Colleges in Mangalore

National Institute of Technology Rourkela and National institute of Technology Surathkal (Karnataka) are the two prominent colleges for MSc admissions. Both colleges accept CCMN scores for the admission to the MSc courses. NIT Rourkela Last Round cutoff score for MSc in Physics specialisation stood at 812 and 949 for 2023 and 2024, respectively. Similarly, NIT Surathkal cutoff score for the Last Round stood at 977 and 1166 for 2023 and 2024, respectively.

As per the cutoff information available, it can be observed that NIT Surathkal is comparatively more demanding among the candidates. So, It depends on the marks of the candidates, If they have marks under the range of cutoff specified for NIT Surathkal, then they can go for it. However, NIT Rourkela would be better alternative for candidates aiming for NIT Surathkal with low marks than the cutoff:

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

The necessary percentile and rank for ST/SC category applicants to be admitted to NIT Surathkal's B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) normally fall into the following range:

1. SC Category: Typically needs a percentile greater than 90 and a matching rank between 10,000 and 15,000.
2. ST Category: Usually needs a rank in the range of 20,000 to 30,000 and a percentile greater than 85.

Depending on the volume of applications and exam difficulty, these numbers may change marginally every year. For accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the most recent cutoff trends from NIT Surathkal's official admission notifications or counseling updates.

NIT Surathkal was ranked 12 and 38 under the 'Engineering' and 'Overall' categories by the NIRF 2023 Rankings. In addition to this, the QS World University Ranking 2024 has ranked it 125th in the 'Southern Asia' category. NITK offers UG, PG, and doctoral-level programmes in the fields of Engineering, Management, and Science. Moreover, the highest and average package offered during the NIT Surathkal placements 2023 stood at INR 54.75 LPA and INR 18.26 LPA for the BTech students. The National Institute of Technology provides various facilities to the students. NIT Surathkal campus has laboratories, classrooms, a library, hostels, gym and Medical facilities and cafeterias.

Although there are significant distinctions, both Justice K.S. Hegde Institute of Management and A.J. Institute of Management are renowned for their strong placement records. The average wage package at Justice K.S. Hegde Institute of Management is often a little bit higher, ranging from INR 6,00,000 to INR 8,00,000 annually, with the highest packages reaching INR 12,00,000 to INR 15,00,000. This is a result of its solid industry ties and emphasis on in-demand industries. However, A.J. Institute of Management has a similar placement history to Justice K.S. Hegde Institute and often offers average wage packages that are marginally less. At A.J. Institute, the highest packages usually cost between INR 10,00,000 and INR 12,00,000. 

Although both institutes have well-established placement cells and strong career support, the precise results may differ depending on the particular industry trends and the achievement of each student.