About

Malabar Institute of Technology (MIT), Kannur, is a private self-financing engineering institution located at Anjarakandy in Kannur district, Kerala. The institute was established in 2010 and is managed by Prestige Educational Trust, Anjarakandy. MIT was established with the objective of making quality technical education accessible and affordable to students, particularly in the region, while developing a centre of excellence in engineering and technology.

Malabar Institute of Technology is situated at Anjarakandy P.O., Kannur, Kerala – 670612, within the Anjarakandy Integrated Campus. The institution is located in a green campus environment with convenient access to Kannur and Thalassery and is approximately 10 km from Kannur International Airport and around 15 km from Kannur and Thalassery railway stations. The integrated campus covers around 218–220 acres, while the institution's current website describes the broader campus as extending across approximately 250 acres. Public transport services are also available to the campus.

Malabar Institute of Technology is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), recognized by the Government of Kerala, and affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). The institute is also listed as an approved engineering college by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala. MIT has stated ISO 9001:2008 certification on its official website. The available official sources do not indicate a current NIRF ranking for the institute, so no specific ranking is stated here.

MIT functions as the engineering and technology institution within the Anjarakandy Integrated Campus. The wider integrated campus brings together several educational and healthcare institutions, including Kannur Medical College, Kannur Dental College, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, Institute of Paramedical Sciences, and the Institute of Engineering & Technology. At MIT, the major academic departments include Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering with Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Engineering with Cyber Security, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Science and Humanities.

The institute primarily offers engineering programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. B.Tech programmes include Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and newer specializations such as Computer Science and Engineering with Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security. M.Tech programmes have also been offered in selected engineering specializations. B.Tech admission is generally through the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) admission process, while M.Tech admission is based on the applicable postgraduate admission requirements, including GATE where applicable. For B.Tech admission, candidates generally need to satisfy the Kerala/KTU eligibility requirements, including the prescribed Higher Secondary subjects and minimum marks; the exact eligibility and seat distribution may vary by programme and admission category. Scholarships and fee concessions may be available to eligible students under government or institutional schemes, subject to applicable rules.

The institute provides a range of academic and student-support facilities, including well-equipped engineering laboratories, classrooms, seminar and conference facilities, a central library, departmental library resources, Wi-Fi-enabled campus facilities, cafeteria, banking facilities, transportation, separate hostels for boys and girls, sports and extracurricular facilities, student counselling, and training and placement support. The integrated campus environment also provides access to healthcare facilities, including a super-specialty hospital within the campus.

Malabar Institute of Technology has a dedicated Training and Placement Cell that supports students through career guidance, employment information, placement activities, higher-education guidance, internships and industry-oriented training. The institute states that recruiters have included organizations such as Infosys, Wipro and IBM, along with other companies. The placement cell also helps students explore employment opportunities in India and abroad and prepares them for professional careers through training and industry interaction.

Overall, Malabar Institute of Technology, Kannur, provides a technical education environment supported by AICTE approval, KTU affiliation, an extensive integrated campus, engineering-focused academic programmes and student-support facilities. Its location in Anjarakandy, accessible campus infrastructure, range of engineering specializations and dedicated placement activities make it an option for students seeking undergraduate and postgraduate engineering education in the Kannur region.

B.Tech 

Admission Process

• Candidates should have passed Class 12/Higher Secondary with the required subjects and marks prescribed for engineering admission. For the general category, the commonly specified requirement is at least 45% in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Biology combined.

• Candidates seeking B.Tech admission through the regular admission route should qualify in the KEAM examination conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.

• KEAM-qualified candidates must participate in the KEAM/CEE Kerala counselling and option-registration process and select Malabar Institute of Technology according to their preferences.

• Admission is based on the candidate's entrance rank, eligibility, category and availability of seats. MIT has government and management quota seats, with applicable provisions for NRI seats.

• Candidates receiving an allotment must report as instructed, submit the required documents for verification and pay the applicable admission/tuition fees to confirm their seat.

Eligibility

• Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary/12th standard or equivalent from a recognised board.

• The qualifying examination should include Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.

• Candidates should satisfy the minimum marks requirement prescribed under KEAM/CEE Kerala admission regulations.

