NIT Surathkal M.Sc. Courses & Fees

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. 

NIT Surathkal is good in terms of placements. See the table below to know the placements record for the last three years:

Candidates must first check the minimum eligibility and selection criteria for the course they want to pursue. If a student meets the minimum eligibility for NIT Surathkal admissions, then aspirants can go ahead by completing the application process. For admission to popular courses such as BTech, MTech, and MSc, candidates may have to apply on the official website of the accepting exams, such as JEE Main,  GATE, and IIT JAM, respectively. Further, for admission to MBA course, are done through CAT/MAT/GATE score, where the shortlisted candidates have to appear for the PI round.

The NIT Surathkal Hostel fee includes fee components, such as Establishment fee, Maintenance, and mess charges. The total hostel fee ranges in between INR 63.78k - 5.33 lakh. New students have to pay an additional hostel admission feе of INR 1,000. Check the total hostel fee breakdown below:

Candidates holding a BTech degree are eligible for PhD Admission only if they have a valid GATE score. Candidates with B.E, BTech, BArch, BPlan, B.Des, or four-year degree programme in a related discipline are also eligible. Students may apply directly for PhD admission within five years of obtaining the qualifying degree. Candidates who have graduated from a Centrally Funded Institution are exempted from the mandatory GATE requirement.

Students taking admission to BTech, MBA, and MCA are eligible for availing a loan at NITK Surathkal. 

• Open a Savings bank account
• Passport size photos
• Copy of PAN card, Aadhar card, Proof of address (Passport/driving license/voter card) and ID card Issued by NITK
• Copy of Admission Order
• Copies of present year fees paid receipts.
• Bonafide letter from the college confirming continuation of study.
• Statement of expenses given by NITK student finance department.
• Copies of Marks sheet
• Xerox copy of 10 and 12 Marks sheet
• the nearest branch Name at the Native Place.
• If there is gap in between academic education give reason for the gap & produce documentary evidence.

Documents needed for Parents

• Identity proof : Copy of PAN card and Aadhar card
• Original telephone bill or address proof of native place standing in the name of parent.
• Income Proof (IT return for two years)/ Salary slip for six months/ income certificate issued by tahsildar.
• Statement of Bank account for 6 months.
• Two Pass port size Photos

Note: Those students who pay through an educational loan have to submit a loan transaction reference number and collect a receipt from the Hostel Office
cash section, and get it updated in the MIS office.

NIT Surathkal Fee payment plan is similar for UG and PG courses. The NIT Surathkal fee curriculum is designed in such a way that some of the fees components are paid once while others are to be paid on a yearly basis. The Part A of the other fee comprises of institute admission fee, development fee, Security deposit, Convocation Fee and a NITK Alma Mater Endowment Contribution. This Part A of fee is to be paid once at the time of admission, it increases 5% for every admission year. The Part B is fee is to be paid annually with an increase of 5% on the respective component which comprises of Healthcare fee, campus amenities, Library fee, insurance fee, Computer facility fee and many more.

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.

No, a gap year after Class 12 usually does not have any impact on NIT Surathkal admission chances. Most students take a year to prepare for the entrance exams, such as JEE Main. Some students take a year's break to explore and learn more. However, students must meet the JEE Mains eligibility and submit valid score only. Any previously taken test will not be considered.

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. 

If you are seeking admission in NIT Surathkal MTech, then GATE is mandatory. Students applying for non-MTech programmes do not need to appear for GATE. For M.Tech however, GATE followed by the centralised counselling is mandatory.

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

To get admission in NIT Surathkal, students need to get high score in the accepted exams and clear the cutoff. To get in top BTech branches, such as CSE at NIT Surathkal, students need to get at least 4000 or lower rank. Students from the general category must aim to get 3000-3500 rank to have better chance of getting CSE admission. For lower branches, a JEE rank around 9000 - 10000 may get them a seat.

Closing ranks depend on the category and quota of candidates. For round 1 of NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2026, the closing rank was 2392 for the general category candidates under the All India quota. 

Cut-offs are different when it comes to other categories, quotas or female candidates. In All India, the closing rank for female candidates was 4659 for the same course. Admission to Artificial Intelligence at NIT Surathkal is based on the rank obtained in the JEE Main exam. 

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.

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.