Massive! NIT Calicut PhD Admission 2025-26 Notification Out | Amazing Opportunity
National Institute of Technology Calicut, NIT Campus P.O. Calicut 673 601, Kerala, India
Introduction to NIT Calicut PhD Admission 2025-26
The NIT Calicut PhD Admission 2025-26 for the Winter Semester 2025 is now open for applications. The facility for doing research leading to a Ph.D. degree is available in various Departments and Centres of NITC. This admission drive is a massive opportunity for prospective researchers. Before applying, candidates must carefully read and process all the details regarding eligibility, schemes, seat matrix, selection process, and important dates for the Ph.D. Programme (Part II).
Table of Contents
- Departments and Centres offering Ph.D.
- Ph.D. Admission Schemes
- Department-wise Seat Matrix for Scheme 1
- Reservation Policy
- Minimum Qualifications and Academic Eligibility
- Selection Process for Admission
- Masters or Bachelor’s Degree Requirements (Schemes 1-5)
- Eligibility Requirements for Direct Ph.D. Programmes
- Candidates Holding Degrees from Foreign Universities
- How to Apply for NIT Calicut PhD Admission 2025-26
- Fee to be Paid at the Time of Admission
- Important Dates
- Legal Jurisdiction and Disclaimer
Departments and Centres offering Ph.D.
| Department or Centre | Code |
|---|---|
| Architecture and Planning | AR |
| Bioscience and Engineering | BT |
| Chemical Engineering | CH |
| Chemistry | CY |
| Civil Engineering | CE |
| Computer Science and Engineering | CS |
| Education | ED |
| Electrical Engineering | EE |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
| Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | HS |
| Management Studies | MS |
| Materials Science and Engineering | MT |
| Mathematics | MA |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME |
| Physics | PH |
| Indian Knowledge System (Centre) | IK |
| Information Technology Research and Automation (Centre) | IT |
| Clean Energy and Circular Economy (Centre) | CC |
| Industry Institutional Relations (Centre) | IR |
| Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (Centre) | AI |
Ph.D. Admission Schemes for NIT Calicut PhD Admission 2025-26
Applications are invited under the following six principal schemes for the Ph.D. Programme (Winter Semester) 2025:
- Scheme 1: Full-time registration with Institute Fellowship or other Government Fellowships like CSIR-UGC JRF or KSCSTE or INSPIRE etc.
- Scheme 2: Full-time registration under the Self-Sponsored category.
- Scheme 3: Full-time registration for candidates sponsored by Industry or other organizations including Educational Institutions.
- Scheme 4: Internal Registration for regular staff employed at NITC or Research staff employed in funded projects at NITC.
- Scheme 5: External (Part-time) Registration for candidates with a post graduate degree, employed in Industry or other organizations including Educational Institutions.
- Scheme 6: External (Part-time) Registration to Direct PhD programme for candidates employed in Industry or R&D Labs or Medical Institutions, who do not have a post graduate degree but have relevant experience.
Department-wise Seat Matrix for Scheme 1 (Full-time with Institute Fellowship)
| Sl. No. | Department | Open / OBC-NCL Categories | SC | SC PwD* | ST | EWS | EWS PwD* | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Open PwD* | OBC-NCL | OBC-NCL PwD* | |||||||
| 1 | Architecture and Planning | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 1 |
| 2 | Bioscience and Engineering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 3 | Chemical Engineering | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 4 | Chemistry | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| 5 | Civil Engineering | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Computer Science & Engineering | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||||
| 7 | Education | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 8 | Electrical Engineering | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 9 | Electronics & Communication Engineering | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 10 | Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 11 | Management Studies | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 12 | Material Science & Engineering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 13 | Mathematics | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 14 | Mechanical Engineering | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 15 | Physics | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 22 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 1 | |
Note: If a candidate under the PwD category is not available, the PwD seats will be converted to the base category. The total seats available for the NIT Calicut PhD Admission 2025-26 is 77 under Scheme 1.
