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M.Tech. in Industrial Biotechnology 

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M.Tech. in Industrial Biotechnology
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NIT Surathkal 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

1.40 Lakh
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Duration

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Average package

12.45 Lakh

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M.Tech. in Industrial Biotechnology
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M.Tech. in Industrial Biotechnology
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NIT Surathkal 
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1.40 Lakh
2.66 Lakh
14,040
4.21 Lakh
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M.Tech. in Industrial Biotechnology
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NIT Surathkal 
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M.Tech. in Industrial Biotechnology
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NIT Surathkal 
Curriculum

M.Tech. in Industrial Biotechnology
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NIT Surathkal 
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5
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M.Tech. in Industrial Biotechnology - Batch of 2020
Offered by NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology
4.4
4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
NITK- A perfect blend of academics and extra curriculum activities.
Placements: The college puts efforts n makes sure that more than 50% of the students are placed. All the top notch biotech companies like Biocon, Enzene Biosciences visit the campus. The average package can be anywhere between 3-5 LPA, depending on the post. The professors also make sure that they help the students who want to pursue Ph.D. in India as well as abroad.
Infrastructure: The college has tried its best to update itself with the modern technology. The classrooms are well-equipped with projectors. The Wi-Fi connection is available anywhere in the campus with a limit of 10GB per day. A new indoor sports complex was inaugurated recently for Badminton, tennis and table tennis. Girls hostel is also equipped with a gym with all the necessary machines.
Faculty: All the professors here are highly qualified for their respective subjects. They are PhD's from eminent institutions like IITs, IISC's n even abroad. They are always available to us for any doubts and clarifications. Regular tests are conducted by them to make sure that we keep ourselves regular in studies. Practical and industry oriented problems are discussed in the class. Necessary topics are also explained via videos using the projector, wherever required.
Other: The college boosts of its cultural fest INCIDENT n its technical fest, ENGINEER. Thousands of students from all over India throng the campus and witness the cut throat level competition. The cash prizes kept for the events are good. The sponsors making to the campus are also cherry on the cake.
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M.Tech. in Industrial Biotechnology
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   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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Q:   How to get admission for M.Tech at NIT Surathkal?
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NITK Surathkal admits students through CCMT for all the M.Tech programmes. For all guidelines, the prospective candidates are advised to carefully read the information brochure and various other documents which will be available in CCMT website. Admission to a MTech. Programme is open to candidates who have passed the prescribed qualifying examination, with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system, or not less than 60% marks in the aggregate

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Q:   Can I apply at NIT Rourkela for M.Tech without GATE score?
A: 

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.

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

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
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Q:   Which is better NIT Trichy or NIT Surathkal for MTech?
A: 

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.

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M.Tech. in Industrial Biotechnology
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
Average SalaryINR 12.45 Lakh
Highest SalaryINR 55.00 Lakh
Median SalaryINR 11.60 Lakh
% Batch placed69
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M.Tech. in Industrial Biotechnology
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Entry Requirements

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M.Tech. in Industrial Biotechnology
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Admission Process

    Important Dates

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    COURSE
    GATE
    Nov 3, 2025
    Start Date for GATE 2026 Application Form CorrectionTentative
    Nov 6, 2025
    Last Date for GATE 2026 Application Correction (for other candidates)
    Jan 2, 2026
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    M.Tech. in Industrial Biotechnology
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    NIT Surathkal 
    Cutoffs

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    CCMT round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
    Round20242025
    1491550
    2471513
    3466500
    4466461
    5436461
    CCMT round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
    Round20242025
    1391435
    2366428
    3361-
    4361396
    5-391
    GATE round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
    Round202320242025
    1477491550
    2445471513
    3445466500
    4-466461
    5-436461
    6445--
    GATE round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
    Round202320242025
    1377391435
    2320366428
    3308361-
    4309361396
    5--391
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    Students also asked

    Q:   Can I join NIT Surathakal through KCET?
    A: 

    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

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    Q:   Which was the top course during NITK placements?
    A: 

    The institute has released the course-wise statistics for 2023 placements. Out of all courses, MCA recorded the highest placement rate during NIT Surathkal placements 2023. The highest package was offered to the BTech batch 2019-23. The table below mentions the course-wise placement rate and the highest package for 2023:

    CoursePlacement Rate (2023)the highest Package (2023)
    BTech93%INR 54.75 LPA
    MBA72.09%INR 9.83 LPA
    MCA94.44%INR 38.14 LPA
    MSc54.90%INR 18 LPA
    MTech83.05%INR 38.14 LPA
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    Q:   How are the placements for IT in NITK Surathkal?
    A: 

    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%
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    Q:   What is the average package for ECE in NIT Surathkal?
    A: 

    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

     

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    Q:   Is it expensive to study BTech at NIT Surathkal?
    A: 

    NIT Surathkal offers the flagship BTech programme to students and is often sought out by students looking for a career in the Engineering domain. The total tuition fees for NIT Surathkal BTech ranges around INR 5 L. The course is available in a variety of Engineering specializations. Interested candidates can also check out the various NIT Surathkal scholarship schemes offered to assist students.

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