🎓 About NIT Calicut
NIT Calicut (NITC) is one of the original RECs established in 1961 and is among India's top 5 NITs. Located on a beautiful 120-acre campus in God's Own Country (Kerala), NITC is known for its academic excellence, beautiful campus, and strong placements. The institute has particularly strong programs in Computer Science, Electronics, and Electrical Engineering.
💡 Pro Tip: NIT Calicut is one of the top engineering institutes in India. If you're aiming for this college, make sure your JEE rank is within the cutoff range!
📚 Courses Offered
NIT Calicut offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs:
- B.Tech Computer Science - 4 Years (117 seats)
- B.Tech Electronics & Comm - 4 Years (105 seats)
- B.Tech Electrical Engineering - 4 Years (78 seats)
- B.Tech Mechanical Engineering - 4 Years (117 seats)
- B.Tech Civil Engineering - 4 Years (68 seats)
- B.Tech Chemical Engineering - 4 Years (52 seats)
💰 Fee Structure
The fee structure at NIT Calicut is quite affordable compared to private engineering colleges:
- B.Tech Tuition Fee: ₹1.65L per year
- Hostel Fee: ₹15K per year
- Mess Fee: ₹2.8K per month (approx)
- Total 4-Year Cost: Approximately ₹7-9 lakhs
🎯 Financial Aid: Various scholarships are available including Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, SC/ST Scholarship, and Institute Free Studentship for economically weaker students.
📊 JoSAA Cutoff Ranks (2025)
Here are the approximate closing ranks for popular branches at NIT Calicut:
| Branch | OPEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 7,345 | 3,589 | 1,678 | 845 |
| ECE | 13,456 | 6,578 | 3,067 | 1,534 |
| EE | 18,789 | 9,178 | 4,278 | 2,145 |
💼 Placements
NIT Calicut has an excellent placement record with top companies visiting the campus:
- Average Package: ₹10.2 LPA
- Highest Package: ₹40 LPA LPA
- Placement Rate: 87%
Top Recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Samsung, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, TCS, Infosys, UST Global
🏠 Campus Life & Hostels
NIT Calicut's campus is nestled in the hills near Kozhikode with lush greenery everywhere. The 11 hostels (including 3 for girls) have excellent facilities. Ragam (cultural fest) and Tathva (tech fest) are major events. The proximity to beaches and backwaters adds to the experience.
🌟 Notable Alumni
NIT Calicut has produced many successful professionals including:
- Dr. Radhakrishnan - Former ISRO Chairman
- Rajan Anandan - Former VP of Google India
- Numerous Tech Entrepreneurs - Successful startups in India and abroad