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Q: Β  What is NIT Surathkal famous for?
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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: Β  How much rank should I attain to get a seat at NIT Surathkal?
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NIT Surathkal accepts JEE Main scores for admission to the BTech course specialisations and the BArch course. The cutoff is released category-wise for candidates belonging to the All India as well as the Home State quota. For candidates belonging to the General HS category, the cutoff ranks to get admission ranged between 3025 and 45579

For the General AI category students, the cutoff ranks ranged between 2158 and 31695. To check more branch-wise, category-wise and round-wise NIT Surathkal cutoff 2025, check this page

Q: Β  How are NIT Surathkal's placement this year?
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Out of 1,730 eligible students, 1,509 were placed during the 2023 placements. This makes the placement rate 87.22%. The majority of students received packages between INR 10 LPA and INR 20 LPA. Of all the courses, the highest package was grabbed by BTech students and the amount stood at INR 54.75 LPA. Check the complete insights of NIT Surathkal placements 2023 from the table below:

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Placement Statistics (2023)

the highest package

- INR 54.75 LPA (BTech)

- INR 38.14 LPA (MTech)

- INR 38.14 LPA (MCA)

- INR 9.83 LPA (MBA)

- INR 18 LPA (MSc)

Average package

- INR 18.26 LPA (BTech)

- INR 12.64 LPA (MTech)

- INR 16.76 LPA (MCA)

- INR 7.93 LPA (MBA)

- INR 7.10 LPA (MSc)

the lowest package- INR 4.50 LPA (BTech)
Median package

- INR 15 LPA (BTech)

- INR 11 LPA (MTech)

- INR 13.59 LPA (MCA)

- INR 8.10 LPA (MBA)

- INR 6.50 LPA (MSc)

Total eligible students

1,730

Total students placed

1,509

Overall placement rate

87.22%

Placement rate (course-wise)

- 93% (BTech)

- 83.05% (MTech)

- 94.44% (MCA)

- 72.09% (MBA)

- 54.90% (MSc)

No. of eligible students (course-wise)

- 856 (BTech)

- 726 (MTech)

- 54 (MCA)

- 43 (MBA)

- 51 (MSc)

No. of students placed (course-wise)

- 796 (BTech)

- 603 (MTech)

- 51 (MCA)

- 31 (MBA)

- 28 (MSc)

No. of students received packages above INR 20 LPA355
No. of students received packages between INR 10 LPA and INR 20 LPA688
No. of students received packages less than INR 10 LPA466

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

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  • 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: KCET, JEE Main, DASA UG
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JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative
21 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26
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12 Feb '26
JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1
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Q: Β  What is the cutoff of NIT Surathkal for 2025 admission?
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NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2025 for Round 1 has been released for different categories of students belonging to the AI and HS quotas. If you belong to the General AI quota, the first round closing ranks for NIT Surathkal varied between 1528 and 25160 for B.Tech. admission across multiple specialisations. For detailed category-wise cutoff ranges for JEE Main Round 1, check out the table below:

CategoryCutoff Range (Based on 2025 JEE Main Round 1)
General1528 - 25160
OBC495 - 8994
SC322 - 4924
ST124 - 1684
EWS287 - 3904
PWD71 - 962

 

Q: Β  How can I get admission in NIT Surathkal?
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Admission to the courses at the institute is entrance-based. The institute accepts national-level exam scores (for example, JEE Mains/GATE/IIT JAM). Aspirants can fill out the accepted entrance test application. Further, based on exam scores and performance in the round of counselling, seats are allotted to eligible students in NIT Surathkal. The application process for the popular courses offered by the institute are:

  1. BTech aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE Main through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA). 
  2. MTech aspirants are required to register for GATE through the official website of the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).
  3. For MSc admission, candidates need to apply to IIT JAM through the official website of the respective conducting body 
  4. Similarly, for the MBA programme, candidates need to apply for CAT/MAT/GMAT on their respective conducting bodies.
Q: Β  How to get into NIT Surathkal for MTech?
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Candidates seeking admission shall apply for GATE through the COAPS portal and take the entrance exam. Candidates with a Bachelor’s or an equivalent degree in an appropriate branch of Engineering of a minimum four-year duration with 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD) can apply. The students shortlisted based on GATE score are further required to appear for CCMT counselling following which the seat allotment is carried out.

