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 Rankings by NIRF, QS, and International Bodies
NIT Calicut Rankings & Accreditations
NIT Calicut (NITC) is a Tier-1 NIT established in 1961, recognised as an Institute of Eminence by the Government of India - a rare distinction among NITs. Ranked #23-25 in Engineering by NIRF, NITC is particularly notable for its Architecture programme (ranked #2-3 nationally) and Innovation ranking (#8). All eligible B.Tech programmes hold 6-year NBA accreditation.
Rankings Summary - Year-wise
| Ranking Body | 2025 | 2024 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | - | #25 | #31 |
| NIRF Overall | - | #54 | #54 |
| NIRF Architecture | - | #3 | #2 |
| NIRF Innovation | - | #8 | #9 |
| QS World | 651-700 (2024) | - | - |
| QS Asia | ~580 (2026) | ~621 (2024) | - |
Accreditations & Recognition
- NAAC: A+ grade (CGPA range 3.51-3.75).
- NBA: All eligible B.Tech programmes hold 6-year NBA accreditation (2023-2029), including CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Production Engineering. M.Tech in Telecommunication also has 6-year accreditation.
- Institute of National Importance: Designated under NIT Act 2007.
- Institute of Eminence: Recognised by Government of India - one of very few NITs with this distinction.
Peer Comparison - Top 5 NITs
| Metric | NIT Trichy | NITK Surathkal | NIT Warangal | NIT Calicut | NIT Rourkela |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering 2025 | #9 | #17 | #28 | - | #13 |
| NIRF Engineering 2024 | #9 | #17 | #21 | #25 | #19 |
| NIRF Overall 2024 | #31 | #46 | #53 | #54 | #34 |
| NIRF Research 2024 | #31 | #42 | - | - | #30 |
| QS Asia (latest) | 301-350 | 441-450 | 771-780 | ~580-621 | #317 |
| THE World (latest) | 801-1000 | - | 1001-1200 | - | 601-800 |
| NAAC Grade | A++ | A++ | A+ | A+ | A (2016) |
NIT Calicut Rankings 2025
NIT Calicut is ranked by 2 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #17 in Engineering by India Today; #18 in Engineering by NIRF.
India Today
#17
Engineering · 2025
Score: 72.00
NIRF
#18
Engineering · 2025
Score: 67.30
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2025 | #17 |
72.00
|
2 |
| Engineering | 2024 | #15 |
72.80
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 declined
NIRF Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2025 | #18 |
67.30
|
2 |
| Engineering | 2024 | #16 |
68.10
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 declined
How NIT Calicut Compares
India Today Engineering Rankings - Top 10 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | #2 | 90.00 | 1 | |
| #3 | #4 | 89.50 | 1 | |
| #4 | #3 | 87.50 | 1 | |
| #5 | #6 | 86.80 | 1 | |
| #6 | #5 | 84.50 | 1 | |
| #7 | #8 | 82.30 | 1 | |
| #9 | #11 | 80.50 | 2 | |
| #10 | #12 | 79.50 | 2 | |
| #11 | #10 | 78.00 | 1 | |
| #12 | #13 | 77.50 | 1 |
Latest News about NIT Calicut
NIT Calicut Launches M.Tech Programme in AI and Data Engineering from 2026-27
Apr 22, 2026
NIT Calicut Ranks Among Top 10 NITs in NIRF 2025 Engineering Category
Apr 22, 2026
NIT Calicut Records Strong Placement Season with 95% Offer Rate in 2025-26
Apr 22, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions - NIT Calicut Rankings
Q: What is the NIRF ranking of NIT Calicut?
NIT Calicut is ranked #25 in Engineering by NIRF 2024 (up from #31 in 2022). It is also ranked #3 in Architecture and Planning, #54 in Overall, and #8 in Innovation. The Architecture ranking is the highest among all NITs.
Q: Is NIT Calicut an Institute of Eminence?
Yes. NIT Calicut is recognised as an Institute of Eminence (IoE) by the Government of India, which provides additional funding and greater academic autonomy. Very few NITs have received this distinction.
Q: What is the NAAC grade of NIT Calicut?
NIT Calicut holds NAAC A+ accreditation. All eligible B.Tech programmes have 6-year NBA accreditation (valid 2023-2029), and the M.Tech in Telecommunication also has 6-year NBA accreditation.
Q: How does NIT Calicut rank among all NITs?
NIT Calicut is typically ranked 4th-5th among NITs by NIRF Engineering. By JEE Main cutoff competitiveness, it ranks 4th among the top 5 NITs (after NIT Trichy, NITK, and NIT Warangal) with CSE closing at rank 4,482. Its Architecture programme (#3 nationally) is the best among all NITs.
Q: Does NIT Calicut have QS rankings?
Yes. NIT Calicut is ranked 651-700 in QS World University Rankings 2024 - placing it among the top 3 NITs globally (alongside NIT Trichy and NIT Rourkela). It is also ranked ~580-621 in QS Asia University Rankings.
Q: Is NIT Calicut good for Architecture?
NIT Calicut's Department of Architecture & Planning is ranked #2-3 nationally by NIRF - the highest-ranked Architecture programme at any NIT and competitive with IIT Roorkee and IIT Kharagpur. Admission is through JEE Main Paper 2A via JoSAA counselling.