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NIT Surathkal: Admission, Cutoffs 2026, Fees, Courses and Ranking

Q: What is the NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff for females?

NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff 2026 was 3304 for the General AI female category candidates in the first round. The NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for different All India and Home State quota categories. See below to know the round 1 cutoff for both AI and HS quota categories. Category NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff 2026 Female All India Quota Categories General 3304 OBC 1582 SC 564 ST 284 EWS 479 PWD 128 Female Home State Quota Categories General 3473 OBC 5727 SC 485 ST 127 EWS 1530

Q: What is NIT Surathkal ECE cutoff?

NIT Surathkal ECE cutoff 2026 was 3645 for the General AI category candidates in the first round. The NIT Surathkal BTech cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for different AI and HS quota categories. See below for the round 1 cutoff for different AI and HS quota categories. All India Category NIT Surathkal BTech cutoff 2026 General 3645 OBC 1423 SC 768 ST 276 EWS 589 Home State Category NIT Surathkal BTech cutoff 2026 General 5148 OBC 3359 SC 1045 ST 331 EWS 1856 Please note that other rounds will have different cutoffs accordingly.

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The admissions for the year 2026 to various courses at the NIT Surathkal are about to open soon.

A few more updates are given below:

The KCET 2026 round 1 seat allotment result for admission to the BE/BTech course will be declared on Jul 15, 2026.
The IIT JAM 2026 admission process for admission to the MSc course is now over.
The MAT 2026 September session registrations have started for admission to the MBA course. For the PBT mode, the registration deadline is Sep 7, 2026, with the exam scheduled for Sep 13, 2026. For CBT mode, the last date to register is Sep 14, 2026, for the exam taking place on Sep 20, 2026.
The NIMCET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result has been declared for admission to the MCA course. Students can report online till Jul 15, 2026.
The GATE CCMT 2026 Round 4 registration for admission to the ME/MTech course has started. The last date to register is Jul 18, 2026.
The JOSAA 2026 Round 5 seat allotment result for admission to the BE/BTech course will be declared on Jul 16, 2026.
The GATE CCMN 2026 Round 4 registration for admission to the MSc course has started. The last date to register is Jul 18, 2026.

NIT Surathkal Highlights 2026

National Institute of Technology (also known as NIT Surathkal) is a government institute in Mangalore, Karnataka, known for its flagship programme BTech, MTech, MCA and MBA. The institute is also recognized by UGC. Some of the top highlights of NIT Surathkal are given below:

Ranking: NIT Surathkal has been ranked 17 under Engineering category by the NIRF 2025. The college is also ranked 9 in the Engineering category by The Week 2026.
NIT Surathkal BTech Cutoff 2026: The round 2 NIT Surathkal BTech cutoff 2026 based on the JEE Main entrance exam, followed by the JoSAA counselling process is out. During the second round of admission, the closing ranks ranged from 1689 to 26690 for the General AI category candidates. B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering cutoff 2026 stood at 1689 in the second round for the General category making it the most competitive specialisation for admission.
NIT Surathkal BTech and MTech Fees: The total course fee for NIT Surathkal’s flagship BTech and MTech courses is around INR 5 lakhs and INR 1.4 lakhs respectively, depending on the chosen specialisation.
Placements: The average package during NIT Surathkal BTech and MTech placements 2025 was 17.48 LPA and INR 13 LPA respectively.
Admission Criteria: The admissions at NIT Surathkal are based on entrance tests like JEE Mains, GATE, KCET etc.
Collaborations: NITK facilitates faculty/staff exchange, student internships, and joint research through collaborations with NITK Foundation, USA; Marelli India Pvt. Ltd., Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) Bengaluru etc.

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Q: Is NIT Surathkal good for MCA?

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: What is the NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff for females?

NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff 2026 was 3304 for the General AI female category candidates in the first round. The NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for different All India and Home State quota categories.

See below to know the round 1 cutoff for both AI and HS quota categories.

Category	NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff 2026
Female All India Quota Categories
General	3304
OBC	1582
SC	564
ST	284
EWS	479
PWD	128
Female Home State Quota Categories
General	3473
OBC	5727
SC	485
ST	127
EWS	1530

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

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: What is NIT Surathkal ECE cutoff?

