If we are comparing NIT Suratkal to IIT Dharwad, which is the only IIT in Karnataka, NIT Suratkal scores better because it has a higher ranking than IIT Dharwad. Another factor is that NIT Suratkal is older than IIT Dharwad. As for placement records, NIT has a better placement profile compared to IIT Dharwad.
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