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.

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.

What is the cost of pursuing BTech from NITK?

The NIT Surathkal fees for 4 years BTech is INR 6.26 Lacs - 11.42 lakh with the hostel fee. The total tuition fee for the programme is INR 5 lakh. The BTech Fee varients are divided in four components namely, tuition fee, Other fee Part A, Other fee Part B, and Hostel charges (if opted). The Part A fee is paid in the semester 1 only, while the Part B of the fee is majorly paid in the odd semesters.

What are the departments of NIT Surathkal?

NIT Surathkal has a total of 14 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).

Is BTech at the NIT Surathkal costly?

No, BTech at the NIT Surathkal is not that costly. The fees for the BTech course is around INR 5 L for the total tuition fee. The total fee including Hostel is around INR 6.65 L - 7.82 L. The NITK BTech Fee components include tuition fee, security deposits, development fee, admission fee, security deposit, hostel fee (optional), insurance, healthcare facility and other fee. The tuition and hostel fees are to be paid in installments. The rest of the components are required to be paid in different intervals. i.e., once a year or only at the time of admission. The hostel is completely optional.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Is NIT Surathkal good for placement?

NIT Surathkal is good in terms of placements. See the table below to know the placements record for the last three years: Particulars Statistics (2024) Statistics (2025) Statistics (2026) Highest Salary INR 55 LPA INR 63.3 LPA INR 76 LPA Average Salary INR 14.81 LPA INR 15.08 LPA INR 19.55 LPA Median Salary INR 12 LPA INR 12 LPA INR 15 LPA Eligible Students 1833 1611 859 Students Placed 1323 1246 718 Placement Percentage 72.17% 77.34% 83.59% Lowest Salary N/A N/A INR 4 LPA

What is the cutoff at NIT Surathkal in BTech Mining Engineering for other than general categories?

The last year 2022 cutoff ranks for BTech in Mining Engineering at NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology other than General category are - 40749 for OBC, 96683 for SC, 139597 for ST, 45940 for EWS. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE exam, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

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

How can I apply for NIT Surathkal?

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.

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 .

What is the NIT Surathkal Hostel Fee?

The NIT Surathkal Hostel fee includes fee components, such as Establishment fee, Maintenance, and mess charges. The total hostel fee ranges in between INR 63.78k - 5.33 lakh. New students have to pay an additional hostel admission feе of INR 1,000. Check the total hostel fee breakdown below: Hostel Fee Component New admission Odd Sem Even Sem Establishment Charges INR 8100 INR 8100 INR 8100 Maintenance INR 3690 INR 3690 INR 3690 Students Extracurricular INR 520 INR 520 - Mess Advance INR 22,000 INR 22,000 INR 22,000

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.

Can I apply at NIT Rourkela for M.Tech without GATE score?

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.

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

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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: What is the M.Tech course fee at NIT Surathkal?

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.

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NIT Surathkal admissions 2026-27 for UG courses have mostly concluded. A few updates regarding NITK Winter Session 2026-27 admissions are given below:

MTech (Research) and PhD Winter Session admissions are ongoing.
CAT 2026 Admit card downloads begins on Nov 4, 2026, for the exam scheduled for Nov 29, 2026.
GATE 2027 City allotment notification for admission to the ME/MTech/PhD courses will be announced on Jan 4, 2027. The exam will be held from Feb 6 to Feb 7, 2027; Feb 13 to Feb 14, 2027; and Feb 20 to Feb 21, 2027.
JEE Main 2027 session 1 online application form is now available on the official NTA website for admission to the BTech, BArch and BPlan courses till Nov 22, 2026. The exam will be held on Jan 22,2027 to Jan 24,2027 and Jan 28, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 respectively.

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NIT Surathkal offers UG, PG and PhD level programmes and Online courses across academic fields like Engineering, IT and Management. The institute offers BTech, MTech, M.Sc, MBA, many more. NIT Surathkal has recently launched an Online MTech in Signal Processing and AI course, it is an Online course for a duration of 2 years. The BTech programme is the most popular among all NIT Surathkal Courses. Students can check out the table mentioned below for more course details.

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(11 courses)	5 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Exams : KCET JEE Main
M.E./M.Tech(33 courses)	1.4 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 % Exams : GATE
MBA/PGDM(1 course)	4 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 50 % Exams : MAT CAT+1 More

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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: What is the M.Tech course fee at NIT Surathkal?

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: What are the documents required at the time of NIT Surathkal course admission?

Candidates are required to bring the following documents at the time of written examination and/or interview in original for verification for NIT Surathkal course admissions. Furthermore, the candidate have to send the self-attested hard copies with the application form and scan-copy through email:

Valid photo ID proof
Class 10 & Class 12 mark sheets
Bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheet (if applicable)
Master's degree certificate and mark sheet (if applicable)
Character certificate issued by the head of the institution/ department last attended
OBC/SC/ST/PD certificate, if applicable
Proof of date of birth
Statement of Purpose indicating the area and type of research work proposed to be carried out
Appearing certificate from the head of the department/institute for candidates appearing for the final examination of the qualifying degree

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.