Reservation Policy
The Government of India reservation policy for GEN-EWS or OBC-NCL or SC or ST and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories will be followed for admissions to the Ph.D. programme under Scheme 1. In the absence of PwD candidates, the seat reserved for the PwD category will be filled by a candidate of the same category (without PwD). De-reservation is not applicable for any other category.
Minimum Qualifications and Academic Eligibility for NIT Calicut PhD Admission 2025-26
Scheme 1 (Full-time with Institute Fellowship or other Govt. Fellowships)
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
Post Graduate Degrees:
- Qualifying Degree: M. Tech. or M. E. or M.Arch or M.Plan or M.S. or M.S. (by research) or equivalent post graduate degrees in Engineering or Technology or Architecture or Planning; or M. Sc. or M. Com. or MBA or MA or M.Ed. or MCA or equivalent post-graduate degree in Science, Commerce, Arts, Management, etc.; or Master’s degree in Medicine or Surgery or Veterinary Medicine or Agriculture or Pharmacy.
- Minimum CGPA or Marks: 6.0 CGPA or 60% marks for General or OBC or EWS candidates; 5.5 CGPA or 55% marks for SC or ST or PWD candidates.
- Additional Mandatory Requirements: (a) Qualified UGC-NET or (b) Secured Govt. Fellowships like DST-INSPIRE or CSIR-UGC JRF or KSCSTE or NBHM or DBT, etc. (current year tenable) or (c) Selected through a National level PhD entrance examination conducted by NIT Calicut. (Note: UGC-NET is not listed for Medicine/Surgery/Vet. Medicine/Agriculture/Pharmacy categories).
Bachelor’s Degrees (Direct PhD scheme or with VALID NET or GATE Score):
- Qualifying Degree: B. Tech or B.E. or B. Arch or B.Des. or B. S. or equivalent degree (4-year degree program).
- Minimum CGPA or Marks: 7.5 CGPA or 75% marks for General or OBC or EWS candidates; 7.0 CGPA or 70% marks for SC or ST or PWD candidates.
- Additional Mandatory Requirements: Selection through a National level PhD entrance examination conducted by NIT Calicut (for Direct PhD) or Secured Govt. Fellowships or Selected through NIT Calicut’s National level PhD entrance examination (for with Valid NET or GATE).
Note: For PhD admission in Management Studies, NET or GATE Score is NOT mandatory.
Scheme 2 (Full-time Self-sponsored)
The academic requirements are the same as Scheme 1 (Post Graduate Degrees), but candidates will be selected through a National level PhD entrance examination conducted by NIT Calicut.
Scheme 3 and Scheme 4 (Sponsored or Internal)
The academic requirements are the same as Scheme 1 (Post Graduate Degrees), and candidates will be selected through a written test and or interview conducted by the concerned Department or Centre. Scheme 3 candidates must be a regular employee with at least two years of continuous service and must provide a Sponsorship Certificate.
Scheme 5 [External (part-time) after PG]
- Academic Requirements: Same as Scheme 1 (Post Graduate Degrees).
- Minimum CGPA or Marks: 5.0 CGPA or 50% marks for all categories.
- Additional Requirements: Minimum two years’ experience and selection through a written test and or interview. Must submit a No Objection-cum-Experience certificate.
Scheme 6 [External (part-time) after UG) – Direct PhD]
This scheme facilitates the NIT Calicut PhD Admission 2025-26 for working professionals without a PG degree. Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Academic Requirements: 4-year B.E. or B.Tech. or B.S. or B.Plan. or B.Des Degree or 5-year B. Arch. or MBBS or BDS degree, or equivalent.
- Minimum CGPA or Marks: 5.0 CGPA or 50% marks for all categories.
- Additional Requirements: Minimum two years’ experience in Industry or R&D Labs or Medical Institutions and selection through a written test and or interview. Applicants with patents or research publications are desirable. (Candidates from Engineering or Science colleges or similar institutions are NOT eligible).
