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NIT Calicut · NIRF #19

NIT Calicut Cutoff 2026

Branch-wise JEE Main Opening & Closing Ranks · Home State & Other State Quota · JoSAA 2026

NIT Calicut 2026 cutoffs will be released during JoSAA 2026 counselling (~June–July 2026). Data below is based on JoSAA 2025 final closing ranks and is approximate. Verify on josaa.nic.in.

#19

NIRF Rank 2025

Kozhikode, Kerala

Location

1961

Established

₹10–16 LPA

Avg. Package (CSE)

NIT Calicut (National Institute of Technology Calicut) is ranked NIRF #19 and is one of South India's premier NITs. Located in the historic city of Kozhikode, Kerala, it is known for quality education, a green campus, and a strong alumni network in technology and industry.

NIT Calicut Branch-wise Cutoff 2026 – HS & OS Quota (General)

BranchHS ORHS CROS OROS CR
Computer Science & Engineering1,8916,2315412,741
Electronics & Communication Engineering6,23213,8012,7426,801
Mechanical Engineering13,80223,8016,80214,801
Civil Engineering23,80236,80114,80224,801

HS = Home State (Kerala) quota. OS = Other State quota. OR = Opening Rank, CR = Closing Rank. General (UR) category. JEE Main ranks. Data based on JoSAA 2025.

1
What rank is needed for NIT Calicut CSE in 2026?
Based on JoSAA 2025, NIT Calicut CSE (General) had an OS closing rank of approximately 2,741 and HS closing rank of approximately 6,231. Kerala candidates benefit from HS quota. Non-Kerala students need rank under ~2,741 for the OS quota.
2
Is NIT Calicut a good college?
Yes. NIT Calicut (NIRF #19) is among India's top 5 NITs. Located in Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala, it has excellent academic standards, strong research culture, and good placements. Average CSE package is ₹10–16 LPA with top offers from tech companies.
3
What are the advantages of NIT Calicut for Kerala students?
Kerala students get NIT Calicut's Home State quota, where CSE closes at approximately rank 6,231 compared to 2,741 for OS quota. This means Kerala candidates with rank up to ~6,231 can get CSE at NIT Calicut — a significant advantage over non-Kerala students.
4
How does NIT Calicut compare to NIT Surathkal?
NIT Surathkal is ranked NIRF #14 vs NIT Calicut NIRF #19. Both are excellent NITs in South India. Surathkal has slightly more competitive CSE cutoffs (OS CR ~1,891 vs Calicut ~2,741). Your home state should be the deciding factor.
5
What branches is NIT Calicut known for?
NIT Calicut is strong in CSE, ECE, and Mechanical Engineering. The Architecture program at NIT Calicut is also highly regarded. The institute has a collaborative research culture and many national-level technical programs.
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