NIT Surathkal ECE cutoff 2026 was 3645 for the General AI category candidates in the first round. The NIT Surathkal BTech cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for different AI and HS quota categories.

See below for the round 1 cutoff for different AI and HS quota categories.

All India Category	NIT Surathkal BTech cutoff 2026
General	3645
OBC	1423
SC	768
ST	276
EWS	589
Home State Category	NIT Surathkal BTech cutoff 2026
General	5148
OBC	3359
SC	1045
ST	331
EWS	1856

Please note that other rounds will have different cutoffs accordingly.

NIT Surathkal Popular Programmes 2026

NIT Surathkal offers undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD courses across various streams like Enginnering, Management and Computer Application. Courses are offered in full-time mode. BTech, MTech, MCA and MBA come under the NIT Surathkal popular programme category. The following are the course categories and specialisations offered.

BTech Specialisations	Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, IT, Chemical Engineering, and others
PG Programmes	MTech, MBA, MCA, MSc
PhD Specialisations	Engineering/ Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Humanities

B.E. / B.Tech

11 Courses

4.4(432)4 years#17 NIRF

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹5 L

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Median Salary

₹14 LPA

M.E./M.Tech

33 Courses

4.4(35)2 years

Exams Accepted

GATE

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L

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Median Salary

₹10 LPA

MBA/PGDM

1 Course

4.0(26)2 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹4 L

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Median Salary

₹7 LPA

MCA

1 Course

4.3(13)3 years

Exams Accepted

NIMCET

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.1 L

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Median Salary

₹12 LPA

M.Sc.

2 Courses2 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K

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Median Salary

₹6.24 LPA

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Q: What is the MBA course structure at NIT Surathkal?

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 80. Before filling out the admission form, candidates must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria which is Graduation with 50% aggregate.

Q: Which are the popular BTech specialisations at NIT Surathkal?

As per the placement data and student reviews from various sources, the most popular NIT Surathkal BTech courses are Computer Science and IT. For admissions to these programmes you need to meet the eligibility and clear accepted entrance.

NIT Surathkal Admission Updates 2026

The mode of NIT Karnataka Surathkal course admissions is online. The National Institute of Technology Karnataka admissions are entrance-based. The entrance exams accepted include JEE Main, GATE, and IIT JAM. After the candidates are shortlisted on the basis of exam results, a cutoff list is published by the counselling bodies like JoSAA/ CCMT.

However, for an MBA, NITK releases direct merit lists after declaring the final results of all rounds. The institute accepts the scores of CAT and several other management exams for admission to its MBA programme.

The table below mentions dates for NITK Surathkal admissions dates 2026:

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

11 Courses4 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: KCET, JEE Main

Important dates

Dates	Events
14 Jul '26 - 15 Jul '26	Final, first-round real seat allotment results

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

33 Courses2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE

Important dates

Dates	Events
Aug '26-Oct '26	GATE 2027 Application Form Release DateTentative
Oct '26	GATE 2027 Registration Last Date with Late FeeTentative
1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26	GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paperOngoing

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

1 Course2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: MAT, CAT

Important dates

Dates	Events
Aug '26	CAT 2026 application processTentative
22 Jun '26 - 7 Sep '26	MAT September 2026 Registration PBTOngoing
10 Sep '26	MAT September 2026 PBT Admit Card Release

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Can I get admission in NIT Surathkal without GATE?

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.

Q: Is NIT Surathkal good for BTech?

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.

Check below for more reviews by the prominent students of NIT Surathkal for the BTech course:

Q: How to get seat in NIT Surathkal for MCA?

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.

Q: Will a gap year after Class 12 affect my admission chances at NIT Surathkal?

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.

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The top recruiting companies are Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Sprinkler, Jio, De Shaw, Citi India, Cisco, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Wall Smart, Wells Fargo, etc.

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2029

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Strong academics, experienced faculty, and excellent campus life.

Placements: 74 percent of students get placed in the campus drive. The highest CTC is around 34 LPA, and the average package is around 11 LPA. Oracle, Airtel, HDFC, and CITI Bank are the top recruiting companies. Around 80–90 percent of students receive internships, commonly offered by Microsoft, Oracle, and Uber.

