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Q:   What is the JEE Main cutoff?
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NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

Category

JEE Main 2024 Expected Cutoff

Common Rank List

90-91

Gen-EWS

75-76

OBC-NCL

73-74

SC

51-52

ST

37-38

PwD

0.0013527

Q:   Are NIT Surathkal admissions open?
A: 

Yes, NIT Surathkal admissions are open. Interested students can apply online for MBA admissions. The forms have to be submitted before the last day of application/ admissions. To know more, students can check the official site.

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

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NIT Surathkal Admission Process and Important Dates 2026

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

11 Courses4 years
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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: KCET, JEE Main
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Mar '26
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2Tentative
Apr '26
KCET 2026 Admit CardTentative
2 Apr '26 - 9 Apr '26
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2
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Q:   Who is eligible for NIT Surathkal admission?
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NIT Surathkal eligibility has to be met for students to get admission in the institute. The eligibility is different depending on the course and category. The common eligibility is as below:

  • NIT Surathkal UG eligibility - Class 12 with relevant subjects from a recognised board
  • NIT Surathkal PG eligibility - UG degree in a relevant field from a recognised university
  • NIT Surathkal PhD eligibility - PG degree from a recognised university
Q:   Can I get into NIT Surathkal without JEE?
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No, students can't get admission in NIT Surathkal without JEE scores. However, this is true for BTech admissions only. For the other courses, as long as students have valid scores of the accepted exams, such as GATE/ CAT/ IIT JAM, they are eligible. 

Q:   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:   How can I apply for NIT Surathkal?
A: 

Candidates must first check the minimum eligibility and selection criteria for the course they want to pursue. If a student meets the minimum eligibility for NIT Surathkal admissions, then aspirants can go ahead by completing the application process. For admission to popular courses such as BTech, MTech, and MSc, candidates may have to apply on the official website of the accepting exams, such as JEE Main,  GATE, and IIT JAM, respectively. Further, for admission to MBA course, are done through CAT/MAT/GATE score, where the shortlisted candidates have to appear for the PI round.

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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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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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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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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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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 2026

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JEE Main Round 9 Closing Rank (General-All India)
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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering276332728925914
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering1018986257913
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Q:   How much rank is required to get a seat at NIT Surathkal?
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NIT Surathkal cutoff 2025 was released for all rounds and 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. 

Students who belong to the General AI category need to attain a rank between 1528 and 31695. On the other hand, the General HS category cutoff range fell between 2726 and 50926. Please keep in mind that other categories will have different cutoffs accordingly. 

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

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

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NIT Surathkal Rankings 2026

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Publisher202320242025
NIRF121717
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Q:   What is the NIRF 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:   Does NIT Surathkal has QS World Rankings?
A: 

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 YearCategoryRank
QS World University Rankings 2026

Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia

113
QS World University Rankings 2026

Asian University Rankings

443
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Sustainability Ranking1501
QS World University Rankings 2025

QS WUR Ranking By Subject

451-500
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 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.

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NIT Surathkal Placements 2025

CourseMedian Salary
B.E. / B.Tech
₹14 LPA
M.E./M.Tech
₹10 LPA
MBA/PGDM
₹7 LPA
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Axis Bank
Bajaj Auto
Bosch Ltd
CapGemini
Deloitte
EXL Services
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

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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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Both inside India & outside India

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Organized & proactive placement process

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Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Q:   How is the placement scenario at NIT Surathkal?
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NIT Surathkal placement highlights 2025 as compared with 2024 are mentioned below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics 2024

Placement Statistics 2025

Highest package

INR 55 LPA

INR 63.3 LPA

Average package

INR 14.81 LPA

INR 15.08 LPA

Median package

INR 12 LPA

INR 12 LPA

Eligible students

1833

1611

Students placed

1323

1246

Placement percentage

72.17%

77.34%

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%

Q:   How are NIT Surathkal's placement this year?
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The key placement highlights 2025 at NIT Surathkal are mentioned below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics 2025

