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NIT Surathkal: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements, Ranking, Cutoff

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Last updated on 6 May '26

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The admissions for the year 2026 to various courses at the NIT Surathkal are about to open soon.

A few more updates are given below:

The KCET 2026 exam has concluded for admission to the BE/BTech course, with the results to be out soon.
The IIT JAM 2026 Round 1 counselling registration and choice filling process for admission to the MSc course has now closed. The first admission list will be announced on May 25, 2026.
The MAT 2026 May session registrations have started for admission to the MBA course. For the PBT mode, the registration deadline is May 25, 2026, with the exam scheduled for May 31, 2026. For the CBT mode, the last date to register is Jun 8, 2026, for the exam taking place on Jun 14, 2026.
The NIMCET 2026 application process is now over for admission to the MCA course. The NIMCET exam 2026 will be held tentatively on Jun 6, 2026.
The CSAB Special Counselling 2025 Round 3 has concluded with the announcement of the seat allotment results for admission to BE/BTech courses.
The GATE COAP 2026 registration link is active for admission to ME/MTech/PhD programmes. The GATE COAP 2026 round 1 window to view offers and make a decision will be opened on May 11, 2026 (10 AM).
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 result has been announced on the official website for admission to the BTech, BArch and BPlan courses.

NIT Surathkal Highlights 2026

National Institute of Technology (also known as NIT Surathkal) is a government institute in Mangalore, Karnataka, known for its flagship programme BTech and MTech. The institute is also recognized by UGC. Some of the top highlights of NIT Surathkal are given below:

Ranking: NIT Surathkal has been ranked 17 under Engineering category by the NIRF 2025.
NIT Surathkal BTech and MTech Fees: The total course fee for NIT Surathkal’s flagship BTech and MTech courses is around INR 5 lakhs and INR 1.4 lakhs respectively, depending on the chosen specialisation.
Placements: The highest package offered was INR 63.3 LPA during 2025 placements.
Admission Status: NITK Surathkal admissions to Self-Financed Postgraduate Programmes for the academic session 2026‑27 are open.
Admission Criteria: The admissions at NIT Surathkal are based on entrance tests like JEE Mains, GATE, KCET etc.
Scholarships: NITK gives scholarships like Optum Stem Scholarship, Ericsson Empowering Girl Scholarship Program, FFE Scholarship Program, L'Oréal India for Young Women in Science Scholarships to help the students financially.
Collaborations: NITK facilitates faculty/staff exchange, student internships, and joint research through collaborations with NITK Foundation, USA; Marelli India Pvt. Ltd., Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) Bengaluru etc.

Did You Know? Recently, the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), launched NOMAD (Node for Open-source Mobile AI Deployment), a fully operational AI research platform designed for deployment in field conditions.

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Which was the top course during NITK placements?

The placement highlights 2025 for BTech, MTech and MCA at NIT Surathkal is tabulated below:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics 2025
Highest package	INR 63.3 LPA
Average package	INR 17.48 LPA
Median package	INR 14 LPA
Eligible students	835
Students placed	673
Placement percentage	80.6%
Particulars	MTech Placement Statistics 2025
Highest package	INR 55.57 LPA
Average package	INR 13 LPA
Median package	INR 10 LPA
Eligible students	586
Students placed	455
Placement percentage	77.65%
Particulars	MCA Placement Statistics 2025
Highest package	INR 30.08 LPA
Average package	INR 12.05 LPA
Median package	INR 12 LPA
Eligible students	65
Students placed	54
Placement percentage	83.08%

Q: Is NIT Surathkal good for MCA?

It is a good institute to pursue an MCA course. The institute offers great placement opportunities to students. As per the media reports, the institute has concluded 2022 placements with 88% of MCA candidates getting placed.

Q: What is NIT Surathkal famous for?

The average package for both NIT Surathkal BTech (IT) andM.Tech (IT) recorded a year-on-year growth over the past three years. The highest package offered during NIT Surathkal placements 2023 for BTech stood at INR 54.75 LPA. Moreover, Out of 1,730 eligible students, 1,509 students were placed successfully. The Institute has been ranked 17 by the NIRF Rankings 2025 under the Engineering category.Additionally, the institute also provides campus facilities such as:

A fully Wi-Fi campus.
Auditorium.
Well-equipped Conference hall and Seminar hall.
Libraries with a collection of 1,30,006 volumes
Hostels facility for boys & girls
Gym and Medical facilities

Q: What is the M.Tech course fee at NIT Surathkal?

