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NIT Surathkal: Latest Updates & Announcements

JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Results were declared on April 19. The minimum qualifying percentile for General category candidates is 93.1023262. Aspirants can use the JEE Main 2025 College Predictor to estimate their chances of securing admission at NIT Surathkal.
The PG Fee Structure for the academic year 2025–2026 has been released. The total academic fees range between ₹94,147 and ₹4.45 lakhs.
PhD Admissions 2025–2026 at NIT Surathkal are now open. The last date to apply online is April 28, 2025, while the Selection Test/Offline Interview will take place from May 28 to May 30, 2025. Interested candidates can apply via the official website @nitk.ac.in.
MBA Admissions 2025 are currently underway. Candidates must submit their online applications by April 7, 2025, via iris.nitk.ac.in/admission/application/login. The hard copy of the filled application form must be sent to the institute by April 14, 2025.
Applications are open for M.Tech (Sponsored/Research) Admissions 2025. The last date to apply is April 21, 2025, and the Selection Test/Offline Interview is scheduled from May 21 to May 23, 2025. Visit @nitk.ac.in for more information and to apply.

Established in 1960 as Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC) and elevated to NIT status in 2002, the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NIT Surathkal) is a premier technical institution recognised with an ‘A+’ grade by NAAC and approved by MHRD and AICTE. The institute offers a wide array of engineering, management, and doctoral programs across diverse disciplines. It holds the 17th position in the NIRF 2024 Engineering category and is ranked 120th in the QS Southern Asia Rankings 2024-25.

The institute’s flagship programs include BTech, MTech, and MBA. Admission to the BTech program is conducted via JEE Main, followed by JoSAA and CSAB counseling, with an annual tuition fee of ₹1,64,490, reflecting a 10% hike from the previou

NIT Surathkal: Latest Updates & Announcements

JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Results were declared on April 19. The minimum qualifying percentile for General category candidates is 93.1023262. Aspirants can use the JEE Main 2025 College Predictor to estimate their chances of securing admission at NIT Surathkal.
The PG Fee Structure for the academic year 2025–2026 has been released. The total academic fees range between ₹94,147 and ₹4.45 lakhs.
PhD Admissions 2025–2026 at NIT Surathkal are now open. The last date to apply online is April 28, 2025, while the Selection Test/Offline Interview will take place from May 28 to May 30, 2025. Interested candidates can apply via the official website @nitk.ac.in.
MBA Admissions 2025 are currently underway. Candidates must submit their online applications by April 7, 2025, via iris.nitk.ac.in/admission/application/login. The hard copy of the filled application form must be sent to the institute by April 14, 2025.
Applications are open for M.Tech (Sponsored/Research) Admissions 2025. The last date to apply is April 21, 2025, and the Selection Test/Offline Interview is scheduled from May 21 to May 23, 2025. Visit @nitk.ac.in for more information and to apply.

Established in 1960 as Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC) and elevated to NIT status in 2002, the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NIT Surathkal) is a premier technical institution recognised with an ‘A+’ grade by NAAC and approved by MHRD and AICTE. The institute offers a wide array of engineering, management, and doctoral programs across diverse disciplines. It holds the 17th position in the NIRF 2024 Engineering category and is ranked 120th in the QS Southern Asia Rankings 2024-25.

The institute’s flagship programs include BTech, MTech, and MBA. Admission to the BTech program is conducted via JEE Main, followed by JoSAA and CSAB counseling, with an annual tuition fee of ₹1,64,490, reflecting a 10% hike from the previous academic year. The MTech fee stands at ₹1,13,250. For the General category, the JEE Main 2024 cutoff for NIT Surathkal ranged from 1,423 to 26,603, while the GATE 2024 cutoff varied between 351 and 712 across different disciplines. The institute also offers programs like BCA, MCA, and MSc at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

NIT Surathkal successfully concluded its 2024 placement season, with 1,820 out of 1,693 students placed through on-campus recruitment across programs such as BTech, MTech, MCA, and MBA. Notably, the median package for BTech and MTech in Computer Science and Engineering was ₹21.31 LPA, and the average salary for IT roles reached ₹24.13 LPA.

The institute extends several scholarship opportunities to both UG and PG students. Noteworthy among these are the Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for first-year BTech students and the Pradeep Gundappa Scholarship for first-year Mechanical BTech students, with award amounts ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹16,000 per annum.

