NIT Calicut: Cut Off factors | Qualifying Marks | AIR Rank | DASA Rank

  • ALLEN Overseas
  • December 12, 2024

The National Institute of Technology, Calicut, is one of the premier engineering institutes in India. The institute is renowned for its exceptional academic standards and state-of-the-art facilities. According to the NIRF ranking for 2024, NIT Calicut is ranked 25th among the top colleges. Admission to NIT Calicut is highly competitive; therefore, it is essential to understand the qualifying factors, cutoff marks, and other important details.

In this blog, we will cover all the essential information needed to familiarise students with the admission process.

About NIT Calicut:

The NIT Calicut was established in 1961 as a Regional Engineering College (REC) and became a National Institute of Technology in 2002. The institute offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in engineering, science, technology, and management. NITC has 11 undergraduate and 29 postgraduate programs, including an MBA. There has been a significant increase in doctoral-level research in recent years, evidenced by a notable rise in the number of published research papers and patents produced.

The campus is situated approximately 22 kilometres northeast of Calicut in Kerala, India. It stretches about 1.5 kilometres along the Calicut-Mukkam road and covers roughly 120 hectares. As a fully residential institute, the campus is equipped with academic buildings, research laboratories, hostels, faculty residences, and various other amenities within its infrastructure.

NIT Calicut: JoSAA Cut-Off 2024

The JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) annually organises the counselling process for undergraduate engineering courses. Below, we are sharing the home state and outside state opening rank (Round 1) and closing rank (Round 5) of NIT Calicut.

Course Name Branch Category Opening Rank

(Round 1)

Closing Rank

(Round 5)

Home State (HS) Outside State (OS) Home State (HS) Outside State (OS)
B.Tech (4 Years) Biotechnology Open 13404 26770 32869 35922
Open (Female) 18789 24027 18789 32481
EWS 18417 5375 59839 6217
EWS (Female) 16197 16197
OBC-NCL 9267 10434 11278 12280
OBC-NCL (Female) 7923 12177 9267 12604
SC 3526 4956 9508 5691
SC (Female) 6894 8909
ST 7129 1825 20287 1867
ST (Female) 1379
Chemical Engineering Open 19284 17210 30934 26194
Open (Female) 21455 19312 27393 34601
EWS 6214 3742 43883 4781
EWS (Female) 10755 5366 10755 5876
OBC-NCL 7383 6795 10457 9306
OBC-NCL (Female) 7494 9611 10150 11908
SC 7249 3732 14849 5176
SC (Female) 10671 5130 10671 6197
ST 7003 1457 29399 1689
ST (Female) 12872 1887 12872 1887
Civil Engineering Open 25853 24067 40264 33650
Open (Female) 22602 33447 35697 43260
EWS 29964 4717 79174 5714
EWS (Female) 26099 6677 57585 7051
OBC-NCL 10010 8149 14202 11102
OBC-NCL (Female) 9916 11782 11853 14612
SC 7322 4563 16371 5615
SC (Female) 11136 5422 14575 7665
ST 8191 1230 34138 1515
ST (Female) 12142 1967 21106 1967
Computer Science and Engineering Open 4488 2614 9271 4482
Open (Female) 5110 4989 9330 8068
EWS 2667 556 20059 645
EWS (Female) 8289 996 14720 1309
OBC-NCL 1996 1001 3220 1457
OBC-NCL (Female) 2171 2056 4350 3125
SC 515 482 3043 843
SC (Female) 5055 809 7468 1131
ST 784 202 4056 269
ST (Female) 2705 555 2705 555
Electronics and Communication Engineering Open 4211 4103 12264 7433
Open (Female) 9897 7613 13963 10983
EWS 8519 938 22874 1260
EWS (Female) 13421 1434 13421 1589
OBC-NCL 2819 1648 4082 2574
OBC-NCL (Female) 4350 3226 5134 4372
SC 1152 1009 6719 1665
SC (Female) 7468 1513 9031 3773
ST 1387 320 6198 411
ST (Female) 5467 906 5467 1220
Engineering Physics Open 15963 8191 21437 16218
Open (Female) 24186 22059 24186 26715
EWS 25721 2672 33778 3333
EWS (Female) 21198 88460
OBC-NCL 7882 5434 9819 6978
OBC-NCL (Female) 9013 12361 9539 12361
SC 5321 3752 5321 4856
SC (Female) 10926 10926
ST 1685 1258 1685 1258
ST (Female) 3968 4205
Materials Science and Engineering Open 29466 20228 36082 33674
Open (Female) 32439 33990 32439 44098
EWS 25956 5137 33781 6173
EWS (Female) 7627 8786
OBC-NCL 10150 10170 12355 12440
OBC-NCL (Female) 9218 12362 10680 14486
SC 14452 5287 16049 6885
SC (Female) 14151 18073
ST 36888 1515 36888 1940
ST (Female)
Mechanical Engineering Open 15470 11682 22280 20611
Open (Female) 19402 21778 27770 30239
EWS 16111 2795 36039 3546
EWS (Female) 26831 4641 38676 5911
OBC-NCL 5535 4997 7893 6889
OBC-NCL (Female) 7442 9181 9916 11749
SC 4815 3031 13856 4556
SC (Female) 9899 5180 10192 6662
ST 1301 1090 15322 1466
ST (Female) 2063 2253
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Open 12281 7396 15954 11415
Open (Female) 13963 13313 19402 15780
EWS 2811 1537 26831 2011
EWS (Female) 15920 2378 25910 2753
OBC-NCL 3824 2755 5301 4310
OBC-NCL (Female) 5869 4635 6507 7253
SC 5930 1834 9899 2686
SC (Female) 2814 2512 7981 2919
ST 2835 468 16825 869
ST (Female) 14842 1446 16680 1446
Production Engineering Open 27562 25715 41705 33433
Open (Female) 31117 36839 38975 41373
EWS 29378 5611 59113 6564
EWS (Female) 30045 76781
OBC-NCL 10467 8210 14647 12253
OBC-NCL (Female) 11011 12379 12726 14652
SC 14721 5488 18762 5806
SC (Female) 14575 7665 18532 8081
ST 1219 1889
ST (Female) 3414 3414

