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    Compare NIT Surathkal (NITK) vs SRM University AP, Amaravati

    Compare NIT Surathkal (NITK) M.Tech Mechanical Design vs SRM University AP, Amaravati B.Tech Mechanical Engineering on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. NIT Surathkal (NITK) is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 103 verified students while SRM University AP, Amaravati is rated 4.3 out of 5 by 74 verified students at Careers360. Explore Careers360 for detailed comparison on all course parameters and download free information on Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.
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    M.Tech Mechanical Design

    via NIT Surathkal (NITK)

    B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

    via SRM University AP, Amaravati

    Quick Facts

    Location

    Mangalore, Karnataka
    Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

    Ownership

    Government
    Private

    Type Of Institute

    Institute of National Importance
    State University

    College Type

    University
    University

    Establishment Year

    2002
    2017

    Campus Size

    296 Acres
    100 Acres

    Total Courses Offered

    85
    77

    Ranking & Accreditations

    Careers360 University Rank

    78

    -

    Careers360 Rating
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    AAAAA
    AAAAA

    NIRF Rank
    (Overall)

    54

    -

    NIRF Rank
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    17

    -

    Approvals

    -
    UGC

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    Ranking & Accreditations

    NIT Surathkal (NITK) has shown a downward trend over the years.

    Source: NIRF

    Placement Statistics

    Data presented for the year 2024

    Total Students Placed
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    550
    393

    Graduating Students
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    665
    830

    Placement Percentage
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    86%
    59%

    Median Salary LPA
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    ₹10 LPA
    ₹7 LPA

    Student Going Higher Studies

    32
    168

    Graduating Students
    (overall)

    1651
    916

    Total Students Placed
    (overall)

    1306
    437

    Placement Percentage
    (overall)

    86%
    58%

    Median Salary Lpa
    (overall)

    ₹ 12.32 LPA
    ₹ 6.92 LPA

    Student Going Higher Studies
    (overall)

    146
    168

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    Placement Statistics

    The average salary of SRM University AP, Amaravati stands highest at 7 LPA followed by NIT Surathkal (NITK) at 10 LPA .

    Source: NIRF

    Course & Fees Details

    Course Credential

    Degree
    Degree

    Degree

    M.E /M.Tech.
    B.E /B.Tech

    Branch

    Mechanical Engineering - Design and Manufacturing
    Mechanical Engineering

    Duration

    2 years
    4 years

    Mode

    Offline
    Offline

    Approved Intake

    18
    30

    Fees

    ₹ 2.05 Lakh
    ₹ 10 Lakh

    Exams Accepted

    Admission Details

    Common Admission for M.Tech Fulltime Program (for scholarship seats) by NIT Surat: Admission for GATE qualified candidates will be done through  CCMT coordinated by NIT Surat. The seats are allotted based on the GATE  score.

    Admission for M.Tech (Non-scholarship), M.Tech (Sponsored seats), M.Tech (Research): The admission for M.Tech (Non-scholarship), M.Tech (Sponsored Seats), M.Tech (Research) is done by NITK Surathkal. 

    M.Tech. (Non-Scholarship): The non-scholarship seats for the M.Tech program are the vacant seats existing in the scholarship category seats.  Selection of candidates for admission will be based on academic performance in the qualifying examination or/and written aptitude test or/and Interview etc as decided by the DPGC of the Concerned Department offering the programme to be advertised in the Institute website later after completion of CCMT.

    M.Tech. (Sponsored): Selection of candidates for admission will be based upon academic performance in qualifying examination or/and written aptitude test or/and Interview etc as decided by the DPGC of the Concerned Department offering the programme. The candidates must have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience in the sponsoring organization after completion of a qualifying degree.

    M.Tech. (Research): Selection of candidates for admission will be based upon GATE score or in some of the programmes selection will be based on at least 70% weightage to GATE score and the remaining 30% weightage to academic performance in qualifying examination or/and written aptitude test or/and Interview etc as decided by the DPGC of the Concerned Department offering the programme.

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    Indian students

    • Admission will be based on meeting the eligibility conditions listed and the performance in the qualifying examination i.e., SRMJEEE / SRMAPET.
    • The students seeking admission in these two CSE specialisations (Software Product Engineering & AI & Future Technologies) would have to go through two additional rounds of selection. The admission will be on the basis of the SRMJEEE Rank, the performance in the written exam and the interview conducted.
      • The student should have obtained SRMJEEE within the cut-off rank for the CSE department
      • The student should have cleared the written exam and was shortlisted for interview
      • The student should have been selected for admission to the interview.

