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NIT Surathkal Placements 2025: Highest Package, Average Package, Batch Placed

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NIT Surathkal Placement Overview 2025

₹ 15.08 LPA
Average Salary
₹ 12 LPA
Median Salary
₹ 63.3 LPA
Highest Salary
77.34%
Placement Percentage
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Q:   How are NIT Surathkal's placement this year?
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The key placement highlights 2025 at NIT Surathkal are mentioned below:

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Placement Statistics 2025

Highest package

INR 63.3 LPA

Average package

INR 15.08 LPA

Median package

INR 12 LPA

Eligible students

1611

Students placed

1246

Placement percentage

77.34%

Q:   Which was the top course during NITK placements?
A: 

The placement highlights 2025 for BTech, MTech and MCA at NIT Surathkal is tabulated below:

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BTech Placement Statistics 2025

Highest package

INR 63.3 LPA

Average package

INR 17.48 LPA

Median package

INR 14 LPA

Eligible students

835

Students placed

673

Placement percentage

80.6%

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MTech Placement Statistics 2025

Highest package

INR 55.57 LPA

Average package

INR 13 LPA

Median package

INR 10 LPA

Eligible students

586

Students placed

455

Placement percentage

77.65%

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MCA Placement Statistics 2025

Highest package

INR 30.08 LPA

Average package

INR 12.05 LPA

Median package

INR 12 LPA

Eligible students

65

Students placed

54

Placement percentage

83.08%

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NIT Surathkal Placement Report 2025

ParticularsStatistics (2023)Statistics (2024)Statistics (2025)
Highest Salary
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₹ 54.75 L₹ 55 L₹ 63.3 L
Average Salary
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₹ 15.65 L₹ 14.81 L₹ 15.08 L
Median Salary
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₹ 13.08 L₹ 12 L₹ 12 L
Eligible Students173018331611
Students Placed
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150913231246
Placement Percentage
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87.22%72.17%77.34%
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Q:   How is the placement scenario at NIT Surathkal?
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NIT Surathkal placement highlights 2025 as compared with 2024 are mentioned below:

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Placement Statistics 2024

Placement Statistics 2025

Highest package

INR 55 LPA

INR 63.3 LPA

Average package

INR 14.81 LPA

INR 15.08 LPA

Median package

INR 12 LPA

INR 12 LPA

Eligible students

1833

1611

Students placed

1323

1246

Placement percentage

72.17%

77.34%

Q:   How are the placements for IT in NITK Surathkal?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the highest package offered during NIT Surathkal placements?
A: 

The course-wise the highest package offered during NIT Surathkal placements over the past three years is mentioned below:

Course

the highest Package 2023

the highest Package 2024

the highest Package 2025

BTech

INR 54.75 LPA

INR 55 LPA

INR 63.3 LPA

MTech

INR 38.14 LPA

INR 55 LPA

INR 55.57 LPA

MBA

INR 9.83 LPA

INR 10 LPA

INR 12.32 LPA

MCA

INR 38.14 LPA

INR 51 LPA

INR 30.08 LPA

MSc

INR 18 LPA

INR 12 LPA

INR 12.32 LPA

Q:   What is the salary package offered during NIT Surathkal placements?
A: 

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

NIT Surathkal Average Package 2025

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MCA
M.Sc.
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Median package trend
Highest package trend
NIT Surathkal placements Average Package graph
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Top Recruiters

Axis Bank
Bajaj Auto
Bosch Ltd
CapGemini
Deloitte
EXL Services
GAIL(Gas AuthorityOf IndiaLtd)
Mahindra and Mahindra
Reliance
Tata Motors
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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

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Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

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Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

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Organized & proactive placement process

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Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Love being in college

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Q:   What is the average package trend at NIT Surathkal?
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The average salary trend witnessed during NIT Surathkal placements over the past three years is mentioned below:

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Placement Statistics 2023

Placement Statistics 2024

Placement Statistics 2025

Average package

INR 15.65 LPA

INR 14.81 LPA

INR 15.08 LPA

Q:   What is the average package for ECE in NIT Surathkal?
A: 

BTech ECE average package recorded during NIT Surathkal placements 2025 was INR 21.57 LPA.

