NATA Accepting Colleges in Kannur 2026

College of Engineering and Technology Payyanur, a premier institution located in Kannur, Kerala, was established in 2013. Affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), it offers five sought-after B.Tech programs including CSE and Mechanical Engineering on its expansive 25-acre campus, fostering academic excellence.

National Institute of Technology Calicut is a distinguished Institute of National Importance established in 1961 in Kozhikode, Kerala. The National Institute of Technology Calicut offers a total of 43 (12 UG, 31 PG, plus PhD programs) courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. NITC is renowned; the institute has 6363 students enrolled in various programs including Engineering and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (National Institute of Technology Calicut) operates through more than 15 specialized departments with over 376 faculty members. Further, the National Institute of Technology Calicut has been ranked 23rd by NIRF 2023 in Engineering, also securing 10th by Outlook 2023 for Engineering (Govt. Institutions). NIT Calicut is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college).

Avani Institute of Design, a premier institution in Kozhikode, Kerala, established in 2015 and affiliated with the University of Calicut, offers esteemed B.Arch and M.Arch programs. It fosters a vibrant design ecosystem, known for its creative academic environment and Council of Architecture approval.