NITK Surathkal Courses & Fees Structure 2025

NIT Surathkal offers a wide range of premier undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, including BTech, MTech, MBA, MCA, MSc, and PhD. Admissions are based on national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, GATE, CAT/GMAT, IIT JAM, and NIMCET.

Below is a detailed overview of the courses, first-year fees, admission criteria, and important dates:

Course	1st Year Fees	Admission Criteria	Important Dates
B.Tech	₹1,64,490	JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling	April 2 – April 9, 2025
M.Tech	₹1,13,250	GATE + CCMT Counselling	July – August 2025 (Tentative)
MBA	₹1,00,000	CAT/GMAT + Personal Interview	April 14, 2025 (Last date to apply)
MCA	₹1,12,970	NIMCET	To Be Announced
MSc	₹87,970	IIT JAM	Counselling ongoing since March 26, 2025
PhD	₹86,240	UGC-CSIR/DAE-JEST/NET + Written Test & Interview	April 28, 2025 (Exam Date)

Note: Full-time PhD scholars are eligible for a monthly fellowship of ₹31,000 for the first two years, which increases to ₹35,000 per month for the next two years, subject to satisfactory academic performance.

NIT Surathkal: Key Highlights

Explore the essential details of the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal:

Feature	Details
Institute Name	National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NIT Surathkal)
Established / Type	1960 / Government
Location	Surathkal, Karnataka
Approvals	MHRD, AICTE
NAAC Accreditation	A+
Programs Offered	Engineering, Management
Program Levels	Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Rankings (2024-25)	- NIRF (Engineering): 17th - NIRF (Research): 42nd - NIRF (Overall): 46th - The Week (BTech): 13th - The Week (Overall): 10th - Outlook (BTech): 8th - IIRF (BTech): 32nd - Collegedunia (BTech): 12th - QS Southern Asia (2025): 120th
Flagship Programs	B.Tech & M.Tech
Admission Process	Online
Entrance Exams Accepted	JEE Main, GATE, CAT, IIT JAM, NET, UGC-CSIR, DAE-JEST
Counselling Bodies	JoSAA, CSAB
Median Package (2024)	₹21.31 LPA
Top Recruiters	Google, Microsoft, Amazon, TCS, Infosys
Official Website	nitk.ac.in

NITK Surathkal Ranking 2025

NIT Surathkal continues to maintain its reputation among top engineering institutes in India. According to NIRF 2024, it ranked 17th in Engineering, 42nd in Research, and 46th Overall. On the international front, the institute was placed at 120th in Southern Asia in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Below is a detailed comparison of NIT Surathkal’s latest and previous rankings across various agencies and categories:

Ranking Agency	Category	2024/2025 Rank	Previous Rank
NIRF	Engineering	17th (2024)	12th
	Research	42nd (2024)	-
	Overall	46th (2024)	38th
The Week	BTech	13th (2024)	-
	Overall	10th (2024)	11th
IIRF	BTech	32nd (2024)	31st
Outlook	BTech	8th (2024)	8th
QS World University Rankings	Southern Asia	120th (2025)	63rd

NIT Surathkal Admission 2025: Courses, Criteria & Process

Admissions to B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, MSc, and PhD programs at NIT Surathkal are conducted through national-level entrance examinations such as JEE Main, GATE, CAT, NIMCET, and IIT JAM. Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for their respective programs. For instance, B.Tech applicants need a minimum of 75% in Class 12 (or be in the top 20 percentile), while PG courses require at least 60% aggregate or a 6.5 CGPA (with relaxations for SC/ST/PwD categories). PhD aspirants must hold a relevant Master's degree along with a valid UGC-CSIR/DAE-JEST/NET qualification.

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the eligibility criteria and admission process:

Program	Eligibility Criteria	Admission Process
B.Tech	Minimum 75% in Class 12 or top 20 percentile (65% for SC/ST/PwD)	JEE Main + JoSAA/CSAB Counselling
M.Tech	Minimum CGPA 6.5 or 60% aggregate (6.0 CGPA/55% for SC/ST/PwD)	GATE + CCMT Counselling
MBA	Minimum CGPA 5.5 or 50% aggregate (5.0 CGPA/45% for SC/ST/PwD)	CAT/GMAT + Personal Interview
MCA	Minimum CGPA 6.5 or 60% aggregate (6.0 CGPA/55% for SC/ST/PwD)	NIMCET
MSc	Minimum CGPA 6.5 or 60% aggregate (6.0 CGPA/55% for SC/ST/PwD)	IIT JAM
PhD	Master’s degree with minimum CGPA 6.5 or 60% aggregate (6.0 CGPA/55% for SC/ST/PwD)	UGC-CSIR/DAE-JEST/NET + Written Test & Interview

NITK Surathkal Placements 2025

NIT Surathkal successfully concluded its 2024 placement drive, with 1,820 students placed across programs such as BTech, MTech, MCA, and MBA. The median salary for BTech and MTech students in Computer Science and Engineering stood at INR 21.31 LPA, while the average package for the Information Technology stream reached INR 24.13 LPA.

NIT Surathkal Placement: Year-Wise Overview

The 2024 placement drive at NIT Surathkal witnessed a notable jump in the highest package, which climbed to INR 55 LPA, up from INR 45 LPA in 2022. Of the 1,820 eligible candidates, 1,693 students were successfully placed with top recruiters such as Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, and Goldman Sachs. The detailed placement comparison is provided below.

NIT Surathkal Placement Statistics Comparison

In 2023, 92.99% of B.Tech students secured placements.
355 students received offers above INR 20 LPA.
688 students were offered packages between INR 10 LPA and INR 20 LPA.
466 students received offers below INR 10 LPA.

NITK Surathkal Campus and Facilities

The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NIT Surathkal) is nestled across a sprawling 296-acre campus in Surathkal, near Mangalore, Karnataka. Surrounded by greenery, the campus offers a peaceful atmosphere ideal for learning and research. It is a fully residential campus, housing students, faculty, and staff, and is well-connected via National Highway 66 to major city points such as the Mangalore International Airport, Railway Station, and Port.

Campus Highlights:

Facility	Details
Campus Size	296 acres
Location	Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka
Campus Name	Srinivasnagar (named after founder Sri. U. Srinivasa Mallya)
Accommodation	On-campus housing for students, faculty, and staff
Amenities	Academic buildings, libraries, sports facilities, recreation zones, etc.
Connectivity	22 km from Mangalore, near the airport, railway station, and seaport
Nearby Services	Lodging, restaurants, and shopping centers available in Surathkal and Mangalore

NIT Surathkal Cutoff 2025

The cutoff ranks for BTech and MTech programs at NIT Surathkal are determined based on JEE Main and GATE scores, respectively. The data below reflects the General category closing ranks across various specialisations.

JEE Main 2025 Cutoff for NIT Surathkal (B.Tech – General Category)

The following table shows the closing ranks for BTech specialisations across five counseling rounds:

Program	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5
Computer Science Engineering	1423	1423	1440	1441	1615
Artificial Intelligence	2216	2439	2486	2486	2594
Information Technology	2760	2842	2842	2842	2944
Computational and Data Science	2948	2952	2952	2952	3348
Electronics & Communication Engineering	3871	3871	3871	3871	4227
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	6303	6462	6473	6490	7132
Mechanical Engineering	10488	10643	10643	10643	12380
Chemical Engineering	14669	14669	14669	14669	15195
Civil Engineering	20360	21379	21379	21379	22939
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering	21728	23075	23075	23075	23412
Mining Engineering	26603	27493	27493	27493	27766

Comparison of NIT Surathkal JEE Main Cutoff: 2024 vs 2023 (Round 1 – General Category)

Program	2024 Closing Rank	2023 Closing Rank
Computer Science Engineering	1423	3109
Artificial Intelligence	2216	4164
Information Technology	2760	4323
Computational and Data Science	2948	5449
Electronics & Communication Engineering	3871	6356
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	6303	8128
Mechanical Engineering	10488	13477
Chemical Engineering	14669	18683
Civil Engineering	20360	27458
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering	21728	28072
Mining Engineering	26603	32713

NIT Surathkal GATE Cutoff 2025 (General Category)

The GATE 2024 cutoff for admission to various M.Tech programs at NIT Surathkal for General category candidates ranged between 351 and 712 marks. The table below outlines the round-wise cutoff marks across different specialisations:

Course	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5
M.Tech Computational and Data Science	712	686	675	624	621
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering	709	693	687	650	646
M.Tech Information Technology	694	672	664	624	617
M.Tech VLSI Design	662	628	628	623	604
M.Tech Signal Processing	635	595	580	539	533
M.Tech Mechanical Design	611	551	–	514	524
M.Tech Structural Engineering	559	542	531	510	505
M.Tech Construction Technology	557	527	519	578	–
M.Tech Thermal Engineering	535	510	501	477	477
M.Tech Communication Engineering	534	513	504	459	459
M.Tech Transportation Engineering	494	478	476	458	455
M.Tech Industrial Biotechnology	491	471	466	466	436
M.Tech Power and Energy Systems	490	472	468	437	433
M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering	490	445	–	420	397
M.Tech Environmental Engineering	487	456	443	421	–
M.Tech Nanotechnology	479	424	424	385	371
M.Tech Geotechnical Engineering	472	458	–	424	–
M.Tech Water Resources Engineering	458	410	409	378	–
M.Tech Mechatronics	444	411	410	415	478
M.Tech Environmental Science	421	374	363	351	–
M.Tech Marine Engineering	416	386	382	393	381
M.Tech Geoinformatics	400	379	354	355	–
M.Tech Material Engineering	363	351	–	367	–
M.Tech Chemical Engineering	351	–	–	–	–

NIT Surathkal Scholarships 2025

NIT Surathkal provides a range of scholarships aimed at encouraging academic excellence and offering financial support to deserving students from various backgrounds. Below are the key scholarships available:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Scholarship Benefits
Harshitha Scholarship	First-year B.Tech students with strong academic performance	Financial aid for meritorious students
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	Top 50 first-year B.Tech students based on JEE Main All India Rank	INR 2,000 per month
Engineers India Limited (EIL) Scholarship	SC/ST category undergraduate students meeting eligibility norms	Financial support for tuition and expenses
Boeing Scholarship	3rd-year B.Tech and postgraduate students with academic merit	USD 1,200 scholarship amount
SC/ST Financial Assistance	SC/ST students with family income below INR 4.5 LPA and not availing other scholarships	Financial assistance for educational expenses

These scholarships help ensure that financial constraints do not hinder students from achieving academic success at NIT Surathkal.

NIT Surathkal Faculty

The faculty at NIT Surathkal is diverse, with 384 highly qualified members, 293 of whom hold Ph.Ds in their respective fields from prestigious national and international universities. The faculty at NIT Surathkal is highly accomplished, with extensive experience and expertise in their respective fields.

NIT Surathkal Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What undergraduate courses are available at NIT Surathkal?

A: NIT Surathkal offers a range of undergraduate programs, primarily B.Tech degrees in various disciplines such as Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, and more.

Q. How can I apply for a B.Tech program at NIT Surathkal?

A: Admission to the B.Tech programs at NIT Surathkal is through the following process:

Qualify JEE Main: Candidates must appear for and qualify in the JEE Main exam conducted by NTA.
JoSAA/CSAB Counseling: Participate in JoSAA counseling for seat allocation. Seats left vacant after JoSAA rounds are filled via CSAB counseling.
Select Preferences: Choose NIT Surathkal and your preferred specialisation during the counseling process.
Document Verification & Fee Submission: Once a seat is allotted, complete the necessary document verification and pay the admission fee.
International Admissions (DASA): Foreign nationals, NRIs, PIOs, and OCIs can apply under the DASA scheme, which considers SAT Subject Test scores instead of JEE Main.

This structured admission process ensures selection based on national-level merit and eligibility.

Q. Are there scholarships available at NIT Surathkal?

A: Yes, NIT Surathkal provides several scholarships and financial aid options, including:

Central Sector Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories from the Government of India.
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarships for academically bright but financially disadvantaged students.
National Fellowships for ST Students pursuing higher education.
Post-Matric Scholarships and state-sponsored scholarships.
Corporate and Alumni Funded Scholarships provided by companies and alumni networks.

PhD scholars are eligible for fellowships of INR 31,000 per month (first two years) and INR 35,000 per month (subsequent two years) based on progress. Applications can be submitted via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or through the institute’s portal.