University Name

National Institute of Technology Calicut

University Type

Public Technical University

Established

2002

Motto

Knowledge is Power

Location

Kattangal, Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala, India

Approval

INI | UGC | AICTE | NBA | NIRF |

Notification Date

March 3, 2026

Application Start

March 3, 2026 (Active)

Application Last Date

April 1, 2026 (5:00 PM)

Online Entrance Exam

June 8 – June 12, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

June 14, 2026 (Tentative)

Interview Date

June 15 – June 16, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

June 22, 2026

Last Date of Admission

First Week of July 2026

Online

Online Application Submission

Shortlisting based on academic qualification and GATE / NET / JRF score

Written Entrance Test (if required by department)

Departmental Interview / Research Proposal Presentation

Evaluation by Departmental Research Committee

Guide / Supervisor Allotment

Final PhD Admission and Registration

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

Online Application Form

Master’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

GATE / NET / JRF Scorecard (if applicable)

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

No Objection Certificate from Employer

Identity Proof (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID)

Passport Size Photographs

Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable)

Migration Certificate

Entrance Exam Admit Card

Computer Science and Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

School of Management Studies

English

Economics

Artificial Intelligence

Data Science

Energy Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Materials Science

Nanotechnology

Entrance Exam Fee

1,000

Registration Fee

2,000

Security Deposit

20,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

7,500

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

35,000

Exam Fee

2,000

DRC Fee

1,500

Thesis Submission Fee

25,000

Extension Fee

1,000 Per semester

Viva Fee

Included

Name

Director, NIT Calicut, CCESD

Account Number

43189409019

IFSC

SBIN0002207

Bank Name

SBI

Branch

NIT Calicut

MICR Code

Swift Code

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Fees

Research & Consultancy

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation