

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
- Public/Government Institute
- Estd. 1960
NIT Surathkal Cutoff 2026
The JEE Main Last round Closing cutoff is out. NITK BTech admission procedure requires student participation in JoSAA counselling after qualifying for JEE (Main) in order to get a seat allocation. After the first phase of allocating seats the remaining seats are offered via CSAB Special rounds. Students have to register on the CSAB portal to take part in the special counselling round.
- NITK Cutoff 2026: The JEE Mains 2026 Last round cutoff closing ranks have been released for NITK BTech admissions. During the last round of admission, the closing ranks ranged from 2265 to 32570 for the General AI category candidates. Under NIT Surathkal BTech course, the lowest cutoff rank released for BTech in CSE, making it the most competitive for admission, while the least competitive course with the cutoff rank of 32570 is BTech in Mining Engineering. The Last round closing ranks were declared after the tenth round.
Check the table below to know NIT Surathkal cutoff for other courses:
NIT Surathkal Courses & Fees 2026
NIT Surathkal offers UG, PG, PhD courses and Certificate courses across academic fields like Engineering, IT and Management.
- Courses offered: NITK offers its flagship BTech programme at the UG level. At the PG level programmes like MTech, MSc, MTech (Research), and MBA are offered. 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 and 4 semesters.
- Popular programme: BTech at NIT Surathkal is a popular programme. The institute offers BTech course in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, IT, Chemical Engineering, and others.
NIT Surathkal Fees 2026
NIT Surathkal fees ranges between INR 30,000 to INR 5 lakh. The NIT Surathkal BTech Fee is INR 5 lakh for the total tuition fee. NITK MBA fees (General) is INR 4 lakh. The fee structure at the instiute comprises of various fee components such as tuition fee, development fee, admission fee, security deposit, hostel fee (optional), and other fee. The Other fee components are divided in two parts namely Part A which is to paid once at the time of admission and Part B which is to be paid every odd semester.
The tuition and total Fee of the some of the top courses are NITK are presented below:
| Course | Total Tuition Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
| BTech | INR 5 lakh | INR 6.66 lakh - 12.87 lakh |
|
MTech |
INR 1.4 lakh | INR 2.02 L - 5.08 lakh |
| MSc | INR 30k - 4 lakh | INR 1.25 L - 7.3 lakh |
| MBA | INR 4 lakh | INR 17.85 lakh |
| MCA | INR 2.1 lakh | INR 4.76 lakh |
NIT Surathkal BTech Other Fee
The NITK BTech programme has a Other fee Part A, Part B, and Hostel charges (if opted). The Part A fee is one time fee to be paid at the time of admission., while the Part B of the fee is majorly paid in the odd semesters. The Other category fee structure is presented below:
| Fee Category | NITK BTech Other Fee |
|---|---|
| Hostel Fee (Water and electricity bill included, shared accomodation) | INR 70.16 k |
| Other Fee (Part A) | INR 18.07 k |
| Other Fee (Part B) | INR 81 k |
Download: NIT Surathkal Fee Structure 2026-27
NIT Surathkal Placements 2026
NIT Surathkal placements 2026 are ongoing. The percentage of students placed during the 2026 placement drive stands at 87% for BTech, 57% for MTech, 44% for MBA, and 28% for MSc. A total of 232 students are placed till now.
As per the placement stats of NIT Surathkal placements for 2025, the overall placement rate was 77.34%. The total number of students placed were 1,246. TATA, Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon etc are some of the top recruiters.
Check the table below to know more on NIT Surathkal Placements 2026:
|
Particulars |
NITK Placements Statistics 2026 |
|---|---|
|
Highest Package |
INR 76 LPA |
|
Average Package |
INR 19.55 LPA |
|
Median Package |
INR 15 LPA |
NIT Surathkal Admission & Application Process 2026
The mode of NIT Karnataka Surathkal course admissions is online. The National Institute of Technology Karnataka admissions are merit as well as entrance-based.
