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Last updated on 1 Jun '26NIT Surathkal M.Sc.What's new?
The IIT JAM 2026 second admission list will be declared on Jun 8, 2026, for the MSc course. Students can choose either an opening or closing withdrawal option, which will be open from Jun 3, 2026, to Jul 3, 2026.
A few more updates are given below:
- The GATE CCMN 2026 counselling registration for the MSc course has begun. The closing day for the same is Jun 5, 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.
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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.
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.
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% |
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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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 | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
3 Jun '26 - 3 Jul '26 | Opening and Closing of Withdrawal OptionOngoing |
9 Jul '26 | Donwload offer letter |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
27 Mar '26 - 6 May '26 | Last date to freeze choice |
27 Mar '26 - 15 Apr '26 | Registration |
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 Physics | |
| M.Sc. in Chemistry |
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹ 6.24 LPA | ₹ 30 K | -/- | |
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| ₹ 30 LPA | -/- | -/- | |
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| ₹ 10 LPA | ₹ 1.4 L | -/- |
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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 Body | Ranks |
|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category | 17 |
| NIRF 2025 under the Overall category | 54 |
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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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.
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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Depending on the quota, the General category students' NIT Surathkal ECE closing ranks usually fall between 3900 and 5600. Lovely Professional University (LPU) offers an equally competitive advantage with its industry-immersion programs and world-class infrastructure, guaranteeing stude
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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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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.
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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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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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