NIT Surathkal MTech total fees is INR 1.4 lakh. The final admission fee will be inclusive of other charges and hence will be more than the mentioned amount. It must be taken into account that the given fee is as per the past years’ fee structure and thus may vary. The institute publishes the fee structure on its website.

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NIT Surathkal Popular Programmes 2026

NIT Surathkal offers the flagship BTech programmes with ten specialisations at UG level while at PG level MTech is the flagship course. The BTech programme is given for a duration of 4 years and MTech is given for a duration of 2 years.

The specialisations offered under BTech by NIT Surathkal include Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, IT, Chemical Engineering, and others. By doing BTech in Civil Engineering, students can become planners, designers, and constructors. After doing BTech in Chemical Engineering, students can work in food processing industries, pharmaceuticals etc. NIT Surathkal also offers research and doctoral-level programmes in the fields of Science, Technology, etc.

Did You Know? The highest package offered at NITK was INR 63.3 LPA during 2025 placements. TATA, Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon etc were some of the top recruiters.

Below are the NIT Surathkal courses:

B.E. / B.Tech

11 Courses

4.4(428)4 years#17 NIRF

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹5 L

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Median Salary

₹14 LPA

M.E./M.Tech

33 Courses

4.4(35)2 years

Exams Accepted

GATE

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L

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Median Salary

₹10 LPA

MBA/PGDM

1 Course

4.0(26)2 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹4 L

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Median Salary

₹7 LPA

MCA

1 Course

4.3(13)3 years

Exams Accepted

NIMCET

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.1 L

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Median Salary

₹12 LPA

M.Sc.

2 Courses2 years

Exams Accepted

IIT JAM

Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K

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Median Salary

₹6.24 LPA

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Which course is best at National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal?

NITK Surathkal gives many UG, PG, and PhD programmes. The college is mainly popular for its BTech programme. All the courses and specializations under BTech programme like Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Communication Engineering etc. are good at NIT Karnataka Surathkal.

Q: What is the MBA course structure at NIT Surathkal?

NIT Karnataka offers a two-year MBA course. The mode of education is full-time. Admission to the PG Management course is entrance-based. The total seat intake for the course is 80. Before filling out the admission form, candidates must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria which is Graduation with 50% aggregate.

Q: Which are the popular BTech specialisations at NIT Surathkal?

As per the placement data and student reviews from various sources, the most popular NIT Surathkal BTech courses are Computer Science and IT. For admissions to these programmes you need to meet the eligibility and clear accepted entrance.

NIT Surathkal Admission Updates 2026

The mode of NIT Karnataka Surathkal course admissions is online. The National Institute of Technology Karnataka admissions are entrance-based. The entrance exams accepted include JEE Main, GATE, and IIT JAM. After the candidates are shortlisted on the basis of exam results, a cutoff list is published by the counselling bodies like JoSAA/ CCMT.

However, for an MBA, NITK releases direct merit lists after declaring the final results of all rounds. The institute accepts the scores of CAT and several other management exams for admission to its MBA programme.

The table below mentions dates for NITK Surathkal admissions:

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

11 Courses4 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: KCET, JEE Main

Important dates

Dates	Events
May '26	KCET Result 2026Tentative

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

33 Courses2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE

Important dates

Dates	Events
May '26	CCMT 2026Tentative
27 Mar '26 - 31 May '26	GATE 2026 Scorecard (free download)Ongoing
1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26	GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

1 Course2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: MAT, CAT, GATE

Important dates

Dates	Events
1 Apr '26 - 25 May '26	MAT May 2026 Registration PBTOngoing
28 May '26	MAT May 2026 PBT Admit Card
31 May '26	MAT May 2026 PBT

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: How many entrance exam cutoffs will be released for admission to BTech at NIT Surathkal?

NIT Surathkal will release 7-8 rounds of JEE Main cutoffs for admission to BTech. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:

The JEE Main score of the candidate
The category of the candidate
The number of seats available in the course

Candidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released.

Q: How to get seat in NIT Surathkal for MCA?

