The NIT Calicut campus has eleven hostels for boys and three hostels for girls, together accommodating about 6,800 students. Among the boys hostels, seven provide single or double occupancy rooms, while the remaining four offer triple or quadruple occupancy, with a total capacity of around 4,800 students. The girls hostels offer a mix of single, double, triple, and quadruple occupancy rooms, housing approximately 2,000 students. The total NIT Calicut Hostel fees is INR 75,000 for students belonging to general category (Including Mess) and INR 50,000 for the SC/ST students.
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NIT Calicut Hostel Facilities
NIT Calicut campus has 11 boys hostels and 3 girls hostels, accommodating 4,800 boys and 2,000 girls. Rooms are available in single, double, triple, or quadruple occupancy. Hostels feature common rooms, TV, indoor games, internet, and 24/7 water and electricity. Boys hostels include outdoor gym, volleyball, basketball, badminton courts, and cricket nets, while girls hostels offer a gym, indoor sports centre, fitness parlour, sewing/tailoring centre, library, and night canteen. Guest rooms are available at a nominal fee.
NIT Calicut Hostel Fees
NIT Calicut Hostel Fees vary for Kerala SC/ST undergraduate students and other students. Kerala SC/ST students pay a total of INR 50,500 at the time of admission, which includes one-time fees and the first semester charges, while other students pay INR 75,500.
NIT Calicut Hostel Rules
NIT Calicut hostels require students to maintain respectful behaviour, keep rooms clean, and follow safety rules. Personal electrical items need permission, and movement must be recorded. Guests are allowed only with Warden approval. All students must join the mess and follow meal rules. Sick students should inform authorities, and emergency procedures must be followed. Hostels are managed by wardens and student representatives, and violations can lead to fines or expulsion.
NIT Calicut Hostel FAQs
What is NIT Calicut Hostel Fees 2026?
The total hostel fee at NIT Calicut for 2026 depends on the student category. General and OBC students pay approximately INR 75,500, which includes one-time charges, semester hostel fees, and a mess advance. Kerala SC/ST students pay around INR 50,500, as they are exempted from the initial mess advance. The refundable caution deposit is returned after course completion.
How many hostels are there in NIT Calicut campus?
NIT Calicut has a total of 14 hostels, including 11 boys’ hostels and 3 girls’ hostels. These hostels collectively accommodate nearly 6,800 students, with around 4,800 seats for boys and 2,000 seats for girls. The hostels are well distributed across the campus and offer multiple room occupancy options.
Does NIT Calicut hostel fee include mess charges?
Yes, the hostel fee for general category students includes a mess advance of INR 25,000 during admission. This amount is adjusted against monthly mess bills. SC/ST students do not pay the mess advance initially, but they are still required to join the mess and pay food charges later as per actual consumption.
Are guest rooms available in NIT Calicut hostels?
Yes, guest rooms are available in NIT Calicut hostels at a nominal charge. These are mainly meant for parents or guardians visiting students. Prior approval from the hostel warden is mandatory. Availability is limited, so advance booking through hostel authorities is recommended during admission or parent visits.
Is the hostel deposit refundable at NIT Calicut?
Yes, the INR 15,000 caution and furniture deposit is fully refundable at the end of the program, provided the student clears all dues and submits a no-liability certificate. Any damage to hostel property or pending mess charges may be deducted before refunding the remaining amount.