National Institute of Technology - [NITK]

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, is commonly called NIT Surathkal. The institute began in 1960 as the Karnataka Regional Engineering College. It was upgraded to NIT Surathkal in 2002.

The institute is approved by MHRD and AICTE. It is also recognized by UGC and designated as an Institute of National Importance. NIT Surathkal has been ranked 17th in the Engineering category and 54th in the Overall category by NIRF.

MyKollege ranked it 12th in India for B.Tech in 2025. B.Tech is the most popular course at NIT Surathkal. Admission to the B.Tech program is based on JEE Main scores, followed by JoSAA counselling.

The overall JEE Main 2025 cutoff for the general category ranged between 2726 and 39455. According to the NIT Surathkal 2025 Placement Report, B.Tech programs recorded the highest package of INR 63.3 LPA. The average package was INR 17.48 LPA, and the median package was INR 14 LPA.

Top recruiters include Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Wipro, Adobe, and many more. Events Date Registration & Choice Filling Date Jun 02 - Jun 11, 2026 Document Upload Date (Round 1) Jun 13 - Jun 26, 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Date Jun 13, 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Date Jun 30, 2026 Document Upload Date (Round 2) Jun 30 - Jul 03, 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment Date Jul 06, 2026 Document Upload Date (Round 3) Jul 06 - Jul 08, 2026 Round 4 Seat Allotment Date Jul 10, 2026 Document Upload Date (Round 4) Jul 10 - Jul 13, 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment Date Jul 16, 2026 Document Upload Date (Round 5) Jul 16 - Jul 20, 2026 NIT Surathkal M.Tech Admission Dates 2026 M.Tech admission at NIT Surathkal is based on a valid GATE score. Candidates must register to the CCMT portal, and seats are allotted through CCMT counselling rounds.

Candidates can check the CCMT Counselling dates in the table below. CCMT Counselling Dates 2026 Events Date Special Round 1 Seat Allotment Date Jul 22, 2026 Special Round 2 Seat Allotment Date Jul 27, 2026 National Spot Round Registration Date Aug 01 - Aug 04, 2026 National Spot Round Seat Allotment Date Aug 05, 2026 CCMT Registration & Choice Filling Date May 15 - Jun 05, 2026 Choice Filling/Seat Locking Last Date Jun 08, 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Date Jun 12, 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Date Jun 22, 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment Date Jun 27, 2026 Special Round Registration Date Jul 14 - Jul 18, 2026 Read More: CCMT Counselling Official Dates 2026 NIT Surathkal MBA Admission Dates 2026 NIT Surathkal MBA program is offered through its Department of Management Studies (DOMS). DOMS, NIT Surathkal MBA Admission 2026 is going on.

Admission is based on the CAT/MAT/CMAT entrance exam. Events Date Registration Timeline December 22, 2025 – April 10, 2026 Selection Process Date April 18, 2026 NIT Surathkal M.Sc Admission Dates 2026 Admission to the M.Sc programs at NIT Surathkal is based on IIT JAM scores followed by CCMN Counselling. Candidates can check the schedule of the CCMN Counselling in the table below: CCMN Counselling Dates 2026 Events Date Round 1 Seat Allotment Date (Special) Jul 22, 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Date (Special) Jul 27, 2026 National Spot Round Registration Date Aug 01 - Aug 04, 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Date (Spot Round) Aug 05, 2026 CCMN Registration & Choice Filling Date May 15 - Jun 05, 2026 Choice Filling/Locking Last Date Jun 08, 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Date Jun 12, 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Date Jun 22, 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment Date Jun 27, 2026 Special Round Registration Date Jul 14 - Jul 18, 2026 Read more: CCMN Counselling Official Dates 2026 Course Wise Entrance Exam and Important Dates The table shows course wise accepted entrance exams with their registration and exam dates: Course Exam Name Registration Date Exam Date B.Tech JEE Main Oct 31-Nov 27, 2025 (Session 1) Feb 01-Feb 25, 2026 (Session 2) Jan 21-28, 2026 (Session 1) Apr 02-08, 2026 (Session 2) M.Tech GATE Aug 28 - Sep 28, 2025 Feb 07, 2026 Feb 08, 2026 Feb 14, 2026 Feb 15, 2026 NIT Surathkal offers B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, Ph.D, and M.Sc courses.