Q:   Who were the recruiters at NIT Surathkal placements?
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Some of the prominent companies that visited the institute campus in recent years of NIT Surathkal placements are listed in the table below:

NIT Surathkal Placements: Top Recruiters
MicrosoftAmazon
NvidiaAdobe
IntuitGoldman Sachs
Morgan StanleyBajaj Auto
American ExpressGAIL India Limited
Q:   What is the course-wise average package offered during NIT Surathkal placements?
A: 

The course-wise average package recorded during NIT Surathkal placements 2025 is mentioned below:

Course

Placement Statistics 2025

BTech

INR 17.48 LPA

MTech

INR 13 LPA

MBA

INR 7.67 LPA

MCA

INR 12.05 LPA

MSc

INR 6.27 LPA (Chemistry)

INR 6.65 LPA (Physics)

NIT Surathkal BTech Placements 2025

ParticularsStatistics (2023)Statistics (2024)Statistics (2025)
Highest Salary
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₹ 54.75 L₹ 55 L₹ 63.3 L
Average Salary
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₹ 18.26 L₹ 17.52 L₹ 17.48 L
Median Salary
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₹ 15 L₹ 13.95 L₹ 14 L
Eligible Students856949835
Students Placed
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796705673
Placement Percentage
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92.99%74.28%80.6%
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The placement rating of this course is 4.5/5, making it good value for money.
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Q:   Which branch is good in NIT Surathkal?
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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%

Q:   Which branch was given the highest package offered during NIT Surathkal BTech placements?
A: 

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

Q:   What is the placement trend recorded during NIT Surathkal BTech placements?
A: 

The placement trend recorded during NIT Surathkal BTech placements over the past three years is mentioned below:

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BTech Placement Statistics 2023

BTech Placement Statistics 2024

BTech Placement Statistics 2025

the highest package

INR 54.75 LPA

INR 55 LPA

INR 63.3 LPA

Average package

INR 18.26 LPA

INR 17.52 LPA

INR 17.48 LPA

Median package

INR 15 LPA

INR 13.95 LPA

INR 14 LPA

Eligible students

856

949

835

Students placed

796

705

673

Placement percentage

92.99%

74.28%

80.6%

Q:   What is the fee structure for BTech programme at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

NIT Surathkal BTech fees is INR 5 lakh. The fee structure 2025 is as below:

  • Tuition Fees: INR 5 lakh
  • Hostel Fees: INR 67.2K
  • One Time Payment: INR 6,390 - INR 13,820
  • Other Fees: INR 63,840

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

NIT Surathkal MTech Placements 2025

ParticularsStatistics (2023)Statistics (2024)Statistics (2025)
Highest Salary
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₹ 38.14 L₹ 55 L₹ 55.57 L
Average Salary
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₹ 12.64 L₹ 11.96 L₹ 13 L
Median Salary
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₹ 11 L₹ 10 L₹ 10 L
Eligible Students726719586
Students Placed
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603514455
Placement Percentage
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83.05%71.48%77.65%
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The placement rating of this course is 4.3/5, making it good value for money.
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Q:   How many students were placed during NIT Surathkal M.Tech placements?
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The number of students placed against the number of eligible students during NIT Surathkal MTech placements over the past three years is mentioned below:

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MTech Placement Statistics 2023

MTech Placement Statistics 2024

MTech Placement Statistics 2025

Eligible students

726

719

586

Students placed

603

514

455

Q:   How are M.Tech placements at NITK?
A: 

The key highlights of NIT Surathkal MTech placements 2025 are mentioned below:

Particulars

MTech Placement Statistics 2025

Highest package

INR 55.57 LPA

Average package

INR 13 LPA

Median package

INR 10 LPA

Eligible students

586

Students placed

455

Placement percentage

77.65%

Q:   What is the placement rate recorded during NIT Surathkal M.Tech placements?
A: 

The placement rate recorded during M.Tech placements 2025 at NIT Surathlal was 77.65%. In 2024 and 2023, the placement rate was 71.48% and 83.05%.

