Set in a picturesque landscape at the foothills of the Western Ghats, National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is located about 22 kilometers north-east of Calicut City. National Institute of Technology Calicut is a Technical Institution of national importance set up by an Act of parliament(Act 29 of 2007) namely, the National Institute of technology Act 2007, which received the assent of the President of India on 5th June,2007. The provision of the Act have come into force with effect from 15th August,2007 as per Notification S.O.1384(E) dated 9th August, 2007 of the MHRD(Dept. of Higher Education),New Delhi. As per the provision of the said Act, this Institution runs on non profitable basis.
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Mission & Vision
OUR MISSION & VISION
Mission: To develop high quality technical education and personnel with a sound footing on basic engineering principles, technical and managerial skills, innovative research capabilities, and exemplary professional conduct to lead and to use technology for the progress of mankind, adapting themselves to changing technological environment
with the highest ethical values as the inner strength.
Vision: International standing of the highest calibre.
Accommodation
NITC Hostels
NIT Calicut has totally twelve hostels including two PG Hostels and three Ladies' Hostels. The boys' hostels are situated close to the academic area, while ladies' hostels are within the residential campus. Total number of inmates of NITC Hostels is nearly 2906. Apart from the mess in every hostel a mini canteen is also available in the hostel premises. STD/ISD facilities are available in almost all hostels. Students are permitted to use own computers in their rooms. Facilities for recreation are also provided in all the hostels.
LADIES' HOSTEL
There are three hostels in NIT Calicut to accommodate lady students of UG, PG and Ph. D. Programmes. These hostels are located within the residential area of the campus. Two cosmopolitan messes are available within the ladies' hostel premises. Other facilities like Mini Canteen, Indoor Shuttle Court, Gymnasium, Cooperative Store Extension Counter, STD/ISD connection etc. are also available in the Ladies' Hostel.