The B.Tech program is the most popular choice. The total fee for the B.Tech program is INR 6.02 Lakhs. NIT Surathkal Courses and Fees 2026 The first year fees and eligibility for each course are listed below. | Courses | First Year Fees | Eligibility | | --- | --- | --- | | B.Tech | INR 1.67 Lakhs | 10+2 with 75% + JEE Main | | M.Tech | INR 1.15 Lakhs - 1.16 Lakhs | Graduation with 60% + GATE | | MBA | INR 2.45 Lakhs | Graduation with 50% + CAT | | Ph.D | INR 87,990 | Post Graduation + UGC NET | | M.Sc | INR 60,100 | Graduation + 60% + IIT JAM | The official fee structure brochure is available for reference.

NIT Surathkal Admission 2026 Admission for 2026 is currently open. Candidates for M.Tech programs need a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60% aggregate. They must also have a valid GATE score and go through CCMT counselling.

PhD applicants need a Master's degree in a relevant field. They must also have a valid qualification in UGC-CSIR or NET. Exam Dates The application and exam dates for postgraduate courses are given below. | Course | Entrance Exam | Application Dates | Exam Date | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | MBA | CAT | Aug 01 – Sep 13, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | | M.Sc | IIT JAM | Sep 05 – Oct 20, 2025 | March 20, 2026 | Note: NIT Surathkal has discontinued its MCA program from the academic year 2025-26 onward.

NIT Surathkal Campus Tour A campus tour video of NIT Surathkal is available. The video was created by Abhay Tai, a final-year undergraduate student. In the vlog, Abhay shows the campus, academic blocks, hostels, and other facilities.

He also shows the places where students spend their time. NIT Surathkal offers B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, Ph.D, and M.Sc courses. The table below shows the eligibility and selection criteria for each course.

B.Tech requires 10+2 with 75% marks. Selection is through JEE Main and JoSAA, CSAB, or DASA counseling. M.Tech requires graduation with 60% marks.

Selection is through GATE and CCMT counseling. MBA requires graduation with 50% marks. Selection is through CAT, MAT, or CMAT, followed by a group discussion and personal interview.

Ph.D requires a post-graduate degree. Selection is through UGC or NET. M.Sc requires graduation.

Selection is through IIT JAM and CCMN counseling. NIT Surathkal cutoff applies to JEE-Main, GATE, CSAB-Counselling, DASA, IIT-JAM, CCMN, and CAT. The GATE Cutoff 2025 for the General Category is listed below.

The overall cutoff marks for GATE are 358 - 735. NIT Surathkal JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for the General Category (Home State) is listed below. The overall closing rank for JEE Main is 2726 - 39455.

The table shows the closing ranks for various M.Tech courses at NIT Surathkal. The first round closing rank and the last round closing rank are given for each course. | Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 735 | 693 | | M.Tech Computational and Data Science | 733 | 650 | | M.Tech Information Technology | 724 | 664 | | M.Tech VLSI Design | 690 | 665 | | M.Tech Mechanical Design | 629 | 539 | | M.Tech Construction Technology | 595 | 483 | | M.Tech Power Electronics | 567 | 523 | | M.Tech Signal Processing | 565 | 483 | | M.Tech Industrial Biotechnology | 550 | 461 | | M.Tech Communication Engineering | 543 | 495 | | M.Tech Thermal Engineering | 539 | 432 | | M.Tech Structural Engineering | 532 | 483 | M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering has the highest closing rank in Round 1 at 735. M.Tech Structural Engineering has the lowest closing rank in Round 1 at 532.

NIT Surathkal B.Tech cutoff for 2025 is available here. The table below shows the closing ranks for each B.Tech course. The closing rank is the last rank that got admission in a particular round.

The table lists the Round 1 closing rank and the Last Round closing rank for each course. The Last Round closing rank is the final rank after all admission rounds are complete. | Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | B.Tech Computer Science Engineering | 2726 | 2800 | | B.Tech Artificial Intelligence | 3438 | 3579 | | B.Tech Information Technology | 4086 | 4086 | | B.Tech Computational and Data Science | 4342 | 4805 | | B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering | 5327 | 5573 | | B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6674 | 7493 | | B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 11166 | 12126 | | B.Tech Chemical Engineering | 15821 | 18581 | | B.Tech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 21243 | 24264 | | B.Tech Civil Engineering | 22534 | 28252 | | B.Tech Mining Engineering | 27975 | 39455 | The NIT Surathkal IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 for the General Category is also listed. The overall cutoff rank for IIT JAM is 868 - 920.

