Indian Agricultural Research Institute vs National Institute of Technology Calicut
A side-by-side look at Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, Delhi and National Institute of Technology Calicut in Kozhikode, Kerala, both offering M.Tech, M.Sc and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Indian Agricultural Research Institute | National Institute of Technology Calicut |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi | Kozhikode, Kerala |
| Course fee range | ₹42.5k – ₹79.5k | ₹1L – ₹6.2L |
| Highest package | ₹18 LPA | ₹67.6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #16, University | #45, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 3 | 8 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0101 | U-0263 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | iari.res.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 Indian Agricultural Research Institute: from ₹42,500, against ₹1 lakh at National Institute of Technology Calicut.
- National Institute of Technology Calicut lists the higher top package: ₹67.6 LPA, against ₹18 LPA at Indian Agricultural Research Institute.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Indian Agricultural Research Institute at 16 (University) and National Institute of Technology Calicut at 45 (Overall).
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute is in New Delhi, Delhi and National Institute of Technology Calicut is in Kozhikode, Kerala, about 1,930 km apart.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university and National Institute of Technology Calicut is a government institution.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists 3 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. Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists 3 programmes in all and National Institute of Technology Calicut lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at National Institute of Technology Calicut (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Arch
