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NIT Surathkal (NITK) News and Notifications
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About NIT Surathkal (NITK)
National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal was formerly known as Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC) Surathkal. NIT Surathkal was established in 1960. NIT Surathkal offers courses in the streams of Engineering and Architecture, Sciences, Management and Business Administration, and more.
- During QS Ranking 2026, NIT Surathkal has been ranked under the 651-700 rank band for the Computer Science stream.
- B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, MCA, and PhD are the National Institute of Technology Karnataka courses.
- NIT Karnataka fees - Rs 99,070 for B.Tech Semester 1 and Rs 73,870 for M.Tech Semester 1.
- Admission criteria of NIT Karnataka Surathkal - Based on scores of the entrance examination and the counselling session.
- According to NIRF 2026, NIT Surathkal B.Tech median package offered to the placed students in 2025 was Rs 14 lakhs per annum.
The candidates should meet the eligibility criteria of NIT Surathkal courses to get admitted for the desired course. The fee structure at NIT Surathkal depends on the course chosen by the candidate. Before applying for NIT Surathkal admissions, candidates must appear for relevant entrance exams like JEE Main/CAT/MAT/JAM/GATE/NIMCET. Admissions at NIT Surathkal are based on the scores obtained in the entrance examination. To proceed with the admission process's next stage, the candidates should meet the cutoff score specified for the courses.
Candidates applying for B.Tech admissions should register for the JoSAA counselling process. Admission to the M.Tech courses is based on CCMT counselling. NIT Karnataka offers admission to M.Sc courses through the CCMN counselling process. Students are advised to check the updated NIT Karnataka fees before applying for admission.
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NIT Karnataka QS Ranking 2026
National Institute of Technology Karnataka has been ranked in the rank band of 651-700 by the QS World Ranking 2026 for the Computer Science stream.
NIT Karnataka QS Ranking 2026 Highlights
| Stream | Rank |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 651-700 |
NIT Surathkal NIRF Ranking 2025
As per the NIRF ranking 2025, the National Institute of Technology Karnataka has been ranked at 17th position in Engineering with an NIRF score of 64.59. The institute has been ranked at 54th position in the overall category as per the NIRF ranking 2025 with a score of 55.21. NIT Surathkal has secured its position in the 11-50 rank band in the domain of Sustainable Development Goals as per the NIRF ranking 2025. The NIRF ranking details of NIT Surathkal for 2025 and 2024 are mentioned below.
NIT Surathkal NIRF Ranking Comparison
| Category | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 17 | 17 |
Overall | 54 | 46 |
Research | - | 42 |
NIT Karnataka NIRF Score Analysis
| Category | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 64.59 | 64.27 |
Overall | 55.21. | 54.44 |
NIT Surathkal Cutoff 2026
The NITK Surathkal cutoff for B.Tech in 2026 for rounds 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 has been released. The round 1 and 5 NITK Surathkal B.Tech JEE Main 2026 cutoff data is mentioned below.
NIT Karnataka JEE Main Cutoff 2026 Analysis
| Courses | Round 1 Closing Rank | Round 5 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence | 5143 | 5557 |
| B.Tech Chemical Engineering | 16042 | 18335 |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 25337 | 33461 |
| B.Tech Computational and Data Science | 4529 | 4529 |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 3184 | 3331 |
| B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6760 | 8253 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | 5148 | 5652 |
| B.Tech Information Technology | 5300 | 5743 |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 12656 | 14997 |
| B.Tech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 20677 | 23061 |
| B.Tech Mining Engineering | 30911 | 38715 |
NIT Surathkal Placements 2026
According to the NIRF 2026 overall report, during the National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal placements in 2025, a total of 783 students from UG 4-year programs got placements with a median salary package of Rs 14 LPA.
NIT Karnataka Placement Statistics 2025
| Courses | Students Placed | Median Package |
|---|---|---|
| UG 4 Year | 783 | Rs 14,00,000 |
| PG 2 Year | 655 | Rs 8,50,000 |
| PG 3 Year | 54 | Rs 12,00,000 |
NIT Surathkal Location
The university is located at NH 66, Srinivasnagar, Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
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NIT Surathkal (NITK) Rankings / Accreditations
NIRF Ranking
300 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
Parametric Score Engineering 2025TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
GO - Graduational Outcomes.
OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.
RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
GO - Graduational Outcomes.
OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.
