NIT Calicut Fees & Courses 2026

For the 2026–27 academic year, general category B.Tech students at NIT Calicut will pay a total of Rs 6.58 lakh over four years, excluding hostel fees. This includes tuition of Rs 62,500 per semester (totaling Rs 2.5 lakh) and a one-time Rs 61,000 for caution deposit and admission charges.

NIT Calicut maintains a tuition fee of Rs 62,500 per semester for general category B.Tech students with family income above Rs 5 lakh. The fee is collected in two installments—monsoon and winter—for 1,042 seats across all specializations. B.Arch students pay a similar tuition but also incur Rs 24,600 in monsoon fees for studio resources, bringing the total to Rs 6.99 lakh over five years for 38 seats. Students from EWS families earning under Rs 1 lakh pay no tuition, while SC/ST students are entirely exempt from tuition fees.

NIT Calicut’s M.Sc programs in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics charge a tuition fee of Rs 7,500 per semester for students admitted through CCMN. Each specialization offers 25 seats, totaling 75 seats overall, and the complete two-year cost comes to about Rs 1.48 lakh. The MCA program follows the same fee structure for its 50 regular seats, while self-sponsored candidates pay an additional Rs 27,500 in tuition. The ITEP B.Sc-B.Ed program also carries the same fee pattern for its 30 seats, designed to prepare students for careers in teacher education and training.

At NIT Calicut, M.Tech students admitted through CCMT pay a tuition fee of Rs 35,000 per semester. The program covers 26 specializations with over 800 seats, bringing the total cost to around Rs 2.32 lakh for two years. Self-sponsored candidates pay higher fees of Rs 1,20,000 per semester. The M.Plan (Urban) course follows the same CCMT fee structure and offers 20 seats. SC/ST students benefit from exemptions, reducing their first-semester fee to Rs 80,100. For foreign nationals, the annual tuition ranges from $2,000 to $4,000. This clear fee structure supports both Indian and international students.

NIT Calicut’s MBA program admits 75 students through CAT in Finance and Marketing specializations. The total fee for regular students is Rs 3.22 lakh over two years, with tuition set at Rs 75,000 per semester, excluding a one-time payment of Rs 61,000. Sponsored candidates pay a higher tuition of Rs 1,50,000 per semester. SC/ST students are exempted from tuition, bringing their total fee down to Rs 1.48 lakh. For Ph.D. programs, full-time fellowship students pay Rs 7,500 per semester across 15 departments, while self-sponsored candidates pay Rs 35,000, along with a Rs 25,000 thesis fee in the fifth semester.

NIT Calicut fees 2026 payments occur online via SBI Collect, UPI, or demand draft during JoSAA/CCMT reporting, with Rs 35,000 partial for B.Tech Round 1. Deadlines tie to allotments, caution Rs 20,000 refundable post-graduation.

Here’s step-by-step guide to paying NIT Calicut 2026 fees:

1. Check your allotment notice (JoSAA/CCMT) and note the payment deadline.
2. Gather documents: ID, allotment letter, JoSAA/CCMT receipt, and SC/ST proof (if applicable).
3. Choose a payment method: SBI Collect (online), UPI, or demand draft (DD) — DD only at reporting if allowed.
4. For B.Tech Round-1, pay the partial amount of Rs 35,000 to confirm the seat.
5. For UG: open the JoSAA portal, generate the e-challan, and follow payment instructions.
6. For PG (CCMN): upload required waiver documents (SC/ST caste certificate) before paying, if eligible.
7. Pay semester fees when notified — Monsoon (July) and Winter (December) splits — following the portal instructions.
8. Pay the refundable caution deposit of Rs 20,000 at admission; retain receipt (refundable after graduation).
9. Save/print all receipts and transaction IDs; keep digital copies and upload on the institute portal if required.
10. Verify fee status on the NIT Calicut portal after payment and contact the accounts office immediately if there’s a mismatch.
11. Follow these steps to ensure smooth, on-time fee payment and proper documentation.