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The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal was formerly known as Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC) Surathkal. NIT Surathkal was established in 1960. The courses offered by NIT Surathkal are B. Tech, M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, MCA, and Ph.D.
The candidates should meet the eligibility criteria of NIT Surathkal to get admitted for the desired course. The fee structure at NIT Surathkal depends on the course chosen by the candidate. Before applying for admissions candidates must appear for relevant entrance exams like JEE Main/CAT/MAT/JAM/GATE/NIMCET. Admissions at NIT Surathkal are based on the scores obtained in the entrance examination. To proceed with the admission process's next stage, the candidates should meet the cutoff score specified for the courses.
Candidates applying for B.Tech admissions should register for the JoSAA counselling process. Admission to the M.Tech courses is based on CCMT counselling. NIT Karnataka offers admission to M.Sc courses through the CCMN counselling process. As per NIT Karnataka NIRF report 2025, the median salary offered to B.E/B. Tech student was Rs 14 LPA in 2024. The median salary offered for students of 2-year PG courses was Rs 9 LPA in 2024.
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National Institute of Technology, Surathkal has been ranked by NIRF ranking 2024 and Careers360 in several domains.
As per the NIRF ranking 2024, the National Institute of Technology Karnataka has been ranked at 46th position in the Overall category. NIT Surathkal has been ranked 17th position in Engineering and 42nd position in Research by NIRF ranking 2024.
The NIRF ranking details of NIT Karnataka for 2024, 2023 and 2022 is mentioned below:
Category | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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Engineering | 17 | 12 | 10 |
Overall | 46 | 38 | 27 |
Research | 42 | 41 | - |
National Institute of Technology Karnataka has been ranked 65(Public) among Universities by Careers360 in 2024. NITK Surathkal has been rated with AAAAA in the Engineering domain by Careers360.
The B.Tech cutoff at NITK Surathkal for the CSE branch was 2628 in 2024 compared to 3109 in 2023 for round 1. The round 1 NITK Surathkal B.Tech cutoff 2024 for different categories is mentioned below:
Course | Gen | OBC | SC | ST |
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3505 | 2238 | 1415 | 314 | |
16375 | 9037 | 4422 | 1223 | |
25282 | 11318 | 4900 | 1608 | |
4148 | 3031 | 1738 | 578 | |
2628 | 1744 | 672 | 146 | |
7521 | 5230 | 2127 | 982 | |
4872 | 3462 | 1555 | 707 | |
3877 | 3151 | 1486 | 613 | |
12856 | 7676 | 4114 | 1618 | |
24523 | 12478 | 6646 | 1965 | |
34731 | 14465 | 6127 | 1861 |
The placement percentage for B.Tech course was 73 % at NITK Surathkal and for M.Tech course was 69% in 2024. The details of NITK Surathkal placements 2024 are mentioned in the table below:
Particulars | Statistics |
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Particulars | Statistics |
Highest Package | Rs 55 LPA |
B.Tech Average Package | Rs 16.25 LPA |
B.Tech Placement Percentage | 93% |
M.Tech AVerage Package | Rs 12.5 LPA |
MCA Highest Package | Rs 53 LPA |
MBA Highest Package | Rs 10 LPA |
Top recruiters | Boeing, Siemens, Bosch, GAIL, Honeywell, CISCO, Analog Devices, Samsung, Oracle, Visa, Adobe and more. |
The university is located at NH 66, Srinivasnagar Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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Parameter | Description |
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Established | 2002 |
Exam | JEE Main, GATE, CAT |
Courses | 6 Degrees and 85 Courses |
Institute Type | Institute of National Importance |
Gender | Co-ed |
Student Count | 5982 |
Faculty Count | 275 |
Campus Size | 296 acres |
Gender Percentage | Male 79% and Female 21% |
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States | 64% |
Overall Yearly Trend
Overall Yearly Trend
Domain | Year | Rank/Rating |
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-NA- | undefined |
Particulars | Statistics |
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First year total students intake | 579 |
Total students admitted | 694 |
Total Graduated Students | 629 |
Total Placed Students | 580 |
Placement Percentage | 94.46 |
Total student gone for higher studies | 15 |
Median Salary | 11.00 L |
To make the course approachable for students across diverse backgrounds, NITK Surathkal scholarships are offered to students. The primary aim of providing NIT Surathkal scholarships to the students is to help them pursue their higher education without any hindrance. Partnering with private and government institutes the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal has been providing its applicants with several financial aids namely- the B R Samaga Scholarship for the Second year of B.Tech. students, Veeramma Rajashekaraiah scholarship only for Second-year students, Pradeep Gundappa Scholarship, I Year B.Tech. Merit Cum Means Scholarship and others. Students must meet the National Institute of Technology Surathkal scholarship eligibility criteria to avail of the scholarships offered by the university.
