Established in 1961, National Institute of Technology, Calicut is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Calicut (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Kerala. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India, National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NIT Calicut) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NIT Calicut) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 61 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Indian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NIT Calicut also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.