginners in Data Analytics. The online certificate course is Port Development, Operations, and Management. The institute also offers online programmes such as Executive PG programmes in Industrial Automation.

NIT Calicut Scholarships

NIT Calicut offers scholarships.

NIT Calicut Admission FAQs

Ques. Are self-sponsored seats available at NIT Calicut?

Ans. Yes. NIT Calicut allows admission to PG courses under the Self-Sponsored category. M.Tech has 5 seats in each specialisation, while M.Plan has 10 seats. M.Sc. courses have 10 seats each, and MBA also has 10 self-sponsored seats.

Ques. Which online and short-term courses can students join at NIT Calicut?

Ans. NIT Calicut runs several short-term and online certificate courses through its Centre of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The short-term option is Spreadsheets for Beginners in Data Analytics. The online certificate course is Port Development, Operations, and Management. Online programmes such as Executive PG programmes in Industrial Automation are also offered.

Ques. What does the Department of Management Studies at NIT Calicut offer?

Ans. The Department of Management Studies offers a 2-year full-time MBA with dual specialisation. Students can choose a major from 6 options: Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Finance Management, Marketing Management, Business Analytics & Systems, and Strategy & Entrepreneurship.

The department also offers Ph.D. in Management under 15 specialisations. Research at DMS is trans-disciplinary. The specialisations are:

  • Human Resource Management
  • Economics
  • Operations Management
  • General Management
  • Finance Management
  • Public Policy
  • Marketing Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Analytics and Systems
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Information Systems
  • Econometrics
  • Sustainability
  • Services
  • Natural Resource Management

Ques. Which entrance exams are used for NIT Calicut selection?

Ans. NIT Calicut selects students through valid entrance exam scores. The accepted exams and processes include:

  • GATE for M.Tech and M.Plan programs
  • JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA Counseling for B.Tech and B.Arch admission
  • CAT / MAT scores for MBA admission
  • IIT JAM scores followed by CCMT Counseling for M.Sc. programs
  • JSET / UGC NET qualifying marks for Ph.D. admissions

Ques. What are the PhD admission categories at NIT Calicut?

Ans. NIT Calicut offers PhD admission under 6 categories:

  • Full-time registration with Institute Fellowship or other Govt. Fellowships like CSIR-UGC JRF / KSCSTE / INSPIRE / QIP, etc.
  • Full-time registration under the Self-Sponsored category.
  • Full-time registration for candidates sponsored by Industry or other organizations, including Educational Institutions.
  • Internal Registration for regular staff employed at NITC/ Research staff employed in funded projects at NITC.
  • External Registration for candidates from Industry or other organizations, including Educational Institutions. This scheme is for candidates employed in the Government / Industry / R&D Organizations / Educational Institutions.
  • External Registration to the Direct PhD program by candidates working in industry without a PG degree, but who have relevant experience in a reputed Industry.

Ques. What were the 2025 IIT JAM closing ranks for M.Sc. at NIT Calicut?

Ans. NIT Calicut gives M.Sc. admission through IIT JAM and CCMN Counselling. In Round 1 of 2025, the closing rank was 809 for M.Sc. Mathematics, 926 for M.Sc. Physics and 945 for M.Sc. Chemistry.