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NIT Surathkal Admission 2026: Cutoff, Dates, Fees, Eligibility & Application Forms

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NIT Surathkal Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   How can I get admission in NIT Surathkal?
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Admission to the courses at the institute is entrance-based. The institute accepts national-level exam scores (for example, JEE Mains/GATE/IIT JAM). Aspirants can fill out the accepted entrance test application. Further, based on exam scores and performance in the round of counselling, seats are allotted to eligible students in NIT Surathkal. The application process for the popular courses offered by the institute are:

  1. BTech aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE Main through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA). 
  2. MTech aspirants are required to register for GATE through the official website of the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).
  3. For MSc admission, candidates need to apply to IIT JAM through the official website of the respective conducting body 
  4. Similarly, for the MBA programme, candidates need to apply for CAT/MAT/GMAT on their respective conducting bodies.
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Q:   Can I get into NIT Surathkal without JEE?
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No, students can't get admission in NIT Surathkal without JEE scores. However, this is true for BTech admissions only. For the other courses, as long as students have valid scores of the accepted exams, such as GATE/ CAT/ IIT JAM, they are eligible. 

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Q:   Are NIT Surathkal admissions open?
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Yes, NIT Surathkal admissions are open. Interested students can apply online for MBA admissions. The forms have to be submitted before the last day of application/ admissions. To know more, students can check the official site.

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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

 

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NIT Surathkal Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2026

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NIT Surathkal Admission Process 2026

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Q:   Can I get admission in NIT Surathkal without GATE?
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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:   What is the total tuition fees for NIT Surathkal?
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Students have to pay the NIT Surathkal fees through the accepted payment gateway. The total tuition fees may include other components. The course fees is as below:

Course NameTotal Tuition Fee
MCAINR 2.1 lakh
BTechINR 5 lakh
MBAINR 4 lakh
MScINR 30,000
MTechINR 1.4 lakh

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

Q:   Will a gap year after Class 12 affect my admission chances at NIT Surathkal?
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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:   How can I apply for NIT Surathkal?
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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 BTech Admission 2026

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iconEligibility Criteria

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

iconDates & Events

DatesUpcoming Events
Oct '26-Nov '26
JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1Tentative
Jan '27
JEE Main Admit Card 2027 Session 1Tentative
Jan '27
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1Tentative
Feb '27
JEE Main 2027 Result Date Session 1 byTentative
Feb '27
JEE Main 2027 Paper 2 Result Session 1Tentative
DatesPast Events
7 Sep '26
Round 3 Final Seat Allotment
4 Sep '26 - 6 Sep '26
Round 3 Choice Filling Window
4 Sep '26
Round 3 Seat Allotment
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Q:   What is the admission criteria for NIT Surathkal BTech?
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NIT Surathkal BTech admissions are offered on an entrance basis. The institute accepts only those who clear the admission criteria given below:

Eligibility - Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics as mandatory subjects + Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational Subjects/ Biology as one of the subjects + a minimum of 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates)

Selection Process - JEE Mains + JoSAA/ CSAB

Q:   What is the selection criteria for admission to the BTech programme at NIT Surathkal?
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Admission to the BTech programme at NITK Surathkal is done basis of JEE Main score and JoSAA Counselling. If the seats are left vacant after JoSAA counselling, then the seats are filled out through CSAB counselling. Apart from this, applicants must meet the minimum eligibility as well, which is at least 75% in Class 12 or an equivalent examination.

Q:   Can I get admission in BTech at NIT Surathkal with KCET scores?
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No, students can't get admission in NIT Surathkal BTech with KCET scores. The institute accepts admissions for BTech solely through JEE Main scores. Students have to then appear for the counselling process to get a seat.

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.

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UG 4 years2025-26
Total students3967
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Total students1691
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NIT Surathkal Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   Can I get admission at NIT Surathkal in BTech CSE if my rank is between 23000 and 24000?
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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:   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:   How many cutoffs will be released for BTech CSE at NIT Surathkal?
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NIT Surathkal will releases 6-8 rounds of JEE Main cutoffs for admission to BTech in CSE. The cutoffs are released on a rolling basis, and the seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs are 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:   What is the fee structure for BTech programme at NIT Surathkal?
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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.

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.

Q:   What do I have to do after registering for online on the website of NIT Surathkal?
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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. 

Q:   Which are the popular BTech specialisations at NIT Surathkal?
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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:   What is the opening and closing rank for BTech in Computational & Data Science at NIT Surathkal?
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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:   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:   How many entrance exam cutoffs will be released for admission to BTech at NIT Surathkal?
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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:   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:   What is the JEE Main cutoff of NIT Surathkal for admission?
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NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2026 ranged from 1605 to 24609 in the first round for the General AI category candidates. So, this category of candidates needs to attain a rank of at least 24609 to be qualified for admission in the first round. 

The NIT Surathkal cutoff 2026 was declared for the first round for admission to the BTech course and its various branches. The cutoff was out for different AI and HS quota categories. 

Students can see the table below to know the cutoff range for different AI and HS quota categories. 

CategoryNIT Surathkal JEE Main Cutoff 2026
All India Quota Categories
General 1605 - 24609
OBC 638 - 9158
SC 269 -4429
ST 109- 1573
EWS 331 - 4055
PWD 45 - 808
Home State Quota Categories
General 3184 - 30911
OBC 1254 - 13326
SC 792 - 4980
ST 133 - 1930
EWS 1147 - 7286
PWD 43 - 1746
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 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:   Is it easy to apply for any course at the NIT Surathkal?
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Yes, it is easy to apply for various courses at the National Institute of Technology Surathkal. Students just have to go to the institute's official website to apply. The admission is through many entrance tests for specific courses. 

Q:   How can I get direct admission at NIT Surathkal?
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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. 

Q:   Is BTech at the NIT Surathkal costly?
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No, BTech at the NIT Surathkal is not that costly. The fees for the BTech course is around INR 5 Lacs and the college gives many specialisations also under its BTech programme. 

Q:   What is the last date to get fee refund of BTech course at NITK?
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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.

Q:   What is the qualifying mark in NIMCET?
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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.

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Updated on Aug 10, 2026

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