Infrastructure: The entire campus, including academic blocks, hostels, and the library, is enabled with high-speed Wi-Fi. The department has well-maintained laboratories. Classrooms are spacious, well-ventilated, and equipped with projectors, smart boards, and audio-visual aids.

Faculty: The teachers are highly qualified, knowledgeable, and generally helpful. The curriculum is well-structured and regularly updated as per AICTE and NIT standards, covering all core subjects. Semester exams are moderately difficult and test conceptual understanding rather than rote learning.

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028

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Nice college in Mangalore.

Placements: Internships are provided by various tech companies that come to the college. They offer role which are pretty much what you're expected to get from the college. The time period is for around 2-6 months. The placements are pretty good, with top companies attending them. Companies such as Goldman Sachs, Google, Microsoft, etc., participate in them. The highest package goes around 56 LPA, the average for CSE being around 28 LPA. 95% of them are placed.

Infrastructure: The nightlife is really amazing, the hostel timings are really to our access. The beaches here make the vibe. There are numerous places you could hang out. Gym are open till late evening. There are 12 hostels. In 1st year, triple-sharing rooms are available. In each room, they provide a table, chair, and bed. In the room, they provide Wi-Fi. Mess food is good, it includes all varieties of dishes. Spiritual, dancing, drama. Sports facilities are good, mostly all types of sports facilities are available. There is a huge swimming pool also present.

Faculty: The courses that happen here are just the ones you would get at elite colleges. The courses are top class with the professors who are experts in their subject. 4 years of exams per semester, which are of a moderate level of difficulty. Which comprises 1 midsem, 2 quizzes, and an end-of-semester exam. Faculty to students ratio is about 1:10. The relationship between each other couldn't be any better. The professors are always there to guide and teach you at all times.

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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2029

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Insights of NIT Karnataka.

Placements: Nitk mechanical is the best among all NITs in the QRF ranking. It has a placement rate of about 85 percent. Major core companies that came for placements this year were Apple for mechanical with a minor in ECE, L&T, Bajaj, Suzuki, ONGC, and HPCL. IN 2025 the average package for mechanical is 15 LPA. Internship opportunities are abundant across branches with a stipend of roughly 20k to 1 Lakh per month and many PPOs.

Infrastructure: Mechanical depth of Nitk has one of the best infrastructures among all departments. It has all the research related facilities, specialized labs like CAD/CAM, Internal combustion engines, and advanced research labs in areas such as strength of materials, robotics etc. Hostels have double and triple sharing rooms with 2 common washrooms on each floor. Ethernet facility for the internet.

Faculty: Nitk has very experienced faculty members. Associate professors specializing in areas like advanced manufacturing, composite materials, tribology, machines design. The course curriculum is designed in a way that makes a student industry ready. The first 3 semesters of mechanical are a bit easy. It gets difficult after the 3rd semester.

Other: I chose this course because I am very interested with automobile. NITK has the best mechanical department among all NITs. There are 3 cultural fests that are conducted every year. The main annual fest is Incident which is held in March.

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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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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2023

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Review of NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology.

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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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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NIT Surathkal Cutoff 2026

The JEE Mains 2026 cutoffs round 4 have been released for NIT Surathkal BE/BTech admissions. During the fourth round of admission, the closing ranks ranged from 1727 to 27104 for the General AI category candidates. Under NIT Surathkal BE/BTech course, the lowest cutoff rank released for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, making it the most competitive for admission. NIT Surathkal B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering cutoff 2026 stood at 1727 in the fourth round for the General category. Please check out NIT Surathkal cutoff for other courses below:

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JEE Main Round 4 Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2024	2025	2026
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	3871	4158	3762
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	1441	1607	1727
B.Tech. in Information Technology	2842	2980	2918
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence	2486	2372	2445
B.Tech. in Computational and Data Science	2952	3286	2973

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Rounds

NIMCET Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)	105	114

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GATE Round 3 score (General-All India)

Course	2024	2025	2026
M.Tech. in Computational and Data Science	675	706	682
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	712	743	– / –
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security)	687	722	– / –
M.Tech. in Information Technology	664	704	681
M.Tech. in VLSI Design	628	667	710

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How much JEE Main rank is required to get a seat at NIT Surathkal?

