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National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC)

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC)
Address: Kattangal, Kozhikode, 673601 Kerala, India
Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture

Founded in 1961 as Calicut Regional Engineering College, NITC is a public technical and research university, an Institute of National Importance. It offers programs in engineering, architecture, and management.

Domains taught:

Diplomas*:

Status:

Partnerships:

One of the leading NITs in South India. Strong focus on research and industry collaboration. Scenic campus.

Research:

Research in areas like nanotechnology, sustainable engineering, computer science (AI, cybersecurity), and materials science.

Famous Alumnis:

G. Madhavan Nair, S. Somnath (attended predecessor KREC)

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

600

Current students***:

6000

Foreign students***:

1%

Cumulative former students***:

30000

Pros

Well-ranked NIT with strong engineering and architecture programs, beautiful campus, good research environment.

Cons

Competitive admissions, humid coastal climate.

Best For

Students seeking a high-quality engineering or architecture education at a reputable NIT in South India, with a scenic campus and good research facilities.

*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”,  “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.

 

**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale: 

  1. known locally
  2. known locally and internationally
  3. is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
  4. is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications

***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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