Name | Amount Offered | Eligibility Amount |
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B R Samaga Scholarship | NA | Second year B.Tech. students who are facing financial crutches. They should secure SGPA 6 and above grade in both the first and second semester |
Merit Scholarship | NA | The third and the fourth year students who secure an CGPA of >=9.0 |
Merit Cum Means Scholarship
| NA | All the second, third and fourth year candidates who have a score of CGPA >=7.0 can apply for this. |
Pradeep Gundappa Scholarship | NA | The interested candidates in their second, third and fourth year and have a score of CGPA >=7.0 are eligible |
Veeramma Rajashekaraiah scholarship | The amount will not be provided to the students via cash but will be adjusted in their mess bill | Second year B.Tech student who are economically poor and have scored a minimum of SGPA 6 in their first year and second year semester can apply |
Vijayakala T D scholarship | NA | Only the students who are pursuing a B.Tech degree from the stream of E&E Engineering department and are studying in the second or third or fourth year can apply. The student needs to be amongst the top 20 performers and needs to have the highest CGPA. They should belong to the low-income group. |
Viklang Sahayata Sanstha Mathura Scholarship | NA | It is provided only to the meritorious, physically challenged students |
Engineers India Limited (EIL) scholarship | The SC and ST undergraduate students can apply for it. | |
Reliance Foundation Scholarship | For the undergraduate students Rs.4 lakh would be provided over the duration of the course. For the postgraduate candidates an amount of Rs. 6 lakh would be made available during the tenure of the degree. | The meritorious students who are pursuing post graduation or undergraduate degree from the subject of artificial intelligence or computer science can apply. |
Financial Assistance (SC-ST students) Scholarship | NA | The SC and ST students who have a family income of below Rs.4.5 lakhs. |
The National Institute of Technology Surathkal admissions are available for multiple courses in various disciplines. The NITK Surathkal admissions include 12 undergraduate, 59 postgraduate, and 14 doctoral-level programmes. NITK Surathkal courses include B.E/B. Tech, MBA, MCA, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc and Ph.D courses.
The courses at NIT Surathkal are offered in different specialisations in full-time mode. Before applying for the NITK Surathkal admissions the candidates should appear for the relevant entrance examination. NITK Surathkal B.Tech admissions are based on scores obtained in the JEE Main entrance examination. NITK Surathkal MBA admissions are offered to candidates having valid scores in CAT/MAT/GATE. Admission to M.Tech and MCA courses are based on the scores of GATE and NIMCET respectively.
Also Read: NIT Surathkal Placements
Candidates can check the details of the entrance exam accepted for National Institute of Technology Karnataka admissions 2025 for courses offered at different levels.
