National Institute of Technology Calicut
B.Arch at NIT Calicut
5-Year Bachelor of Architecture · NAAC A+ · NIRF Rank 54
Key numbers
NIRF Overall Rank
#54
NAAC Grade
A+ (3.32)
Annual Intake
80 Seats
Total Program Fee
₹7.5L
Duration
Full-time integrated degree
Investment
₹7.5L total
~₹1.5L per year
- Academic Fee (per year)₹1,50,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Requirement
Minimum 50% aggregate with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
Entrance Pathways
Admission is based on performance in JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA.
Entrance exams
5-Year Studio Journey
Year +0
Foundation & Visual Studies
Design fundamentals, sketching, and basic architectural thinking.
Year +2
Core Studio Phase
Architectural Design Studios, Building Construction, and History of Architecture.
Year +4
Advanced & Sustainable Design
Urban Design, Sustainable Architecture, and complex design problems.
Year +5
Thesis + Professional Practice
Capstone thesis, internship, and preparation for architectural licensure.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
65%
Top recruiters
The NIT Architecture Edge
NIT Calicut is one of the few NITs offering B.Arch — you get the prestige of an elite engineering-brand network plus rigorous studio-based design education. At ₹1.5L/year, it’s also far more affordable than most private architecture schools.
The verdict
Good fit
Strong institutional brand (NIT, NAAC A+), affordable 5-year fee structure, and a curriculum packed with design studios and sustainability. Placements are decent for architecture (65%), but the field is portfolio-driven — success depends heavily on your studio work and internship hustle, not just campus recruitment.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable fees at a premier public institution
- ✓ NAAC A+ campus & infrastructure
- ✓ Studio-based curriculum with urban & sustainable design focus
Doesn't match
- ✗ Guaranteed high campus placement % like CSE/IT branches
- ✗ Shorter 4-year UG duration
- ✗ Wants a pure design-school (SPA) environment