NIT Surathkal
Admission dates 2026

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2027

11 Courses4 years

Eligibility

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

Important dates

Dates	Events
24 Oct '26 - 22 Nov '26	JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1Ongoing
23 Nov '26 - 26 Nov '26	JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1 with Late Fee
30 Dec '26	JEE Main 2027 City Slip Session 1

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2027

33 Courses2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE

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Dates	Events
Jan '27	GATE 2027 Admit CardTentative

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2027

1 Course2 years

Eligibility

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

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Nov '26	CMAT 2027 registration and application processTentative
6 Nov '26 - 29 Nov '26	CAT 2026 admit card download Ongoing
29 Nov '26	CAT 2026 exam date

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4.4(439)4 years#17 NIRF

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33 Courses

4.4(35)2 years

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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

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

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: 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.

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

4.54 years#17 NIRF

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B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

4.64 years#17 NIRF

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

4.33 years

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

4.44 years#17 NIRF

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M.Sc. in Physics

2 years

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B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

4.44 years#17 NIRF

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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

4.44 years#17 NIRF

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M.Sc. in Chemistry

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B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

4.44 years#17 NIRF

Seats Offered

116

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹16 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

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B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

4.44 years#17 NIRF

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹10.44 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹5 L

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B.Tech. in Mining Engineering

4.24 years#17 NIRF

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Exams Accepted

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₹10.25 LPA

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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: Is NIT Surathkal good for MBA?

NIT Surathkal is one of the renowned NIT institutes in India. The university offers MBA programme in 11 specialisations in full-time mode only. During the NITK Placements 205 a total of 32 MBA students were placed out of 68 eligible students in 2025. MBA average package stood at 7.67 LPA. The highest and median package recorded in 2025 was 12.32 LPA and 7 LPA. The institute is ranked #54 in the Business & Management Studies catgeory by NIRF 2025 rankings.

Q: How is the NIRF ranking of NIT Surathkal?

National Institute of Technology Surathkal (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: What is the last date to get fee refund of BTech course at NITK?

Candidates registered for the B.Tech. programme in NITK who have withdrawn their admission before the stipulated period may be entitled to receive back only the caution deposit that was submitted to the Institute. Any other fee will not be refundable to such candidates.

Candidates who discontinue the course after its commencement will not be entitled to receive back any amount. Also, candidates were supposed to report to NITK campus on the dates fixed through DASA counselling process. Not doing so will automatically disqualify the candidates from seeking a refund of their fees.

It is to be noted that the stipulated period of withdrawal is over. Hence, no further withdrawals or fee refunds will be entertained.

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Placements: The placements at NITK Surathkal are really good. For the current batch, around 87% of students get placed, and many go for higher studies. NITK Surathkal also promotes a very dynamic startup ecosystem. There are dedicated clubs to guide students for placements as well as startups. The top recruiters are companies like ExxonMobil, Wells Fargo, Quest Global, and JSW Steel. The average package is around 9–10 LPA. The highest package is around 45 LPA.

Infrastructure: There is a library as well as an e-library where you can access e-resources. The lecture hall complexes are really spacious and well-maintained. There are facilities like LAN cables, computer centres, etc. There is an option to choose between double-sharing and triple-sharing hostels in the first year. The mess food is also good and hygienic. There is a night canteen through which you can order food, and it gets delivered to your hostel. Infrastructure is available for a wide variety of sports and physical activities like gym, table tennis, basketball, football, swimming pool, etc.

Faculty: The course curriculum is very relevant and updated. It does not just focus on academics but also on overall holistic development by introducing courses such as life skills activities and NCC. However, it is also quite hectic. Faculty members are very knowledgeable, supportive, interactive, and qualified Ph.D. holders. They teach really well. The semester exams and quizzes are neither very difficult nor too easy. They are designed to be challenging as well as motivating.

Other: The best things about this college are the crowd and the ease of living on campus. Connectivity is an issue, though, because the college is 5–7 km away from the main city. However, that is manageable because the bus comes directly outside the campus.

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Placements: Nearly 80 percent of students got placed, and others also did not feel that they were not placed. They went for higher studies. Microsoft was the top recruiter. More than 50 percent of students got internships. SDE was one of the top roles. The highest package offered was 73 LPA for the IT, CS, and CSS branches and 64 LPA for the AI branch.

Infrastructure: Some hostels were good. We were not allowed to use any electrical appliance, not even an iron. Weather was too hot. We were not allowed to bring a table fan. Wi-Fi was available all over the campus with CCTV security. The library was good, with all types of books. Technology-based books were also available. Classrooms were spacious and digitally updated.

Faculty: Faculty of the college was very good. They had experienced professors who guided students in the right way. They were extremely helpful and motivated students to try something new. They were all Ph.D. qualified and had practical as well as theoretical knowledge. They were always ready to clear doubts. The semester examination system included end-semester exams and mid-semester exams. Each semester was 6 months. The course consisted of 4 semester exams. Lab practical tests and viva examinations were also conducted.