Courses | Entrance Exam |
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UG Courses | JEE Main |
PG Courses | GATE/JAM/CAT/MAT/NIMCET |
The details of NIT Karnataka application process for the courses offered at the institute is mentioned below:
Course | NIT Karnataka Application Process |
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B.E/B.Tech | 1. Candidates should register for JoSAA/CSAB counselling. 2. Then complete the registration process by filling out the required information. 3. Finally report to NIT Surathkal with the required original documents. |
M.E/M.Tech | 1. Should fill out the NIT Surathkal M.Tech application form from the official website of the college after registering for CCMT. 2. Pay NIT Surathkal M.Tech application fees and submit the form. |
M.Sc | 1.Candidates should register for CCMN counselling. 2. Applicants should complete the NIT Surathkal registration process by filling out the required information. 3. Pay the NIT Surathkal application fee along with the submission of required documents. |
MBA | 1. Fill out an NIT Surathkal application form and upload the required documents. 2. Pay NIT Surathkal application fees and submit the form. |
MCA | |
PhD |
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Events | Dates |
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Start date of JEE Mains 2025 counselling registration and choice filling | June 3, 2025 |
Mock Seat Allocation-1 | June 9, 2025 |
Mock Seat Allocation-2 | June 11, 2025 |
JEE Main 2025 seat allotment - Round 1 | June 14, 2025 |
JEE Main 2025 seat allotment - Round 2 | June 21, 2025 |
JEE Main 2025 seat allotment - Round 3 | June 28, 2025 |
JEE Main 2025 seat allotment - Round 4 | July 4, 2025 |
JEE Main 2025 seat allotment - Round 5 | July 10, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
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Declaration of JAM 2025 second admission list | Jun 8, 2025 |
Declaration of JAM 2025 third admission list | June 20, 2025 |
Declaration of JAM 2025 fourth admission list | June 30, 2025 |
The institute offers undergraduate programmes, which include B.Tech, and the number of NITK Surathkal B.Tech courses is 11. The duration of the NIT Surathkal UG course is 4 years.
Course | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
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956 | Class 12th with minimum 75% marks (65% marks for SC/ST/PwD students) + JEE Main examination. |
The candidate should appear for the JEE Main examination and secure a valid score.
The eligible candidate has to apply and should fill out the application form from the official website.
The candidate should attend the JoSAA counselling session.
The NITK Surathkal admissions will be based on the performance in JEE Main examinations.
The shortlisted candidates will be informed about the seat allotment.
The aspirant should submit the required documents.
To complete the NITK Surathkal admission procedure the final selected candidate should pay the course fees to freeze the seat.
Also Read: NIT Surathkal Cutoff
The National Institute of Technology Surathkal offers admissions for 57 postgraduate courses. The duration of the NIT Surathkal PG courses is 2 years.
Courses | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
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1130 | Graduation in relevant field 60% marks or equivalent (55% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)+ GATE examination. | |
- | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject with a minimum 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)+JAM examination | |
- | Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)+ CAT/MAT/GATE examination. | |
- | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)+ NIMCET examination. |
Candidates can apply for M.Tech courses at NITK Surathkal with 55 different specialisations for a duration of two years. NITK Surathkal M.Tech admissions are offered in full-time mode.
Candidates must take the GATE examination and get a valid score.
Eligible candidates can apply online at the official website.
The candidates must meet the cutoff.
The candidate who has been shortlisted must attend the CCMT (centralised counselling for M.Tech admissions).
Candidates will be shortlisted for NIT Surathkal MTech admissions 2024 depending on their entrance examination scores.
The final selected candidates will be notified of their seat allotment by a registered phone number or email address.
The candidate must provide all required documents without fail.
To complete the NIT Surathkal admission procedure, the candidate must pay the course fee in order for the seat to be reserved.
NIT Surathkal M.Sc admissions are available in two specialisations for two years. The M.Sc courses offered by the institute includes M.Sc Physics and M.Sc Chemistry in full-time mode.
Candidates must take the JAM examination and obtain an appropriate score.
Eligible candidates should apply online at the official website.
The candidate must attend the CCMN counselling process.
Shortlisting of candidates for NITK Surathkal admissions depends on their entrance exam scores.
The final selected candidates will be notified of their seat allocation by a registered phone number or email address.
The candidate must provide all required documentation on time.
The candidate must pay the course fees to freeze the seat in order to finish the NIT Surathkal admission procedure.
NIT Karnataka MBA admissions are offered for duration of two years in full-time mode. The MBA course is offered for four semesters and is offered by School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Management, NIT Karnataka.
