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National Institute of Technology Calicut
Overview
The National Institute of Technology Calicut is a public technical university and an institute of national importance governed by the NIT Act passed by the Parliament of India. The campus is situated 22 kilometres (14 mi) northeast of Kozhikode, on the Kozhikode–Mukkam Road. It was established in 1961 and was known as Calicut Regional Engineering College (CREC) until 2002. It is one of the National Institutes of Technology campuses established by the Government of India to impart high standard technical education to students from all over the country. NIT Calicut hosts a supercomputer on its campus, and has a dedicated nanotechnology department.
Where it stands
On IndiaScholar it is #97 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 311,372 times (h-index 174), according to OpenAlex.
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Tuition fees & costs
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Admission requirements
How to apply
- 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
- 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
- 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
- 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
- 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.
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Last updated 10 Oct 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.