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- Estd. 1960
NIT Surathkal Admission dates 2026
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE
| Dates | Events |
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19 Mar '26 | GATE 2026 results |
MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: MAT, CAT, GATE
| Dates | Events |
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23 Feb '26 | MAT Feb 2026 PBT Registration last dateOngoing |
26 Feb '26 | MAT Feb 2026 PBT admit card |
1 Mar '26 | MAT Feb 2026 PBT |
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Commonly asked questions On All Courses
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
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.
NIT Surathkal accepts JEE Main scores for admission to the BTech course specialisations and the BArch course. The cutoff is released category-wise for candidates belonging to the All India as well as the Home State quota. For candidates belonging to the General HS category, the cutoff ranks to get admission ranged between 3025 and 45579.
For the General AI category students, the cutoff ranks ranged between 2158 and 31695. To check more branch-wise, category-wise and round-wise NIT Surathkal cutoff 2025, check this page.
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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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.
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:
- BTech aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE Main through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- MTech aspirants are required to register for GATE through the official website of the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).
- For MSc admission, candidates need to apply to IIT JAM through the official website of the respective conducting body
- Similarly, for the MBA programme, candidates need to apply for CAT/MAT/GMAT on their respective conducting bodies.
BTech ECE average package recorded during NIT Surathkal placements 2025 was INR 21.57 LPA.
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% |
Students at NIT Surathkal can engage in several extracurricular activities as NITK management has partnered with both NCC and NSS for providing students with a holistic growth pattern in their academic lives.
Sporting activities like Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Cricket, Football, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Swimming, Volleyball, and more are also held.
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% |
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.
NIT Surathkal shortlists students on an entrance basis for the MBA programme. The weightage is as below:
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT/MAT/CMAT score | 70% |
| GD | 10% |
| PI | 10% |
| Work Experience | 10% |
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 Name | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| MCA | INR 2.1 lakh |
| BTech | INR 5 lakh |
| MBA | INR 3 lakh |
| MSc | INR 84,500 |
| MTech | INR 1.4 Lacs to INR 2.8 lakh |
Note: This is taken from official sources and can change.
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 |
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 |
NITK Surathkal gives many UG, PG, and PhD programmes. The college is mainly popular for its BTech programme. All the courses and specializations under BTech programme like Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Communication Engineering etc. are good at NIT Karnataka Surathkal.
Yes, MBA is available at NIT Surathkal. It is a PG-level course offered in full-time mode. The duration of this programme is two years. Students enrolled in this programme learn about different domains of Management, such as HR, Finance, and others. Admission to NITK MBA is made based on the overall student profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MCA | Graduate with 60% aggregate | NIMCET + Counselling |
| BTech | Class 12 with 75% aggregate | JEE Main, DASA UG, CSAB + JoSAA counselling |
| MBA | Graduation with 50% aggregate | MAT, CAT, GATE + GD & PI |
| MSc | Graduation with 60% aggregate | IIT JAM, +CCMN counselling |
| MTech | Graduation with 60% aggregate | GATE + CCMT counselling |
Other than the entrance exam scores there is no other means to get into NIT Surathakal
NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2025 for Round 1 has been released for different categories of students belonging to the AI and HS quotas. If you belong to the General AI quota, the first round closing ranks for NIT Surathkal varied between 1528 and 25160 for B.Tech. admission across multiple specialisations. For detailed category-wise cutoff ranges for JEE Main Round 1, check out the table below:
| Category | Cutoff Range (Based on 2025 JEE Main Round 1) |
|---|---|
| General | 1528 - 25160 |
| OBC | 495 - 8994 |
| SC | 322 - 4924 |
| ST | 124 - 1684 |
| EWS | 287 - 3904 |
| PWD | 71 - 962 |
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Student Forum
Answered 6 days ago
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 U
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
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 Chaturv
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
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.
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