- Exams accepted: The entrance exams accepted include JEE Main, GATE, and IIT JAM. After the candidates are shortlisted on the basis of exam results, a cutoff list is published by the counselling bodies like JoSAA/ CCMT.
- BTech Admission: Candidates aiming for admission to NITK BTech programme should pass Class 12 from Science stream subjects with a minimum of 75% marks (65% for the reserved category). Students need to clear JEE (Main) with valid scores followed by JoSAA or CSAB counselling.
- MBA Admissions: NITK releases direct merit lists after declaring the final results of all rounds. The institute accepts the scores of CAT and several other management exams for admission to its MBA programme. NIT Surathkal course admission begin with the online application.
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| BTech | Class 12 pass with Science stream and minimum 75% marks | JEE Main + JoSAA counselling |
| MBA | A bachelors degree from a recognised university | CAT, MAT, CMAT |
| MTech | A bachelors degree in relevant field from a recognised university | GATE + CCMN counselling |
| MSc | A bachelors degree in field of Physics or Chemistry with minimum 60% marks from a recognised university | IIT JAM |
| MCA | A bachelors degree in relevant field from a recognised university with 60% marks. | NIMCET |
NIT Surathkal Application Process 2026
NIT Surathkal course admissions are based on the official page of the national-level entrance exam. The application is filled via online mode throught the entrance exam wesbite. Below mentioned are the BTech programme application process via JEE Main.
- Visit the official JEE Main page (jeemain.nta.nic.in/)
- Register and appear for the exam
- Register on the official JoSAA website and fill in your choices of institutes and branches, placing NITK Surathkal as a preference.
- If seats remain vacant after JoSAA rounds, participate in CSAB special rounds.
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2027
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Jan '27 | GATE 2027 Admit CardTentative |
6 Feb '27 | GATE 2027 Exam- Day 1 |
7 Feb '27 | GATE 2027 Exam - Day 2 |
MBA/PGDM Admissions 2027
- Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: MAT, CAT, CMAT
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
27 Oct '26 - 28 Nov '26 | CMAT 2027 registration and application process |
4 Nov '26 - 29 Nov '26 | CAT 2026 admit card download |
29 Nov '26 | CAT 2026 exam date |
NIT Surathkal Rankings 2026
NIT Surathkal has ranked across various categories by several prominent national ranking bodies, namely NIRF, QS World University Rankings, etc. NIT Surathkal is one of the top NIT colleges in Karnataka. National Institute of Technology Surathkal has been ranked by QS World University Rankings 2026 under various categories. Candidates can go through the below table for information on National Institute of Technology Karnataka rankings:
| Ranking Body | 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 |
| NIRF 2025 | Overall | 54 |
| NIRF 2025 | Engineering | 17 |
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NIT Surathkal FAQs
Below are the NIT Karnataka FAQs:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology is a government institute recognized by UGC. Some of the reasons to choose NIT Surathkal are given below:
- Ranking: NIT Surathkal has been ranked 17 under Engineering category by the NIRF 2025.
- Placements: TATA, Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon etc. are some of the top recruiters of the institute.
- Scholarships: The National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal provides the Harshitha Chaturvedi Scholarship for II, III, and IV year BTech students.
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.
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.
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 |
After the students have registered on the official website of NIT Surathkal, they have to complete their application form. The form may also ask to upload documents like educational qualifications, identity proofs etc. Students also have to pay the application fee at the end.
A comparison between NIT Surathkal, NIT Trichy and NIT Rourkela is presented below:
NITs | Total Tuition Fees* |
|---|---|
BTech at NIT Surathkal | INR 5 lakh |
INR 5 lakh | |
INR 5 lakh - INR 6.25 lakh |
*The tuition fee is taken from unofficial sources and thus may vary. Moreover, the fee range for NIT Rourkela includes fees of BTech+MTech courses.
NIT Patna NIMCET cutoff 2026 is 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 570 for MCA AI & IoT and 946 for Data Science and Informatics self financed. 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.
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
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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Updated on Oct 16, 2026
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