NIT Surathkal Course Admissions 2024 (Open): Cutoff, Dates, Application Process, Eligibility, Courses & Fee

A. 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) (www.nta.ac.in). Read more here.
2. MTech aspirants are required to register for GATE through the official website of the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) (www.appsgate.iitd.ac.in). Read more on GATE application process.
3. For MSc admission, candidates need to apply to IIT JAM through the official website of the respective conducting body (www.jam.iisc.ac.in). Read more.
4. Similarly, for the MBA programme, candidates need to apply for CAT/MAT/GMAT on their respective conducting bodies.

A. With 95 percentile, the chances of getting admission in NIT Karnataka are fairly high. 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.

A. Admission to the BTech programme at NITK Surathkal is done basis of JEE Main score and JoSAA Counselling. If the seats are left vacant after JoSAA counselling, then the seats are filled out through CSAB counselling. Apart from this, applicants must meet the minimum eligibility as well, which is at least 75% in Class 12 or an equivalent examination.

A. The cutoff marks for NITK BTech admission are determined only after the conclusion of the entrance test. Considering the past years' cutoff, a 250+ score will be good enough to take admission. However, it can vary. Tabulated below are the CSAB SR 2 closing ranks for NIT Surathkal cutoff 2022 along with 2021 and 2020 for the General category students, to get clarity on past year trends:

A. The total course fee includes various components such as hostel fee, caution deposit, tuition fee, etc. The total tuition fee for BTech is INR 5 lakh, the hostel charges are up to INR 55,600, and a one-time fee of INR 9,270. This mentioned fee is as per unofficial sources and thus may vary. The aspirants can visit the NIT Karnataka website (nitk.ac.in) for more details.

A. 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.

A. 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.

A. The total tuition fee for the MCA programme is INR 2.1 lakh. NITK MCA total fee will further other components such as security deposit, admission fee, convocation fee, etc. Moreover, it must be noted that the given tuition fee is as per the 2022-23 fee structure. Hence, is indicative. Candidates can visit the institute’s website (nitk.ac.in) for details on the fee structure.

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.

A. The technology institute offers a three-year full-time MCA course. It is divided into semester patterns (six semesters). Admission to the PG course is entrance-based. Candidates applying for the course must go through the eligibility requirements before filling out the admission form. Click here to read more about the course.

A. 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 64 as per some unofficial sources. Before filling out the admission form, candidates must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria.

A. The selection process for the MBA programme at NITK Surathkal is based on GMAT/CAT score followed by group discussion and personal interview. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) are eligible to apply for an MBA. Eligible students can apply by visiting the official website (nitk.ac.in).

A. It is crucial for all the aspirants to meet the eligibility criteria as prescribed by the institute for MBA course admission. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) from a recognised university can take admission. Moreover, aspirants must also have academic certificates as proof of eligibility.

A. In order to submit the application for MBA, the application fee is INR 600 for OC/OBC/EWS and INR 150 for SC/ST/PwD category students. The total tuition fee for MBA at NIT Surathkal is INR 2 lakh. The total course will further include other components such as security deposit, admission fees, library charges, etc. NITK holds the right to revise the course tuition fees. Further, it must be noted that the given fee is as per unofficial sources and hence may vary.

A. 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.

A. The total tuition fee for MTech at both technology institutes is INR 1.4 lakh. As per NIRF 2022 rankings, NIT Surathkal is ranked 10 in the “Engineering” category and NIT Trichy has not made it to the rankings. 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.

A. The 2021-22 placement season at NIT Surathkal concluded with 75% of MTech students placed. The overall placement rate stood at 83%. In addition, the NIT Surathkal highest package 2022 for MTech (IT) stood at INR 45.03 LPA. Further, the NIT Surathkal average package for MTech (IT) was INR 17.38 LPA. Read more about placements here.

A. Yes, admission to MTech courses at NIT Karnataka is only through GATE scores for admission. There is no other provision for admission. Candidates can contact the institute’s admission office to find out in case there are seats under any quota to which direct admission is offered.

A. Admission to the MSc programme at NITK Surathkal is done basis IIT JAM score. Candidates are shortlisted based on exam scores and called for CCMN Counselling. The aspirants can apply by completing the IIT JAM application procedure. Before form filling, aspirants shall check the course-specific eligibility criteria.