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

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: What is the opening and closing rank for BTech in Computational & Data Science at NIT Surathkal?

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: What is the expected NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2024?

Going as per the past three year trends candidates can expect the closing ranks for NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment for top specialisations between the following range:

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering must range between 3404 and 4554
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering must range between 618 and 1594
B.Tech. in Information Technology must range between 1650 and 2652
B.Tech. in Computational and Data Science must range between 2966 and 3329

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NIT Surathkal Rankings 2026

NIT Surathkal has ranked across various categories by several prominent national ranking bodies, namely NIRF, QS World University Rankings, etc. NIT Surathkal is one of the top NIT colleges in Karnataka. National Institute of Technology Surathkal has been ranked by QS World University Rankings 2026 under various categories. Candidates can go through the below table for information on National Institute of Technology Karnataka rankings:

Ranking Body	Category	Rank
QS World University Rankings 2026	Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia	113
QS World University Rankings 2026	Asian University Rankings	443
QS World University Rankings 2026	QS Sustainability Ranking	1501
QS World University Rankings 2025	QS WUR Ranking By Subject	451-500
NIRF 2025	Overall	54
NIRF 2025	Engineering	17

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Publisher	2026
The Week	9

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Publisher	2023	2024	2025
NIRF	12	17	17

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Karnataka in 2025->

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Publisher	2025	2026
NIRF	35	– / –
QS World University Rankings	– / –	443

5th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Karnataka in 2025->

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: How is the NIRF ranking of NIT Surathkal?

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 Body	Ranks
NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category	17
NIRF 2025 under the Overall category	54

Q: Does NIT Surathkal has QS World Rankings?

Yes, NIT Surathkal has been ranked by QS World University. Refer to the table below for 2026 and 2025 QS rankings of NIT Surathkal:

Ranking Year	Category	Rank
QS World University Rankings 2026	Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia	113
QS World University Rankings 2026	Asian University Rankings	443
QS World University Rankings 2026	QS Sustainability Ranking	1501
QS World University Rankings 2025	QS WUR Ranking By Subject	451-500

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NIT Surathkal Placements 2025

NIT Surathkal placements data for 2026 will be updated here once out.

As per the latest stats of NIT Surathkal placements for 2025, the overall placement rate was 77.34%. The total number of students placed were 1,246. TATA, Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon etc are some of the top recruiters.

The average package during NIT Surathkal BTech, MCA and MTech placements 2025 was INR 17.48 LPA, INR 12.05 LPA and INR 13 LPA respectively. The median package for BTech and MTech placements in 2025 was INR 14 LPA and INR 10 LPA. For MCA students, the median package was INR 12 LPA. For more details, check out the table below:

Particulars	NIT-K Placements Statistics 2025
Highest Package	INR 63.3 LPA
Average Package	INR 15.08 LPA
Median Package	INR 12 LPA

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Course	Median Salary
B.E. / B.Tech	₹14 LPA
M.E./M.Tech	₹10 LPA
MBA/PGDM	₹7 LPA

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Bajaj Auto

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Deloitte

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GAIL(Gas AuthorityOf IndiaLtd)

Mahindra and Mahindra

Reliance

Tata Motors

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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is NIT Surathkal good for placement?

NIT Surathkal is good in terms of placements. The course-wise highest package and placement rate recorded in 2025 is mentioned below:

Course	Highest Package 2025	Placement Rate 2025
BTech	INR 63.3 LPA	80.6%
MTech	INR 55.57 LPA	77.65%
MBA	INR 12.32 LPA	47.06%
MCA	INR 30.08 LPA	83.08%
MSc	INR 12.32 LPA	56.14%

Q: What is the course-wise average package offered during NIT Surathkal placements?

The course-wise average package recorded during NIT Surathkal placements 2025 is mentioned below:

Course	Placement Statistics 2025
BTech	INR 17.48 LPA
MTech	INR 13 LPA
MBA	INR 7.67 LPA
MCA	INR 12.05 LPA
MSc	INR 6.27 LPA (Chemistry) INR 6.65 LPA (Physics)

NIT Surathkal Scholarships 2026

NITK Surathkal provides scholarships under various schemes to the students of various UG and PG programmes. The National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal provides the Harshitha Chaturvedi Scholarship for II, III, and IV year BTech students.