Selection Process for Admission to NIT Calicut PhD Admission 2025-26
- Scheme 1 (Institute Fellowship) and Scheme 2 (Self-sponsored): Selection is based on qualifying the National level PhD entrance examination & Interview conducted by NIT Calicut. When Institute Fellowships are exhausted, remaining candidates will be considered for Scheme 2, if they indicated preference.
- Candidates with Govt. Fellowships (CSIR-UGC JRF, etc.): Selection is based on performance in the written test and or interview conducted by the respective Department or Centre.
- Schemes 3-6: Selection is based on the performance in the written test and or interview conducted by the respective Department or Centre.
How to Apply for NIT Calicut PhD Admission 2025-26
- The Online application link is research.nitc.ac.in/login. This link will be active from 11th October 2025 (01:00 PM).
- Register using your e-mail id to create a login.
- Prepare soft copies of all required documents (certificates, mark lists, photograph, signature, Aadhaar, publications, category certificates, NET or GATE score proof, Sponsorship or No Objection-cum-Experience Certificates).
- Pay the application fee. A single application fee allows application to a maximum of two departments. Separate application and fee are required for a third department.
- OBC-NCL and OPEN-EWS candidates applying for Scheme 1 must upload a recent certificate issued on or after 1st April 2025.
Fee to be Paid at the Time of Admission
Category 1: Full Time (Institute Fellowship, Govt Fellowships, Internal Registrants, QIP)
| Fee Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| One Time Fees (Caution Deposit, Admission Fee, Campus Development Fee, etc.) | 61,000 |
| Other Fees (Registration Fee, Examination Fee, Library Fee, Medical Insurance, etc.) | 21,100 |
| Tuition Fee (Exempted for SC or ST students) | 7,500 |
| Total Fee (Winter Semester Admission) | 89,600 |
| Thesis Evaluation Fee (Payable during 5th Semester Registration) | 25,000 |
| Hostel Seat Rent (Extra per semester, if applicable) | 12,000 |
Category 2: Full Time Self Sponsored, Other Sponsored & External
| Fee Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| One Time Fees (Caution Deposit, Admission Fee, Campus Development Fee, etc.) | 61,000 |
| Other Fees (Registration Fee, Examination Fee, Library Fee, Medical Insurance, etc.) | 21,100 |
| Tuition Fee | 35,000 |
| Total Fee (Winter Semester Admission) | 1,17,100 |
| Thesis Evaluation Fee (Payable during 5th Semester Registration) | 25,000 |
| Hostel Seat Rent (Extra per semester, if applicable) | 12,000 |
Important Dates for NIT Calicut PhD Admission 2025-26
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Activation of the website for submission of Online application | 11th October 2025 (01:00 PM) |
| Last date for submission of completed application form through on-line | 27th October 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Publishing the list of short-listed candidates for the selection process, in the website | 7th November 2025 (Tentative) |
| Selection process for shortlisted candidates (Offline Mode) | 25th November 2025 to 28th November 2025 (Tentative) |
| Date of Admission and Reporting for the Programme | 18th December 2025 (Tentative) |
Legal Jurisdiction and Disclaimer
All disputes pertaining to the counselling and admission for the Ph.D. programme of NIT Calicut shall fall within the jurisdiction of High Court of Kerala only.
The statement made in the information brochure and all other information contained herein is believed to be correct at the time of publication. However, the Institute reserves the right to make at any time without notice, changes in and additions to the regulations, conditions governing the admission, requirements, seats, fees and any other information, or statements contained in this information brochure. No responsibility will be accepted by the Institute or Chairperson-PG Admissions for hardship or expenses encountered by its students or any other person for such changes, additions, omissions or errors, no matter how they are caused.
Address for Correspondence
PG Admissions:
National Institute of Technology Calicut
NIT Campus P.O. Calicut 673 601, Kerala, India
Telephone: 0495 2286119
E-mail: pgadmissions@nitc.ac.in
Dean (Academics):
National Institute of Technology Calicut
NIT Campus P.O. Calicut 673 601, Kerala, India
E-mail: dao@nitc.ac.in