NIT Surathkal MBA Placement 2025

ParticularsStatistics (2023)Statistics (2024)Statistics (2025)
Highest Salary
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₹ 9.83 L₹ 10 L₹ 12.32 L
Average Salary
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₹ 7.93 L₹ 7.23 L₹ 7.67 L
Median Salary
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₹ 8.1 L₹ 7 L₹ 7 L
Eligible Students435468
Students Placed
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312932
Placement Percentage
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72.09%53.7%47.06%
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The placement rating of this course is 3.3/5, making it good value for money.
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Q:   What is the MBA placement scenario at NIT Surathkal?
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NIT Surathkal MBA placements 2025 highlights are mentioned below:

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MBA Placement Statistics 2025

Highest package

INR 12.32 LPA

Average package

INR 7.67 LPA

Median package

INR 7 LPA

Eligible students

68

Students placed

32

Placement percentage

47.06%

Q:   What is the placement trend recorded during NIT Surathkal MBA placements?
A: 

The placement trend recorded during NIT Surathkal MBA placements over the past three years is mentioned below:

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MBA Placement Statistics 2023

MBA Placement Statistics 2024

MBA Placement Statistics 2025

the highest package

INR 9.83 LPA

INR 10 LPA

INR 12.32 LPA

Average package

INR 7.93 LPA

INR 7.23 LPA

INR 7.67 LPA

Median package

INR 8.1 LPA

INR 7 LPA

INR 7 LPA

Eligible students

43

54

68

Students placed

31

29

32

Placement percentage

72.09%

53.7%

47.06%

Q:   How many students are placed during NIT Surathkal MBA placements?
A: 

The number of students placed during NIT Surathkal MBA placements is mentioned below:

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MBA Placement Statistics 2023

MBA Placement Statistics 2024

MBA Placement Statistics 2025

Eligible students

43

54

68

Students placed

31

29

32

NIT Surathkal MCA Placement 2025

ParticularsStatistics (2023)Statistics (2024)Statistics (2025)
Highest Salary
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₹ 38.14 L₹ 51 L₹ 30.08 L
Average Salary
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₹ 16.76 L₹ 14.69 L₹ 12.05 L
Median Salary
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₹ 13.59 L₹ 10.25 L₹ 12 L
Eligible Students546165
Students Placed
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515054
Placement Percentage
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94.44%81.97%83.08%
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The placement rating of this course is 4.7/5, making it good value for money.
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Q:   How are NIT Surathkal MCA placements?
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The key highlights of MCA placements in 2025 at NIT Surathkal are mentioned below:

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MCA Placement Statistics 2025

the highest package

INR 30.08 LPA

Average package

INR 12.05 LPA

Median package

INR 12 LPA

Eligible students

65

Students placed

54

Placement percentage

83.08%

Q:   What is the highest package offered during NIT Surathkal MCA placements?
A: 

The highest package offered during NIT Surathkal MCA placements over the past three years is mentioned below:

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MCA Placement Statistics 2023

MCA Placement Statistics 2024

MCA Placement Statistics 2025

the highest package

INR 38.14 LPA

INR 51 LPA

INR 30.08 LPA

Q:   What is the median salary trend witnessed during NIT Surathkal MCA placements?
A: 

The median salary trend witnessed during NIT Surathkal MCA placements in 2025 as compared with 2024 and 2023is mentioned below:

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MCA Placement Statistics 2023

MCA Placement Statistics 2024

MCA Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 13.59 LPA

INR 10.25 LPA

INR 12 LPA

NIT Surathkal MSc Placement 2025

ParticularsStatistics (2023)Statistics (2024)Statistics (2025)
Highest Salary
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₹ 18 L₹ 12 L₹ 12.32 L
Eligible Students515057
Students Placed
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282532
Placement Percentage
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54.90%50%56.14%
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Q:   Is NIT Surathkal good in term of MSc placements?
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NIT Surathkal is good in terms of MSc placements. MSc placement highlights 2025 as compared with 2024 are mentioned below:

Particulars

MSc Placement Statistics 2024

MSc Placement Statistics 2025

the highest package

INR 12 LPA

INR 12.32 LPA

Eligible students

50

57

Students placed

25

32

Placement percentage

50%

56.14%

Q:   How many students are placed during NIT Surathkal MSc placements?
A: 