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NIT Surathkal
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4.4/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4.4
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.2
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.2
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.6
Money Review IconValue for Money4.5
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Some of the top recruiting companies are Oracle, Goggle, Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe, Citi India, Cisco, Well Fargo, Wall Arts, Qualcomm, and Jio.
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M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2024
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The course is very unique and offers good placements.
Placements: Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, HSBC, Wells Fargo, Arcesium, L&T, Amazon, and ExxonMobil were among the firms that visited. IT/Software firms paid an average of 14 LPA, with the maximum compensation being about 50 LPA. Many PSUs paid approximately 16 LPA for core roles. The management was also very supportive in providing placement training.
Infrastructure: In the hostel, all facilities were provided in the rooms. The rooms were spacious. First- and second-year students shared rooms with 2 or 3 people, and later they got single rooms. All types of sports like basketball, volleyball, cricket, badminton, swimming, and powerlifting were available. There were also many cultural and technical clubs, which won cups and prizes in competitions. The classrooms were spacious, with charging points and Wi-Fi connections throughout the campus. Classrooms had proper smart boards, and some even had ACs.
Faculty: Faculty members were good. They were highly educated and experienced. They had all completed their post-graduation. The course content was fantastic. Faculty was highly adaptable to the changing environment and incredibly knowledgeable. Some of the work created by NITK academics was used in colleges throughout Karnataka and India. I found a plethora of practical topics here from the outset and learned a lot.
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M.Tech. in Industrial Biotechnology - Batch of 2025
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Good college, infrastructure, and placements.
Placements: From the 2nd semester, we are eligible to get internships, so along with many students, we can get PPO. The number of companies visited is all there on the NITK website, but placement is good. In my course, the highest package is 10 LPA, the lowest is 4.5 LPA, and the average is 5 LPA-6 LPA. In my course, around 85-90 percent of students get placed. I wanted a job in a pharmaceutical company.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi all over the campus with CCTV security. Classrooms are top-notch, and all facilities, like projectors and smart boards, are available. The library is good, and all types of books and magazines are available. Hostels are good. There are 2-seated and 3-seated rooms. There are different grounds for different sports.
Faculty: All faculty members have good qualifications, but some courses are not relevant to us, so it is very difficult to understand. So we are thinking that the faculty is not good. In my course, two faculty members are good. They always focus on good teaching with industry knowledge, others just come and teach Maths and go.
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Placements: For B.Tech and MCA placements are good. MCA students get an average package of 10-12 LPA. Big companies like Amazon, Flipkart, Microsoft, Infosys, Samsung, and many more visit the campus. Around 250 companies come for MCA placements alone. Overall good placement experience here.
Infrastructure: The hostels have facilities like Wi-Fi, drinking water, light, fans, and beds. The classrooms are air-conditioned, and the central library is well-equipped for borrowing books. The mess food is average, but there are three canteens serving really tasty fast food. There is also a small sports field for volleyball, football, and cricket.
Faculty: Most of the teachers have good experience and qualifications. They mainly support students preparing for placements. Many subjects focus on the financial sector, especially accounting and auditing. Overall, the staff is capable and usually delivers good results.
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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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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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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 2025

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Section20232024
Overall7070
Quants7070
VA-RC7070
DI-LR7070
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Q: Β  What is the opening and closing rank for BTech in Computational & Data Science at NIT Surathkal?
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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: Β  What is the cutoff of NIT Surathkal for admission in 2022?
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NIT Surathkal BTech cutoff 2022 has been concluded for DASA UG, conducted by National Institute of Technology Raipur (NITR). DASA UG counselling was concluded after Round 3 of the seat allotment results for various categories. During the Round 1 cutoff, the NIT Surathkal cutoff ranged between 47 and 908 for the General All India quota students. For the last round, the cutoff varied between 58 and,  908, wherein BTech in Computer Science and Engineering was the most competitive course. Comparing the latest year cutoff with previous years, the BTech in CSE saw a fluctuating trend in its last round closing ranks for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the NIT Surathkal DASA UG Last Round cutoff for General AI category:

Course2022
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering644
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering758
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering854
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering325
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering908
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering58
B.Tech. in Information Technology135
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence82
B.Tech. in Computational and Data Science207

 

Q: Β  What is NIT Surathkal cutoff?
A: 

NIT Surathkal cutoff is based on JEE Main scores followed by the JoSAA Counselling and later by CSAB Counselling. NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff for admission to BTech courses has been released upto Round 8. Candidates seeking admission to NIT Surathkal must have a valid score in order to be eligible for the Counselling. It is also mandatory to register for JoSAA Counselling as well as CSAB Counselling. Tabulated below is the closing NIT Surathkal cutoff for BTech courses offered at the UG level: 

JEE Main Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course2023
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering15193
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering27633
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering38003
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering21743
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering6030
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering10189
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering2302
B.Tech. in Information Technology4128
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering28617
B.Tech. in Computational and Data Science4737

NIT Surathkal Rankings 2025

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Q: Β  What is the JEE Main Round 6 opening and closing rank for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at NIT Surathkal?
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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: Β  What is the ranking of NIT Surathkal?
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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 BodyRanks
NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category17
NIRF 2025 under the Overall category54
Q: Β  What is the JEE Main Round 6 opening and closing rank for Civil Engineering at NIT Surathkal?
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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 Placements 2025

CourseMedian Salary
B.E. / B.Tech
β‚Ή14.21 LPA
M.E./M.Tech
β‚Ή11.6 LPA
MBA/PGDM
β‚Ή7 LPA
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Axis Bank
Bajaj Auto
Bosch Ltd
CapGemini
Deloitte
EXL Services
GAIL(Gas AuthorityOf IndiaLtd)
Mahindra and Mahindra
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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

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Internships and industry projects

Offered every semester

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Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

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Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

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Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

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Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

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Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Love being in college

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Q: Β  How are the placements for IT in NITK Surathkal?
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As per the latest report, 100% of M.Tech IT and 99.11% of the BTech IT batch were placed in the 2023 drive. The highest package offered to BTech IT students was INR 54.75 LPA. Take a look at the below table depicting the IT placement data for NIT Surathkal placements 2023:

ParticularsBTech IT Placement Statistics (2023)MTech IT Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest packageINR 54.75 LPAN/A
Average packageINR 24.97 LPAN/A
Median packageINR 20 LPAN/A
Eligible students11335
Students placed11235
Placement rate99.11%100%
Q: Β  What is the average package for ECE in NIT Surathkal?
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The branch-wise salary details are available for the 2023 drive. As per the latest report, the average package for BTech ECE stood at INR 20.62 LPA. Further, the highest package and median package offered to BTech ECE students were INR 54.75 LPA and INR 16 LPA, respectively. The following table depicts the NIT Surathkal average package and other salary data for BTech ECE placements 2023:

ParticularsBTech ECE Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest packageINR 54.75 LPA
Average packageINR 20.62 LPA
Median packageINR 16 LPA

Along with the above information, the number of eligible students and the number of students placed over the past three years of BTech ECE placements are showcased below:

ParticularsBTech ECE Placement Statistics (2021)BTech ECE Placement Statistics (2022)BTech ECE Placement Statistics (2023)
Eligible students84102112
Students placed77100108
Placement rate92%98%96.42%

The infographic below showcases the overall BTech salary trends for the past two years:

NIT Surathkal average package

 

