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NIT Surathkal (NITK): Cutoff, Placement, Fees, Courses, Admission 2025, Ranking

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NIT Surathkal Highlights 2025

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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:

Courses

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

Q:   How is the placement scenario at NIT Surathkal?
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The overall placement rate has improved year-on-year from 2021 to 2023. Out of 1,730 eligible students 1,509 were placed during the academic year 2022-23. Earlier, 1,350 out of 1,626 students were placed in 2022. The total eligible students and the total students placed over the past three years of NITK placements are depicted below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2021)Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Total eligible students1,3951,626

1,730

Total students placed1,0131,350

1,509

Overall placement rate72.61%83%

87.22%

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.

NIT Surathkal Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

11 Courses4 years
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  • 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: KCET, JEE Main, DASA UG
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DatesEvents
21 Jan '26 - 29 Jan '26
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1Ongoing
Feb '26
JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1Tentative
Jan '26-Feb '26
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2Tentative
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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.
Q:   What is the JEE Main application fees for admission to NIT Surathkal BTech courses?
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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:   How many entrance exam cutoffs will be released for admission to BTech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at NIT Surathkal?
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"NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology will release 6-8 rounds of JEE Main cutoffs for admission to BTech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. 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."

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NIT Surathkal
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4.4/5
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The top recruiting companies are Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Wells Fargo, Sprinkler, Citi India, Adobe, and Oracle.
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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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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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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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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 2025

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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 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:   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:   How much rank should I score to get a seat in NIT Surathkal?
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NIT Surathkal offers admission to BTech courses through JEE Main followed by JoSAA and CSAB Counselling. Candidates who qualify JEE Main 2024 are called for the JoSAA Counselling 2024. JoSAA Counselling was held for up to six rounds followed by CSAB for two special rounds for NITs. NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 1 among various specialisations wherein, CSE turned out as the most competitive BTech course with a closing rank of 1423 for the General AI category students. 

 Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out Round 1 NIT Surathkal cutoff 2024 for General category students to get an idea of the marks required to get into NIT Surathkal for different BTech courses. 

Course2024
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering10488
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering20360
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering26603
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering14669
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering3871
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering6303
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering1423
B.Tech. in Information Technology2760
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering21728
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence2216
B.Tech. in Computational and Data Science2948

NIT Surathkal Rankings 2025

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Q:   What is the 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:   What is the JEE Main Round 6 opening and closing rank for Civil Engineering at 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 is the JEE Main Round 6 opening and closing rank for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at 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 2588 and closing rank was 2973 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 3285 and 4161. Admission to Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 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:   Can I get admission to NIT Surathkal for BTech in Civil Engineering if my rank is between 25000 and 30000?
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For last year, the closing rank for BTech in Civil Engineering was 25078 which is very close to this range. This was for the General category under the All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut-offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission to NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology.

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NIT Surathkal Placements 2025

CourseMedian Salary
B.E. / B.Tech
14.21 LPA
M.E./M.Tech
11.6 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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Love being in college

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Q:   How are NIT Surathkal's placement this year?
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Out of 1,730 eligible students, 1,509 were placed during the 2023 placements. This makes the placement rate 87.22%. The majority of students received packages between INR 10 LPA and INR 20 LPA. Of all the courses, the highest package was grabbed by BTech students and the amount stood at INR 54.75 LPA. Check the complete insights of NIT Surathkal placements 2023 from the table below:

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Placement Statistics (2023)

the highest package

- INR 54.75 LPA (BTech)

- INR 38.14 LPA (MTech)

- INR 38.14 LPA (MCA)

- INR 9.83 LPA (MBA)

- INR 18 LPA (MSc)

Average package

- INR 18.26 LPA (BTech)

- INR 12.64 LPA (MTech)

- INR 16.76 LPA (MCA)

- INR 7.93 LPA (MBA)

- INR 7.10 LPA (MSc)

the lowest package- INR 4.50 LPA (BTech)
Median package

- INR 15 LPA (BTech)

- INR 11 LPA (MTech)

- INR 13.59 LPA (MCA)

- INR 8.10 LPA (MBA)

- INR 6.50 LPA (MSc)

Total eligible students

1,730

Total students placed

1,509

Overall placement rate

87.22%

Placement rate (course-wise)

