KLE Technological University vs National Institute of Technology Calicut
A side-by-side look at KLE Technological University in Hubballi, Karnataka and National Institute of Technology Calicut in Kozhikode, Kerala, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA and 3 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | KLE Technological University | National Institute of Technology Calicut |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Hubballi, Karnataka | Kozhikode, Kerala |
| Course fee range | ₹2.4L – ₹14L | ₹1L – ₹6.2L |
| Highest package | ₹33 LPA | ₹67.6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #151-200, Engineering | #45, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 8 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0854 | U-0263 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | kletech.ac.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 ₹2.4 lakh at KLE Technological University.
- National Institute of Technology Calicut lists the higher top package: ₹67.6 LPA, against ₹33 LPA at KLE Technological University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: KLE Technological University at 151-200 (Engineering) and National Institute of Technology Calicut at 45 (Overall).
- KLE Technological University is in Hubballi, Karnataka and National Institute of Technology Calicut is in Kozhikode, Kerala, about 460 km apart.
- KLE Technological University is a private institution and National Institute of Technology Calicut is a government institution.
- KLE Technological University lists 6 programmes and National Institute of Technology Calicut lists 8; 6 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. KLE Technological University lists 6 programmes in all and National Institute of Technology Calicut lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Arch
- M.Tech
- Ph.D
Only at National Institute of Technology Calicut (1)
- M.Sc
