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NIT Surathkal: Courses, Fees, Admission 2026, Placement, Ranking

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NIT Surathkal Highlights 2026

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Q:   What to 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 are the popular BTech streams 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:   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:   Which was the top course during NITK placements?
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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 Admission Process and Important Dates 2026

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

11 Courses4 years
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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: KCET, JEE Main
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DatesEvents
16 Jan '26 - 22 Feb '26
KCET Application Form 2026Ongoing
24 Feb '26
Last date to pay application fee
1 Feb '26 - 25 Feb '26
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2Ongoing
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Q:   What documents are required while reporting for MBA admission at NIT Surathkal?
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Once all the NIT Surathkal selection rounds are complete, students selected for the MBA programme must present original and self-attested photocopies of documents at the institute. Such candidates are required to bring along the following documents:

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 marksheet
  • Migration certificate
  • School leaving certificate/transfer certificate
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
  • UG marksheets
  • UG degree
  • Seat allotment letter
  • Accepted exam scorecard
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.

Q:   Who is eligible for NIT Surathkal admission?
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NIT Surathkal eligibility has to be met for students to get admission in the institute. The eligibility is different depending on the course and category. The common eligibility is as below:

  • NIT Surathkal UG eligibility - Class 12 with relevant subjects from a recognised board
  • NIT Surathkal PG eligibility - UG degree in a relevant field from a recognised university
  • NIT Surathkal PhD eligibility - PG degree from a recognised university
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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NIT Surathkal
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4.4/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4.4
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.2
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.2
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.6
Money Review IconValue for Money4.5
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Some of the top recruiting companies are Oracle, Goggle, Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe, Citi India, Cisco, Well Fargo, Wall Arts, Qualcomm, and Jio.
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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2029
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Insights of NIT Karnataka.
Placements: Nitk mechanical is the best among all NITs in the QRF ranking. It has a placement rate of about 85 percent. Major core companies that came for placements this year were Apple for mechanical with a minor in ECE, L&T, Bajaj, Suzuki, ONGC, and HPCL. IN 2025 the average package for mechanical is 15 LPA. Internship opportunities are abundant across branches with a stipend of roughly 20k to 1 Lakh per month and many PPOs.
Infrastructure: Mechanical depth of Nitk has one of the best infrastructures among all departments. It has all the research related facilities, specialized labs like CAD/CAM, Internal combustion engines, and advanced research labs in areas such as strength of materials, robotics etc. Hostels have double and triple sharing rooms with 2 common washrooms on each floor. Ethernet facility for the internet.
Faculty: Nitk has very experienced faculty members. Associate professors specializing in areas like advanced manufacturing, composite materials, tribology, machines design. The course curriculum is designed in a way that makes a student industry ready. The first 3 semesters of mechanical are a bit easy. It gets difficult after the 3rd semester.
Other: I chose this course because I am very interested with automobile. NITK has the best mechanical department among all NITs. There are 3 cultural fests that are conducted every year. The main annual fest is Incident which is held in March.
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M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2024
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The course is very unique and offers good placements.
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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M.Tech. in Industrial Biotechnology - Batch of 2025
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Good college, infrastructure, and placements.
Placements: From the 2nd semester, we are eligible to get internships, so along with many students, we can get PPO. The number of companies visited is all there on the NITK website, but placement is good. In my course, the highest package is 10 LPA, the lowest is 4.5 LPA, and the average is 5 LPA-6 LPA. In my course, around 85-90 percent of students get placed. I wanted a job in a pharmaceutical company.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi all over the campus with CCTV security. Classrooms are top-notch, and all facilities, like projectors and smart boards, are available. The library is good, and all types of books and magazines are available. Hostels are good. There are 2-seated and 3-seated rooms. There are different grounds for different sports.
Faculty: All faculty members have good qualifications, but some courses are not relevant to us, so it is very difficult to understand. So we are thinking that the faculty is not good. In my course, two faculty members are good. They always focus on good teaching with industry knowledge, others just come and teach Maths and go.
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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
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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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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028
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National Institute of Technology, Suratkal
Placements: 95% of students are placed in my course in my college. The highest package is 80 LPA offered in my course, the average package is 30 LPA, offered in my course, and the lowest package is 10 LPA offered in my course. 90% of students got internships from my course in my college.
Infrastructure: Facilities are good, and infrastructure is good. Wi-Fi is provided and very useful for networking. In labs, AC and projectors are provided. Classrooms are good, and AC and projectors are provided for display. The library is good and provides AC and projectors. Hostel is good, with quality food.
Faculty: Faculty members are very good in teaching. They approach students in a friendly manner. They are very knowledgeable, and teaching is good. In the semester, we have two mid exams and a final exam. The pass percentage of exams is 40%, we need to get 40% marks in the final exam only to pass the entire semester.
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NIT Surathkal Cutoff 2026

