National Institute of Technology Calicut
(NIT Calicut)Last Updated: Jun 10, 2026
Established
1961
Campus Size
115.00 Acres
Total Students
5,000
Faculty
260
Student-Faculty
19:1
NIT Calicut Admission Cutoff Marks and Category-Wise Merit Lists
NIT Calicut (NITC) admission to B.Tech programmes is through JEE Main, followed by seat allocation via JoSAA counselling. Established in 1961 as one of the original Regional Engineering Colleges, NIT Calicut is among the top 5 NITs in India and a Tier-1 NIT by cutoff competitiveness. With approximately 1,140-1,184 B.Tech seats across 11 branches (including Architecture), NITC offers one of the largest intakes among top NITs. 50% of seats are reserved for Home State (Kerala) candidates.
Branch-wise Closing Ranks - JoSAA 2024 (Round 5/6, Other State, Gender-Neutral)
Ranks shown are closing ranks. General & EWS use Common Rank List (CRL); OBC-NCL, SC, ST use respective category ranks.
| Branch | General (CR) | OBC-NCL (CR) | SC (CR) | ST (CR) | EWS (CR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engg. | 4,482 | 1,350 | 860 | 450 | 1,100 |
| Electronics & Comm. Engg. | 7,433 | 2,800 | 1,400 | 720 | 1,800 |
| Electrical & Electronics | 11,415 | 4,500 | 2,200 | 1,150 | 2,900 |
| Engineering Physics | 16,500 | 6,500 | 3,200 | 1,700 | 4,200 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 23,766 | 9,500 | 4,800 | 2,500 | 6,200 |
| Chemical Engineering | 34,500 | 13,500 | 6,800 | 3,600 | 8,800 |
| Civil Engineering | 31,500 | 12,500 | 6,400 | 3,300 | 8,200 |
| Biotechnology | 35,922 | 14,200 | 7,200 | 3,800 | 9,200 |
| Production Engineering | 36,082 | 14,600 | 7,400 | 3,900 | 9,500 |
| Materials Science & Engg. | 38,388 | 15,200 | 7,800 | 4,100 | 10,000 |
| Architecture (B.Arch) | Separate* | - | - | - | - |
* B.Arch admission is through JEE Main Paper 2A; admission uses a separate rank list via JoSAA.
Branch-wise Closing Ranks - JoSAA 2023 (Round 6, Other State, Gender-Neutral)
Ranks shown are closing ranks. General & EWS use Common Rank List (CRL); OBC-NCL, SC, ST use respective category ranks.
| Branch | General (CR) | OBC-NCL (CR) | SC (CR) | ST (CR) | EWS (CR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engg. | 5,256 | 1,682 | 861 | 500 | 1,350 |
| Electronics & Comm. Engg. | 9,358 | 3,200 | 1,600 | 820 | 2,100 |
| Electrical & Electronics | 14,740 | 5,200 | 2,600 | 1,350 | 3,400 |
| Engineering Physics | 19,500 | 7,800 | 3,900 | 2,000 | 5,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 26,203 | 10,500 | 5,300 | 2,750 | 6,800 |
| Chemical Engineering | 30,047 | 12,000 | 6,000 | 3,200 | 7,800 |
| Civil Engineering | 28,000 | 11,200 | 5,600 | 2,900 | 7,200 |
| Biotechnology | 38,388 | 15,200 | 7,700 | 4,000 | 9,800 |
| Production Engineering | 38,500 | 15,400 | 7,800 | 4,100 | 10,000 |
| Materials Science & Engg. | 40,000 | 16,000 | 8,000 | 4,200 | 10,400 |
| Architecture (B.Arch) | Separate* | - | - | - | - |
* B.Arch admission is through JEE Main Paper 2A; admission uses a separate rank list via JoSAA.
Year-over-Year Cutoff Trends - JEE Main (General Category, Other State)
Cutoffs across all top NITs tightened significantly from 2023 to 2024, driven by increased JEE Main registrations (exceeding 11 lakh candidates) and growing preference for established NITs. Lower closing rank numbers indicate harder-to-crack cutoffs.
| Branch | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engg. | 4,482 | 5,256 | ↓ 774 (tighter) |
| Electronics & Comm. Engg. | 7,433 | 9,358 | ↓ 1,925 (tighter) |
| Electrical & Electronics | 11,415 | 14,740 | ↓ 3,325 (much tighter) |
| Engineering Physics | 16,500 | 19,500 | ↓ 3,000 (tighter) |
| Mechanical Engineering | 23,766 | 26,203 | ↓ 2,437 (tighter) |
| Chemical Engineering | 34,500 | 30,047 | ↑ 4,453 (relaxed) |
| Civil Engineering | 31,500 | 28,000 | ↑ 3,500 (relaxed) |
| Biotechnology | 35,922 | 38,388 | ↓ 2,466 (tighter) |
Key Factors Affecting NIT Calicut Cutoffs
- JEE Main Difficulty & Candidate Pool: JEE Main 2024 saw over 11 lakh registrations. Increased participation raises competition, tightening cutoff ranks at top NITs.
- Home State vs Other State Quota: 50% of seats are reserved for Kerala domicile candidates (HS quota). HS cutoffs are typically 2-4x more relaxed in rank terms than OS cutoffs for the same branch.
- Branch Popularity Shifts: CSE, AI, and Data Science branches have seen the sharpest tightening due to the IT sector boom. Core engineering branches (Mechanical, Civil) have seen moderate tightening as students increasingly prefer these at top NITs over CSE at lower-ranked colleges.
- Supernumerary Female Seats: JoSAA provides additional female-only seats beyond the regular intake. These have separate (typically more relaxed) closing ranks.