Q: Β  How is the placement scenario at NIT Surathkal?
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The overall placement rate has improved year-on-year from 2021 to 2023. Out of 1,730 eligible students 1,509 were placed during the academic year 2022-23. Earlier, 1,350 out of 1,626 students were placed in 2022. The total eligible students and the total students placed over the past three years of NITK placements are depicted below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2021)Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Total eligible students1,3951,626

1,730

Total students placed1,0131,350

1,509

Overall placement rate72.61%83%

87.22%

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NIT Surathkal Courses and Fees 2025

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B.E. / B.Tech(11 courses)
10+2 : 45 %
Exams : KCETJEE Main+1 More
M.E./M.Tech(33 courses)
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : GATE
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : MATCAT+1 More
MCA(1 course)
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : NIMCET
M.Sc.(2 courses)
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : IIT JAM
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Q: Β  What is the eligibility criteria for M.Tech course at NIT Surathkal?
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The eligibility criteria for MTech course at the NIT Surathkal is that candidate should have passed BTech with a minimum of 60% aggregate from a recognised university. Aspirant should have the degree and mark sheets (original/copies) at the time of form filling and admission confirmation. The selection process include GATE + CCMT Counselling

Q: Β  Can I join NIT Surathakal through KCET?
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No, admissions at NIT Surathkal are only through national-level entrance exams, such as JEE Mains, GATE, CAT etc. Apart from this, students need to meet the last educational qualification s per course requirement. Studnets can check the list of course eligibility and selection for few of top courses offered at NIT Surathakal admissions from the table presneted below:

Courses

Eligibility

Selection Criteria
MCAGraduate with 60% aggregateNIMCET + Counselling
BTechClass 12 with 75% aggregateJEE Main, DASA UG, CSAB + JoSAA counselling
MBAGraduation with 50% aggregateMAT, CAT, GATE + GD & PI
MScGraduation with 60% aggregateIIT JAM, +CCMN counselling
MTechGraduation with 60% aggregateGATE +  CCMT counselling

Other than the entrance exam scores there is no other means to get into NIT Surathakal

Q: Β  Why do you need to score more than 70 Percentile in CAT to get into an NIT Surathkal?
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Admission to NIT Surathkal for MBA specialisation is conducted through CAT percentile. Based on the percentile, the National Institute of Technology cutoff 2023 was released for the candidates. As per the cutoff released, 70 percentile was qualifying cutoff for CAT to get an admission into IIM Vishakhapatnam. However, with the growing competition, it is quite obvious 70 percentile won't get a selection in the upcoming admission sessions. So, getting a percentile of more than 70 is crucial to get an admission at NIT Surathkal. However, Candidates must score the minimum score to qualify for the CAT exam and get eligible for admission. Check out 2023 CAT cutoffs for NIT Surathkal:

SectionGeneralOBCSCSTPWDEWS
Overall707070707070
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β‚Ή 19.76 LPA - 21.28 LPAβ‚Ή 8 L - 8.4 L#5 NIRF, 2025
β‚Ή 15 LPA - 26.58 LPAβ‚Ή 8 L - 10.71 L#6 NIRF, 2025
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Q: Β  Which is better NIT Trichy or NIT Surathkal for MTech?
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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 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.

Q: Β  Is it better to choose NIT Surathkal over NIT Rourkela for an MSc in Physics?
A: 

National Institute of Technology Surathkal and National Institute of Technology Rourkela are the two prominent colleges for MSc admissions. Both colleges accept IIT JAM scores, followed by CCMN counselling for MSc admission. NIT Surathkal CCMN cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 1, wherein the closing rank for MSc in Physics was 920 for the General AI quota. Similarly, for NIT Rourkela, the cutoff rank stood at 755. 