Overall Yearly Trend
Key takeaways from NIT Surathkal (NITK)'s Ranking Statistics
- NIT Surathkal (NITK) ranks higher than 33 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
- NIT Surathkal (NITK) ranks higher than 19 NITs for the year 2025, which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
- NIT Surathkal (NITK) rank remains consistent since last year.
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200 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
Parametric Score Overall 2025TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
GO - Graduational Outcomes.
OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.
RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
GO - Graduational Outcomes.
OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.
Overall Yearly Trend
Key takeaways from NIT Surathkal (NITK)'s Ranking Statistics
- NIT Surathkal (NITK) ranks higher than 13 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
- NIT Surathkal (NITK) ranks higher than 4 NITs for the year 2025, which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
- NIT Surathkal (NITK) dropped by 8 position in 2025 from previous year.
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NIT Surathkal (NITK) Placements
NIT Surathkal NIRF 2026 report has been released. According to NIRF 2026, the National Institute of Technology Surathkal BTech median package offered to the placed students in 2025 was Rs 14 lakhs per annum. NIT Surathkal placements were offered to 783 B.Tech and 655 PG 2-year students, as per the NIRF report 2026.Highest package of National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal - The highest salary package offered to B.Tech students was Rs 63.3 LPA and M.Tech students got the highest package of Rs 55.57 lakhs in 2025.NIT Surathkal B.Tech...
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Statistics for Academic Year 2024-25
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| First year total students intake (2023-24) | 579 |
| Total students admitted (2023-24) | 685 |
| Total Graduated Students (2024-25) | 641 |
| Total Placed Students (2024-25) | 555 |
| Placement Percentage (2024-25) | 89.23% |
| Total student gone for higher studies (2024-25) | 19 |
| Median Salary (2024-25) | 10.00 L |
Placement yearly trends
Placement Percentage
Source Data NIRF 2025
Key takeaways from NIT Surathkal (NITK)'s Placement Statistics
- The Placement Percentage of NIT Surathkal (NITK) has increased by 4.48 %
- There has been no change in the median salary of NIT Surathkal (NITK)
- The Placement Percentage of NIT Surathkal (NITK) is better than 12 colleges that are ranked higher
- The Median salary of NIT Surathkal (NITK) is better than 5 colleges that are ranked higher
Student Diversification at NIT Surathkal (NITK)
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Demographic Representation
Data Source: NIRF 2026
Courses offered by NIT Surathkal (NITK)
NIT Surathkal Courses and Fees 2026National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal courses are offered at three levels that include undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. NIT Surathkal courses are offered in the streams of Engineering and Architecture, Management and Business Administration, Science, Arts and Humanities, Computer Application, and IT. NIT Surathkal course list - The courses offered by NIT Surathkal are BTech, MTech, MBA, M.Sc, MCA, and PhD.Students who have passed class 12th from a recognised board are eligibl...
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NIT Surathkal (NITK) Scholarship
To make the course approachable for students across diverse backgrounds, NITK Surathkal scholarships are offered to students. The primary aim of providing NIT Surathkal scholarships to the students is to help them pursue their higher education without any hindrance.
- Students having good merit score and low financial background can apply for the NIT Surathkal scholarships.
- The amount of National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal scholarship varies according to the eligibility criteria.
- Interested students can apply for the particular scholarships by filling out the NIT Surathkal scholarship form.
- Students can visit the scholarship portal of National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal to check all the updates.
Partnering with private and government institutes the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal has been providing its applicants with several financial aids namely- the B R Samaga Scholarship for the Second year of B.Tech. students, Veeramma Rajashekaraiah scholarship only for Second-year students, Pradeep Gundappa Scholarship, I Year B.Tech. Merit Cum Means Scholarship and others. Students must meet the National Institute of Technology Surathkal scholarship eligibility criteria to avail of the scholarships offered by the university.
NIT Surathkal Scholarships, Eligibility Criteria, and Amount
| Name | Amount Offered | Eligibility Amount |
|---|---|---|
B R Samaga Scholarship | NA | Second year B.Tech. students who are facing financial crutches. They should secure SGPA 6 and above grade in both the first and second semester |
Merit Scholarship | NA | The third and the fourth year students who secure an CGPA of >=9.0 |
Merit Cum Means Scholarship
| NA | All the second, third and fourth year candidates who have a score of CGPA >=7.0 can apply for this. |
Pradeep Gundappa Scholarship | NA | The interested candidates in their second, third and fourth year and have a score of CGPA >=7.0 are eligible |
Veeramma Rajashekaraiah scholarship | The amount will not be provided to the students via cash but will be adjusted in their mess bill | Second year B.Tech student who are economically poor and have scored a minimum of SGPA 6 in their first year and second year semester can apply |
Vijayakala T D scholarship | NA | Only the students who are pursuing a B.Tech degree from the stream of E&E Engineering department and are studying in the second or third or fourth year can apply. The student needs to be amongst the top 20 performers and needs to have the highest CGPA. They should belong to the low-income group. |
Viklang Sahayata Sanstha Mathura Scholarship | NA | It is provided only to the meritorious, physically challenged students |
Engineers India Limited (EIL) scholarship | The SC and ST undergraduate students can apply for it. | |
Reliance Foundation Scholarship | For the undergraduate students Rs.4 lakh would be provided over the duration of the course. For the postgraduate candidates an amount of Rs. 6 lakh would be made available during the tenure of the degree. | The meritorious students who are pursuing post graduation or undergraduate degree from the subject of artificial intelligence or computer science can apply. |
Financial Assistance (SC-ST students) Scholarship | NA | The SC and ST students who have a family income of below Rs.4.5 lakhs. |
Students can check all the updates and status of their particular National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal scholarships on the official website.
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NIT Surathkal (NITK) Admission
National Institute of Technology Surathkal admissions are available for multiple courses in various disciplines. NIT Surathkal admissions include undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral-level programmes.
- GATE 2027 registrations are ongoing, and the last date to apply is October 5, 2026.
- JEE Main 2027 exam will be held between January 22-30, 2027
- NIT Surathkal admissions are available for BE/BTech, MBA, MCA, ME/MTech, MSc, and PhD courses.
- Entrance exams accepted by NIT Karnataka Surathkal: JEE Main, GATE, JAM, CAT, MAT, and NIMCET.
- Students interested in NIT Surathkal MTech admissions are required to complete a bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a recognised university.
The courses at NIT Surathkal are offered in different specialisations in full-time mode. Before applying for 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 is based on the scores of GATE and NIMCET, respectively.
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How to Get into NIT Karnataka?
National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal admissions are available to eligible candidates based on the scores of the entrance examination. Candidates can check the details of the entrance exam accepted for National Institute of Technology Karnataka admissions for courses offered at different levels.
Entrance Exam for NIT Karnataka Admissions 2027
| Courses | Entrance Exam |
|---|---|
UG Courses | JEE Main |
PG Courses | GATE/JAM/CAT/MAT/NIMCET |
How to Register for NITK Surathkal Admissions 2027?
The details of the National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal application process for the courses offered at the institute is mentioned below.
NITK Surathkal Registration Process
| Course | NIT 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 the 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 the NIT Surathkal application fee and submit the form. |
MCA | |
PhD |
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NIT Surathkal BTech Admissions 2027
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 BTech Admission Criteria and Seat Intake
| Course | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
956 | Class 12th with a minimum 75% marks (65% marks for SC/ST/PwD students) + JEE Main examination. |
NITK Surathkal BTech Admission Process
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.
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NIT Surathkal Admissions 2027 for PG Courses
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 Courses
| Courses | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
1130 | Graduation in a relevant field with 60% marks or equivalent (55% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)+ GATE examination. | |
- | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject with a minimum 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)+JAM examination | |
- | Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)+ CAT/MAT/GATE examination. | |
- | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)+ NIMCET examination. |
NITK Surathkal M.Tech Admissions 2027
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
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 M.Tech admissions 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 for the seat to be reserved.
NITK Surathkal MSc Admissions 2027
NIT Surathkal M.Sc admissions are available in two specialisations for two years. The M.Sc courses offered by the institute include M.Sc Physics and M.Sc Chemistry in full-time mode.
NITK Surathkal MSc Admission Process
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 2027
NIT Karnataka MBA admissions are offered for a duration of two years in full-time mode. The MBA course is offered for four semesters and is offered by the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Management, NIT Karnataka.
NITK Surathkal MBA Admission Process
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 candidates must attend the counselling process.
Candidates will be shortlisted for NITK Surathkal admissions based on the NITK Surathkal MBA cutoff and 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 2027
NITK Surathkal MCA admission is offered for a three-year programme divided into three semesters. The MCA course is offered in full-time mode with a focus on Computational Theory, Network and Database Management, Mobile Technologies, Electronics, Mathematics and more.
NITK Surathkal MCA Admission Process
Candidates must appear for the NIMCET examination and obtain a valid score in it.
Eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website.
The shortlisted candidates 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 that the candidate should pay the NIT Surathkal admission fee along with the submission of documents.
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NIT Surathkal PhD Admissions 2027
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
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
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
Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements.
Visit the NITK Surathkal official website to fill out the PhD application form.
To get NITK Surathkal PhD admission, 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.
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Required Documents for NITK Surathkal Admissions
Marksheet of Class 10+2
Graduation/Post graduation marksheet
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.
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NIT Surathkal (NITK) Facilities
The university caters for the needs of the enrolled students and its faculty members along with staff by providing an array of infrastructural facilities. NIT Karnataka facilities comprise a shopping complex, staff club, medical facility, banking facility, post office, hospitals, cafeteria, guest house, sporting complex and others. The students can easily access the NIT Surathkal facilities at their own convenience. The 295.35-acre campus has easy commuting and has the provision of transportation. At the National Institute of Technology Suratha...
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College does have all the required infrastructure, good classrooms, good department buildings, good hostels along with sports complex, a supermarket, many canteens, swimming pool, gym, outdoor sports courts, amphitheatre etc.,
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Nit surathkal campus is large and science with well equipped computing labs,workshops, and research centres . Classroom are modern and wi-Fi covers the campus . Hostels and common facilities support student life well.
Great campus life with good placement and private beach
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There are enough buildings for classrooms. Wifi is available through out campus through captive portal login. Two libraries with air-conditioners are available. There are 3 grounds Two sports complexes which are too good. 12 boys hostels and 5 girls' hostel are available. Mess food is decent. We get boy veg and non-veg mess. 3 night canteens are available which serve midnights. There is a food court too. We also get a private beach. Campus has a well connection of road (NH66) which runs between the campus splitting it in two. There are guest houses available. Overall very good infrastructure.
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National Institute of Technology, NH 66, Srinivasnagar Surathkal, Mangalore-575025, Karnataka, India
National Institute of Technology, NH 66, Srinivasnagar Surathkal, Mangalore-575025, Karnataka, India
NIT Surathkal (NITK) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1: What is the cutoff for NIT Surathkal?
The cut off for NIT Suratkal in each UG course vary by competition. University authorities consider several factors such as availability, difficulty of exams, etc. before determining the final cutoff for each course offered at the institute. The cutoffs are different for reserved (general/open) and unreserved (SC/ST/OBC) categories. Therefore, NIT Surathkal publishes the cut-off list for each category of JEE Main.
2: Does NIT Surathkal provide hostel facilities to students?
NIT Suratkal has hostels for both boys and girls in the campus. Since NIT Suratkal is a residential campus, most of the students stay in hostels. There are 12 hostel blocks for boys, and 5 hostel blocks for girls. The hostels provide good facilities to students.There is also an international hostel on the campus.
3: Is NIT Surathkal a reputed Engineering college?
Yes, NIT Surathkal is a Tier 1 engineering college. It is a government organisation and one of India's 32 National Institutes of Technology. During QS Ranking 2026, NIT Surathkal has been ranked under the 651-700 rank band for the Computer Science stream.
4: What are the popular BTech streams at NIT Surathkal?
Popular courses in the B.Tech stream at NIT Suratkal are Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Information Technology and Metallurgical & Materials Engineering streams. Admissions to B.Tech courses are done based on JEE Main scores. The duration of the B.Tech courses is four years.
5: Which branch is best in NIT Surathkal?
Computer science branch is best in NIT Suratkal The CSE branch is known for its excellent rankings. According to statistics, the placement rate is 100%. NIT also has a good IT department with a placement rate of 90-100%, giving students the same placement opportunities as computer science students.
6: Is NIT Surathkal private or government?
NIT Surathkal is a government institution which is one of the thirty-two National Institutes of Technology in India.
7: Is NITK better than IIT?
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.
8: Are there any industrial collaborations with the institute of NITK Surathkal?
Yes, there are various collaborations like- Human Resocia Co Ltd, Japan, Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH, Austria, ABB Global Industries and Services Pvt Ltd, Sunnyvale, California, USA, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Inc.
9: Are there any committees in the institute of NITK Surathkal?
Yes, a number of committees have been formed namely- NITK Surathkal Science and Technology Entrepreneurs’ Park (STEP), Nirmithi Kendra, Design Innovation Centre, Industry-Institute Partnership (IIP) Cell and others.
10: Is the transportation facility available in NITK Surathkal?
Yes, for easy commute, transportation facilities is provided from the hostels to the departments or the faculty buildings of NIT Surathkal.
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