National Institute of Technology Calicut
Data last verified:
NIRF 2025 #21
| NIRF rank | #45 (2025) |
|---|---|
| Programs | 13 |
About National Institute of Technology Calicut
National Institute of Technology Calicut is a college in India.
It offers 13 programs, including B.Tech (11), B.Arch, B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree). In NIRF 2025 it ranked #21 in the Engineering category.
Admission is through official counselling for JEE Main. In JEE Main 2025, General-category closing ranks ranged from 232 to 38,388.
National Institute of Technology Calicut is an engineering college offering undergraduate programmes in architecture, technology and related fields. Its JoSAA institute code is 206. In NIRF 2025 it was ranked 45 overall and 21 in engineering12.
The college has 14 programmes listed, all at the undergraduate level. Most are four-year Bachelor of Technology courses, such as Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. Architecture runs for 60 months, and a Mathematics and Computing programme with an M.Tech. component also runs for 60 months.
For admission, cutoff data is available for JEE Main. In 2025 round 6, the Computer Science and Engineering closing rank in the general category, other state quota, was 52223. Cutoffs for 2026 round 2 through CSAB are also published for several branches4.
On rankings, NIRF placed the college at 54 overall in 2024 and at 25 in engineering the same year56. In the management category it was ranked 85 in 2025 and 84 in 202278.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Arch Architecture | 5 years | — | — |
| B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree) B.Tech (Mathematics and Computing) M.Tech in (Mathematics and Computing) | 5 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Bio Technology | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Chemical Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Energy Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Engineering Physics | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Materials Science and Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Production Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
Courses and fees
National Institute of Technology Calicut lists 14 programmes, all at the undergraduate level. Most are four-year Bachelor of Technology programmes, which run for 48 months.
The engineering branches include Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Production Engineering. You will also find Energy Engineering, Engineering Physics, Materials Science and Engineering and Bio Technology among the four-year options.
Architecture is a 60-month programme. A combined B.Tech. and M.Tech. programme in Mathematics and Computing also runs for 60 months. Fee details are not covered here, so check the institute's official admission notice or the JoSAA and CSAB counselling portals for the current fee structure before you plan your finances.
Admission
Admission to National Institute of Technology Calicut is tracked through JEE Main, which is the exam with published cutoffs for this college. Its JoSAA institute code is 206, which you will need while filling choices during counselling.
Cutoffs are available both for JoSAA rounds and for a CSAB round. The 2025 and 2024 figures come from the later rounds of seat allocation, round 6 in 2025 and round 5 in 202412. For 2026, a CSAB round 2 cutoff is available, for example 10440 as the closing rank for Electronics and Communication Engineering in the general category, other state quota3.
The cutoffs shown on this page are for the other state quota and the general category, with some gender-neutral and female pools. Your own category and quota will change the rank you need, so check the official JoSAA and CSAB opening and closing rank lists for your category before finalising your choices.
Latest cutoffs
In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Arch Architecture at National Institute of Technology Calicut was 289 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).1 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Bio Technology was 35,514 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).2 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Chemical Engineering was 26,282 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).3
In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Civil Engineering was 32,686 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).4 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering was 5,222 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).5 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering was 11,727 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).6
In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering was 8,314 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).7 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Energy Engineering was 25,927 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).8
The table below lists all 12 rows, each with its official source.
Cutoff trends
For Computer Science and Engineering, the general category other state quota closing rank was 4482 in 2024 round 5 and 5222 in 2025 round 612. The opening rank moved from 2614 to 3651 over the same period34.
For Electronics and Communication Engineering, the closing rank was 7433 in 2024 and 8314 in 202556. In the 2026 CSAB round 2, the closing rank for this branch was 104407. Electrical and Electronics Engineering closed at 11415 in 2024 and 11727 in 202589.
Mechanical Engineering closed at 20611 in 2024 and 19452 in 20251011. Civil Engineering closed at 33650 in 2024 and 32686 in 20251213. Architecture closed at 466 in 2024 and 289 in 20251415. Remember that rounds differ across years, so compare these figures with care.
Placements
National Institute of Technology Calicut has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Rankings
National Institute of Technology Calicut is ranked #21 in the NIRF 2025 engineering ranking.1 National Institute of Technology Calicut is ranked #85 in the NIRF 2025 management ranking.2 National Institute of Technology Calicut is ranked #45 in the NIRF 2025 overall ranking.3
| Publisher | Category | Rank | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | Engineering | #21 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2025 | Management | #85 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2025 | Overall | #45 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
Contact and location
- Type
- College
- JoSAA code
- 206
Is this college genuine?
National Institute of Technology Calicut does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. NIRF has ranked it, including 45 overall and 21 in engineering in 202512. It also takes part in JoSAA counselling under institute code 206.
To verify approvals yourself, check the AICTE approved institutes list for the current year and the UGC website for recognition status and the fake universities list. For accreditation, search the college name on the NAAC website, and for rankings use the NIRF website. Also check that the college's own website publishes mandatory disclosures such as fees, faculty and approvals. JoSAA's official portal confirms participating institutes and their codes.
Frequently asked questions
Which streams and courses does National Institute of Technology Calicut offer?
National Institute of Technology Calicut is an engineering institution with 14 undergraduate programmes listed. These include Architecture, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Chemical Engineering, among others.
How long are the B.Tech programmes?
The B.Tech programmes such as Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering run for 48 months, which is four years. Architecture is a 60-month programme, and the B.Tech (Mathematics and Computing) with M.Tech option is also 60 months.
Which entrance exam is used for admission?
Cutoffs for this institute are available for JEE Main. The JoSAA code for the institute is 206. You should follow the counselling process and the official brochure for the full admission procedure.
What was the closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering in 2025?
In the 2025 round 6 cutoff for the general category, Other State quota, neutral pool, Computer Science and Engineering opened at rank 3651 and closed at rank 52221. Ranks change every year, so treat this only as a guide.
How have Computer Science cutoffs changed between 2024 and 2025?
What were the 2026 CSAB cutoffs for Electronics and Communication Engineering?
In CSAB 2026 round 2, the general category Other State neutral-pool opening rank for Electronics and Communication Engineering was 10099 and the closing rank was 104401. These are round-wise figures and later rounds can differ.
What was the Architecture cutoff in 2025?
How is the institute ranked in NIRF?
Does the institute have a NIRF management ranking?
Is the institute on the UGC fake university list?
The institute does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. You can also verify this yourself on the UGC website, and check approvals on the official websites of the relevant bodies before applying.