As per the cutoff information available, it can be observed that NIT Rourkela is comparatively more demanding among the candidates. So, it depends on the marks of the candidates. Additionally, students can also refer to the table below to do a comparative analysis of which college is better considering other parameters such as placements, ranking, and fees:

Let's compare other aspects for thorough understanding from the table given below:

College

MSc Tuition Fees 

Average Package 

NIRF Ranking 2024

NIT Surathkal

INR 30K INR 7.10 LPA (2023)17

NIT Rourkela

INR 30K - INR 75KINR 7.66 LPA (2024)19
Q: Β  Which is the best NIT for BTech among Surathkal, Rourkela, and Trichy?
A: 

A comparison between NIT Surathkal, NIT Trichy and NIT Rourkela is presented below:

NITs

Total Tuition Fees*

BTech at NIT Surathkal

INR 5 lakh

BTeach at NIT Trichy

INR 5 lakh

BTech at NIT Rourkela

INR 5 lakh - INR 6.25 lakh

*The tuition fee is taken from unofficial sources and thus may vary. Moreover, the fee range for NIT Rourkela includes fees of BTech+MTech courses.

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Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events

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Mess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic

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Variety of food is good

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Incomplete attendance invites penalty

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Students can wear whatever they want

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Allowed within restricted timings

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Q: Β  How to reach NIT Surathkal?
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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: Β  Does NIT Surathkal provide hostel facilities to students?
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NIT Surathkal provides hostel facilities for boys and girls with about a total of 12 hostel blocks for boys, and 5 hostel blocks for girls with WiFi and power backup facilities. The institute also has an International hostel. 

Q: Β  What are the various departments at NIT Surathkal?
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NIT Surathkal has several departments that provide course training in Engineering as well as Management fields. The various NITK departments are mentioned below:

  1. Water Resources & Ocean Engg
  2. Civil Engineering
  3. Electronics and Communication Engineering
  4. Mechanical Engineering
  5. Physics
  6. Chemical Engineering
  7. Computer Science and Engineering
  8. Information Technology
  9. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
  10. School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management
  11. Chemistry
  12. Computer Science and Engineering
  13. Mathematical and Computational Sciences
  14. Mining Engineering
  15. Career Development Centre (Formerly Placement & Training)
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Q: Β  How many departments does NIT Surathkal have?
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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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Q: Β  What is the M.Tech course fee at NIT Surathkal?
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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.

Q: Β  What is the total tuition fee for BTech programme at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

NIT Surathkal BTech fee structure includes tuition fees, examination fees, training fees, etc. As per the structure, the total tuition fees is INR 5 lakh. 

Note: The fee is as per the official sources and may change.

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

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

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: Β  What is the eligibility criteria for NIT Surathkal MCA course?
A: 

The aspirants with a BCA/BSc Hons/BSc with Mathematics and Statistics subjects with 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for reserved category) can take admission to the MCA course in NITK. Moreover, the candidates must also hold the relevant documents at the time of form filling and admission as proof of eligibility.

Q: Β  What is the total tuition fee for MBA programme at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

NIT Surathkal MBA fees is INR 4 lakh. The fee structure also includes other charges like admission fees, hostel fees, development & training fees, etc. 

Note: The amount is taken from official sources and can change.

Q: Β  How are MBA placements at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

Out of 43 eligible MBA students, 31 were placed in leading companies. The overall MBA placement rate stood at 72.09%. Further, the highest package offered to the MBA batch 2021-23 was INR 9.83 LPA. Tabulated below are the important details related to NIT Surathkal MBA placements 2023:

ParticularsMBA Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest packageINR 9.83 LPA
Average packageINR 7.93 LPA
Median packageINR 8.10 LPA
No. of eligible students43
No. of students placed31
Placement rate72.09%
Q: Β  What is the cutoff for NIT Surathkal?
A: 

NIT Surathkal grants admission to two MSc courses based on candidates' performance in the IIT JAM entrance exam, followed by the CCMN counselling process. For 2025 admission, the Round 1 closing ranks varied between 868 and 920 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Of all the MSc specialisations, the one with the lowest cutoff rank of 868 was the MSc in Chemistry. For other specialisations along with their GATE CCMN first-round closing ranks, check out the table provided below:

CourseCCMN Round 1 Cutoff 2025
M.Sc. in Chemistry868
M.Sc. in Physics920
Q: Β  What is the average package of CSE at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

