Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at NIELIT Calicut (All India quota) was B.Tech in CSE (AI and ML) (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 21,373. The last programme to close was B.Tech in CSE (AI and ML) (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 21,373.
Check my chancesAbout NIELIT Calicut
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Calicut (NIELIT Calicut) is located in Kozhikode, Kerala. It takes part in JoSAA counselling alongside the Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling.
- Full name
- National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Calicut
- JoSAA group
- GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)
- Location
- Kozhikode, Kerala
- NIRF Engineering rank
- Not ranked in the top 300
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 1 in 2026
NIELIT Calicut General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: All India quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech in CSE (AI and ML)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 21,373 | – | 13,199 |
How NIELIT Calicut cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2026: Round 1 vs Round 5
Closing ranks usually rise (open up) in later rounds as candidates upgrade or withdraw. All India quota, General (OPEN), gender-neutral seats.
| Programme | Round 1 | Round 5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech in CSE (AI and ML)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 19,523 | 21,373 | +1,850 |
How to reach NIELIT Calicut and where to stay
- City: Kozhikode, Kerala
Reporting day and stay: parents usually need one or two nights near the campus during document verification and reporting, so book early because rooms near the campus fill up during JoSAA reporting weeks. Hostel allotment, hostel fees and mess charges for new students are published by the institute; check the latest fee notice before paying.
FAQs: NIELIT Calicut cutoff
What is the NIELIT Calicut cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 21,373 for B.Tech in CSE (AI and ML) (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 21,373 for B.Tech in CSE (AI and ML) (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
Which exam rank is used for admission to NIELIT Calicut?
NIELIT Calicut admits through JEE Main ranks via JoSAA (and CSAB special rounds for vacant seats). Closing ranks on this page are JEE Main CRL ranks for OPEN seats and category ranks for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST seats.