- Reservation Policy: Category reservation follows Government of India norms: OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, EWS 10%. Category-wise cutoffs use respective category ranks, not Common Rank List.
Admission Process Overview
- JEE Main (B.Tech): Qualify JEE Main Paper 1 (conducted by NTA). Minimum eligibility: 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST) with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- JoSAA Counselling: Register on the JoSAA portal, fill college-branch preference list, and participate in 5-6 rounds of centralised seat allocation based on JEE Main All India Rank.
- CSAB Special Rounds: After JoSAA, CSAB conducts 1-2 special rounds for vacant seats at NITs and other government institutes.
- Document Verification: Report to the allotted institute with original documents for verification and fee payment.
- GATE (M.Tech): For M.Tech admission, qualify GATE and participate in CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech) with multiple rounds of allotment based on GATE score.
NIT Calicut GATE Cutoff 2023 for M.Tech Admission (CCMT)
Scores are GATE normalised marks (out of 1000). Admission through CCMT centralised counselling.
| M.Tech Specialisation | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engg. | 709 | 577 | 562 | 448 |
| CSE - Information Security | 687 | 551 | 530 | 420 |
| Microelectronics & VLSI | 596 | 540 | 450 | 360 |
| Signal Processing | 549 | 490 | 400 | 320 |
| Power Electronics | 530 | 475 | 380 | 300 |
| Structural Engineering | 480 | 430 | 340 | 270 |
| Thermal Engineering | 410 | 370 | 290 | 230 |
| Environmental Engineering | 370 | 330 | 260 | 210 |
NIT Calicut vs Other Top NITs - JEE Main Cutoff Comparison 2024 (General, Other State)
| Branch | NIT Trichy | NIT Surathkal | NIT Warangal | NIT Calicut | NIT Rourkela |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE (Gen OS) | 1,224 | 1,615 | 2,186 | 4,482 | 3,200 |
| ECE (Gen OS) | 3,691 | 5,662 | 5,014 | 7,433 | 7,500 |
| EEE (Gen OS) | 8,996 | 6,322 | 8,257 | 11,415 | 8,500 |
| Mechanical (Gen OS) | 13,500 | 12,500 | 13,000 | 23,766 | 14,500 |
| Civil (Gen OS) | 18,965 | 32,691 | 25,857 | 31,500 | 26,250 |
| Chemical (Gen OS) | 13,950 | 19,080 | 22,000 | 34,500 | 16,000 |
Lower rank number = harder to crack. NIT Trichy consistently has the tightest cutoffs among all NITs for CSE. NITK Surathkal and NIT Warangal compete closely for 2nd/3rd position.
How to Check NIT Calicut Cutoff
- Visit the official JoSAA website: josaa.admissions.nic.in
- Navigate to "Opening & Closing Ranks" under Seat Matrix section
- Select the academic year, institute name (National Institute of Technology Calicut), programme, and round
- The portal displays opening and closing ranks for each branch by category and quota (HS/OS)
- For M.Tech GATE cutoffs, visit the CCMT portal: ccmt.admissions.nic.in and navigate to the OR-CR section
NIT Calicut JEE Main Cutoff (2023)
| Year | Branch / Programme | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Round 1 | General | 3,412 | 8,743 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | OBC-NCL | 1,876 | 4,102 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | SC | 612 | 1,854 |
NIT Calicut GATE Cutoff (2023)
| Year | Branch / Programme | Category | Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Round 1 | General | 682.00 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | OBC-NCL | 614.00 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | SC | 455.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions - NIT Calicut Cutoff
Q: What JEE Main rank is needed for CSE at NIT Calicut?
CSE at NIT Calicut requires a JEE Main rank within approximately 4,482 (General, Other State) as per JoSAA 2024. This translates to roughly a 99.5+ percentile. The cutoff tightened significantly from 5,256 in 2023. For Home State (Kerala), CSE closes around rank 9,271.
Q: How does NIT Calicut compare with other top NITs?
NIT Calicut is firmly in Tier 1 among NITs for CSE with cutoff rank ~4,482 - roughly comparable to NIT Trichy HS quota. For comparison: NIT Trichy OS closes at ~1,224, NITK at ~1,615, NITW at ~2,186. NITC is 4th among these 5 top NITs but significantly ahead of Tier 2 NITs.
Q: What is the GATE cutoff for M.Tech at NIT Calicut?
M.Tech CSE at NIT Calicut requires a GATE score of approximately 709 (General) via CCMT 2024. CSE Information Security needs ~687, VLSI ~596, and Signal Processing ~549. NIT Calicut offers ~537 M.Tech seats across 24 specialisations, with a 70% GATE score + 30% interview weightage.
Q: Does NIT Calicut have special admission for Kerala students?
Yes. 50% of seats are reserved for Kerala domicile candidates under the Home State (HS) quota. HS cutoffs are significantly more relaxed - CSE HS closes at ~9,271 compared to OS at ~4,482. Category reservation norms apply within both quotas as per Government of India policy.
Q: How many seats does NIT Calicut have?
NIT Calicut has approximately 1,140-1,184 B.Tech seats across 11 branches (including B.Arch), making it one of the largest NITs by intake. Mechanical (~206 seats) has the highest intake, followed by Civil (~180), ECE (~150), and CSE (~120). For M.Tech, ~537 seats are offered through CCMT.
Q: What are the easiest branches to get into at NIT Calicut?
Materials Science & Engineering has the most relaxed cutoff at rank 38,388 (General OS) in 2024. Production Engineering (36,082) and Biotechnology (35,922) are also comparatively accessible. These still require approximately a 95+ percentile in JEE Main.