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National Institute of Technology Karnataka, NIT Surathkal

Surathkal, Mangalore – 575 025, Karnataka, India

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Explore the complete report on NIT Surathkal  – covering campus connectivity, NIRF rankings, JEE Main cut-offs, admission process, seat matrix, courses offered, fees structure, and top placement statistics. Ideal guide for engineering aspirants.

Institute Name: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

Location: Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka – 575025
Established: 1960
Type: Public Technical University
Status: Institute of National Importance (by Govt. of India)
Website: https://www.nitk.ac.in

Connectivity

📍 Location Advantage:

NITK Surathkal is located on the west coast of India, along NH-66, overlooking the Arabian Sea. The institute has a private beach attached to its campus.

✈️ By Air:

  • Nearest Airport: Mangalore International Airport (IXE)

  • Distance from Campus: ~20 km

  • Connectivity: Direct flights to major cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi

🚆 By Train:

  • Nearest Station: Surathkal Railway Station (just 1 km from campus)

  • Well-connected to Mumbai, Goa, Kerala, Bengaluru, and Mangalore

  • Students can walk or take autos to the campus from the station

🚌 By Road:

  • Located on National Highway 66 (NH-66)

  • Frequent buses from Mangalore City (20 km) and Udupi (30 km)

  • Accessible via KSRTC and private services

Ranking

NIRF RANKING 2024

  • Engineering Category: 🔟 Rank 10 in India

  • Overall Institution Ranking: Within Top 30

  • Consistently ranked among the Top 3 NITs (after NIT Trichy and NIT Warangal)

  • Strong brand value for Core and Computer Science branches

Admission

ADMISSION PROCESS

💻 For B.Tech (Undergraduate):

  • Entrance Exam: JEE Main

  • Counseling Process: JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) and CSAB (for spot rounds)

  • Seats allocated based on All India Rank (AIR) in JEE Main

🧪 For M.Tech:

  • Entrance Exam: GATE

  • Centralized Admission: CCMT (Centralized Counseling for M.Tech)

🧑‍🏫 Other Programs:

  • MCA: via NIMCET

  • MSc: via IIT-JAM

  • MBA: via CAT/GMAT

  • Ph.D. Programs in all major disciplines

courses

COURSES OFFERED (B.Tech Programs)

NIT Surathkal offers 9 undergraduate engineering programs:

BranchDurationIntake (approx.)
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)4 years150
Information Technology (IT)4 years60
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)4 years150
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)4 years120
Mechanical Engineering (ME)4 years150
Civil Engineering (CE)4 years120
Chemical Engineering4 years100
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering4 years60
Mining Engineering4 years60

Also offers M.Tech, MBA, MSc, MCA, and PhD programs in various specializations.

Seats

NIT Surathkal B.Tech Seat Matrix 2024 (Category-wise)

BranchTotal SeatsGender-NeutralFemale-OnlyHome State QuotaOther State Quota
Computer Science & Engineering150135157575
Information Technology605463030
Electronics & Communication Engg150135157575
Electrical & Electronics Engg120108126060
Mechanical Engineering150135157575
Civil Engineering120108126060
Chemical Engineering10090105050
Metallurgical & Materials Engg605463030
Mining Engineering605463030

🔹 Total Seats: ~970+

  • Home State Quota: 50%

  • Other State Quota: 50%

  • Female Supernumerary Seats: Present in all branches

  • PwD Quota, SC/ST/OBC/EWS: Seats reserved as per GoI norms

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Fees

For B.Tech (Open/OBC/EWS):

ComponentAmount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per semester)₹62,500
Other Fees (One-time + annual)₹10,000 approx.
Hostel Fee (per semester)₹18,000 – ₹25,000
Mess Advance (per semester)₹20,000 approx.

Total 1st Year Fee: ₹1.5–1.6 Lakhs (approx.)

🧾 Fee Concessions:

  • SC/ST/PwD Students: Full tuition fee waiver

  • EWS (< ₹5 lakh): 2/3rd Tuition fee waived

  • Scholarships Available from state/central govt.

Placements

PLACEMENTS – NITK Surathkal (Batch 2023–24)

📊 Highlights:

  • Placement Rate: 92%+ (B.Tech Overall)

  • Highest CTC: ₹54 LPA (CSE branch)

  • Average CTC (Overall): ₹10.5 LPA

  • Median CTC: ₹9 LPA

  • Top Branches: CSE, IT, ECE, EEE, ME

💼 Top Recruiters:

  • Software/IT: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Atlassian, Adobe

  • Core: L&T, Tata Steel, Vedanta, GE, BEL, ISRO

  • Consulting/Finance: Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan

📈 Branch-wise Average CTC (Approx.):

BranchAvg. Package (LPA)
CSE₹13.5 – ₹15
IT₹13+
ECE₹11 – ₹13
EEE₹9 – ₹10.5
ME₹8 – ₹9.5
CE₹7 – ₹8.5

Pre-placement offers (PPOs) increasing year over year.

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