NIT Surathkal CCMN Cutoff 2025 for the General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for CCMN is 868 - 920. | Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) | |---|---|---| | M.Sc Chemistry | 868 | 1011 | | M.Sc Physics | 920 | Seats Filled | MyKollege has released the NIT Surathkal Ranking for 2025. The table below shows the NIT Surathkal Ranking. | Ranked By | Year | Category | Rank | |---|---|---|---| | MyKollege | 2025 | B.Tech | 12 | | NIRF | 2025 | Overall | 54 | | NIRF | 2025 | B.Tech | 17 | | IIRF | 2025 | B.Tech | 35 | | Outlook | 2025 | B.Tech | 25 | According to the NIT Surathkal Placement report of 2025, out of 835 eligible students, 673 students were successfully placed, achieving an overall placement rate of 80.60%.

The top recruiters are Wipro, Adobe, Qualcomm, Dell, and many more. | Packages Offered | Detail | |---|---| | Highest Package | INR 63.3 LPA | | Average Package | INR 17.48 LPA | | Median Package | INR 14 LPA | Read More: NIT Surathkal Placement Official Brochure The table below shows the top alumni along with their achievements. NIT Surathkal has a modern campus with facilities for students. The campus has 11 hostels for boys and 5 hostels for girls.

A dedicated Sports Department provides indoor and outdoor courts, a swimming pool, and a Sports Complex. Four guest houses are available for accommodation: JC Bose, Vikram Sarabhai, Homi J. Bhabha, and an International Hostel.

A Health Care Centre with ambulance services supports students. The campus also has two banks with ATMs, a post office, shopping centres, canteens, cafeterias, and cooperative stores. NIT Surathkal Hostel Hostel rooms come with basic furniture such as a bed, chair, table, and cupboard.

All hostels have Wi-Fi. The mess serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Each hostel has a common room with a TV, newspapers, and indoor games.

The First Year Hostel Fee is INR 88,140. Facilities like RO water, laundry, and washing machines are available. Students have access to the campus health centre and sports facilities.

Girls' hostels have added safety with 24/7 security and CCTV. A guest house is available for visiting parents and guardians. NIT Surathkal Scholarship NIT Surathkal offers scholarships for meritorious and underprivileged students.

The details are listed below. Engineers India Limited Scholarship: For SC and ST students in the First Year of B.Tech. with a family income not exceeding INR 3 LPA. The scholarship amount is INR 3000 per month.

Equal Opportunity Scholarship: For 1st and 2nd year Undergraduate students with an annual family income less than INR 2.5 lakhs. The scholarship amount is up to INR 25,000 per semester. Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships: For first-year PG students with a GATE score of 550 - 1,000, or an Undergraduate CGPA of 7.5 or above.

The scholarship amount is up to INR 6 Lakhs over the duration of the degree programme. Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships: For students who passed Standard 12th with a minimum 60%. The scholarship amount is up to INR 2 Lakhs over the duration of the degree programme.

NIT Surathkal vs NIT Warangal vs NIT Trichy The table below compares NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal, and NIT Trichy. National Institute of Technology Surathkal (NITK) is an engineering college located in Surathkal, Karnataka. It was established in 1960.

The flagship course offered at the institute is the B.Tech program. The total fee for the B.Tech course is INR 5.74 Lakhs. The highest salary package offered during placements was INR 63.3 LPA, while the average package was INR 17.48 LPA.

Some of the top recruiters at the campus include Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, and Wipro. The first-year hostel fees at NIT Surathkal are INR 88,140. The campus has 11 hostels for boys and 5 hostels for girls.

The hostel fee structure is as follows: the total amount for new admission is INR 35,310, for the odd semester it is INR 34,310, and for the even semester it is INR 33,790. NIT Surathkal offers various scholarships to its students. Some of the key scholarships include the Engineers India Limited Scholarship, the Equal Opportunity Scholarship, the Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships, and the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships.

Financial support is also available through government scholarships and institute scholarships that depend on a student's family income and academic performance. The campus is located right next to the Arabian Sea and has its own private beach. Students have access to modern engineering and research facilities.

The institute supports research by funding projects and setting up special research centres. It has signed MoUs with universities and runs student exchange programs.