Optum Stem Scholarship, Ericsson Empowering Girl Scholarship Program, FFE Scholarship Program, L'Oréal India for Young Women in Science Scholarships, Garrett Scholarship Program, SC ST Scholarship etc are some of the scholarships given to the students.

The details regarding some of the NIT Surathkal Scholarships are presented below:

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Detail
Harshitha Chaturvedi Scholarhsip	Harshitha Chaturvedi Scholarhsip
Optum Stem Scholarship	Optum Stem Scholarship
L'Oréal India for Young Women in Science Scholarships	L'Oréal India for Young Women in Science Scholarships
Vidyalakshmi Scholarship Scheme	Vidyalakshmi Scholarship Scheme

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Q: Are scholarships given by NIT Surathkal?

Yes, NIT Surathkal gives many scholarship benefits to the students. These include scholarships for both UG and PG courses. Millennium Fellowship, Optum Stem Scholarship, Harshitha Chaturvedi Scholarship etc. are some of the common scholarships given by NITK Surathkal.

Q: Is NIT Surathkal offer scholarships?

NITK Surathkal offers various scholarships under different schemes to the students of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. Some of the scholarships offered by NIT Surathkal, include the following:

TCS Research Scholar programme
OBC Scholarship for Karnataka State students
Engineers India Limited Scholarship for SC/ST UG students
Foundation for Excellence India Trust Scholarship
Institute Merit and Merit-cum Means Scholarships

Q: What scholarships are provided by NIT Surathkal to the students?

NIT Surathkal provides various scholarships for the convenience of students. Below is the list of some of the common scholarships given by the college:

Millennium Fellowship
Institute Merit/Merit Cum Means Scholarship
Optum Stem Scholarship
Ericsson Empowering Girl Scholarship Program
Harshitha Chaturvedi Scholarship
Garrett Scholarship Program

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NIT Surathkal Application Process 2026

NIT Surathkal course admisison based is based through the official website of respective national-level etrance exam. The application is filled through the online mode. Below mentioned are the course wise accepted entrance exam:

BTech aspiring candidates can apply for the programme on the official website of JEE Main and then register for JoSAA counselling. The JEE Main form can be completed and submitted online.
For the MTech programme, students need to first complete the GATE application process and then register for CCMN counselling.
For MSc admission, candidates need to apply for IIT JAM through the official website of the respective conducting body (www.jam.iisc.ac.in).
For MCA admission, candidates need to apply through the NIMCET exam followed by counselling.
For MBA admission, candidates are required to download the application form available on the official website of the institute.

Important Documents Required For Admission

Class 10 marksheet & Certificate
Class 12 marksheet & Certificate
Graduation marksheet & Certificate
PG degree marksheet & Certificate
Entrance exam scorecard
Offer Letter
Passport-size photograph
Scanned copy of signature
Transfer Certificate
Migration Certificate

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How many entrance exam cutoffs will be released for admission to BTech at NIT Surathkal?

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: Is it easy to apply for any course at the NIT Surathkal?

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.

Q: What do I have to do after registering for online on the website of NIT Surathkal?

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: How can I get direct admission at NIT Surathkal?

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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NIT Surathkal campus is spread across 295.35 acres. NITK Surathkal has infrastructure facilities like laboratories, classrooms, a library, hostels, and canteens. In addition, the institute has four guest houses, including the JC Bose Guest House, Vikram Sarabhai Guest House, Homi J. Bhaba Guest House, and the International Hostel. Some other facilities available at the NITK Surathkal campus are:

Health Care Centre
Banks
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Multiple sports grounds & coaching present

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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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Incomplete attendance invites penalty

Dress code

Students can wear whatever they want

Additional expenses

Requirement to eat out despite mess fees

Consequence of rules violation

Rule breakers are let off with a warning

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Q: What are the departments of NIT Surathkal?

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).

Q: How to reach NIT Surathkal?

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.

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NIT Surathkal has good and experienced faculty. The faculty members are trained and focus on improving the educational experience for the students. All the faculty members are degree holders.