Candidates seeking admission to the MCA course must first check the eligibility criteria, which is BCA/BSc Hons/BSc degree. Eligible candidates can further apply by filling out the application online through the NITK website (nitk.ac.in). Admission to the course is further based on merit in NIMCET and academic records.

Q: Is NIT Surathkal good for BTech?

Yes, it is a good institute for BTech. In 2022, as per media reports, the institute has recorded a placement rate of 93% for BTech. Moreover, the highest and average package offered in NITK BTech placement 2022 was INR 45.03 LPA and INR 23.03 LPA, respectively. The technology institute is ranked 10 as per the NIRF rankings among the top “Engineering” colleges in India.

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The top recruiting companies are Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Sprinkler, Jio, De Shaw, Citi India, Cisco, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Wall Smart, Wells Fargo, etc.

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B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2021

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Review of NIT Surathkal College.

Placements: Roughly 85 percent of students got placed, with about 6% opted for masters programs. The highest salary package reached 64 LPA, while the lowest was 6 LPA. Big names like Amazon, AWS, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Qualcomm, Nvidia, DE Shaw, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley were all on the list of recruiters.

Infrastructure: Now, our course definitely benefits from some great facilities and infrastructure. The campus had a central library, Wi-Fi access, and digital classrooms, which was nice. The hostel accommodation was quite good, and the meals were pretty tasty, whether you were eating at the mess or the canteen. Don't forget the multi-sports complex!

Faculty: Most of the teachers here had solid experience and good qualifications. The ones who got the most support, definitely the students aiming for job placements. The subjects were mostly entered around the financial sector, especially in areas like accounting and auditing. Overall, the staff seems pretty capable and tends to achieve great results.

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028

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Placements: 95% of students are placed in my course in my college. The highest package is 80 LPA offered in my course, the average package is 30 LPA, offered in my course, and the lowest package is 10 LPA offered in my course. 90% of students got internships from my course in my college.

Infrastructure: Facilities are good, and infrastructure is good. Wi-Fi is provided and very useful for networking. In labs, AC and projectors are provided. Classrooms are good, and AC and projectors are provided for display. The library is good and provides AC and projectors. Hostel is good, with quality food.

Faculty: Faculty members are very good in teaching. They approach students in a friendly manner. They are very knowledgeable, and teaching is good. In the semester, we have two mid exams and a final exam. The pass percentage of exams is 40%, we need to get 40% marks in the final exam only to pass the entire semester.

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B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Batch of 2021

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5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

NIT Surathkal College Review.

Placements: Over 95% of our students land jobs after graduation from our college. This year, the highest salary package from my branch hit around 50 LPA, while the average for core electrical engineering was about 15 LPA. The big names doing the recruiting include Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Nvidia, Tata, TCS, Jio, and a whole bunch more. Its worth noting that nearly all students who applied for internships got one, but those who did not throw their hat in the bring brought the overall internship numbers down a bit.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi was available all across campus, and the hostels have LAN, too. The labs were fully stocked and really good. The library had over 200,000 books on just about every topic you can think of. I would have to say, when it comes to food, I would give it a 2 out of 5. The medical and sports facilities were pretty solid overall. The second year student hostels arena. It was the best, but the others were just fine. The food was decent, too.

Faculty: Teachers had solid qualifications and extensive teaching experience. Our course fits well within our environment. The semester exams were pretty tough, so getting a good grade requires some serious effort. So, overall, the faculty members were good and approachable.

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NIT Surathkal Cutoff 2026

The NIT Surathkal cutoff 2026 will be updated here once out.

The Institute accepts CAT, GATE and JEE Main scores for admission to the MBA, MTech and BTech programmes. Students with high scores/percentiles will be shortlisted for the future rounds. Students can find a detailed list of NIT Suratkhal cutoff below:

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Rounds

JEE Main Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	6030	4955	5316
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	2302	1920	2158
B.Tech. in Information Technology	4128	3192	3739
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence	3430	3053	3264
B.Tech. in Computational and Data Science	4737	3943	4470

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GATE Round 5 score (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
M.Tech. in Computational and Data Science	622	621	650
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	607	679	722
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security)	573	646	693
M.Tech. in Information Technology	543	617	664
M.Tech. in VLSI Design	614	604	665

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Rounds

NIMCET Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2022	2023	2024
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)	92	105	114

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Can I get admission to NIT Surathkal for BTech in Civil Engineering if my rank is between 25000 and 30000?

