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NIT Surathkal (NITK) Admission Process

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

NIT Karnataka Admission 2025 Highlights

Candidates can check the details of the entrance exam accepted for National Institute of Technology Karnataka admissions 2025 for courses offered at different levels.

Entrance Exam for NIT Karnataka Admissions 2025

CoursesEntrance Exam

UG Courses

JEE Main

PG Courses

GATE/JAM/CAT/MAT/NIMCET

How to Register for NITK Surathkal Admissions 2025

The details of NIT Karnataka application process for the courses offered at the institute is mentioned below:

NITK Surathkal Registration Process 2025

CourseNIT Karnataka Application Process

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

Also Read: NIT Surathkal Courses & Fees

NITK Surathkal Admission Dates 2025 for JEE Main Counselling 

EventsDates

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

NITK Surathkal Admission Dates 2025 for JAM

EventsDates
Declaration of JAM 2025 second admission listJun 8, 2025
Declaration of JAM 2025 third admission listJune 20, 2025
Declaration of JAM 2025 fourth admission listJune 30, 2025

NIT Surathkal B.Tech Admissions 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. 

NITK Surathkal B.Tech Admission Criteria and Seat Intake

CourseSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

B.Tech

956

Class 12th with minimum 75% marks (65% marks for SC/ST/PwD students) + JEE Main examination.

NITK Surathkal B.Tech Admission Process 2025

  • 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

NIT Surathkal Admissions 2025 for PG

The National Institute of Technology Surathkal offers admissions for 57 postgraduate courses. The duration of the NIT Surathkal PG courses is 2 years. 

NITK Surathkal Admission Criteria and Seat Intake for PG Course

CoursesSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

M.Tech

1130

Graduation in relevant field 60%  marks or equivalent (55% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)+ GATE examination.

M.Sc

-

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject with a minimum 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)+JAM examination

M.B.A

-

Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)+ CAT/MAT/GATE examination.

M.C.A

-

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)+ NIMCET examination.

NITK Surathkal M.Tech Admissions 2025

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. 

NITK Surathkal M.Tech Admission Process 2025

  • 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.

NITK Surathkal M.Sc Admissions 2025

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. 

NITK Surathkal M.Sc Admission Process 2025

  • 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.

NITK Surathkal MBA Admissions 2025

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. 

NITK Surathkal MBA Admission Process 2025

  • 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 Admissions 2025

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.

NITK Surathkal MCA Admission Process 2025

  • 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

NIT Surathkal Ph.D Admissions 2025

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.

NITK Surathkal Ph.D Admission Criteria and Seat Intake 

CourseEligibility Criteria

Ph.D

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.

NITK Surathkal Ph.D Admission Process 2025

  • 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. 

Required Documents for NITK Surathkal Admissions

  • 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.

NIT Surathkal (NITK) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the admission procedure for the MCA programme at NIT Surathkal?

Admission to NIT Surathkal's MCA program is based on performance in a mandatory entrance examination called NIMCET (National Institute of Technology MCA Entrance Examination). NIMCET is the NIT MCA Common Entrance Examination, a national-level exam administered by NIT for admission to the MCA program.
The eligibility criteria for the MCA program are a bachelor’s degree in the relevant stream and a minimum CGPA of 6.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system and students who have scored a minimum of 60% in their aggregate score for all subjects in a public university exam.SC/ST candidates will get a relaxation of 5% in their aggregate.

2: Does NIT Surathkal waive any fee for OBC Students?

Yes, NIT Surathkal offers a fee waiver for OBC students. Candidates from the OBC category whose family income is less than one lakh per annum will get a full remission of their tuition fee after they submit their latest  income certificate. Students  from the OBC category whose family income is between 1 lakh to 5 lakhs per annum will get a remission of 2/3rds of their tuition fee.

3: How many seats are there in the M.Tech Chemical Engineering stream of NITK Surathkal?

The total number of seats that has been provided for National Institute of Technology Karnataka admission in the branch of M.Tech Chemical Engineering is 18. 

4: What is the admission process for the NIT Surathkal MBA course?

NIT Surathkal MBA admissions 2024 are based on the scores of CAT/MAT/GATE followed by the personal interview. 

5: What are the qualifications required for getting admission in the National Institute of Technology Karnataka M.Tech Admission?

The students need to appear and qualify  for GATE. They need their GATE scores and  CCMT registration to apply for the programme.

6: What is the admission procedure for National Institute of Technology Karnataka PhD Admission, what do I have to do?

The students who are willing to apply for the PhD programme need to appear for the examination that would be conducted by the institute and also pass the interview.

7: How many courses are provided under undergraduate courses?

A total number of 12 undergraduate courses are being provided by the National Institute of Technology Karnataka. The institute offers admission NIT Karnataka B.Tech courses in twelve different specialisations at UG level. 

8: How many seats are there in civil engineering of NITK Surathkal?

The seat intake capacity of the civil engineering course is around 115 seats. NITK Surathkal B.Tech Civil Engineering admissions are offered to eligible candidates based on cutoff score. 

9: How can I apply for NIT Surathkal?

Admission to Suratkal National Institute of Technology is for  B.Tech, M.Tech., M.B.A., M.C.A., M.Sc. and PhD programs. JEE Mains score will be considered for admission to B.Tech courses. Admission to the M.Tech. course is based on the candidate's performance in the GATE exam.. The university grants admission to the M.C.A. course based on the candidate's NIMCET score. CAT/MAT scores are taken into consideration for admission to the MBA course. Candidates can apply for admission to NIT Surathkal by visiting the official website of the university.

10: What percentile is required for NIT Surathkal?

B.Tech admission for general category requires that students must pass the JEE Mains and have 75% on the 12 boards, or be in the top 20% in their respective board.The SC/ST students must receive a 65% on their 12th-grade board exam. Students must take the JEE Mains exam in order to apply for the B.Tech program. For M.Tech, students who are seeking admission must qualify for the GATE for NIT Surathkal admissions. Based on the marks they score in the GATE exam, they should register for the CCMT. They should mention their degrees, GATE score and personal information in their applications.

Student Reviews for NIT Surathkal (NITK)

College Infrastructure: 4.1/5
Academics: 3.9/5
Placements: 4.2/5
Value for Money: 2.3/5
Campus Life: 4.4/5

Good experience.

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The academic curriculum followed here was strictly up to dated according to the recent changes. Business world has been evolving ever since and the time I did was tech adopting world and college did it brilliantly.

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Academics

I studied electrical and electronics engineering. The teachers are very good. Professor Prajof is very educated and dedicated to teaching. They have updated curriculum to include machine learning and artificial intelligence.

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Academics

The faculty members are very supportive and understanding . They try their best to make the learning process easy and fun with real life examples . The syllabus is relevant , but a little modification will be better .

Have a question related to NIT Surathkal (NITK) ?

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.

Iam a dropper student who has scored 98+%ile in jee mains ...If i wish to join NITK through home state quota in lower branch and reppearfor jee mains 2026, can i get admission into same NITK in better branch if my score is good enough? I've asked this because some NITians say you cant join same NIT

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.

so an sc PWD category student is getting 89.1226810 percentile will he get nit surathkal cse branch ir which nit will he get? so for nit surathkal cse branch what will be the best percentile for sc PWD category student

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.

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