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NIT Calicut: Institute Overview
City: Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala
Campus Size: ~300 acres
Established: 1961 (as REC Calicut), declared NIT in 2002
Status: Institute of National Importance (INI)
Website: www.nitc.ac.in
Address: NIT Campus PO, Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala – 673601
Located in Chathamangalam, ~22 km northeast of Kozhikode city
Spread across 300 acres, nestled in the Western Ghats
Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
📍 Distance: ~50 km (1 to 1.5 hrs by road)
Connected to major Indian cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai) and international destinations (Middle East)
Nearest Major Railway Station: Kozhikode (Calicut) Railway Station (CLT)
📍 Distance: ~23 km
Well-connected by express and superfast trains from major Indian metros
Daily taxi/autos and college shuttle buses available from station to campus
Accessible via NH 66 and NH 766
Regular KSRTC and private buses from Kozhikode city to nearby towns
Local auto-rickshaws and cabs available from Mavoor Road Bus Stand (main bus hub in Kozhikode)
🥇 Engineering (NIRF): Rank 25
🥇 Architecture (NIRF): Rank 3
🌍 QS Asia Ranking: 651–700
🏆 One of the top 6 NITs in India
QS Asia 2025: Ranked 621–640 in Asia and 204 in Southern Asia
EduRank 2025:
#74 nationally
#2,658 globally
Top-tier for Engineering & Architecture: NITC is among the top 5 NITs for engineering (#25) and holds a strong national position in architecture (#3).
Robust Research Output & Visibility: EduRank and Scimago placements reflect high research productivity and citation impact.
Growing International Recognition: QS Asia ranking reaffirms its regional presence, with further potential for global improvement.
Admission is based on the JEE Main (Paper 1) score, conducted by NTA.
Candidates must have completed Class 12 board exams with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and a minimum aggregate of 75% (or 65% for SC/ST/PwD categories)
After JEE Main results, participate in the JoSAA counselling (conducted centrally) to fill choices and secure seat allotment.
If vacancies remain after JoSAA, they’re filled via CSAB special rounds
A supernumerary quota (~145 seats) is available for Foreign Nationals, NRI/PIO, OCI, and CIWG under the DASA scheme (~1/3 reserved for CIWG). Admission is based on SAT or equivalent scores, not JEE Main
| Eligibility Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Class 12 with PCM | Minimum 75% aggregate (65% for reserved categories) |
| JEE Main score | Valid and qualified score |
| Counselling | Registration via JoSAA, followed by CSAB special rounds if needed |
Here are the detailed JEE Main cutoffs for general (Open, all-India) category admission to B.Tech programs at NIT Calicut through JoSAA
| Metric | UG (B.Tech/B.Arch) | PG (M.Tech/ML/MCA/MBA) |
| 🏆 Highest Package | ₹50.64 LPA | Up to ₹34.62 LPA (e.g. Info Sec) |
| 💼 Average Package | ₹12.11–12.41 LPA | ₹14.62 LPA average for M.Tech |
| 📊 Median Package | ₹9 LPA | Around ₹10 LPA for PG overall |
| 🎯 Placement Rate | ~77.97% overall (UG approx. 85.4%) | ~65.8% for PG programs |
| 💼 Job Offers | 1,080 offers from 208 companies |
CSE: Highest ₹50.64 LPA; Avg ₹19.37 LPA; Placement Rate ~96.8%
ECE: Highest ₹36.50 LPA; Avg ₹13.71 LPA; Rate ~88.6%
EEE: Highest ₹36.42 LPA; Avg ₹10.99 LPA; Rate ~97.0%
Mechanical: Highest ₹34.10 LPA; Avg ₹9.67 LPA; Rate ~88.38%
Chemical & Civil: Highest ₹34.10 LPA; Avgs ₹10.68 & ₹8.09; Rates ~86.7% & ~84.3%
Biotechnology: Highest ₹10.89 LPA; Avg ₹8.45 LPA; Rate ~66.7%
Engineering Physics: Avg ₹6.17 LPA; Rate ~42.9%
Materials Science: Avg ₹6.72 LPA; Rate ~52.9%
Production Engineering: Avg ₹7.99 LPA; Rate ~82.4%
B.Arch: Single placement at ₹7.25 LPA; Rate ~2.6%
M.Tech (e.g. InfoSec): Avg ₹14.62 LPA; Highest ₹34.62 LPA
Internships: ~116 B.Tech and ~71 PG students secured offers during 2024 internships
According to recent reporting (as of July 23, 2025):
Placement Rate: 72% of registered candidates placed (930 students) so far
Average Salary:
UG: ₹13.3 LPA
M.Tech: ₹11.5 LPA
Overall: ₹12.8 LPA
Highest Offer So Far: ₹43.2 LPA
Circuit Branches (CSE/ECE/EEE/InfoSec):
Placement Rate ~81.2%
Average Salary ₹18.6 LPA
Basic Sciences: Avg ₹10 LPA; Highest ₹27.1 LPA
Major companies hiring included:
Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Cisco, IBM, QUALCOMM, SAP Labs, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Goldman Sachs, D.E. Shaw, Atlassian, L&T, HCL, and others
CSE/ECE/EEE/VLSI are the highest-performing UG streams with top placements.
Mechanical and core-engineering branches show good outcomes, though slightly lower average payouts.
M.Tech candidates in circuit disciplines (e.g. InfoSec, VLSI) continue to attract mid-high salary packages (~₹14–21 LPA).
Volume of placements (~1,000+ offers) indicates continuing strong industry trust.
2025 data is still evolving, and final numbers may surpass the 2024 benchmarks if recruitment continues.
