Premier NIT offering engineering, science, and management education with 90.9% placements and NIRF top rankings.
NIT Calicut offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across 15 departments including Architecture and Planning, Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Management Studies. The institute provides B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech, M.Plan, M.Sc, MBA, and Ph.D. degrees. Admissions to B.Tech and B.Arch are based on JEE (Main) performance, with government-mandated reservations for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD categories.
Located 22 km northeast of Calicut city in Kerala's Western Ghats foothills, the campus spans 285 acres (approximately 120 hectares) with 334,852 sq.m of built-up space. Facilities include hostels, sports grounds, health centre, guest house, library, computing centres, research facilities, and dining amenities. The institute features a smart laundry system in ladies' hostels and has recently inaugurated multipurpose facilities including the 'Dhwani' hall.
The institute maintains strong research credentials with 155 research projects and 4,000+ publications in the last 5 years. NITC operates a Technology Business Incubator (TBI), Design Innovation Centre (DIC), Institute Innovation Council (IIC), and Centre for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Incubation (CIEI). The institute holds 117 patents and has signed 75 MOUs with research organizations, academic institutions, and industries globally.
NIT Calicut maintains a stellar 90.9% placement rate. The institute has established strong industry connections through 75 MOUs, facilitating internships and recruitment. The Centre for Career Development supports student placements and career guidance. Recent achievements include recognition as India's first I-STEM Catalyst Center and continued excellence in NBA accreditation.
The campus offers vibrant student life with hostels, sports facilities, and multiple student organizations. Major events include Tathva (technical fest), Ragam (cultural fest), and Tarang (management fest). Students have access to clubs, associations, faculty club, and recreation facilities. The institute provides guidance through Students Guidance Cell and Students Affairs Council.