For last year, the closing rank for BTech in Civil Engineering was 25078 which is very close to this range. This was for the General category under the All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut-offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission to NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology.

Q: Can I get admission at NIT Surathkal in BTech CSE if my rank is between 23000 and 24000?

NIT Surathkal JEE Main Round 6 cutoff for Civil Engineering is 23632 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one can not afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing from round to round, better ranks definitely increases your chances of getting admission in NIT Surathkal.

Q: What is the opening and closing rank for BTech in Computational & Data Science at NIT Surathkal?

The opening and closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 2966 and closing rank was 4932. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 3100 and 5011. Admission to BTech in Computational and Data Science in NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Q: What is the JEE Main Round 6 opening & closing rank for Civil Engineering NIT Surathkal?

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For JEE Main Round 6 cutoff 2023, the opening rank was 20639 and closing rank was 23632 for the general category candidates under All India quota. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 29862 and 33071. Admission to Civil Engineering in NIT Surathkal is based on the scores obtained in the JEE Main entrance exam. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

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NIT Surathkal Rankings 2026

NIT Surathkal has ranked across various categories by several prominent national ranking bodies, namely NIRF, QS World University Rankings, etc. NIT Surathkal is one of the top NIT colleges in Karnataka. National Institute of Technology Surathkal has been ranked by QS World University Rankings 2026 under various categories. Candidates can go through the below table for information on National Institute of Technology Karnataka rankings:

Ranking Body	Category	Rank
QS World University Rankings 2026	Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia	113
QS World University Rankings 2026	Asian University Rankings	443
QS World University Rankings 2026	QS Sustainability Ranking	1501
QS World University Rankings 2025	QS WUR Ranking By Subject	451-500
NIRF 2025	Overall	54
NIRF 2025	Engineering	17

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Publisher	2023	2024	2025
NIRF	12	17	17

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Karnataka in 2025->

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Publisher	2025
NIRF	35

5th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Karnataka in 2025->

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Publisher	2025
NIRF	54

4th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Karnataka in 2025->

Commonly asked questions
On Rankings

Q: How is the NIRF ranking of NIT Surathkal?

National Institute of Technology Surathal (NIT Surathkal) has been ranked by NIRF 2025 under various categories such as Engineering, Overall, Research, etc. Candidates can go through the below table for details regarding NIT Surathkal ranking 2025:

Ranking Body	Ranks
NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category	17
NIRF 2025 under the Overall category	54

Q: Does NIT Surathkal has QS World Rankings?

Yes, NIT Surathkal has been ranked by QS World University. Refer to the table below for 2026 and 2025 QS rankings of NIT Surathkal:

Ranking Year	Category	Rank
QS World University Rankings 2026	Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia	113
QS World University Rankings 2026	Asian University Rankings	443
QS World University Rankings 2026	QS Sustainability Ranking	1501
QS World University Rankings 2025	QS WUR Ranking By Subject	451-500

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NIT Surathkal Placements 2025

As per the latest stats of NIT Surathkal placements 2025, the overall placement rate was 77.34%. The total number of students placed were 1,246. TATA, Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon etc are some of the top recruiters. The median package for BTech and MTech placements in 2025 was INR 14 LPA and INR 10 LPA. For MCA students, the median package was INR 12 LPA.

For more details, check out the table below:

Particulars	NIT-K Placements Statistics 2025
Highest Package	INR 63.3 LPA
Average Package	INR 15.08 LPA
Median Package	INR 12 LPA

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Course	Median Salary
B.E. / B.Tech	₹14 LPA
M.E./M.Tech	₹10 LPA
MBA/PGDM	₹7 LPA

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Top Recruiters

Axis Bank

Bajaj Auto

Bosch Ltd

CapGemini

Deloitte

EXL Services

GAIL(Gas AuthorityOf IndiaLtd)

Mahindra and Mahindra

Reliance

Tata Motors

Insights on Placements

Based on 208 Student Responses

Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the course-wise average package offered during NIT Surathkal placements?