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JEE Main Round 9 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202320242025
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering276332728925914
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering1018986257913
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Q:   How much rank should I attain to get a seat at NIT Surathkal?
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NIT Surathkal accepts JEE Main scores for admission to the BTech course specialisations and the BArch course. The cutoff is released category-wise for candidates belonging to the All India as well as the Home State quota. For candidates belonging to the General HS category, the cutoff ranks to get admission ranged between 3025 and 45579

For the General AI category students, the cutoff ranks ranged between 2158 and 31695. To check more branch-wise, category-wise and round-wise NIT Surathkal cutoff 2025, check this page

Q:   What is the first and last round closing cutoff for BTech in Computational and Data Science in NIT Surathkal?
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Cut off ranges for all courses are different from each other at NITK Surathkal. The round 1 closing rank for BTech in Computational and Data Science was 3192 for admission into NIT Surathkal. The last round closing cutoff rank for the same course was 4470. 

NIT Surathkal Rankings 2026

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Q:   What is the NIRF ranking of NIT Surathkal?
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National Institute of Technology Surathal (NIT Surathkal) has been ranked by NIRF 2025 under various categories such as Engineering, Overall, Research, etc. Candidates can go through the below table for details regarding NIT Surathkal ranking 2025:

Ranking BodyRanks
NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category17
NIRF 2025 under the Overall category54
Q:   Does NIT Surathkal has QS World Rankings?
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Yes, NIT Surathkal has been ranked by QS World University. Refer to the table below for 2026 and 2025 QS rankings of NIT Surathkal:

Ranking YearCategoryRank
QS World University Rankings 2026

Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia

113
QS World University Rankings 2026

Asian University Rankings

443
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Sustainability Ranking1501
QS World University Rankings 2025

QS WUR Ranking By Subject

451-500
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NIT Surathkal Placements 2025

CourseMedian Salary
B.E. / B.Tech
14 LPA
M.E./M.Tech
10 LPA
MBA/PGDM
7 LPA
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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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Internships and industry projects

Offered every semester

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Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

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Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

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Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

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Placement support

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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Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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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:

Particulars

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:   How are MBA placements 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:   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?
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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 Scholarships 2026

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Q:   Are scholarships given by NIT Surathkal?
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Yes, NIT Surathkal gives many scholarship benefits to the students. These include scholarships for both UG and PG courses. Millennium Fellowship, Optum Stem Scholarship, Harshitha Chaturvedi Scholarship etc. are some of the common scholarships given by NITK Surathkal. 

Q:   What scholarships are provided by NIT Surathkal to the students?
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NIT Surathkal provides various scholarships for the convenience of students. Below is the list of some of the common scholarships given by the college:

  1. Millennium Fellowship

  2. Institute Merit/Merit Cum Means Scholarship 

  3. Optum Stem Scholarship

  4. Ericsson Empowering Girl Scholarship Program

  5. Harshitha Chaturvedi Scholarship

  6. Garrett Scholarship Program

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NIT Surathkal Popular Courses

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NIT Surathkal Courses and Fees 2026

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B.E. / B.Tech(11 courses)
10+2 : 75 %
Exams : KCETJEE Main
M.E./M.Tech(33 courses)
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : GATE
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : MATCAT+1 More
MCA(1 course)
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : NIMCET
M.Sc.(2 courses)
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : IIT JAM
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Q:   What is the 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 3 lakh
MScINR 84,500
MTechINR 1.4 Lacs to INR 2.8 lakh

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

Q:   Can I join NIT Surathakal through KCET?
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No, admissions at NIT Surathkal are only through national-level entrance exams, such as JEE Mains, GATE, CAT etc. Apart from this, students need to meet the last educational qualification s per course requirement. Studnets can check the list of course eligibility and selection for few of top courses offered at NIT Surathakal admissions from the table presneted below:

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Eligibility

Selection Criteria
MCAGraduate with 60% aggregateNIMCET + Counselling
BTechClass 12 with 75% aggregateJEE Main, DASA UG, CSAB + JoSAA counselling
MBAGraduation with 50% aggregateMAT, CAT, GATE + GD & PI
MScGraduation with 60% aggregateIIT JAM, +CCMN counselling
MTechGraduation with 60% aggregateGATE +  CCMT counselling

Other than the entrance exam scores there is no other means to get into NIT Surathakal

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NIT Surathkal vs Other Colleges: Which is better?

