Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy vs National Institute of Technology Calicut
A side-by-side look at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy in Hyderabad, Telangana and National Institute of Technology Calicut in Kozhikode, Kerala, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy | National Institute of Technology Calicut |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana | Kozhikode, Kerala |
| Course fee range | ₹1.2L – ₹5.4L | ₹1L – ₹6.2L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹67.6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #45, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 7 | 8 |
| Streams | Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-1324 | U-0263 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | aurora.edu.in | nitc.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at National Institute of Technology Calicut: from ₹1 lakh, against ₹1.2 lakh at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy.
- National Institute of Technology Calicut lists the higher top package: ₹67.6 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy.
- National Institute of Technology Calicut is ranked 45 in the NIRF 2025 Overall category; Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy is in Hyderabad, Telangana and National Institute of Technology Calicut is in Kozhikode, Kerala, about 730 km apart.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy is a deemed-to-be university and National Institute of Technology Calicut is a government institution.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy lists 7 programmes and National Institute of Technology Calicut lists 8; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy lists 7 programmes in all and National Institute of Technology Calicut lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
Only at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy (4)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
Only at National Institute of Technology Calicut (4)
- B.Arch
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