Highest package

INR 63.3 LPA

Average package

INR 15.08 LPA

Median package

INR 12 LPA

Eligible students

1611

Students placed

1246

Placement percentage

77.34%

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

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Q:   Are scholarships given by NIT Surathkal?
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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:   What scholarships are provided by NIT Surathkal to the students?
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NIT Surathkal provides various scholarships for the convenience of students. Below is the list of some of the common scholarships given by the college:

  1. Millennium Fellowship

  2. Institute Merit/Merit Cum Means Scholarship 

  3. Optum Stem Scholarship

  4. Ericsson Empowering Girl Scholarship Program

  5. Harshitha Chaturvedi Scholarship

  6. Garrett Scholarship Program

Q:   Does NIT Surathkal offer scholarships?
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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
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NIT Surathkal Courses and Fees 2026

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B.E. / B.Tech(11 courses)
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10+2 : 75 %
Exams : KCETJEE Main
M.E./M.Tech(33 courses)
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Graduation : 60 %
Exams : GATE
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
4 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 50 %
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MCA(1 course)
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Graduation : 60 %
Exams : NIMCET
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Graduation : 60 %
Exams : IIT JAM
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Q:   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:   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.

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 total tuition fees for NIT Surathkal?
A: 

Students have to pay the NIT Surathkal fees through the accepted payment gateway. The total tuition fees may include other components. The course fees is as below:

Course NameTotal Tuition Fee
MCAINR 2.1 lakh
BTechINR 5 lakh
MBAINR 3 lakh
MScINR 84,500
MTechINR 1.4 Lacs to INR 2.8 lakh

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

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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 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:   Which NIT is best, Surathkal, Rourkela, or 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.

Q:   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

NIT Surathkal Application Process 2026

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Q:   Is the application process of NIT Surathkal online?
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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. 

Q:   How can I get direct admission at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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. 

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

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. 

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Q:   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:   What are the facilities offered by NIT Surathkal?
A: 

NIT Surathkal provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The institute offers various academic and non-academic facilities to students. The institute provides sports, healthcare, and recreational facilities to students. Other facilities include 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 and girls, Gym and Medical facilities, etc.

Q:   Does NIT Surathkal provide hostel facilities?
A: 

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. 

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Q:   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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NIT Surathkal FAQs

Q:   How are MBA placements at NIT Surathkal?
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NIT Surathkal MBA placements 2025 highlights are mentioned below:

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MBA Placement Statistics 2025

Highest package

INR 12.32 LPA

Average package

INR 7.67 LPA

Median package

INR 7 LPA

Eligible students

68

Students placed

32

Placement percentage

47.06%

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

BTech ECE average package recorded during NIT Surathkal placements 2025 was INR 21.57 LPA.

Q:   Does NIT Surathkal offer 100% placements?
A: 

The course-wise placement rate recorded during NIT Surathkal placements 2025 is mentioned below:

Course

Placement Rate 2025

BTech

80.6%

MTech

77.65%

MBA

47.06%

MCA

83.08%

MSc

56.14%

Q:   How are the placements for IT in NITK Surathkal?
A: 

A total of 67 students were placed out of 80 eligible students during NIT Surathkal BTech placements. The highest and average package recorded during BTech IT placements 2025 was INR 63.3 LPA and 23.25 LPA. BTech IT median package in 2025 was 18.1 LPA.

Q:   How are students shortlisted at NIT Surathkal for MBA?
A: 

NIT Surathkal shortlists students on an entrance basis for the MBA programme. The weightage is as below:

ComponentWeightage
CAT/MAT/CMAT score70%
GD10%
PI10%
Work Experience10%
Q:   Which branch is good in NIT Surathkal?
A: 

NIT Surathkal offers good placements to BTech students across all branches. The branch-wise median and average package along-with placement rate recorded in 2025 is mentioned below:

BTech Branch

Median Package 2025

Average Package 2025

Placement Rate 2025

Civil

INR 11.7 LPA

INR 11.91 LPA

74.19%

Chemical

INR 10.44 LPA

INR 10.86 LPA

75.51%

Computer

INR 28.21 LPA

INR 26.85 LPA

93.2%

E&C

INR 19 LPA

INR 21.57 LPA

76.72%

E&E

INR 16 LPA

INR 18.55 LPA

78.7%

IT

INR 18.1 LPA

INR 23.25 LPA

83.75%

Mechanical

INR 10.44 LPA

INR 11.41 LPA

79.5%

Metallurgy

INR 10 LPA

INR 11.01 LPA

84.44%

Mining

INR 10.25 LPA

INR 11.21 LPA

71.79%

AI

INR 20 LPA

INR 20.88 LPA

87.8%

Q:   What is the admission criteria for NIT Surathkal BTech?
A: 

NIT Surathkal BTech admissions are offered on an entrance basis. The institute accepts only those who clear the admission criteria given below:

Eligibility - Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics as mandatory subjects + Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational Subjects/ Biology as one of the subjects + a minimum of 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates)

Selection Process - JEE Mains + JoSAA/ CSAB

Q:   What is the salary package offered during NIT Surathkal placements?
A: 

The course-wise the highest, average and median package offered during NIT Surathkal placements 2025 is mentioned below:

Course

the highest Package 2025

Average Package 2025

Median Package 2025

BTech

INR 63.3 LPA

INR 17.48 LPA

INR 14 LPA

MTech

INR 55.57 LPA

INR 13 LPA

INR 10 LPA

MBA

INR 12.32 LPA

INR 7.67 LPA

INR 7 LPA

MCA

INR 30.08 LPA

INR 12.05 LPA

INR 12 LPA

MSc

INR 12.32 LPA

Around INR 6.35 LPA

INR 6.24 LPA

Q:   Which branch was given the highest package offered during NIT Surathkal BTech placements?
A: 

The branch-wise the highest package offered during NIT Surathkal BTech placements 2025 is mentioned below:

BTech Branch

the highest Package 2025

Civil

INR 24 LPA

Chemical

INR 24 LPA

Computer

INR 52.42 LPA

E&C

INR 52.57 LPA

E&E

INR 56.57 LPA

IT

INR 63.3 LPA

Mechanical

INR 24 LPA

Metallurgy

INR 27 LPA

Mining

INR 27.67 LPA

AI

INR 38.44 LPA

Q:   What is the admission process for M.Tech course admission at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

 Candidates seeking admission are required to apply for the GATE exam to pursue M.Tech from NIT Surathkal. The aspirants with a valid GATE score become eligible to take part in CCMT Counselling. Further, admission is granted based on scores in the national-level exam, counselling, and cutoff marks.

Q:   What is the average package trend at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

The average salary trend witnessed during NIT Surathkal placements over the past three years is mentioned below:

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Placement Statistics 2023

Placement Statistics 2024

Placement Statistics 2025

Average package

INR 15.65 LPA

INR 14.81 LPA

INR 15.08 LPA

Q:   How much rank should I score to get a seat in NIT Surathkal?
A: 

NIT Surathkal offers admission to BTech courses through JEE Main followed by JoSAA and CSAB Counselling. Candidates who qualify JEE Main 2024 are called for the JoSAA Counselling 2024. JoSAA Counselling was held for up to six rounds followed by CSAB for two special rounds for NITs. NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 1 among various specialisations wherein, CSE turned out as the most competitive BTech course with a closing rank of 1423 for the General AI category students. 

 Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out Round 1 NIT Surathkal cutoff 2024 for General category students to get an idea of the marks required to get into NIT Surathkal for different BTech courses. 

Course2024
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering10488
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering20360
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering26603
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering14669
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering3871
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering6303
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering1423
B.Tech. in Information Technology2760
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering21728
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence2216
B.Tech. in Computational and Data Science2948
Q:   What is the cutoff of NIT Surathkal for admission?
A: 

NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2025 concluded with the release of the final round cutoff list. The cutoff was released for various All India and Home State quota categories. 

For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 1528 to 31695. According to the last round cutoff, the most competitive course specialisation was BTech CSE, with the last round cutoff being 2158. Students can refer to the table below for the cutoff range for all other All India categories.

CategoryJEE Main Cutoff Range 2025
General1528 - 31695
OBC495 - 37516
SC322 - 121976
ST124 - 103687
EWS287 - 39831
PWD71 - 1241

 

Q:   What are the documents required for verification for MBA admission at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

Once all the NIT Surathkal selection rounds are complete, students selected for the MBA programme must present original and self-attested photocopies of documents at the institute. Such candidates are required to bring along the following documents:

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 marksheet
  • Migration certificate
  • School leaving certificate/transfer certificate
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
  • UG marksheets
  • UG degree
  • Seat allotment letter
  • Accepted exam scorecard
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

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

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 selection criteria at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

NIT Surathkal selection criteria is entrance-based mainly. The selection process for the programmes is as below:

  • BTech - JEE Mains + JoSAA Counselling/ CSAB
  • MTech - GATE + CCMT
  • MSc - IIT JAM + CCMN
  • MBA - CAT/ MAT/ CMAT + GDPI
Q:   What is the highest package offered during NIT Surathkal placements?
A: 

The course-wise the highest package offered during NIT Surathkal placements over the past three years is mentioned below:

Course

the highest Package 2023

the highest Package 2024

the highest Package 2025

BTech

INR 54.75 LPA

INR 55 LPA

INR 63.3 LPA

MTech

INR 38.14 LPA

INR 55 LPA

INR 55.57 LPA

MBA

INR 9.83 LPA

INR 10 LPA

INR 12.32 LPA

MCA

INR 38.14 LPA

INR 51 LPA

INR 30.08 LPA

MSc

INR 18 LPA

INR 12 LPA

INR 12.32 LPA

Q:   What is the expected NIT Surathkal cutoff for DASA UG?
A: 

NIT Surathkal also accepts DASA UG scores for BTech admissions. Candidates seeking admission to NIT Surathkal can refer to the section given below to check out the anticipated DASA UG cutoffs for the General category students for top courses: 

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

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.

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What is NIT Surathkal ECE cutoff?

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NIT Surathkal BTech cutoff 2025 was 3934 in round 1 for the General AI category, which later increased to 5316 in last round for the BTech ECE course. Students can refer to the table below to know the overall cutoff range for all other All India categories. 

All India CategoryJEE Main Cutoff Range 2025
General3934 - 5316
OBC1687 - 7933
SC808 - 888
ST459 - 459
EWS599 - 6196

Please note that other quotas, categories,

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What is the NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff for females?

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NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff 2025 for the General AI category female students was 3531 in the round 1, which later increased to 4892 in the last round. For the OBC AI category female candidates, the overall cutoff ranged from 1723 to 1792. Students should know that other categories and quotas will have

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What rank is required for CSE at NIT Surathkal?

Answered 23 hours ago

Students who belong to the General AI category need to secure a rank between 1528 and 2158 to be eligible for BTech CSE branch. On the other hand, the OBC AI category students need a rank between 495 and 3690. Please note that other categories will have different cutoffs accordingly. 

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What is the median package offered during NIT Surathkal placements?

Answered a week ago

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

Course

Median Package 2025

BTech

INR 14 LPA

MTech

INR 10 LPA

MBA

INR 7 LPA

MCA

INR 12 LPA

MSc

INR 6.24 LPA

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What is the branch-wise BTech placement rate at NIT Surathkal?

Answered a week ago

The branch-wise placement rate recorded during NIT Surathkal BTech placements 2025 is mentioned below:

BTech Branch

Placement Rate 2025

Civil

74.19%

Chemical

75.51%

Computer

93.2%

E&C

76.72%

E&E

78.7%

IT

83.75%

Mechanical

79.5%

Metallurgy

84.44%

Mining

71.79%

AI

87.8%

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