The number of students placed during NIT Surathkal MSc placements over the past three years is mentioned below:

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MSc Placement Statistics 2023

MSc Placement Statistics 2024

MSc Placement Statistics 2025

Eligible students

51

50

57

Students placed

28

25

32

Placement percentage

54.9%

50%

56.14%

Q:   What is the average salary recorded during NIT Surathkal MSc placements?
A: 

The average salary trend recorded during NIT Surathkal MSc placements 2025 is mentioned below:

Particulars

Average Package 2025

MSc Physics

INR 6.65 LPA

MSc Chemistry

INR 6.27 LPA

NIT Surathkal
NIRF Placement Report

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Management
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UG 4 years2022-232023-242024-25
Median salary
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15 LPA14 LPA14 LPA
% Students Placed
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83%71%80%
Students placed794756783
% Passing Students94%93%95%
Students admitted
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9571063979
Students opted for higher studies
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7411479
Students graduated
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903986928
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NIT Surathkal PG - 2 years NIRF Placements Data: OverallAccordion Icon V3
PG 2 years2022-232023-242024-25
Median salary
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10 LPA9 LPA8.5 LPA
% Students Placed
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81%73%79%
Students placed679610655
% Passing Students91%95%94%
Students admitted
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835834825
Students opted for higher studies
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325443
Students graduated
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761792778
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NIT Surathkal
Course placements 2025

CourseAverage salaryMedian SalaryHighest Salary
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
INR 26.85 Lakh
INR 28.21 Lakh
INR 52.42 Lakh
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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.
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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2023
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Review of NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology.
Placements: For B.Tech and MCA placements are good. MCA students get an average package of 10-12 LPA. Big companies like Amazon, Flipkart, Microsoft, Infosys, Samsung, and many more visit the campus. Around 250 companies come for MCA placements alone. Overall good placement experience here.
Infrastructure: The hostels have facilities like Wi-Fi, drinking water, light, fans, and beds. The classrooms are air-conditioned, and the central library is well-equipped for borrowing books. The mess food is average, but there are three canteens serving really tasty fast food. There is also a small sports field for volleyball, football, and cricket.
Faculty: Most of the teachers have good experience and qualifications. They mainly support students preparing for placements. Many subjects focus on the financial sector, especially accounting and auditing. Overall, the staff is capable and usually delivers good results.
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B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2021
5.0
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Review of NIT Surathkal College.
Placements: Roughly 85 percent of students got placed, with about 6% opted for masters programs. The highest salary package reached 64 LPA, while the lowest was 6 LPA. Big names like Amazon, AWS, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Qualcomm, Nvidia, DE Shaw, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley were all on the list of recruiters.
Infrastructure: Now, our course definitely benefits from some great facilities and infrastructure. The campus had a central library, Wi-Fi access, and digital classrooms, which was nice. The hostel accommodation was quite good, and the meals were pretty tasty, whether you were eating at the mess or the canteen. Don't forget the multi-sports complex!
Faculty: Most of the teachers here had solid experience and good qualifications. The ones who got the most support, definitely the students aiming for job placements. The subjects were mostly entered around the financial sector, especially in areas like accounting and auditing. Overall, the staff seems pretty capable and tends to achieve great results.
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NIT Surathkal Placement FAQs

Q:   In which sector are NITK alumni placed?
A: 

According to unofficial online sources, the majority of NIT Surathkal alumni are working in the Engineering sector. The pie chart given below showcases the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

NITK Alumni
Q:   Is NIT Surathkal good for placement?
A: 

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%

Q:   What is the median package offered during NIT Surathkal placements?
A: 

The course-wise median package recorded during NIT Surathkal placements 2025 is mentioned below:

Course

Median Package 2025

BTech

INR 14 LPA

MTech

INR 10 LPA

MBA

INR 7 LPA

MCA

INR 12 LPA

MSc

INR 6.24 LPA

Q:   What is the branch-wise the highest package offered during NIT Surathkal M.Tech placements?
A: 