The course-wise average package recorded during NIT Surathkal placements 2025 is mentioned below:

Course	Placement Statistics 2025
BTech	INR 17.48 LPA
MTech	INR 13 LPA
MBA	INR 7.67 LPA
MCA	INR 12.05 LPA
MSc	INR 6.27 LPA (Chemistry) INR 6.65 LPA (Physics)

Q: Is NIT Surathkal good for placement?

NIT Surathkal is good in terms of placements. The course-wise highest package and placement rate recorded in 2025 is mentioned below:

Course	Highest Package 2025	Placement Rate 2025
BTech	INR 63.3 LPA	80.6%
MTech	INR 55.57 LPA	77.65%
MBA	INR 12.32 LPA	47.06%
MCA	INR 30.08 LPA	83.08%
MSc	INR 12.32 LPA	56.14%

NIT Surathkal Scholarships 2026

NITK Surathkal provides scholarships under various schemes to the students of various UG and PG programmes. The National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal provides the Harshitha Chaturvedi Scholarship for II, III, and IV year BTech students. Optum Stem Scholarship, Ericsson Empowering Girl Scholarship Program, FFE Scholarship Program, L'Oréal India for Young Women in Science Scholarships, Garrett Scholarship Program, SC ST Scholarship etc are some of the scholarships given to the students.

The details regarding some of the NIT Surathkal Scholarships are presented below:

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Detail
Harshitha Chaturvedi Scholarhsip	Harshitha Chaturvedi Scholarhsip
Optum Stem Scholarship	Optum Stem Scholarship
L'Oréal India for Young Women in Science Scholarships	L'Oréal India for Young Women in Science Scholarships
Vidyalakshmi Scholarship Scheme	Vidyalakshmi Scholarship Scheme

Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

Q: Are scholarships given by NIT Surathkal?

Yes, NIT Surathkal gives many scholarship benefits to the students. These include scholarships for both UG and PG courses. Millennium Fellowship, Optum Stem Scholarship, Harshitha Chaturvedi Scholarship etc. are some of the common scholarships given by NITK Surathkal.

Q: Is NIT Surathkal offer scholarships?

NITK Surathkal offers various scholarships under different schemes to the students of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. Some of the scholarships offered by NIT Surathkal, include the following:

TCS Research Scholar programme
OBC Scholarship for Karnataka State students
Engineers India Limited Scholarship for SC/ST UG students
Foundation for Excellence India Trust Scholarship
Institute Merit and Merit-cum Means Scholarships

Q: What scholarships are provided by NIT Surathkal to the students?

NIT Surathkal provides various scholarships for the convenience of students. Below is the list of some of the common scholarships given by the college:

Millennium Fellowship
Institute Merit/Merit Cum Means Scholarship
Optum Stem Scholarship
Ericsson Empowering Girl Scholarship Program
Harshitha Chaturvedi Scholarship
Garrett Scholarship Program

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B.E. / B.Tech

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4 years

Tuition Fees

₹5 LGet Fee Details

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4 years

Tuition Fees

₹5 LGet Fee Details

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4 years

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₹5 LGet Fee Details

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4 years

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4 years

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NIT Surathkal Courses and Fees 2026

NIT Karnataka Surathkal offers UG, PG, and PhD level programmes in the streams of Engineering, Business and Management Studies, Science, and IT and Software. Course offerings include BTech, MTech, MBA, MCA and MSc among many others. Courses at National Institute of Technology Karnataka fees is cumulative of components such as tuition fee, hostel fee, admission fees, security deposit, NITK alma endowment contribution, etc. Below are the detailed information regarding National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal courses and fees:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(11 courses)	5 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Exams : KCET JEE Main
M.E./M.Tech(33 courses)	1.4 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 % Exams : GATE
MBA/PGDM(1 course)	4 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 50 % Exams : MAT CAT+1 More
MCA(1 course)	2.1 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 % Exams : NIMCET
M.Sc.(2 courses)	30 KGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 % Exams : IIT JAM

Commonly asked questions
On Fees and Eligibility

Q: What is the JEE Main Round 6 cut off for Civil Engineering at NIT Surathkal?

JEE Main Round 6, has been released for admission to the BTech courses. As per NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2023, the Round 6 closing rank was 23632 for General category candidates in All India quota for Civil Engineering. For female candidates in general category under All India quota, 33071 was the closing rank. BTech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

Q: What is the cutoff at NIT Surathkal in BTech Mining Engineering for other than general categories?

