NIT Surathkal Courses & Fees 2026: UG, PG, Doctorate Courses

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. 

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

NIT Surathkal is good in terms of placements. The course-wise highest package and placement rate recorded in 2025 is mentioned below:

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. 

Please note that other rounds will have different cutoffs accordingly.

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 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. 

NIT Surathkal BTech fees is INR 5 lakh for the entire 4-year tuition fee . The fee components other than tuition fee are listed below with thier respective fee in 2026. 

• Hostel Fees: INR 70k
• One Time Payment: INR 6,390 - INR 13,820
• Other Fees: INR 63,840

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

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. 

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.

 NIT Karnataka offers a two-year MBA course. The mode of education is full-time. Admission to the PG Management course is entrance-based. The total seat intake for the course is 80. Before filling out the admission form, candidates must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria which is Graduation with 50% aggregate.

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.

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. 

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 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:

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.

To be eligible for Merit-cum-Means Scholarship check below criteria:

• 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.
• Students must have more than or equal to 70% marks in Class 12 or equivalent qualifying examination.