National Institute of Technology Calicut

Q: What is NIT Calicut famous for?

NIT Calicut is famous for stellar coding culture, excellent campus placements, its TBI incubator, and the historic Ragam cultural fest.

#23

NIRF Ranking

~1,150+ B.Tech Seats

Annual Seats

₹14.80 - ₹26.00 LPA

Average Placement CTC

₹1.10+ Cr

Highest Package Offered

Campus Landmarks & Infrastructure

Startup Incubator

Technology Business Incubator (TBI)

National award-winning incubator supporting over 80+ technology enterprises and student hardware ventures.

Academic Programs & Admission Pathways

Degree / Course	Duration	Entrance Exam	Admission Authority	Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech / B.Arch	4 / 5 Years	JEE Main / NATA	JoSAA / CSAB	Class 12 PCM (75% aggregate) + Qualified JEE Main

Branch-Wise Placement Highlights

Academic Branch	Average CTC	Median CTC	Placement Rate	Top Participating Recruiters
Computer Science & Engineering	₹26.00 LPA	₹21.00 LPA	98.00%	Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Goldman Sachs

Closing Rank Trends by Year

Interactive Selector · B.Tech by default

Program:

Category:

Category Type: CRL (Common Rank List)

Counselling Authority / Exam: JEE Main Round 6 Closing Ranks (General Open Gender-Neutral)

Selected Category:UR-OPEN (General)

Academic Branch / Specialization	Quota	2026	2025	2024	2023	Trend
Computer Science & Engineering	OS	5,769	5,222	4,482	5,256	Top Choice
Electronics & Communication	OS	8,179	8,314	7,433	9,358	Competitive

Indicative figures. Closing ranks here are compiled from public sources and may not correspond to a specific counselling round. Verify against official JoSAA / CSAB / MCC data before making admission decisions. UR-OPEN reflects the Common Rank List; category-wise ranks are shown only where verified data has been added.

Campus Facilities, Culture & Important Highlights

Campus Facilities & Infrastructure

Sophisticated Nano-Materials Lab:Advanced characterization and synthesis of nanomaterials.

Annual Fests & Student Life

Ragam (Cultural Fest):One of the most famous cultural festivals in South India dedicated to student memory and artistic talent.
Tathva (Technical Fest):Annual techno-management festival attracting innovators across India.

Scholarships & Tuition Fee Waivers

100% Tuition Fee Waiver for SC/ST/PwD students.
Full Tuition Waiver for family income < ₹1.0 Lakh.
66.67% Remission for family income between ₹1.0L and ₹5.0L.

Notable Alumni & Leaders

Jishnu Pranoy (Advocate for student welfare)
Executives leading semiconductor and software divisions globally.

Campus Connectivity & How to Reach

Nearest Airport

Calicut International Airport Karipur (CCJ) - 35 km (approx. 45 mins)

Nearest Railway Station

Kozhikode Railway Station (CLT) - 22 km

Road & Highway Access

Connected via State Highway SH-29

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIT Calicut famous for?

NIT Calicut is famous for stellar coding culture, excellent campus placements, its TBI incubator, and the historic Ragam cultural fest.

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