NIT Calicut PhD Winter 2026 admission — apply by 27 October
National Institute of Technology Calicut
- Location
- Kozhikode, Kerala
- Last date
- 27 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- M.Tech/M.E. or B.Tech with GATE/NET as per scheme
- Age limit
- Not printed
- Vacancies
- Department-wise under full-time institute fellowship and other schemes
- Pay / stipend
- Institute fellowship as per norms for Scheme I
- Experience
- For sponsored schemes as printed
- Application fee
- Check official brochure
- Selection
- National level entrance and interview offline
Official Details
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Last updated: 12 Oct 2026
NIT Calicut PhD Winter 2026 admission closes online applications on 27 October 2026 at 10:00 AM. The portal opened on 6 October 2026. Apply at research.nitc.ac.in. Shortlist around 10 November, selection process 23-27 November offline at NIT Calicut, reporting around 17 December 2026.
About NIT Calicut
National Institute of Technology Calicut is a centrally funded institute in Kozhikode, Kerala. It offers PhD across engineering, science and management departments plus centres. Students interested in research near the Kerala coast can use this winter window. Those who already applied for the monsoon session should check if a new application is needed.
Who this is for and who should skip
This is for candidates with M.Tech/M.E. or qualifying B.Tech who meet the marks and test requirements for the chosen scheme. Scheme I is full-time with institute fellowship or other government fellowships. Other schemes cover self-sponsored and industry-sponsored. Skip if your subject is not offered, you cannot travel to Calicut for the offline process in late November, or you do not have the required degree and score.
Dates and fee
Online form open from 6 October 2026 10:00 AM to 27 October 2026 10:00 AM. Short-listed list on site around 10 November. Selection 23-27 November 2026. Admission and reporting 17 December 2026. Application fee is printed in the information brochure on the NIT Calicut site. Official notice wins.
Available positions
Department-wise seat matrix is printed for full-time with institute fellowship. Centres include Logistics and Supply Chain, Indian Knowledge System and others. No single national total. No category-wise vacancy split is printed as a simple roster in the summary.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: As per NIT Calicut PhD regulations. Relevant postgraduate or undergraduate degree with minimum marks and qualifying test (GATE/NET etc.) where required. Department-specific qualifications apply. Fellowship as per institute norms.
Selection stages
National level entrance examination and interview conducted offline at NIT Calicut. Exact department schedule will be informed after shortlisting.
Apply steps
- Read the information brochure on nitc.ac.in.
- Register and submit the online form at research.nitc.ac.in by 27 October 2026.
- Upload required documents and pay the fee.
- Watch the site for shortlist and test dates.
FAQs
Last date? 27 October 2026, 10:00 AM.
Where to apply? research.nitc.ac.in
Who should skip? Candidates whose degree does not match the department or who cannot attend the offline selection.
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