About Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut
The ECE department at NIT Calicut, Kozhikode, offers B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD programmes as part of a central government National Institute of Technology.
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is one of the academic units of NIT Calicut, located on the institute’s campus at Kozhikode and dates back to 1997. At undergraduate level it runs B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering. For postgraduates it offers M.Tech courses in Telecommunication, Signal Processing, Microelectronics and VLSI Design, and Electronics Design and Technology. The UG course began in 1980 within Electrical Engineering, and a separate electronics department was formed in 1997. PhD admissions run twice a year through institute schemes for full-time, sponsored and part-time scholars, with selection by written test, interview or national exam scores such as GATE or NET.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Interview
Undergraduate and postgraduate seats are filled through NIT Calicut's institute admission process; the department pages do not name the entrance exams. PhD admission runs twice a year and is merit-based, using written tests and/or interviews or national exam results such as GATE, NET, JEST or NBHM. Check the institute admission notices for current dates.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
What programmes does the ECE department at NIT Calicut offer?
It offers B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, M.Tech courses in Telecommunication, Signal Processing, Microelectronics and VLSI Design, and Electronics Design and Technology, and PhD research.
How are PhD scholars selected at NIT Calicut?
Admission is twice a year and merit-based, using written tests and/or interviews or national exam scores such as GATE, NET, JEST or NBHM.
Who heads the ECE department?
The head of department listed on the official page is Dr. Sudhish N. George.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- National Institute of Technology Calicut · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering - NIT Calicut · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- UG Programmes - NIT Calicut · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- PG Programmes - NIT Calicut · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Ph.D. Programmes - NIT Calicut · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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