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Q:   Is NIT Surathkal good for MCA?
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 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:   What is the NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff for females?
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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. 

CategoryNIT 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

 

Q:   For studying MTech should I choose NIT Trichy or NIT Surathkal?
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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.

Q:   What is NIT Surathkal ECE cutoff?
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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 CategoryNIT Surathkal BTech cutoff 2026
General3645
OBC1423
SC768
ST276
EWS589
Home State CategoryNIT Surathkal BTech cutoff 2026
General5148
OBC3359
SC1045
ST331
EWS1856

Please note that other rounds will have different cutoffs accordingly.

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Q:   What can students do after JEE Main session 2 result?
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After JEE session 2 is completed, only those candidates who are aiming for IITs need to start preparing for JEE Advanced after clearing JEE Main. Those who are above the 98th percentile should start preparing for JEE Advanced as soon as possible. Those below this, between the 95th and 98th percentile, should focus on attempting more mock tests and previous year question papers so that they have a better chance of clearing JEE Advanced

Q:   What is the duration of MCA in NIT Surathkal?
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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:   How much should I score in GATE to get M.Tech seat in NIT Surathkal Computer Science?
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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 1678
Round 2637
Round 3637
Round 4618
Round 5607
Round 6607
Q:   What has been the trend for cut-off in BTech in Mechanical Engineering at NIT Surathkal in the last few years?
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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.

Q:   How much JEE Main rank is required to get a seat at NIT Surathkal?
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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 JEE Main Round 1 rank for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at NIT Surathkal?
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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. 

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

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

Q:   What is NIT Surathkal MCA cutoff?
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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 cut off for Civil Engineering at NIT Surathkal?
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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.

Q:   What JEE Main rank is required for CSE at NIT Surathkal?
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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
Q:   What is the qualifying mark in NIMCET?
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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:   Can I get NIT Surathkal with 95 percentile for BTech?
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With 95 percentile in JEE Main, the chances of getting admission in NIT Karnataka are fairly high for BTech. However, whether it is enough or not can be determined after the cutoff announcement. The cutoff varies every admission year as it depends upon various factors such as the number of applicants, exam score of the applicants, cutoff, etc. Students can check BTech Civil Engineering trend from below:

The cutoff trend for BTech at NIT Surathkal has been decreasing in the recent years. In 2022, the closing rank for B.Tech. under general category for all India quota was 25078. In 2023, it decreased to 23632. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 34699 to 8409 for OBC, 76541 to 4193 for SC, 789 to 1001 for ST, 32563 to 3735 for EWS, and 460 to 634 for PWD.

This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

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

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Updated on Jul 3, 2026

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