​National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) offers admissions to various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs in disciplines such as Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Science, and Management. Admissions are primarily based on national-level entrance examinations like JEE Main, GATE, JAM, and CAT, depending on the program. The application process of NIT Calicut is conducted online through the official website.
For the academic year 2025–26, the institute has opened applications for various programs, and the last date of admission is July 2025. Interested and eligible candidates must complete the application process and upload all required documents before the closing dates.​ The application fee for most programs is INR 1,000 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and INR 500 for SC, ST, and Pwd candidates. The application fee must be paid online, and it is non-refundable.
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes. Admission to undergraduate programmes is based on JEE Main scores, while postgraduate admissions require exams like CAT, CMAT, GATE, etc. Interested candidates must apply online through the official NIT Calicut website by filling out the application form and uploading the necessary documents. The MBA application deadline for the 2025 academic session is March 31, 2025, and the Ph.D. application period is from March 14 to April 17, 2025. The application fee for general category candidates is INR 1,000 for the MBA programme and ₹600 for Ph.D. programmes.
Program | Admission Start Date | Admission Last Date |
PhD (Monsoon Semester 2025-26) | 14 March 2025 | 24 April 2025 |
aMBA (Regular, Industry/ Self Sponsored) | 7 April 2025 | 17 April 2025 |
MTech, MPlan, MSc | 7 April 2025 | 17 April 2025 |
National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs with specific eligibility criteria for the 2025 academic session.
Students seeking admission to undergraduate programs like B.Tech and B.Arch must have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board.​
Admission to B.Tech is based on JEE Main Paper 1 score, and for B.Arch, a valid JEE Main Paper 2 score is required.​
The admission process is conducted through JoSAA/CSAB centralised counselling.​
For postgraduate programs, students must hold a bachelor's degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university with the minimum percentage as required by the respective national-level counselling bodies.​
Courses like M.Tech and M.Plan require a valid GATE score, and admission is done through CCMT counselling.​
For MBA, students must have a bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA (55% marks or 5.5 CGPA for SC, ST, PwD categories).​
A CAT scorecard is required for the MBA admission, followed by a personal interview.
For MSc programs, students must have a relevant science degree and a valid JAM score, followed by CCMN counselling.​
For Ph.D. programs, students must have a master's degree in the relevant field and score at least 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA (55% marks or 5.5 CGPA for SC, ST and PwD candidates).​
Admission to Ph.D programs is based on a written test and/or interview conducted by NIT Calicut.
For academic session 2025-26, NIT Calicut offers UG courses like BTech and BArch in multiple specialisations such as Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil Engineering and more. The admission process is conducted through JoSAA counselling based on JEE Main 2025 scores. The JEE Main exam is compulsory for students who want to study UG programs at NIT Calicut. The JoSAA registration usually starts in June 2025, after the JEE Main results are declared. NIT Calicut has no separate application fee; however, students must pay the JEE Main exam fee during registration. Fee ranges for the UG programs are between INR 1,50,000 and INR 2,00,000 per annum.
Eligibility criteria: Students must have a completed Class 12 marksheet with at least a 75% score or be in the top 20th percentile of their respective boards.
The B.Tech program at NIT Calicut offers specialisations like Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics and Communication Engineering. Admission is done through JEE Main and JoSAA counselling. The annual tuition fee is INR 1,25,000, with additional institutional charges, payable in two semesters. The basic eligibility to pursue B.Tech is Class 12 with PCM. Admissions are based on JEE Mains score followed by JoSAA counselling.
For the academic session 2025-26, NIT Calicut offers postgraduate programs like M.Tech, M.Plan, M.Sc, and MBA in various specialisations. Admissions are based on GATE scores for MTech/MPlan (via CCMT), JAM scores for M.Sc (via CCMN), and CAT scores for MBA, followed by an interview. The duration for MTech, MPlan, and MSc is 2 years, while MBA also lasts 2 years. Fees range from INR 1,50,000 to INR 2,00,000 per annum. Candidates can apply through the respective portals: CCMT for M.Tech/MPlan, CCMN for MSc, and the official NIT Calicut portal for MBA.
Eligibility criteria: A bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.0) in the relevant field.
The M.Tech program at NIT Calicut offers specialisations in fields like Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and ECE. Admission is done through GATE via CCMT, with options for self-sponsored and sponsored candidates. The application fee is INR 1,000 (INR 500 for SC, ST, PwD), and the annual tuition fee is around INR 70,000. The total program fee is approximately INR 3.47 lakh. Top recruiters include Deloitte, Facebook, HDFC Bank, and Cognizant, with an average package offered being INR 11.41 LPA.
NIT Calicut offers PhD programs in various disciplines. Admissions are held twice a year, with the Monsoon Semester deadline set for April 24, 2025. Candidates must have valid scores in GATE, NET, JEST, or NBHM as per departmental requirements. The full-time PhD program lasts 3 to 5 years. The tuition fee is around INR 25,000 per semester, with additional costs bringing the total to approximately INR 50,000 to INR 60,000 per semester. Students have to fill out an online application form for admission to the PhD program at NIT Calicut. Candidates can visit the official NIT Calicut PhD website for detailed information.
Eligibility criteria: A master’s degree with at least 60% marks (or CGPA 6.0) for General, OBC, EWS categories, and 55% marks (or CGPA 5.5) for SC, ST, PwD categories.
The application process for admission to NIT Calicut started in February 2025. The last date to apply for PhD program is 24 April 2025. Admission to BTech and B.Arch programs will be based on JEE Mains score. The JEE Main score has already been declared, and JoSAA counselling is expected to commence in the first week of June 2025. The application fee for UG and PG courses varies depending on the course. For JEE Mains, it is INR 1,000. The step-wise NIT Calicut application process is mentioned below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of NIT Calicut.
Step 2: Click on the admission portal and create an account by using your email address and phone number.
Step 3: Fill the application form by entering your personal details, academic details, and selecting the preferred course.
Step 4: Upload the necessary documents that are required, like marksheet, photograph and more.
Step 5: Pay the application fee through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI (depending on your preferred mode of payment).
Step 6: Review all the details and submit the application form before the deadline.
10th Mark Sheet
12th Mark Sheet
Bachelor’s Degree (for PG admissions)
Aadhar Card
Recent Passport-size Photographs
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Entrance Exam Scorecard (If applicable)
Income Certificate (For scholarship applicants)
Caste Certificate (If applicable)