Candidates must take the CAT/MAT/GATE examination and get a valid score.
Eligible candidates can apply online at the official website.
The candidates must meet the NITK Surathkal MBA cutoff.
The shortlisted candidate must attend the counselling process.
Candidates will be shortlisted for NIT Surathkal admissions based on NITK Surathkal MBA cutoff based on their entrance examination scores.
The final selected candidates will be notified of their seat assignment by a registered phone number or email address.
The candidate must provide all required documents without fail.
To complete the NITK Surathkal admission procedure, the candidate must pay the course fee in order for the seat to be reserved.
NITK Surathkal MCA admission is offered for three three-year programme divided into three semesters. The MCA course is offered in full-time mode with focus on Computational Theory, Network and Database Management, Mobile Technologies, Electronics, Mathematics and more.
Candidates must appear for the NIMCET examination and obtain a valid score in it.
The eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website.
The shortlisted candidate should attend the counselling procedure.
The candidates will be shortlisted for NIT Surathkal admissions based on the scores obtained in the entrance examination.
The final selected candidates will be informed about seat allotment through a registered phone number or email ID.
The final stage of the admission procedure is the candidate should pay the NIT Surathkal admission fee along with the submission of documents.
Also Read: NIT Surathkal Facilities
The National Institute of Technology Surathkal admissions include full-time doctoral courses. The NIT Surathkal PhD course duration is 6 years. The institute offers various specialisation courses at the doctoral level.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
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Master’s degree in a relevant subject with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on the 0-10 scale(60% aggregate marks)(55% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)+ GATE/NET/UGC-CSIR exam/DAE- JEST examination. |
Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements.
Visit the NITK Surathkal official website to fill out the PhD application form.
To get NITK Surathkal PhD admissions, the candidates must take the GATE/NET/UGC-CSIR exam/DAE- JEST examination.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for group discussion and personal interviews.
The NIT Surathkal admissions will be based on the scores obtained in the entrance examination.
The candidates should submit the necessary documents.
To complete the NIT Surathkal admission procedure the candidates should pay the course fees.
College Predictors | |
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Marksheet of Class 10+2
Graduation/Post graduation marks sheet
Entrance examination scorecard
Identification certificate
Transfer certificate/Migration certificate
Allotment order
Passport size photographs
Note: The candidates should be aware of the eligibility criteria for the desired course. Candidates should take the printout of the application form for future reference.
The college had a big name already and it lived by it. It provided a campus considering the comfort of the students incorporating all the necessary facilities like the labs for the science and libraries.
Could be better. Hostels are old. Cleanliness could be improved. People are nice. Staff is decent. They try to do their best but they struggle to accomplish the same. No hot water. Lot of bee hives and I've been bit multiple times. Food is nice.
The course is divided into six trimesters , with three trimesters in each year . The evaluation is based on two components : 50 marks for internal components comprising assignments and presentations , and 50 marks for the end of the semester exam .
Let's break down your options:
Current Situation
- You've scored 98.67 in JEE Mains 2025, which might not be enough to secure a seat in IIT Bombay for B.Tech.
- However, you're likely to get a seat in NIT Surathkal for EEE or ECE.
Option 1: Pursue B.Tech in NIT Surathkal
- Pros:
- You'll get a good undergraduate degree from a reputable institution.
- You can focus on academics, research, and extracurricular activities.
- Cons:
- You might feel that you're not in your dream college (IIT Bombay).
Option 2: Take a Drop Year for JEE Advanced 2026
- Pros:
- You might improve your score and secure a seat in IIT Bombay for B.Tech.
- IIT Bombay is a prestigious institution with excellent resources and opportunities.
- Cons:
- There's no guarantee that you'll improve your score or get into IIT Bombay.
- You'll have to prepare for another intense exam season.
Option 3: Pursue M.Tech from MIT (Manipal Institute of Technology)
- Pros:
- MIT offers a good M.Tech program with various specializations.
- You can gain expertise in your chosen field and enhance your career prospects.
- Cons:
- You'll need to complete your B.Tech before applying for M.Tech.