The last year 2022 cutoff ranks for BTech in Mining Engineering at NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology other than General category are - 40749 for OBC, 96683 for SC, 139597 for ST, 45940 for EWS. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE exam, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

Q: What has been the trend for cut-off in BTech in Mechanical Engineering at NIT Surathkal in the last few years?

The cutoff trend for BTech at NIT Surathkal has been increasing in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for BTech under the General category AIQ was 13365. In 2022, it increased to 13567.

Similarly, cutoff off changed from 21629 to 25794 for OBC, 2472 to 65567 for SC, 79634 to 62185 for ST, 17978 to 18151 for EWS and 586 to 353872 for PWD. This is likely to continue in the coming years with growing demand for engineering education in India. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

Q: What is the fee structure for BTech programme at NIT Surathkal?

NIT Surathkal BTech fees is INR 5 lakh. The fee structure 2025 is as below:

Tuition Fees: INR 5 lakh
Hostel Fees: INR 67.2K
One Time Payment: INR 6,390 - INR 13,820
Other Fees: INR 63,840

Note: This data is from official sources and can change.

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NIT Surathkal vs Other Colleges: Which is better?

NITK Surathkal has good rankings and placement records. Students can check the NIT Surathkal comparison with NIT Rourkela and NIT Trichy. All three are the top NITs in the country. NIT Karnataka is one of the top engineering colleges in surathkal. A comparison of top NITs for their BTech course based on tuition fees and ranking is tabulated below:

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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
NIT Surathkal	₹ 10 LPA - 28.21 LPA	₹ 5 L	-/-
NIT Warangal Compare	₹ 8 LPA - 20 LPA	₹ 5 L	-/-
IIIT Bangalore Compare	₹ 33 LPA - 39.71 LPA	₹ 11.52 L - 26.32 L	-/-
IIIT Hyderabad Compare	-/-	₹ 18 L	-/-
NIT Calicut Compare	₹ 5 LPA - 16.68 LPA	₹ 5 L	-/-
IIT Kanpur Compare	₹ 19.4 LPA	₹ 8 L	-/-

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Q: For studying MTech should I choose NIT Trichy or NIT Surathkal?

The total tuition fee for MTech at NIT Surathkal ranges between INR 1.4 lakh - INR 2.8 lakh and for NIT Trichy it ranges between INR 1.4 lakh - INR 3.6 lakh. NIT Surathkal has been ranked 113 by the QS Rankings 2026 under the Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia category. It has also been ranked 17 by the NIRF Rankings 2025 under the Engineering category. Moreover, NIT Trichy MTech in Communication Systems course is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 1 genuine verified student while NIT Surathkal same course is rated 4.0 out of 5 by 1 student at Shiksha.

Considering the NIRF ranking and fee, NIT Trichy emerges as a better option for the aspirants of MTech programme.

NIT Surathkal Application Process 2026

After counselling rounds, students may have to apply on the institute's official website, pay the admission fee, and confirm their seat. The step by step process of NIT Karnataka Surathkal application form is as follows:

1- Visit the NITK official website (nitk.ac.in).

2- Go to application link, click on it and register to apply.

3- Upload the required documents and pay the application fee.

4- Submit the application form.

Commonly asked questions
On Application Process

Q: How can I get direct admission at NIT Surathkal?

Students cannot get direct admission to any course at NIT Surathkal. It is compulsory to give the entrance exam to take the admission. Different courses have different entrance tests like JEE Main, GATE etc. Students should check the official website for more information on the entrance test.

Q: Is it easy to apply for any course at the NIT Surathkal?

Yes, it is easy to apply for various courses at the National Institute of Technology Surathkal. Students just have to go to the institute's official website to apply. The admission is through many entrance tests for specific courses.

Q: What do I have to do after registering for online on the website of NIT Surathkal?

After the students have registered on the official website of NIT Surathkal, they have to complete their application form. The form may also ask to upload documents like educational qualifications, identity proofs etc. Students also have to pay the application fee at the end.

Q: Is the application process of NIT Surathkal online?

Yes, the application process of NIT Surathkal is online. Students who want to take admission in various courses at NITK Surathkal can easily apply on the official website. After applying, students also have to pay an application fee in the end.