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M.E./M.Tech
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MCA
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CollegeMedian SalaryTotal Tuition FeesRanking
₹ 14.21 LPA₹ 5 L#17 NIRF, 2025
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Q:   Which is better NIT Trichy or NIT Surathkal for MTech?
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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:   Which is the best NIT for BTech among Surathkal, Rourkela, and Trichy?
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A comparison between NIT Surathkal, NIT Trichy and NIT Rourkela is presented below:

NITs

Total Tuition Fees*

BTech at NIT Surathkal

INR 5 lakh

BTeach at NIT Trichy

INR 5 lakh

BTech at NIT Rourkela

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 Surathkal Application Process 2026

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Q:   Is the application process of NIT Surathkal online?
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Yes, the application process of NIT Surathkal is online. Students who want to take admission in various courses at NITK Surathkal can easily apply on the official website. After applying, students also have to pay an application fee in the end. 

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:   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. 

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NIT Surathkal Infrastructure

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Sports facilities

Multiple sports grounds & coaching present

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College events

Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events

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Mess food

Mess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic

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Mess food

Quality and taste of food is acceptable

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Mess food

Variety of food is good

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Attendance policy

Incomplete attendance invites penalty

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Dress code

Students can wear whatever they want

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Additional expenses

Requirement to eat out despite mess fees

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Books

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Consequence of rules violation

Rule breakers are let off with a warning

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Outside movement of girl students

Allowed within restricted timings

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Q:   Does NIT Surathkal provide hostel facilities to students?
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NIT Surathkal provides hostel facilities for boys and girls with about a total of 12 hostel blocks for boys, and 5 hostel blocks for girls with WiFi and power backup facilities. The institute also has an International hostel. 

Q:   What are the facilities offered by NIT Surathkal?
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NIT Surathkal provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The institute offers various academic and non-academic facilities to students. The institute provides sports, healthcare, and recreational facilities to students. Other facilities include 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 and girls, Gym and Medical facilities, etc.

Q:   How to reach NIT Surathkal?
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To reach NIT Surathkal you can reach by:

  • Getting off at Mangalore International Airport which is about 30 minute drive away from the campus
  • The Surathkal Railway Station is 10-minute drive from NITK campus
  • Busses are also available.
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NIT Surathkal Departments

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Q:   How many departments does NIT Surathkal have?
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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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Q:   Which branch is good in NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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:   What is the admission criteria for NIT Surathkal BTech?
A: 

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 eligibility criteria for NIT Surathkal MCA course?
A: 

The aspirants with a BCA/BSc Hons/BSc with Mathematics and Statistics subjects with 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for reserved category) can take admission to the MCA course in NITK. Moreover, the candidates must also hold the relevant documents at the time of form filling and admission as proof of eligibility.

Q:   What is the admission procedure for the BTech programme at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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:   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:   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 average package for ECE in NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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

Q:   How can I get admission in NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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.
Q:   What is the average package trend at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

The average salary trend witnessed during NIT Surathkal placements over the past three years is mentioned below:

Particulars

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 JEE Main application fees for admission to NIT Surathkal BTech courses?
A: 

Candidates seeking admission to the NIT Surathkal BTech programme must apply for JEE Main. The category-wise application fee for JEE Main is mentioned in the following table:

CategoryApplication Fees
Male unreserved/OBC/EWSINR 1,000
Female unreserved/OBC/EWSINR 800
SC/ST/PwD/TransgenderINR 500

Note: The above-mentioned application fees is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.

Q:   What is the cutoff of NIT Surathkal for admission?
A: 

NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2025 for Round 1 has been released for different categories of students belonging to the AI and HS quotas. If you belong to the General AI quota, the first round closing ranks for NIT Surathkal varied between 1528 and 25160 for B.Tech. admission across multiple specialisations. For detailed category-wise cutoff ranges for JEE Main Round 1, check out the table below:

CategoryCutoff Range (Based on 2025 JEE Main Round 1)
General1528 - 25160
OBC495 - 8994
SC322 - 4924
ST124 - 1684
EWS287 - 3904
PWD71 - 962

 

Q:   What is the selection criteria at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

NIT Surathkal selection criteria is entrance-based mainly. The selection process for the programmes is as below:

  • BTech - JEE Mains + JoSAA Counselling/ CSAB
  • MTech - GATE + CCMT
  • MSc - IIT JAM + CCMN
  • MBA - CAT/ MAT/ CMAT + GDPI
Q:   How many students were placed during NIT Surathkal M.Tech placements?
A: 

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

Particulars

MTech Placement Statistics 2023

MTech Placement Statistics 2024

MTech Placement Statistics 2025

Eligible students

726

719

586

Students placed

603

514

455

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.

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Answered Yesterday

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

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Saakshi Malhotra

Contributor-Level 9

Answered Yesterday

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

C

Chandra Thakur

Contributor-Level 9

Answered Yesterday

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

N

Nishtha Arora

Contributor-Level 9

Answered Yesterday

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%

N

Nishtha Sharma

Contributor-Level 9

Answered Yesterday

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%

K

Krishnendu Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 10

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Updated on Feb 17, 2026

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