NITK initiates pilot project to generate hydrogen from biogas
A unit, Steam Biogas Reformer, which the team intends to develop to extract hydrogen from biogas can be shifted from one place to another, like a mobile generator set, to generate hydrogen from biogas plants located elsewhere.
As per a report published in The Hindu, the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, has initiated a pilot project to produce hydrogen from biogas. A unit, Steam Biogas Reformer, which it intends to develop to extract hydrogen from biogas can be shifted from one place to another, like a mobile generator set, to generate hydrogen from biogas plants located elsewhere.
M Vasudeva, coordinator of the project and assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, said hydrogen can be used as fuel cell by transportation sector, for power generation, for industrial purpose, for oil sands processing and to build heat.
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The average package for both NIT Surathkal BTech (IT) andM.Tech (IT) recorded a year-on-year growth over the past three years. The highest package offered during NIT Surathkal placements 2023 for BTech stood at INR 54.75 LPA. Moreover, Out of 1,730 eligible students, 1,509 students were placed successfully. The Institute has been ranked 17 by the NIRF Rankings 2025 under the Engineering category.Additionally, the institute also provides campus facilities such as:
A fully Wi-Fi campus.
Auditorium.
Well-equipped Conference hall and Seminar hall.
Libraries with a collection of 1,30,006 volumes
Hostels facility for boys & girls
Gym and Medical facilities
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.
The 2023 placement drive concluded with 93% BTech and 83.05% M.Tech students placed. For MCA, MBA, and MSc courses, the placement rate stood at 94.44%, 72.09%, and 54.90%, respectively. The overall placement rate achieved was 87.22%. The overall NIT Surathkal the highest package stood at INR 54.75 LPA and was offered to BTech students. Further, the average package offered to BTech and MTech students during NIT Surathkal placements 2023 was INR 18.26 LPA and INR 12.64 LPA, respectively. The average package for MBA and MCA courses stood at INR 7.93 LPA and INR 16.76 LPA, respectively.
It is one of the renowned institutes in India. The institute imparts quality education with its highly qualified faculty and excellent course curriculums. The 2021-22 MBA placement drive was concluded with 76% of students getting placed. With the placements support by the institute, candidates can grab great career opportunities.
The carbon dioxide derived in the process of producing hydrogen from biogas can be used as a fire extinguisher or for refrigeration purpose. Slurry from biogas plants can be used as fertiliser or soil conditioner for farming purposes. NS Sudeep, a research scholar at the institute, who is leading an eight-member team that is working on the project, said 35 kg of biogas can be produced from a 500 kg capacity food waste biogas plant.
From 35 kg biogas, 6.5 kg hydrogen and 3 kg of cardon dioxide can be generated. Vasudeva said NITK has a 500 kg capacity food waste biogas plant on its premises which is in operation. The project team will use the biogas generated from the plant to produce hydrogen through Steam Biogas Reformer which it intends to develop.
NITK looks for tie-up to meet fund crunch
Vasudeva said the total cost of the pilot project has been estimated at INR 2 crore. The project cost is partially funded by Tecnimont Private Limited (TCMPL) under its corporate social responsibility head. The institute is exploring various options to meet funds shortage. It is looking for a tie-up with industries in the field directly on the MoU route and/or through CSR funding route.
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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.
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.
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).
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
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.
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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
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Depending on the quota, the General category students' NIT Surathkal ECE closing ranks usually fall between 3900 and 5600. Lovely Professional University (LPU) offers an equally competitive advantage with its industry-immersion programs and world-class infrastructure, guaranteeing stude
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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 sub
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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 bette
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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.
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National Institute of Technology or NIT Surathkal is in Karnataka and was established in 1960. It has 13 departments, 1 School, and 12 supporting centres. NIT Surathkal gives UG, PG and PhD courses in the areas of Engineering, Management, and Science.
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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.
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Is BTech at the NIT Surathkal costly?