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NIT Surathkal campus is spread across 295.35 acres. NITK Surathkal has infrastructure facilities like laboratories, classrooms, a library, hostels, and canteens. In addition, the institute has four guest houses, including the JC Bose Guest House, Vikram Sarabhai Guest House, Homi J. Bhaba Guest House, and the International Hostel. Some other facilities available at the NITK Surathkal campus are:

Health Care Centre
Banks
Post Office
Sports Facilities
Silver Jubilee Auditorium etc.

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Sports facilities

Multiple sports grounds & coaching present

College events

Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events

Mess food

Mess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic

Attendance policy

Incomplete attendance invites penalty

Dress code

Students can wear whatever they want

Additional expenses

Requirement to eat out despite mess fees

Consequence of rules violation

Rule breakers are let off with a warning

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Allowed within restricted timings

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: How to reach NIT Surathkal?

To reach NIT Surathkal you can reach by:

Getting off at Mangalore International Airport which is about 30 minute drive away from the campus
The Surathkal Railway Station is 10-minute drive from NITK campus
Busses are also available.

Q: What are the departments of NIT Surathkal?

NIT Surathkal has a total of 15 departments. These departments include Water Resources & Ocean Engg, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering, Physics, School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management, and Career Development Centre (Formerly Placement & Training).

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NIT Surathkal Departments

National Institute of Technology Mysore has 13 departments, 1 school, and 1 placement centre. Refer to the list of all the departments below:

NIT Surathkal Departments
Water Resources & Ocean Engg	Chemical Engineering	Chemistry
Civil Engineering	Computer Science and Engineering	Computer Science and Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering	Information Technology	Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Mechanical Engineering	Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	Mining Engineering
Physics	School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management	Career Development Centre (Formerly Placement & Training)

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NIT Surathkal Faculty

NIT Surathkal is known to have trained faculty members. All the teachers focus on providing students with a good educational and learning experience. The below is the faculty list of heads of different departments at NITK Surathkal:

Department Heads	Department Names
Dr. Keyur Raval	Chemical Engineering
Dr. Saikat Dutta	Chemistry
Dr. Basavaraju Manu	Civil Engineering
Dr. B R Chandavarkar	Computer Science & Engineering

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Q: How is the faculty at NIT Surathkal?

NIT Surathkal has good and experienced faculty. The faculty members are trained and focus on improving the educational experience for the students. All the faculty members are degree holders.

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NIT Surathkal Notable Alumni

NIT Surathkal has a good alumni base. The alumni of NITK Surathkal are pursuing careers with the top companies in India and abroad or representing the country as entrepreneurs, social workers, and celebrities, among others. Listed below are some of the notable alumni of the National Institute of Technology Surathkal:

Alumni Name	Alumni Degree
K. V. Kamath, President of BRICS Bank, Former Chairman of ICICI Bank, former Chairman of Infosys	Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Kota Ullas Karanth, Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society India Program	Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Ashok Shankarappa Kheny is an Indian film producer, actor, director, businessman, politician, and owner of Karnataka Bulldozers cricket team, and chairman	Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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NIT Surathkal Collaborations and Partnerships

The institute has signed MoUs with some of the leading industries/research labs/academic institutes in India and abroad. Through these collaborations, NITK facilitates faculty/staff exchange, student internships, and joint research. Some of the institutes/organisations NIT Surathkal has signed MoUs with are:

NITK MoUs w/ Institutes/Organisation

NITK Foundation, USA

Marelli India Pvt. Ltd.

Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) Bengaluru

Kanchanaburi Campus, Mahidol University, Thailand

University of District of Columbia (UDC) School of Engineering and Applied Science, Washington, USA

Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Korea

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Northeastern University Boston, USA

Robosoft Technologies Private Limited, Udupi

The Society for Bharat Ratna Sir M. Vishveshvaraya National Training Facility for Skills for all (BMVNSTFSA), Chikkaballapur

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Q: What are the various collaborations of NIT Surathkal?

NIT Surathkal has signed MOUs with organizations in India and abroad also. Below are some of the major collaborations of NITK Surathkal:
- NITK Foundation, USA

- Marelli India Pvt. Ltd.

- Kanchanaburi Campus, Mahidol University, Thailand

- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Northeastern University Boston, USA

NIT Surathkal FAQs

Below are the NIT Karnataka FAQs:

Q: What can students do after JEE Main session 2 result?