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Good college, infrastructure, and placements.

Placements: From the 2nd semester, we are eligible to get internships, so along with many students, we can get PPO. The number of companies visited is all there on the NITK website, but placement is good. In my course, the highest package is 10 LPA, the lowest is 4.5 LPA, and the average is 5 LPA-6 LPA. In my course, around 85-90 percent of students get placed. I wanted a job in a pharmaceutical company.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi all over the campus with CCTV security. Classrooms are top-notch, and all facilities, like projectors and smart boards, are available. The library is good, and all types of books and magazines are available. Hostels are good. There are 2-seated and 3-seated rooms. There are different grounds for different sports.

Faculty: All faculty members have good qualifications, but some courses are not relevant to us, so it is very difficult to understand. So we are thinking that the faculty is not good. In my course, two faculty members are good. They always focus on good teaching with industry knowledge, others just come and teach Maths and go.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025Read More

Aditya M

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.6

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Campus life is really good. The campus is full of greenery.

Placements: I'm studying at NITK Surathkal as a mechanical engineering student. Around 80-90 percent of students who sit for placements get placed. The average package is around 10 LPA-12 LPA, and the highest can go above 25 LPA. Top recruiters are L&T, Mahindra, Bosch, etc. Around 60-70 percent of students got an internship through campus or non-campus opportunities. Top offered roles include R&D engineer, Design engineer, mechanical engineer, and production engineer.

Infrastructure: The department of my course is quite big, with many facilities like projectors, big classrooms, and sufficient labs and faculty. For internet facilities, we have Wi-Fi and Ethernet. We have a library for study and supportive faculty. Food quality is decent in the mess, but the night canteen and food court offer good food. For sports, there are cricket, football, and tennis grounds and 2 sports complexes, including space for a gym, badminton ground, etc. For medical facilities, we have an HCC health centre.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful, supportive, qualified, knowledgeable, and good in their domains. The teaching quality of most of the teachers is really good and interactive, but the issue is that faculty members are quite strict, especially in the mechanical branch. Course curriculum, according to me, is relevant and makes people industry-ready because a lot of students have achieved good success in their career life. Semester exams are quite difficult but sometimes easy also depends on the faculty members.

Other: I chose this course because it has a lot of future opportunities, as this course is growing, plus I was also interested in mechanical engineering, and NITK is one of the best for that. The best thing about this course is that it makes students industry-ready because it also includes projects and improves students' thinking. Although the course is good for technical knowledge, it still lacks real-world skills like communication, which should be improved. On campus, the best thing is that events, fests, etc., happen very often, which help to reduce academic stress.

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026Read More

SRISHANK S D Verified Icon

B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence - Batch of 2025

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Review of National Institute of Technology.

Placements: Nearly 80 percent of students got placed, and others also did not like that they were not placed. They went for higher studies. Microsoft was the top recruiter. More than 50 percent of students got internships. SDE was one of the top roles. The highest package was offered 73 LPA for the IT, CS, and CSS branch and 64 LPA for the AI branch.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, everything is fine, but the thing was about food which was good in the specific mess like Satpura, and the remaining mess were also good but not that good. There were night canteens where you could buy and eat up to 1:00 AM. There was a smartbox delivery system where the food came and you could pick up from there.

Faculty: All teachers were highly qualified. The curriculum was not that industry relevant, but from 2nd year it was good. There was not a single criteria for passing. Every course had relative grading, and it totally depended on the course instructor and students no need to worry.

Other: Incident was the best and extraordinary fest in this college.

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026Read More

Anonymous

M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2024

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025Read More

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Is NIT Surathkal ranked by NIRF Rankings?

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Yes, NIT Surathkal is regularly ranked by NIRF Rankings. The institute has been placed at a good position by the NIRF under the 'Overall' category, reflecting its performance in areas like Teaching, Research, and Graduation outcomes. NITK has achieced #54 rank under the overall category by NIRF 2025

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What are the documents needed for taking a Student loan at NITK Surathkal

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Students taking admission to BTech, MBA, and MCA are eligible for availing a loan at NITK Surathkal.

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Copy of PAN card, Aadhar card, Proof of address (Passport/driving license/voter card) and ID card Issued by NITK
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What is PhD eligibility criteria for BTech degree holders at NITK?

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Candidates holding a BTech degree are eligible for PhD Admission only if they have a valid GATE score. Candidates with B.E, BTech, BArch, BPlan, B.Des, or four-year degree programme in a related discipline are also eligible. Students may apply directly for PhD admission within five years of obtainin

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What is the Payment plan at NIT Surathkal for UG courses?

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NIT Surathkal Fee payment plan is similar for UG and PG courses. The NIT Surathkal fee curriculum is designed in such a way that some of the fees components are paid once while others are to be paid on a yearly basis. The Part A of the other fee comprises of institute admission fee, development fee,

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What is the NIT Surathkal NIRF ranking under different categories?

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Given below is the category wise NIT Surathkal NIRF ranking for 2025: