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Last updated on 1 Jun '26NIT Surathkal M.Sc.What's new?
The IIT JAM 2026 admission process for the MSc course is now over.
A few more updates are given below:
- The GATE CCMN 2026 Round 4 registration for the MSc programme has begun. Students can register till Jul 18, 2026.
NIT Surathkal MSc Eligibility & Highlights 2024
At the postgraduate level, NIT Surathkal MSc is full time programme offered by the National Institute of Technology, Surathkal. The two-year course is divided into semester patterns (four semesters). The offered specialisations are Physics and Chemistry.
Admission to MSc at NIT Surathkal is based on merit in the IIT JAM followed by CCMN counselling. Intersted candidates must check the below mentioned eligibility criteria before applying:
Eligibility: Any candidate who has completed graduation with a minium of 60% marks from any recognised university is eligible to apply for MCA courses.
NIT Surathkal MSc Fees 2024
The fee structure of NIT Surathkal courses is cumulative of multiple components, such as tuition fee, hostel fee, medical insurance, mess and other security deposits, etc. Out of all these fee components, there are a few components that are charged one-time, while some have to be paid semester-wise, such as tuition fees. The total tuition fees to pursue MSc is INR 30,000. This fee is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicarive. Moreover, students who wish to more fee related details can visit here.
Chekc the below table to know more about NIT Surathkal MSc admissions:
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
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.
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 |
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.
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.
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NIT Surathkal M.Sc.Fees details 2026
| Fee components | Amount (for 2 years) |
|---|---|
₹ 30 K | |
₹ 2.66 L | |
₹ 14.04 K | |
₹ 3.1 L |
These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.
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NIT Surathkal MSc Admission Dates 2024
NIT Surathkal MSc admission dates 2024 have been released. The important admission dates include key events related to the IIT JAM. Thus, students must stay updated with the IIT Jam exam dates. Intersted students can check the below table to learn more important dates:
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
9 Jul '26 | Donwload offer letter |
3 Jun '26 - 3 Jul '26 | Opening and Closing of Withdrawal Option |
NIT Surathkal MSc Cutoff 2026
IIT JAM round 3 cutoffs are released on the official website. Students who have applied for NIT Surathkal MSc admissions can apply through CCMN counselling. The cutoffs differ for General, SC, ST, OBC, etc. candidates. Students can check the cutoff of their respective category. Least cutoff is recorded for M.Sc. in Chemistry. Table below shows CCMN round 3 cutoffs analysis:
4CCMN Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
| Course | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. in Chemistry | 1126 | 1011 | 1072 |
| M.Sc. in Physics | 1166 | 1038 | 975 |
NIT Surathkal MSc Curriculum 2024
NIT Surathkal MSc curriculum provides a semester-wise list of subjects to be studied throughout the two-year course duration. Tabulated below are downloadable specialisation-wise PDFs for MSc courses:
| Specialization | Curriculum |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. in Chemistry | |
| M.Sc. in Physics |
NIT Surathkal M.Sc.NIT Surathkal MSc seats 2024
At NIT Surathkal for the MSc course, a total of 66 seats are reserved. The seats are assigned on the basis of the IIT JAM exam performance. Check the table below to know more about the total number of seats for the MSc programme.
| Courses | Seats |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. in Chemistry | 33 |
| M.Sc. in Physics | 33 |
Top online M.Sc. courses offered by NIT Surathkal
NIT Surathkal vs NIT Trichy vs NIT Rourkela
A comparison between top NITs for their MSc course is presented here based on the course fee:
|
NIT |
MBA Course Tuition Fee* |
|---|---|
|
MSc at NIT Surathkal |
INR 30,000 |
| INR 26,300 - INR 45,000 | |
| INR 30,000 - INR 75,000 |
*The above tuition fee is according to different pages and is subject to changes. The given fee range for NIT Trichy and NIT Rourkela includes fee for integrated programmes.
Compare M.Sc. at NIT Surathkal with other similar colleges
| College | Median Salary | Total Tuition Fees | Ranking |
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| ₹ 6.24 LPA | ₹ 30 K | -/- | |
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Commonly asked questions On Comparisons
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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Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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% |
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.
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.
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.
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- The scholarship will be awarded in the institute every year to top 50 meritorious students in the order of merit based on JEE (Main) All India Rank, subject to the condition that their parents income is less than INR 4.5 lakh.
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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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NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology is a government institute recognized by UGC. Some of the reasons to choose NIT Surathkal are given below:
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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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