The NIT Surathkal CSE average package for the 2023 BTech placements stood at INR 27.68 LPA. In addition, the highest package and median package offered to BTech CSE students were INR 54.75 LPA and INR 28.19 LPA, respectively. Check the below table for BTech CSE salary details for 2022-23 academic year:

ParticularsBTech CSE Placement Statistics (2023)
Average packageINR 27.68 LPA
Median packageINR 28.19 LPA
the highest packageINR 54.75 LPA
Q: Β  What is NIT Surathkal cutoff for MCA?
A: 

NIT Surathkal NIMCET cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 2 for MCA admission. The Cutoff was released as Opening and closing ranks for different categories under the AI quota. For the General AI category candidates, the cutoff closed in Round 1 at 114. For the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff for the same course closed at 172.

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Q: Β  How many seat seats are available for BTech at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

The BTech specialisations along with the seat intake offered are as below:

BTech SpecialisationSeat Intake Seats WiseSeat Intake - All India Seats
Chemical Engineering2929
Civil Engineering5758
Computational and Data Science1515
Computer Science Engineering5857
Electronics and Communication Engineering5858
Mechanical Engineering8787
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering2929
Mining Engineering2929
Q: Β  Who were the recruiters at NIT Surathkal placements?
A: 

Some of the prominent companies that visited the institute campus in recent years of NIT Surathkal placements are listed in the table below:

NIT Surathkal Placements: Top Recruiters
MicrosoftAmazon
NvidiaAdobe
IntuitGoldman Sachs
Morgan StanleyBajaj Auto
American ExpressGAIL India Limited
Q: Β  Can I get into NIT Surathkal with 70%?
A: 

NIT Surathkal admissions 2024 are based on NIMCET scores for MCA course. With a 70 percentile in 12th, candidates can easily get into NIT Surathkal through NIMCET exam. Below are the basic percentile criteria for eligibility to be fulfilled by the candidates.

  • Candidates must be holding graduation degree, such as BCA/B.Sc (Hons)/B.Sc/ BIT as per 10+2+3 pattern from a recognised University.
  • Candidates must have studied Mathematics or Statistics or equivalent subject during graduation degree.
  • General category candidates need to score at least 60% marks or score 6.5 CGPA aggregate.
  • Candidates belonging to SC/ST category need to obtain at least 55% marks or score 6.0 CGPA on a 10 point scale in an aggregate of all subjects.
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Answered 4 months ago

Yes, you can use the same OBC-NCL certificate for both NIT Andhra Pradesh and NIT Karnataka, but only under certain terms. The certificate must be issued by a competent authority after the first of April of the admission year, clearly stating your non-creamy layer status and conforming to the centra

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Shaswat Baranwal

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Answered 4 months ago

Yes a student can get Nit Suruthkal's EEE branch with a score of 80 percentile in JEE Mains 2025 exam because the students are from home state and their category is St the excepted rank for admission in EEE branch in this college is 30000 to 50000 and if you are St category caste and you are from th

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Vaibhav Mishra

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Answered 4 months ago

With a 96 percentile in JEE Mains as an OBC female candidate, you have a good chance of getting into NIT Surathkal, but it might depend on the specific branch and the cutoff trends for that year. While you might not get into highly competitive branches like Computer Science, other branches like Civi

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Nandhini haridoss

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Answered 4 months ago

It is unlikely to get Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at NIT Trichy or NIT Surathkal with a 94.54 percentile in JEE Main Jan 2025, especially under the ST category. While 94.54 percentile is a good score, top NITs like Trichy and Surathkal have very high cutoffs for CSE, typically requiring perce

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Prashant

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Answered 4 months ago

In OBC home state quota, the cutoff ranks are typically displayed as the OBC category rank, not the general (CRL).

Breakdown:

Quota Type Cutoff Shown As

General (Open) Common Rank List (CRL)

OBC (Home State / All India) OBC Category Rank

SC/ST/EWS Quotas SC/ST/EWS category ranks

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