- You might need to take entrance exams like GATE or MET.
Considerations
- Your interests and priorities: Are you more interested in pursuing a B.Tech from IIT Bombay or an M.Tech from MIT?
- Your academic and career goals: Will a B.Tech from NIT Surathkal or an M.Tech from MIT align better with your goals?
- The risks and benefits of taking a drop year: Are you prepared to take the risk of not improving your score or getting into IIT Bombay?
Ultimately, the decision depends on your individual circumstances, priorities, and goals.
Yes, it is possible to gain admission to the same NITK in a better branch if you score well on JEE Main 2026, even if you have previously been admitted to the same NITK through a lower branch via home state quota. Your past admission does not preclude you from reapplying and securing a better branch if your JEE Main 2026 score is competitive.
Explanation:
JEE Main's Admission Process:
JEE Main is a national-level engineering entrance exam used for admission to NITs and other participating institutions.
Home State Quota:
Home state quota allows students to get preferential admission in NITs based on their state of origin.
No Restriction on Re-admission:
While a student might have been admitted to a specific branch and NIT initially, there is no rule preventing them from reapplying for the same NIT and potentially securing a better branch based on their performance in a subsequent JEE Main exam.
Score-Based Admission:
Admission to NITs is primarily determined by your JEE Main score and your overall rank compared to other candidates.
Higher Score, Better Branch:
A higher JEE Main score will increase your chances of getting into your preferred branch, even within the same NITK.
Considerations:
Rank: Even with home state quota, the overall rank and category-wise cutoffs within NITK play a crucial role in determining which branch you are offered.
Branch Preferences: During the counselling process, you will have the opportunity to express your branch preferences, and the higher your score, the better your chances of getting your top choices.
Cutoffs: Understand the cutoffs for different branches and categories in NITK for previous years to get a better understanding of the competition.
In summary: You can absolutely try for a better branch at NITK by taking JEE Main 2026. Your current admission does not prevent you from reapplying and getting a better branch based on your score.
With a percentile of 89.12 in the SC-PwD category , your estimated category rank may not be sufficient for CSE at NIT Surathkal , where the closing SC-PwD rank is usually around 100–120 .
To improve your chances for CSE at Surathkal , a percentile above 98 is generally safer. PWD category student (https://gurus.rediff.com/question/qdtl/career/admission-nit-89-1226810-percentile-jee-mains-2025-sc-pwd/5194967)
However, you may get CSE or related branches in other NITs where the cutoffs are relatively higher. It's best to apply to multiple NITs through JoSAA counselling and list preferences wisely.
The NITK Surathkal offers various courses at postgraduate level which includes M.Sc, MBA, and MCA.
Yes, all the enrolled candidates will be assisted and guided during their placement process.
Yes, all the participants will be getting access to libraries and can access both the printed and e-books at their convenience.
NIT Surathkal is located on NH66 that is about 22kms away from the main city of Mangalore, and can be accessed by bus, train and airplane.
Yes, there are multiple cultural clubs where the students can take part namely- National Service Scheme (NSS) chapter of NITK Surathkal, NIT Surathkal Photography Club, Dance Dramatics and Fashion Club (DDFC), NIT Surathkal Films Club, VOICE (Vedic Oasis for Inspiration, Culture and Education) and others.
Companies like- Samsung, Tata Motors, CITI Bank, UTC, Vedanta, Bajaj, Maruti Suzuki, JSW, KPIT, Dell, Amazon and others will be participating in the placement drive.
The NIT Surathkal MBA fee is around Rs. 2,45,000 for the batch 2023-24.
Yes, a wide array of scholarships has been made available for the students who are meritorious and are facing financial crisis or belong from the socially backward class.
Yes, for easy commute, transportation facilities is provided from the hostels to the departments or the faculty buildings of NIT Surathkal.
Yes, a number of committees have been formed namely- NITK Surathkal Science and Technology Entrepreneurs’ Park (STEP), Nirmithi Kendra, Design Innovation Centre, Industry-Institute Partnership (IIP) Cell and others.
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