    Students shortlisted through SRMJEEE rank, written exams and interviews could opt for one of the two CSE specialisations (Software Product Engineering & AI & Future Technologies) offered. The written exam is for shortlisting students, and admission is based on interviews.

    • The decision of the admission committee will be final and binding.
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    Eligibility Criteria

    • For a candidate to be eligible for M.Tech.programme:
    • Must have a valid GATE Score
    • In qualifying degree, the candidates should have passed and secured at least 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 60% for OC/OB, whereas 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 55% in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates.
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    • A. Nationality and Age
      • Resident Indian or Non-Resident Indian (NRI), holder of PIO or OCI card issued by the Government of India are eligible to apply for SRMJEEE (UG).
        Note: NRIs, holders of PIO or OCI card issued by the Government of India who has not taken the SRMJEEE (UG), must apply under the international student category only.
      • Students should have attained the age of 16 years and 6 months on the 31st of July of the calendar year in which the 12th Board examination is to be held.
    • B. Eligibility to apply for the Qualifying Examination:

      • A minimum aggregate score of 60% or equivalent grade point in Class X.
      • Passed with Minimum 60% aggregate or equivalent grade in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Engineering Graphics in 12th Standard/Higher secondary examination (10+2 pattern ) /Intermediate (first and second year) or appearing in 12th Standard/Higher Secondary examination(10+2 pattern)/Intermediate in the current academic year with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with any one of the subjects, Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Engineering Graphics as major subjects in regular stream from any state board within India, CBSE, ISCE, Matriculation, or NIOS are eligible to apply. However, admission is confirmed based on meeting the minimum 60% aggregate or equivalent grade in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Engineering Graphics in 12th Standard/Higher secondary examination (10+2 pattern) /Intermediate (first and second year).
      • GCE A-Level: Minimum C grade in Physics and Mathematics and Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Engineering Graphics. Physics and Mathematics should be compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Engineering Graphics as major subjects (equivalent to Advanced Placement level in each subject) in any international schools within India.
      • International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma or IB certificate: Minimum 4 points each in Physics and Mathematics and Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Engineering Graphics.
      • 2 subjects in HL (equivalent to Advanced Placement level or Honors) and 1 subject in SL is mandatory.
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    College & Exam Cut-off

    Data presented for the year 2025

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    Fees

    Total Fees

    ₹ 2,05,060
    ₹ 10,00,000

    Total Scholarships Provided

    364
    1131

    Highest Scholarship Providing Authority

    Self
    Government

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    Fees

    SRM University AP, Amaravati has the highest tuition fee among all 2 colleges followed by NIT Surathkal (NITK).

    Class Profile

    Data presented for the year 2024

    Total Students

    1514
    5955

    Total Faculty

    275
    330

    Total Male Students

    1143
    4026

    Total Female Students

    371
    1929

    Total Students Outside State

    1288
    859

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    Class Profile

    NIT Surathkal (NITK) has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 6 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of government colleges which is 4 students per faculty. SRM University AP, Amaravati has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 18 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of private colleges which is 4 students per faculty.

    Facilities

    Facilities

    Facilities Count

    Alumni Associations

    Auditorium

    Banks/ATMs

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Classrooms

    Convenience Store

    Girls Hostel

    Guest Room/Waiting Room

    Gym

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Sports

    Swimming Pool

    Transport Facility

    Wifi

    Alumni Associations

    Auditorium

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Girls Hostel

    Guest Room/Waiting Room

    Gym

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Sports

    College Reviews & Perception

    College Infrastructure

    Campus Life

    Academics

    Placements

    Value for Money

    Total Reviews

    100
    84

    Individual Reviews

    Life at NITK

    posted on 11 months ago by Ankit Prabhu

    Overall experience is good.

    posted on 1 year ago by Nitin kumar

    My experience has been really good in the college.

    posted on 2 years ago by Anil Kumar
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    It was and is the best decision I took

    posted on 6 days ago by harshitjasty

    good if ur come through less fees

    posted on 6 days ago by Raghav

    Proper mixture of studies and other activities

    posted on 1 week ago by Kaushik
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    College Reviews & Perception

    NIT Surathkal (NITK) has received the lowest rating for value for money whereas SRM University AP, Amaravati has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.

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