- 93% (BTech)

- 83.05% (MTech)

- 94.44% (MCA)

- 72.09% (MBA)

- 54.90% (MSc)

No. of eligible students (course-wise)

- 856 (BTech)

- 726 (MTech)

- 54 (MCA)

- 43 (MBA)

- 51 (MSc)

No. of students placed (course-wise)

- 796 (BTech)

- 603 (MTech)

- 51 (MCA)

- 31 (MBA)

- 28 (MSc)

No. of students received packages above INR 20 LPA355
No. of students received packages between INR 10 LPA and INR 20 LPA688
No. of students received packages less than INR 10 LPA466
Q:   Which was the top course during NITK placements?
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The institute has released the course-wise statistics for 2023 placements. Out of all courses, MCA recorded the highest placement rate during NIT Surathkal placements 2023. The highest package was offered to the BTech batch 2019-23. The table below mentions the course-wise placement rate and the highest package for 2023:

CoursePlacement Rate (2023)the highest Package (2023)
BTech93%INR 54.75 LPA
MBA72.09%INR 9.83 LPA
MCA94.44%INR 38.14 LPA
MSc54.90%INR 18 LPA
MTech83.05%INR 38.14 LPA
Q:   How are MBA placements at NIT Surathkal?
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Out of 43 eligible MBA students, 31 were placed in leading companies. The overall MBA placement rate stood at 72.09%. Further, the highest package offered to the MBA batch 2021-23 was INR 9.83 LPA. Tabulated below are the important details related to NIT Surathkal MBA placements 2023:

ParticularsMBA Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest packageINR 9.83 LPA
Average packageINR 7.93 LPA
Median packageINR 8.10 LPA
No. of eligible students43
No. of students placed31
Placement rate72.09%

NIT Surathkal Scholarships 2025

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Q:   Does NIT Surathkal offer scholarships?
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NITK Surathkal offers various scholarships under different schemes to the students of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. Some of the scholarships offered by NIT Surathkal, include the following:

  • TCS Research Scholar programme
  • OBC Scholarship for Karnataka State students
  • Engineers India Limited Scholarship for SC/ST UG students
  • Foundation for Excellence India Trust Scholarship
  • Institute Merit and Merit-cum Means Scholarships
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NIT Surathkal Courses and Fees 2025

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B.E. / B.Tech(11 courses)
10+2 : 45 %
Exams : KCETJEE Main+1 More
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:   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:

Courses

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

Q:   What is the M.Tech course fee at NIT Surathkal?
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NIT Surathkal MTech total fees is INR 1.4 lakh. The final admission fee will be inclusive of other charges and hence will be more than the mentioned amount. It must be taken into account that the given fee is as per the past years’ fee structure and thus may vary. The institute publishes the fee structure on its website.

Q:   What is the expected JEE Main cutoff 2024?
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NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

Category

JEE Main 2024 Expected Cutoff

Common Rank List

90-91

Gen-EWS

75-76

OBC-NCL

73-74

SC

51-52

ST

37-38

PwD

0.0013527

Q:   Can I apply at NIT Rourkela for M.Tech without GATE score?
A: 

No, admission to the M.Tech courses is only through GATE in NITs. There is no other provision for admission. Furthermore, after GATE, it is also crucial that the candidates with scores equal to or more than the cutoff take part in CCMT counselling. The final selection is based on merit in both selection rounds.

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₹ 14.21 LPA₹ 5 L#17 NIRF, 2025
₹ 12 LPA₹ 5 L#28 NIRF, 2025
₹ 33 LPA - 38.36 LPA₹ 11.52 L - 26.32 L#69 NIRF, 2025
₹ 19.4 LPA₹ 8 L#4 NIRF, 2025
₹ 14 LPA - 19.76 LPA₹ 8 L#5 NIRF, 2025
₹ 15 LPA - 26.58 LPA₹ 8 L#6 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 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:   Is it better to choose NIT Surathkal over NIT Rourkela for an MSc in Physics?
A: 

National Institute of Technology Surathkal and National Institute of Technology Rourkela are the two prominent colleges for MSc admissions. Both colleges accept IIT JAM scores, followed by CCMN counselling for MSc admission. NIT Surathkal CCMN cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 1, wherein the closing rank for MSc in Physics was 920 for the General AI quota. Similarly, for NIT Rourkela, the cutoff rank stood at 755. 

