National Institute of Technology (NIT) Surathkal, also known as NITK Surathkal offers a UG programme in the fields of Engineering and Technology. Established in the year 1960, NITK offers PG and doctoral-level programmes in the fields of Engineering, Management, and Science. The institute has 13 departments, 1 School, and 12 supporting Centres. NIT Surathkal ranks 12 and 38 under the ‘Engineering‘ and ‘Overall‘ categories by the NIRF 2023 Rankings. In addition, in the QS World University Rankings 2024, it has been ranked 125th in Southern Asia. NITK has also signed MoUs with NIT Andhra Pradesh, NIT Warangal, NIT Calicut, NIT Puducherry, GEC Thrissur, and GCT Coimbatore to facilitate research projects and works.
The NIT Surathkal cutoff 2023 was recorded to be the most competitive for the Computer Science and Engineering specialisation. However, the cutoff declined in comparison to the past two years’ data: 2302 in 2023, 1754 in 2022, and 1117 in 2021. Moreover, the highest and average package offered during the NIT Surathkal placements 2023 stood at INR 54.75 LPA and INR 18.26 LPA.
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Establishment year | 1960 |
| NIRF Rankings 2023 | – 12 under Engineering– 38 under Overall |
| Number of courses | 40+ |
| Types of scholarships offered | Merit-based, Need-based |
| Top recruiting companies | Microsoft, Uber, Amazon |
| MoUs | NIT Warangal, NIT Andhra Pradesh, NIT Calicut |
NIT Surathkal Courses and Fees 2024
NIT Surathkal offers a wide variety of over 85 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and other levels. Admission to NIT Surathkal is based on either entrance exams, merit, or a combination of both, depending on the course. The university accepts scores from various entrance exams, including JEE Main, GATE, and IIT JAM, for different courses. The table below shows a list of NIT Surathkal courses along with their eligibility criteria and fees:
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech(11 courses) | 5 L | 10+2 : 75 %Exams : JEE MainDASA UG |
| M.E./M.Tech(58 courses) | 1.4 L – 2.8 L | Graduation : 60 %Exams : GATECCMT |
| MCA(1 course) | 2.1 L | Graduation : 60 %Exams : NIMCET |
| MBA/PGDM(1 course) | 3 L | Graduation : 50 %Exams : MATCAT+1 More |
| M.Sc.(2 courses) | 84.5 K | Graduation : 60 %Exams : IIT JAMCCMN |
| Ph.D.(12 courses) | 1 L | – / – |