Also Read: JEE Main 2025: Syllabus | Exam Pattern | Marking Scheme | Weightage

Factors Affecting CutOff Marks:

Several factors influence the cutoff marks of NIT Calicut:

  • Number of Applicants: Higher competition results in higher cutoffs.
  • Difficulty level of the JEE Main Exam: The cutoff marks also depend on the difficulty level of the exam; the tougher the exam, the lower the cutoff marks and vice versa.
  • Seat Matrix: Each branch’s seat matrix is crucial in determining the cutoffs.
  • Previous Year Trends: The previous year’s cutoff trends help predict changes in the current year.

NIT Calicut: DASA Seat Matrix | Opening & Closing Ranks 2024

The DASA Scheme offers a pathway for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and foreign nationals to gain admission to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), Schools of Planning and Architecture (SPAs), and other prestigious technical institutions in India. Below, we have shared the seat matrix and the opening and closing ranks for NIT Calicut under the DASA Scheme.

NIT Calicut: Seat Matrix

Branch General DASA Seats CIWG DASA Seats No of Seats
Biotechnology 3 1 4
Chemical Engineering 9 5 14
Civil Engineering 14 7 21
Computer Science and Engineering 14 7 21
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 14 7 21
Electronics and Communication Engineering 14 7 21
Engineering Physics 3 1 4
Material Science and Engineering 3 1 4
Mechanical Engineering 14 7 21
Production Engineering 4 3 7
Total 145

Opening and Closing Ranks – Round 1

In the table below, opening and closing ranks for Round 1 are shared, which will help the students get an idea of whether they are willing to be admitted at NIT Calicut through the DASA scheme.

Branch General DASA CIWG
Opening Rank Closing Rank Opening Rank Closing Rank
Biotechnology 668966 783662 189135 189135
Chemical Engineering 289738 426230 180778 234168
Civil Engineering 560087 560087 307201 443980
Computer Science and Engineering 13237 90448 38101 48693
Electronics and Communication Engineering 92966 162872 24873 95496
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 175518 366123 77306 141297
Engineering Physics 52165 940125 128373 128373
Mechanical Engineering 135307 1020608 135982 208166
Materials Science and Engineering 277102 277102
Production Engineering 666594 666594 316039 398533

Opening and Closing Ranks – Round 4

In the table below, opening and closing ranks for Round 4 are shared, which will help the students get an idea of whether they are willing to be admitted at NIT Calicut through the DASA scheme.

Branch General DASA CIWG
Opening Rank Closing Rank Opening Rank Closing Rank
Biotechnology 668966 783662 189135 189135
Chemical Engineering 289738 426230 208894 234168
Civil Engineering 560087 560087 307201 448209
Computer Science and Engineering 33843 112472 42368 48693
Electronics and Communication Engineering 112939 171134 88068 95496
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 193109 442220 77306 147798
Engineering Physics 52165 940125
Mechanical Engineering 445300 1020608 135982 208166
Materials Science and Engineering 277102 277102
Production Engineering 316039 398533

NIT Calicut: Placement Opportunities

The NIT Calicut offers unparalleled opportunities for students to excel academically and professionally. The institute has an exceptional placement record, with top recruiters visiting the campus annually. In the 2023 placement season, the median salary package for B.Tech graduates was INR 11.7 LPA. The highest and average packages offered were INR 50 LPA. The median package for NIT Calicut’s 2023 placements was INR 10 LPA. The overall placement rate stood at 83.65%, with more than 190 companies participating in the recruitment process at NIT Calicut during this period.

Moreover, NIT Calicut cultural fests, technical events, and student clubs ensure a well-rounded educational and extracurricular experience.

NIT Calicut: Contact Information

Official Website: NIT Calicut official website

Address: National Institute of Technology Calicut, NIT Campus P.O 673 601, Kozhikode, India.

Email ID: registrar@nitc.ac.in

Best wishes to all the students for their academic journey!

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