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In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at NIT Calicut (Other State quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 5,769. The last programme to close was Civil Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 34,315.
Check my chancesAbout NIT Calicut
National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) is a National Institute of Technology in Kozhikode, Kerala, established in 1961. NIT Calicut is ranked 21 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling, with half the seats reserved for candidates from Kerala (Home State quota). In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 5,769 (General (OPEN), Other State quota).
- Full name
- National Institute of Technology Calicut
- JoSAA group
- NITs
- Location
- Kozhikode, Kerala
- Established
- 1961
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 21 (2025) · 25 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 13 in 2026
- Home State quota
- Kerala (50% of seats)
- Official website
- nitc.ac.in
NIT Calicut General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Home State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture · Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) rank | 137 | 19 | 35 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,814 | 14,263 | 4,041 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,625 | 15,005 | 6,971 |
| B. Tech. (Mathematics & Computing) M. Tech. in (Mathematics & Computing)5 yr · B.Tech. + M.Tech./MS (Dual Degree) | 13,257 | 18,226 | 10,877 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 17,257 | 19,984 | 11,452 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 23,354 | 26,565 | 13,978 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 25,594 | 29,531 | 11,498 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 27,410 | 26,979 | 17,759 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 31,589 | 36,371 | 24,225 |
| Production Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 31,873 | 33,163 | 26,904 |
| Materials Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 32,892 | 31,741 | 26,479 |
| Bio Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 34,340 | 30,113 | 24,522 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 36,432 | 32,974 | 22,282 |
NIT Calicut General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Other State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture · Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) rank | 231 | 72 | 130 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,769 | 9,581 | 2,405 |
| B. Tech. (Mathematics & Computing) M. Tech. in (Mathematics & Computing)5 yr · B.Tech. + M.Tech./MS (Dual Degree) | 7,870 | 12,491 | 5,354 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,179 | 11,969 | 5,888 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,012 | 12,623 | 6,220 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,016 | 17,446 | 8,756 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 18,652 | 29,189 | 12,975 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 25,183 | 32,346 | 19,941 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 27,156 | 28,724 | 19,280 |
| Materials Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 28,850 | 38,583 | 26,520 |
| Production Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 29,366 | 31,047 | 21,736 |
| Bio Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 33,484 | 32,353 | 31,040 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 34,315 | 45,125 | 26,795 |
How NIT 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. Other State quota, General (OPEN), gender-neutral seats.
| Programme | Round 1 | Round 5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture | 208 | 231 | +23 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,100 | 5,769 | +669 |
| B. Tech. (Mathematics & Computing) M. Tech. in (Mathematics & Computing)5 yr · B.Tech. + M.Tech./MS (Dual Degree) | 7,031 | 7,870 | +839 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,025 | 8,179 | +1,154 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,012 | 10,012 | 0 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,458 | 12,016 | +1,558 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 15,985 | 18,652 | +2,667 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 22,077 | 25,183 | +3,106 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 22,313 | 27,156 | +4,843 |
| Materials Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 26,785 | 28,850 | +2,065 |
| Production Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 26,940 | 29,366 | +2,426 |
| Bio Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 28,368 | 33,484 | +5,116 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 29,936 | 34,315 | +4,379 |
NIT Calicut closing rank trend 2024–2026 (General (OPEN), final round)
Lower closing rank means more competitive. A rising number means the programme became easier to get.
| Programme | Quota | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr, Bachelor of Architecture | HS | 271 | 241 | 137 |
| Architecture5 yr, Bachelor of Architecture | OS | 466 | 289 | 231 |
| Bio Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 32,869 | 41,439 | 34,340 |
| Bio Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 35,922 | 35,514 | 33,484 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 30,934 | 26,665 | 27,410 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 26,194 | 26,282 | 25,183 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 40,264 | 41,708 | 36,432 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 33,650 | 32,686 | 34,315 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 9,271 | 8,428 | 8,814 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 4,482 | 5,222 | 5,769 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 15,954 | 16,349 | 17,257 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 11,415 | 11,727 | 12,016 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 12,264 | 12,693 | 11,625 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 7,433 | 8,314 | 8,179 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | – | 29,616 | 31,589 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | – | 25,927 | 27,156 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 21,437 | 21,952 | 25,594 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 16,218 | 17,056 | 10,012 |
| Materials Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 36,082 | 38,319 | 32,892 |
| Materials Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 33,674 | 30,375 | 28,850 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 22,280 | 21,336 | 23,354 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 20,611 | 19,452 | 18,652 |
| Production Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 41,705 | 36,474 | 31,873 |
| Production Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 33,433 | 36,080 | 29,366 |
How to reach NIT Calicut and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 21 km
- Main railway station: Kozhikode, about 19 km
- City: Kozhikode, Kerala
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the campus; road distance is usually longer.
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 on its official website; check the latest fee notice before paying.
FAQs: NIT Calicut cutoff
What is the NIT Calicut cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (Other State quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 5,769 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 34,315 for Civil Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at NIT Calicut?
Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Calicut closed at JEE Main rank 5,769 (General (OPEN), Other State quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2026. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Is there a home state quota at NIT Calicut?
Yes. Candidates whose Class 12 state is Kerala compete for Home State seats, which usually close at much higher ranks. For example, Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) closed at 8,814 for the Home State quota versus 5,769 for Other State in JoSAA 2026.
Which exam rank is used for admission to NIT Calicut?
NIT 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.
What is the NIRF ranking of NIT Calicut?
NIT Calicut is placed at rank 21 in NIRF 2025 and rank 25 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is NIT Calicut and how do I reach it?
NIT Calicut is in Kozhikode, Kerala. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 21 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Kozhikode, about 19 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.