As per the cutoff information available, it can be observed that NIT Rourkela is comparatively more demanding among the candidates. So, it depends on the marks of the candidates. Additionally, students can also refer to the table below to do a comparative analysis of which college is better considering other parameters such as placements, ranking, and fees:

Let's compare other aspects for thorough understanding from the table given below:

College

MSc Tuition Fees 

Average Package 

NIRF Ranking 2024

NIT Surathkal

INR 30K INR 7.10 LPA (2023)17

NIT Rourkela

INR 30K - INR 75KINR 7.66 LPA (2024)19
Q:   Which is the best NIT for BTech among Surathkal, Rourkela, and Trichy?
A: 

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.

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Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events

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Students can wear whatever they want

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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:   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:   How to reach NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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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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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NIT Surathkal FAQs

Q:   How many students were placed during NIT Surathkal M.Tech placements?
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During NIT Surathkal M.Tech placements 2023, IT and Process Metallurgy branches successfully achieved a 100% placement rate. Check the table below for more info:

MTech BranchEligible Students in 2023Students Placed in 2023Placement Rate in 2023
Structural Engineering393076.92%
Communication Engineering332884.84%
CSE373594.59%
IT3535100%
Information Security393897.43%
Manufacturing Engineering262388.46%
Process Metallurgy33100%
Computational Data Science363186.11%
Q:   How much rank should I attain to get a seat at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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:   How is the placement of 2019-2023 batch at NITK Surathkal?
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The BTech placement rate for the 2019-23 batch was 93%. From 2021 to 2023, the placement rate has been nearly the same. The following table depicts the NIT Surathkal BTech placement trends:

ParticularsBTech Placement Statistics (2021)BTech Placement Statistics (2022)BTech Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest packageN/AINR 45.03 LPAINR 54.75 LPA
Average packageN/AINR 15.84 LPAINR 18.26 LPA
Median packageN/AINR 12.84 LPAINR 15 LPA
No. of eligible students661762856
No. of students placed608708796
Placement rate92%93%93%
Q:   What is the average package trend at NIT Surathkal?
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When comparing the last two years' statistics (2022 and 2023), the average package for all the courses has improved, except MBA, for which the average package has declined. The table below depicts the NIT Surathkal average package comparison for 2022 and 2023 for UG and PG courses:

CourseAverage Package (2022)Average Package (2023)
BTechINR 15.84 LPAINR 18.26 LPA
MTechINR 10.45 LPAINR 12.64 LPA
MCAINR 14.01 LPAINR 16.76 LPA
MBAINR 9.09 LPAINR 7.93 LPA
MScINR 5.29 LPAINR 7.10 LPA
Q:   Which branch is good in NIT Surathkal?
A: 

During BTech placements 2023, the highest placement rate of 99.11% was recorded in the IT branch. Further, the highest package was offered to CSE, ECE, and IT students. Take a look at the below table presenting the NIT Surathkal placements 2023 for various BTech branches:

Branchthe highest Package (2023)Average Package (2023)Placement Rate (2023)
Civil EngineeringINR 33.31 LPAINR 11.93 LPA74.44%
Chemical EngineeringINR 32 LPAINR 13.24 LPA92.59%
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)INR 54.75 LPAINR 27.68 LPA98.26%
Electronics and Communication Engineering (E&C)INR 54.75 LPAINR 20.62 LPA96.42%
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (E&E)INR 51.04 LPAINR 18.62 LPA93.75%
ITINR 54.75 LPAINR 24.97 LPA99.11%
Mechanical EngineeringINR 38.14 LPAINR 13 LPA92.69%
Metallurgical and Materials EngineeringINR 20 LPAINR 10.76 LPA94.73%
Mining EngineeringINR 20 LPAINR 11.62 LPA90.90%
Q:   What is the average package for ECE in NIT Surathkal?
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The branch-wise salary details are available for the 2023 drive. As per the latest report, the average package for BTech ECE stood at INR 20.62 LPA. Further, the highest package and median package offered to BTech ECE students were INR 54.75 LPA and INR 16 LPA, respectively. The following table depicts the NIT Surathkal average package and other salary data for BTech ECE placements 2023:

ParticularsBTech ECE Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest packageINR 54.75 LPA
Average packageINR 20.62 LPA
Median packageINR 16 LPA

Along with the above information, the number of eligible students and the number of students placed over the past three years of BTech ECE placements are showcased below:

ParticularsBTech ECE Placement Statistics (2021)BTech ECE Placement Statistics (2022)BTech ECE Placement Statistics (2023)
Eligible students84102112
Students placed77100108
Placement rate92%98%96.42%

The infographic below showcases the overall BTech salary trends for the past two years:

NIT Surathkal average package

 

Q:   What is the total tuition fee for MBA programme at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

NIT Surathkal MBA fees is INR 4 lakh. The fee structure also includes other charges like admission fees, hostel fees, development & training fees, etc. 

Note: The amount is taken from official sources and can change.

Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for BTech in Computational & Data Science at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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 are M.Tech placements at NITK?
A: 

The placement rate for M.Tech courses has increased year-on-year from 2021 to 2023. The salary data is available for the past two years. From 2022 to 2023, the highest package has dropped, however, the average and median packages have increased. The important details related to NIT Surathkal M.Tech placements are mentioned below:

ParticularsMTech Placement Statistics (2021)MTech Placement Statistics (2022)MTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Eligible students570724726
Students placed293546603
Placement rate51.40%75%83.05%
the highest packageN/AINR 45.03 LPAINR 38.14 LPA
Average packageN/AINR 10.45 LPAINR 12.64 LPA
Median packageN/AINR 9 LPAINR 11 LPA
Q:   How many entrance exam cutoffs will be released for admission to BTech Computer Science & Engineering at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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:   Can I get admission at NIT Surathkal in BTech CSE if my rank is between 23000 and 24000?
A: 

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:   How are the placements for IT in NITK Surathkal?
A: 

As per the latest report, 100% of M.Tech IT and 99.11% of the BTech IT batch were placed in the 2023 drive. The highest package offered to BTech IT students was INR 54.75 LPA. Take a look at the below table depicting the IT placement data for NIT Surathkal placements 2023:

ParticularsBTech IT Placement Statistics (2023)MTech IT Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest packageINR 54.75 LPAN/A
Average packageINR 24.97 LPAN/A
Median packageINR 20 LPAN/A
Eligible students11335
Students placed11235
Placement rate99.11%100%
Q:   What is the minimum percentile required to get a call from NIT Surathkal?
A: 

NIT Surathkal admission to the PGDM courses like MBA are conducted through CAT aggregate percentile. For getting into a NIT Surathkal, One need to score a minimum overall CAT percentile of 80, according to NIT Surathkal CAT cutoff 2023.

Q:   What is the cutoff of NIT Surathkal for 2025 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 JEE Main Round 6 cut off for Civil Engineering at NIT Surathkal?
A: 

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:   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.

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Answered 5 months ago

Yes, you can use the same OBC-NCL certificate for both NIT Andhra Pradesh and NIT Karnataka, but only under certain terms. The certificate must be issued by a competent authority after the first of April of the admission year, clearly stating your non-creamy layer status and conforming to the centra

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Shaswat Baranwal

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Answered 6 months ago

Yes a student can get Nit Suruthkal's EEE branch with a score of 80 percentile in JEE Mains 2025 exam because the students are from home state and their category is St the excepted rank for admission in EEE branch in this college is 30000 to 50000 and if you are St category caste and you are from th

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Vaibhav Mishra

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Answered 5 months ago

With a 96 percentile in JEE Mains as an OBC female candidate, you have a good chance of getting into NIT Surathkal, but it might depend on the specific branch and the cutoff trends for that year. While you might not get into highly competitive branches like Computer Science, other branches like Civi

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Nandhini haridoss

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Answered 5 months ago

It is unlikely to get Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at NIT Trichy or NIT Surathkal with a 94.54 percentile in JEE Main Jan 2025, especially under the ST category. While 94.54 percentile is a good score, top NITs like Trichy and Surathkal have very high cutoffs for CSE, typically requiring perce

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Prashant

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Answered 6 months ago

In OBC home state quota, the cutoff ranks are typically displayed as the OBC category rank, not the general (CRL).

Breakdown:

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OBC (Home State / All India) OBC Category Rank

SC/ST/EWS Quotas SC/ST/EWS category ranks

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