The branch-wise highest package offered during NIT Surathkal MTech placements 2025 is mentioned below:

MTech Branch

Highest Package 2025

Structural Engg

INR 11.95 LPA

Geo Tech

INR 19.25 LPA

Environmental

INR 8.5 LPA

Transportation System

INR 12.32 LPA

Construction Tech and Management

INR 11.33 LPA

Marine Structures

INR 19.25 LPA

Water Resource Engg and Management

INR 6.75 LPA

Geoinformatics

INR 12.5 LPA

Environmental Science

INR 14 LPA

Chemical

INR 6.5 LPA

Industrial Biotechnology

INR 12.32 LPA

Computer Science

INR 55.57 LPA

Information Security

INR 36.4 LPA

VLSI

INR 41.37 LPA

Communication Engg

INR 43 LPA

SPML

INR 43 LPA

Power & Energy System

INR 41.37 LPA

Information Technology

INR 32.57 LPA

Thermal Engineering

INR 17.17 LPA

Manufacturing Engineering

INR 20 LPA

Mechatronics

INR 20 LPA

Mechanical Design

INR 25 LPA

Materials Engg

INR 7.5 LPA

Nanotechnology

INR 25 LPA

Computational Data Science

INR 55.57 LPA

Q:   What is the branch-wise BTech placement rate at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

The branch-wise placement rate recorded during NIT Surathkal BTech placements 2025 is mentioned below:

BTech Branch

Placement Rate 2025

Civil

74.19%

Chemical

75.51%

Computer

93.2%

E&C

76.72%

E&E

78.7%

IT

83.75%

Mechanical

79.5%

Metallurgy

84.44%

Mining

71.79%

AI

87.8%

Q:   What is the minimum rank to get admission in NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can I get admission in NIT Surathkal without GATE?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can I get admission at NIT Surathkal in BTech CSE if my rank is between 23000 and 24000?
A: 

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.

Q:   Will a gap year after Class 12 affect my admission chances at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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.

Q:   Which are the popular BTech specialisations at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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.

Q:   How many entrance exam cutoffs will be released for admission to BTech at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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.

Q:   How to get seat in NIT Surathkal for MCA?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for BTech in Computational & Data Science at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

The opening and closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 2966 and closing rank was 4932. 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 3100 and 5011. Admission to BTech in Computational and Data Science in NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Q:   What are the departments of NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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).

Q:   What is the duration of MCA in NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Can I get admission to NIT Surathkal for BTech in Civil Engineering if my rank is between 25000 and 30000?
A: 

For last year, the closing rank for BTech in Civil Engineering was 25078 which is very close to this range. This was for the General category under the All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut-offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission to NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology.

Q:   What is the qualifying mark in NIMCET?
A: 

NIT Patna NIMCET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MCA course and its various specialisations in the form of ranks. 

For the General AI category, the overall cutoff varied between 491 and 787. According to the last round, the most demanding MCA specialisation was Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT). The cutoff was also released for other categories. Students can click here to know more.

Q:   What is NIT Surathkal MCA cutoff?
A: 

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:

CourseR1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)105105

 

Q:   What is the JEE Main Round 6 opening & closing rank for Civil Engineering NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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:   What is the JEE Main Round 6 opening and closing rank for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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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NIT Surathkal has signed MOUs with organizations in India and abroad also. Below are some of the major collaborations of NITK Surathkal:
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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%

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Answered 3 months ago

NIT Surathkal shortlists students on an entrance basis for the MBA programme. The weightage is as below:

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CAT/MAT/CMAT score70%
GD10%
PI10%
Work Experience10%

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93% of BTech students and 83.05% of M.Tech students were placed at the end of the 2023 placement campaign. The course-wise average package data for the 2022–2023 academic year have been made available by the institute. BTech had the highest average package, with a sum of INR 18.26 LPA on record. The

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NIT Surathkal is aPrivate college. It is established in 1960. It is ranked 12 according to NIRF in engineering and it is ranked 20 overall by NIRF ranking 2023. It offers 40+ colleges which are PHD Courses,  Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Certificate programmes in various courses such as BE,  BTEC

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