After JEE session 2 is completed, only those candidates who are aiming for IITs need to start preparing for JEE Advanced after clearing JEE Main. Those who are above the 98th percentile should start preparing for JEE Advanced as soon as possible. Those below this, between the 95th and 98th percentile, should focus on attempting more mock tests and previous year question papers so that they have a better chance of clearing JEE Advanced

Q: What is NIT Surathkal MCA cutoff?

NIT Surathkal MCA cutoff 2023 for NIMCET 2023 has been released up to Round 3. Candidates seeking admission to MCA can check the latest round-wise NIT Surathkal cutoff 2023 in the table below:

Course	R1 (Closing Rank)	Last Round (Closing Rank
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)	105	105

Q: What is the JEE Main Round 6 opening and closing rank for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at NIT Surathkal?

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For JEE Main Round 6 cutoff 2023, the opening rank was 2588 and closing rank was 2973 for the general category candidates under All India quota. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 3285 and 4161. Admission to Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in NIT Surathkal is based on the scores obtained in the JEE Main entrance exam. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Q: What is the qualifying mark in NIMCET?

NIT Patna NIMCET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MCA course and its various specialisations in the form of ranks.

For the General AI category, the overall cutoff varied between 491 and 787. According to the last round, the most demanding MCA specialisation was Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT). The cutoff was also released for other categories. Students can click here to know more.

Q: How much should I score in GATE to get M.Tech seat in NIT Surathkal Computer Science?

Candidates with the GATE score are called for the GATE CCMT counThe round wise score in GATE to get M.Tech seat in NIT Surathkal Computer Science is mentioned as follows:

Round	GATE Score 2023
Round 1	678
Round 2	637
Round 3	637
Round 4	618
Round 5	607
Round 6	607

Q: What is the duration of MCA in NIT Surathkal?

The technology institute offers a three-year full-time MCA course. The three-year duration of the course is divided into six semesters of six months each. Admission to the PG course is entrance-based.

Q: Can I get NIT Surathkal with 95 percentile for BTech?

With 95 percentile in JEE Main, the chances of getting admission in NIT Karnataka are fairly high for BTech. However, whether it is enough or not can be determined after the cutoff announcement. The cutoff varies every admission year as it depends upon various factors such as the number of applicants, exam score of the applicants, cutoff, etc. Students can check BTech Civil Engineering trend from below:

The cutoff trend for BTech at NIT Surathkal has been decreasing in the recent years. In 2022, the closing rank for B.Tech. under general category for all India quota was 25078. In 2023, it decreased to 23632. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 34699 to 8409 for OBC, 76541 to 4193 for SC, 789 to 1001 for ST, 32563 to 3735 for EWS, and 460 to 634 for PWD.

This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

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What is NIT Surathkal ECE cutoff?

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Depending on the quota, the General category students' NIT Surathkal ECE closing ranks usually fall between 3900 and 5600. Lovely Professional University (LPU) offers an equally competitive advantage with its industry-immersion programs and world-class infrastructure, guaranteeing stude

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When was NIT Surathkal established?

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National Institute of Technology or NIT Surathkal is in Karnataka and was established in 1960. It has 13 departments, 1 School, and 12 supporting centres. NIT Surathkal gives UG, PG and PhD courses in the areas of Engineering, Management, and Science.

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What is the NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff for females?

Answered 2 months ago

NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff 2025 for the General AI category female students was 3531 in the round 1, which later increased to 4892 in the last round. For the OBC AI category female candidates, the overall cutoff ranged from 1723 to 1792. Students should know that other categories and quotas will have

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What rank is required for CSE at NIT Surathkal?

Answered 2 months ago

Students who belong to the General AI category need to secure a rank between 1528 and 2158 to be eligible for BTech CSE branch. On the other hand, the OBC AI category students need a rank between 495 and 3690. Please note that other categories will have different cutoffs accordingly.

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What is the first and last round closing cutoff for BTech in Computational and Data Science in NIT Surathkal?

Answered 2 months ago

Cut off ranges for all courses are different from each other at NITK Surathkal. The round 1 closing rank for BTech in Computational and Data Science was 3192 for admission into NIT Surathkal. The last round closing cutoff rank for the same course was 4470.

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