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    NIT Surathkal (NITK) Admission Process

    National Institute of Technology Surathkal admissions are available for multiple courses in various disciplines. NIT Surathkal admissions include 12 undergraduate, 59 postgraduate, and 14 doctoral-level programmes. 

    • IIT JAM 2026 result has been declared on March 19, 2026.
    • NIT Surathkal admissions 2026 are available for B.E/B.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc, and PhD courses.
    • Entrance exam accepted by National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal - JEE Main, GATE, JAM, CAT, MAT, and NIMCET. 
    • JEE Main 2026 examination for session 2 for NIT Karnataka B.Tech admissions will be conducted from April 2-9, 2026.
    • As per NIT Karnataka JoSAA 2026 seat matrix, the total seats available is 961.
    • Students interested in the admissions can fill the particular application on National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal official website.
    • The GATE 2026 result for the NIT Surathkal M.Tech admissions has been released officially on March 19, 2026.

    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

    How to Get into NIT Karnataka?

    National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal admissions are available to eligible candidates based on the scores of entrance examination. Candidates can check the details of the entrance exam accepted for National Institute of Technology Karnataka admissions 2026 for courses offered at different levels.

    Entrance Exam for NIT Karnataka Admissions 2026

    CoursesEntrance Exam

    UG Courses

    JEE Main

    PG Courses

    GATE/JAM/CAT/MAT/NIMCET

    How to Register for NITK Surathkal Admissions 2026?

    The details of National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal application process for the courses offered at the institute is mentioned below.

    NITK Surathkal Registration Process 2026

    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 and Fees

    Important Dates for NITK Surathkal Admissions 2026

    National Institute of Technology Surathkal admissions are offered to eligible candidates on the basis of performance in entrance examination. The details of NIT Karnataka admission dates are mentioned below.

    NIT Karnataka Admission Dates for GATE 2026

    EventsDates
    Last date to apply for GATE 2026 (without late fee)September 28, 2025
    Last date to register for GATE 2026 (with late fee)October 9, 2025
    Modification of GATE 2026 application form November 6, 2025
    Release of GATE admit card January 2, 2026
    GATE 2026 entrance exam February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026
    GATE 2026 resultMarch 19, 2026

    NIT Surathkal Admission Dates for JEE Main 2026

    CAT Events

    Date

    JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit cardLast week of March 2026
    JEE Main 2026 exam for session 2April 2-9, 2026
    JEE Main 2026 result session 2To be announced

    NIT Surathkal B.Tech Admissions 2026

    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 2026

    • 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 2026 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 2026

    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 2026

    • 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 2026 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 2026

    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 2026

    • 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 2026

    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 2026

    • 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 2026

    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 2026

    • 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 PhD Admissions 2026

    National Institute of Technology Surathkal admissions include full-time doctoral courses. NIT Surathkal PhD course duration is 6 years. The institute offers various specialisation courses at the doctoral level.

    NITK Surathkal PhD Admission Criteria and Seat Intake 

    CourseEligibility Criteria

    PhD

    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 PhD Admission Process 2026

    • 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 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. 

    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: 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.

    4: Does NIT Surathkal offer scholarships?

    NIT Surathkal awards scholarships to students with exemplary academic performance and also those from financially weak  backgrounds.. Scholarships are offered to students under certain rules and regulations set by the government.NIT Surathkal offers merit cum means scholarships to the top 50 students  on the basis of their mark in the JEE Mains Exam every year. These scholarships are awarded to students whose annual family income is less than 4.5 lakhs per year. The scholarships are given based on their marks in the 10+2 exam which should be a minimum of 70%. The students who get the scholarship are given Rs.2000 per month as scholarship award.
    The merit scholarship of Rs. 10,000 every year is given to 5 students based on their scores in the JEE mains exam.


    5: What is the selection procedure for the MBA programme at NIT Surathkal?

    NIT Suratkal offers  a two-year full-time MBA course. Admission to the MBA course is based on performance in the entrance test.  Anyone with a valid CAT/MAT/GATE score is eligible to apply. In addition, applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements. These are bachelor's degree with 50% marks or 5.5 CGPA or 45% or 5 CGPA for SC/ST candidates. Selected candidates will also be invited for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) by NIT Surathkal. Preference will be given to those with work experience.

    6: What is the BTech admission procedure at NIT Surathkal?

    Students must take the JEE Mains exam in order to apply for the B.Tech program. 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.

    7: Does NIT Surathkal accept CAT score?

    Yes, NIT Suratkal accepts CAT scores, students must take the CAT entrance exam in order to apply for the MBA programme.

    8: 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.

    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: 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. 

    Student Reviews for NIT Surathkal (NITK)

    College Infrastructure: 4.1/5
    Academics: 3.9/5
    Placements: 4.2/5
    Value for Money: 2.4/5
    Campus Life: 4.4/5

    NITK REVIEW

    Verified Review

    Academics

    Classrooms and departments are very good. All labs have latest equipments. Faculty is one of the best in India. There are 2 huge libraries in the campus. There are a lot of labs for student work as well outside of academics.

    Good college

    Academics

    CSE academics include programming, operating systems and AI topics. Faculty use industry tools and encourage coding practise and real projects. Regular seminars help us to stay updated with tech trends.

    Great campus life with good placement and private beach

    Verified Review

    Academics

    Professors are well qualified. The teaching is not that good I would say. Curriculum is relevant with the existing trend and also it makes students industry ready. Semester exams are decent not too hard or easy even. Pass percentage varies from 20% marks to 30% marks. There is a relative grading system in NIT Surathkal. Semester can be balanced with other activities

    Have a question related to NIT Surathkal (NITK) ?

    Is it possible to get seat in surathkal from home state reservation

    Yes, it is possible to secure admission to the National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal through the home state quota, which reserves 50% of seats for students from Karnataka.

    Students offered admission under this quota typically have lower cutoff ranks than those admitted under the All India quota. To be

    What may be the cut offs for nitk suratkal in 2026, I may get 96 percentile can I get any branch in it.

    Hi,

    Based on your percentile you may score between 40,000 to 50,000 rank range. According to NITK Suratkal Previous Year's Cut Off , it is highly unlikely to get admission.

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