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NIT Surathkal Highlights 2026

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Q:   What is the minimum rank to get admission in NIT Surathkal?
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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.

Q:   Is NIT Surathkal good for MCA?
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 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:   How much JEE Main rank is required to get a seat at NIT Surathkal?
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According to the NIT Surathkal cutoff 2026, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 1605 to 24609 for the General AI category. Students who want admission in the first round have to attain a rank of at least 24609 if they belong to the General AI quota. 

For the General HS quota, the same round cutoff varied from 3184 to 30911. Please keep in mind that other categories, quotas, and rounds will have different cutoffs. 

NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for categories belonging to the All India and Home State quota. The cutoff was declared in the form of opening and closing ranks for various BTech course specialisations. 

Q:   Which was the top course during NITK placements?
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The placement highlights 2025 for BTech, MTech and MCA at NIT Surathkal is tabulated below:

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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%

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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%

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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%

NIT Surathkal Cutoff 2026

NIT Surathkal Placements 2026

NIT Surathkal Admission & Application Process 2026

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: KCET, JEE Main
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7 Aug '26 - 13 Aug '26
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13 Aug '26
Surrender Round 1 Seats
22 Jul '26 - 18 Aug '26
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NIT Surathkal FAQs

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

Q:   What can students do after JEE Main session 2 result?
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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 the duration of MCA in NIT Surathkal?
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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 apply at NIT Rourkela for M.Tech without GATE score?
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No, admission to the M.Tech courses is only through GATE in NITs. There is no other provision for admission. Furthermore, after GATE, it is also crucial that the candidates with scores equal to or more than the cutoff take part in CCMT counselling. The final selection is based on merit in both selection rounds.

Q:   What is the cutoff at NIT Surathkal in BTech Mining Engineering for other than general categories?
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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 is the JEE Main Round 6 cut off for Civil Engineering at NIT Surathkal?
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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 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:   What is the fee structure for BTech programme at NIT Surathkal?
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NIT Surathkal BTech fees is INR 5 lakh for the entire 4-year tuition fee . The fee components other than tuition fee are listed below with thier respective fee in 2026. 

  • Hostel Fees: INR 70k
  • One Time Payment: INR 6,390 - INR 13,820
  • Other Fees: INR 63,840

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

Q:   What is NIT Surathkal MCA cutoff?
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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:

CourseR1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)105105

 

Q:   How many entrance exam cutoffs will be released for admission to BTech at NIT Surathkal?
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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:   Why choose NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology?
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NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology is a government institute recognized by UGC. Some of the reasons to choose NIT Surathkal are given below:

  • Ranking: NIT Surathkal has been ranked 17 under Engineering category by the NIRF 2025.
  • Placements: TATA, Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon etc. are some of the top recruiters of the institute. 
  • Scholarships: The National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal provides the Harshitha Chaturvedi Scholarship for II, III, and IV year BTech students.
Q:   What do I have to do after registering for online on the website of NIT Surathkal?
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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:   What JEE Main rank is required for CSE at NIT Surathkal?
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The rank required for admission to the BTech CSE course was 1605 in the first round for the General AI category. The NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for different AI and HS quota categories. 

See the table below to know the round 1 cutoff for both quotas. 

Category (All India)NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff 2026
General 1605
OBC 638
SC 269
ST 109
EWS 331
Category (Home State)NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff 2026
General 3184
OBC 1254
SC 792
ST 133
PWD 43
EWS 1147
Q:   What is the qualifying mark in NIMCET?
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NIT Patna NIMCET cutoff 2026 is 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 570 for MCA AI & IoT and 946 for Data Science and Informatics self financed. 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.

Q:   How much should I score in GATE to get M.Tech seat in NIT Surathkal Computer Science?
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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 1678
Round 2637
Round 3637
Round 4618
Round 5607
Round 6607
Q:   Can I get NIT Surathkal with 95 percentile for BTech?
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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.

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

Q:   What has been the trend for cut-off in BTech in Mechanical Engineering at NIT Surathkal in the last few years?
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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:   How can I get direct admission at NIT Surathkal?
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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. 

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Updated on Aug 7, 2026

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