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NIT Surathkal Notable Alumni

NIT Surathkal has a good alumni base. The alumni of NITK Surathkal are pursuing careers with the top companies in India and abroad or representing the country as entrepreneurs, social workers, and celebrities, among others. Listed below are some of the notable alumni of the National Institute of Technology Surathkal:

Alumni Name	Alumni Degree
K. V. Kamath, President of BRICS Bank, Former Chairman of ICICI Bank, former Chairman of Infosys	Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Kota Ullas Karanth, Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society India Program	Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Ashok Shankarappa Kheny is an Indian film producer, actor, director, businessman, politician, and owner of Karnataka Bulldozers cricket team, and chairman	Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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Q: What are the various collaborations of NIT Surathkal?

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

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Q: What can students do after JEE Main session 2 result?

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

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 is the duration of MCA in NIT Surathkal?

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: What is the eligibility criteria for M.Tech course at NIT Surathkal?

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?

NIT Surathkal BTech fees is INR 5 lakh. The fee structure 2025 is as below:

Tuition Fees: INR 5 lakh
Hostel Fees: INR 67.2K
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?

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:

Course	R1 (Closing Rank)	Last Round (Closing Rank
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)	105	105

Q: What is the JEE Main Round 6 cut off for Civil Engineering at NIT Surathkal?

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: Why choose NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology?

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 JEE Main rank is required for CSE at NIT Surathkal?

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 JEE Main cutoff of NIT Surathkal for admission?

NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2026 ranged from 1605 to 24609 in the first round for the General AI category candidates. So, this category of candidates needs to attain a rank of at least 24609 to be qualified for admission in the first round.

The NIT Surathkal cutoff 2026 was declared for the first round for admission to the BTech course and its various branches. The cutoff was out for different AI and HS quota categories.

Students can see the table below to know the cutoff range for different AI and HS quota categories.

Category	NIT Surathkal JEE Main Cutoff 2026
All India Quota Categories
General	1605 - 24609
OBC	638 - 9158
SC	269 -4429
ST	109- 1573
EWS	331 - 4055
PWD	45 - 808
Home State Quota Categories
General	3184 - 30911
OBC	1254 - 13326
SC	792 - 4980
ST	133 - 1930
EWS	1147 - 7286
PWD	43 - 1746

Q: What is the qualifying mark in NIMCET?

NIT Patna NIMCET cutoff 2025 was 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 491 and 787. 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. Students can click here to know more.

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

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 1	678
Round 2	637
Round 3	637
Round 4	618
Round 5	607
Round 6	607

Q: Can I get NIT Surathkal with 95 percentile for BTech?

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?

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 is the JEE Main Round 1 rank for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at NIT Surathkal?

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.

Q: What has been the trend for cut-off in BTech in Mechanical Engineering at NIT Surathkal in the last few years?

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.

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Is NIT Surathkal the best BTech college in Mangalore?

Answered 2 weeks ago

For students with a good JEE Main rank, the answer is yes. NIT Surathkal is the only NIT in Karnataka, ranks in India's list of top 20 engineering institutes according to NIRF 2025. It has a beautiful campus spread over 295 acres on the Arabian Sea with a good placement record from corporates like M

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Is BTech at the NIT Surathkal costly?

Answered a month ago

No, BTech at the NIT Surathkal is not that costly. The fees for the BTech course is around INR 5 Lacs and the college gives many specialisations also under its BTech programme.

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When was NIT Surathkal established?

Answered 3 months ago

National Institute of Technology or NIT Surathkal is in Karnataka and was established in 1960. It has 13 departments, 1 School, and 12 supporting centres. NIT Surathkal gives UG, PG and PhD courses in the areas of Engineering, Management, and Science.

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Is the application process of NIT Surathkal online?

Answered 4 months ago

Yes, the application process of NIT Surathkal is online. Students who want to take admission in various courses at NITK Surathkal can easily apply on the official website. After applying, students also have to pay an application fee in the end.

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What is the first and last round closing cutoff for BTech in Computational and Data Science in NIT Surathkal?

Answered 4 months ago

Cut off ranges for all courses are different from each other at NITK Surathkal. The round 1 closing rank for BTech in Computational and Data Science was 3192 for admission into NIT Surathkal. The last round closing cutoff rank for the same course was 4470.

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