• Candidates must qualify in the KEAM Engineering Entrance Examination for admission through the regular merit/centralised allotment process.

• Candidates should satisfy the applicable age, nationality and category requirements prescribed by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala.

• Management/NRI quota admissions are subject to the eligibility and admission rules applicable to the respective quota.

M.Tech 

Admission Process

• Candidates must have a relevant B.E./B.Tech degree with the minimum qualifying marks/CGPA prescribed for M.Tech admission. The regulations specify a minimum 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale, with relaxed requirements for SEBC/OBC and SC/ST candidates.

• Candidates with a valid GATE score are normally given preference for M.Tech admission. Selection is made based on GATE score and applicable reservation rules.

• Eligible candidates should apply through the prescribed admission process and select the appropriate M.Tech programme at MIT Kannur.

• Candidates are ranked based on their GATE score. In case of a tie, marks obtained in the qualifying engineering degree are considered. If sufficient GATE-qualified candidates are not available, eligible Keralite candidates may be considered based on their CGPA/aggregate marks.

• Selected candidates must complete document verification, submit the required certificates and pay the prescribed fees within the specified admission deadline to confirm their seat.

Eligibility

• Candidates should have a B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant engineering or technology discipline from a recognised institution.

• Candidates should have secured a minimum 6.0 CGPA out of 10 or the equivalent percentage in the qualifying degree.

• SEBC/OBC candidates may be eligible for relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks as per applicable Kerala regulations.

• SC/ST candidates are eligible for the prescribed relaxation in the qualifying marks.

• Candidates with a valid GATE score are given preference for admission.

• Candidates without GATE may be considered for remaining seats, based on their qualifying-degree marks/CGPA, subject to the applicable admission rules.

• The qualifying degree must be in a branch relevant to the selected M.Tech specialisation.

Malabar Institute of Technology, Kannur, may provide financial assistance to eligible students through government and other applicable scholarship schemes, subject to the prevailing eligibility conditions and availability. Students can explore schemes such as E-Grantz, National Scholarship Portal (NSP) scholarships, Kerala Government scholarships, and other merit- or category-based financial assistance applicable to engineering students. The official MIT website does not currently publish a detailed institute-specific scholarship list or fixed scholarship amounts, so students should verify the scholarships available for their admission year through the college and the respective government scholarship portals. The National Scholarship Portal currently lists merit-based and welfare-based scholarship schemes for the 2026–27 academic year.

Malabar Institute of Technology, Kannur, has a dedicated Training and Placement Cell that assists students in transitioning from academic life to professional careers. The cell provides information about employment opportunities, recruitment processes and career prospects across different sectors, while also offering guidance on higher education opportunities in India and abroad. The institute highlights recruiters such as IBM, Infosys, Capgemini, Wipro, Bosch and L&T, providing students with opportunities to participate in recruitment drives. MIT also emphasizes practical exposure through internships, industrial training and visits, which can help students develop industry-relevant skills and improve their employability. The institute’s official website currently showcases placed alumni and recruiter associations, although it does not publish a verified current placement percentage, highest package or average package figure.

Malabar Institute of Technology, Kannur, provides a range of academic, residential and student-support facilities designed to support both learning and campus life. The institution has well-equipped engineering laboratories, classrooms, seminar halls, conference facilities, a central library with around 14,000 books, departmental libraries and a Wi-Fi-enabled campus. Students also have access to separate hostel facilities for boys and girls, a cafeteria, stationery and convenience stores, banking services and transportation facilities. Sports and recreational activities include indoor and outdoor games, while counselling, NSS, arts, technical events and extracurricular activities support students' overall development. The institute is situated within a large green integrated campus that also includes a Super Specialty Hospital, providing access to healthcare facilities.

Malabar Institute of Technology, Kannur, provides separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls within the campus, offering students a convenient and comfortable residential environment close to their academic facilities. The hostels are situated in the green campus and are designed to provide a peaceful atmosphere suitable for studying and daily living. Hostel facilities are supported by mess arrangements, common spaces and basic residential amenities, while students can also access other campus facilities such as the library, sports facilities, gym, cafeteria and medical support. The institute’s official brochure confirms the availability of separate boys’ and girls’ hostels on campus.