Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC), which became NIT Surathkal in 1960, was upgraded to National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) in 2002. According to NIRF 2021, the institute is ranked number 10 among the best engineering schools in India. In the areas of engineering, science, and management, NITK provides undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies.
The most popular programme at NIT Surathkal is the B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). JEE Main results are used to determine admission to the programme, followed by JoSAA Counseling. The general category JEE Main cutoff for CSE at NITK ranges from 578 to 1002.
Every year, NIT Surtahkl places more than 80% of its graduates. The highest package offered in the most recent placement drive for 2021 was INR 51.5 LPA, and the average package was INR 11 LPA. Some of the leading employers at NIT Surathkal include ISRO, BEL, BEL-CRL, GAIL, ACM, Flipkart, Intel Corporation, EXL Service, and Apple.
Ranking of NIT Surathkal
- NIRF Overall Rankings 2021 place it at number 40.
- NIRF Engineering Rankings 2021 place it at number ten.
- QS Asia University Rankings 2021 place it at 401-450.
- The NIRF Overall Rankings 2020 place it at number 33.
- NIRF Engineering Rankings 2020 places it 13th.
- ARIIA Public Institution (Central Universities, INIs, CFTIs) Rankings 2020 place it between 11 and 25.
- The Week Best Technical Universities India 2020 ranked it 12th.
- The Week Top Engineering Colleges India 2020 ranked 11th.
- Outlook India's Top Government Engineering Colleges 2020 ranked it eighth.
- Top Govt. Engineering Colleges 2020, ranked 15 by India Today
Placement at NIT Surathkal
Before the placement drives, NIT Surathkal has a dedicated placement cell that provides training and organises mock interviews. Every year, many top-tier companies from various industries come to campus to make placement offers. A total of 905 offers were made by 269 participating companies during the 2021 plac
Read More
Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC), which became NIT Surathkal in 1960, was upgraded to National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) in 2002. According to NIRF 2021, the institute is ranked number 10 among the best engineering schools in India. In the areas of engineering, science, and management, NITK provides undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies.
The most popular programme at NIT Surathkal is the B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). JEE Main results are used to determine admission to the programme, followed by JoSAA Counseling. The general category JEE Main cutoff for CSE at NITK ranges from 578 to 1002.
Every year, NIT Surtahkl places more than 80% of its graduates. The highest package offered in the most recent placement drive for 2021 was INR 51.5 LPA, and the average package was INR 11 LPA. Some of the leading employers at NIT Surathkal include ISRO, BEL, BEL-CRL, GAIL, ACM, Flipkart, Intel Corporation, EXL Service, and Apple.
Ranking of NIT Surathkal
- NIRF Overall Rankings 2021 place it at number 40.
- NIRF Engineering Rankings 2021 place it at number ten.
- QS Asia University Rankings 2021 place it at 401-450.
- The NIRF Overall Rankings 2020 place it at number 33.
- NIRF Engineering Rankings 2020 places it 13th.
- ARIIA Public Institution (Central Universities, INIs, CFTIs) Rankings 2020 place it between 11 and 25.
- The Week Best Technical Universities India 2020 ranked it 12th.
- The Week Top Engineering Colleges India 2020 ranked 11th.
- Outlook India's Top Government Engineering Colleges 2020 ranked it eighth.
- Top Govt. Engineering Colleges 2020, ranked 15 by India Today
Placement at NIT Surathkal
Before the placement drives, NIT Surathkal has a dedicated placement cell that provides training and organises mock interviews. Every year, many top-tier companies from various industries come to campus to make placement offers. A total of 905 offers were made by 269 participating companies during the 2021 placement drive. The highest package available was INR 51.5 LPA, with an average package of INR 11 LPA.
O9 Solutions, Fractal Analytics, ACM, Flipkart, Intel Corporation, EXL Service, Apple, Qualcomm, Larsen & Turbo, Web Enthusiast Club, and many more are among the top recruiters.
Scholarship at NIT Surathkal
Scholarships are awarded to deserving candidates based on merit and merit-cum-means.
- Merit Scholarship: Awarded to the top five candidates in the JEE Main Entrance Exam in order of merit. Candidates must have a 10+2 grade point average of at least 90%. Every year, a scholarship of Rs. 10,000 will be awarded.
- Merit-cum-means Scholarships are awarded to the top 50 candidates in the JEE Main Entrance Exam in order of merit. Candidates must have a 10+2 grade point average of more than 70% and a family income of less than Rs. 4.5 lakhs per year. The scholarship amount will be Rs. 2,000 per month.
NIT Surathkal Faculty
The faculty at NIT Surathkal is diverse, with 384 highly qualified members, 293 of whom hold Ph.Ds in their respective fields from prestigious national and international universities. The faculty at NIT Surathkal is highly accomplished, with extensive experience and expertise in their respective fields.
NIT Surathkal Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is there a refund policy at NIT Surathkal?
Ans. Yes, NIT Surathkal refunds INR 5,250 to students who cancel their admission before the start of the academic session.
Q. How much does hostel accommodation at NIT Surathkal cost?
Ans. NIT Surathkal charges INR 35,400 per semester for hostel accommodation.
Q. Is there a fee waiver for OBC students at NIT Surathkal?
Ans. Yes, NIT Surathkal waives two-thirds of the tuition fee for General and OBC students with family incomes ranging from Rs.1 lakh to Rs.5 lakh per year.
Q. What is the highest CTC offered by NIT Surathkal through placements?
Ans. The highest CTC available at NIT, Surathkal is INR 42 LPA, while the average package is INR 18 LPA.
Q. Do candidates receive fellowships at NIT Surathkal?
Ans. Yes, NIT, Surathkal offers fellowship programmes. Full-time research scholars are eligible for INR 25,000/- for the first two years and INR 28,000/- for the remaining two years.
Q. Which branch of NIT Surathkal is the best?
Ans. The best branch available at NIT Surathkal is Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). The branch is well-known for its placements, with a success rate of 90-100 percent. A CSE student can expect to earn INR 14.06 LPA on average.
Q. What is the NIT Surathkal cutoff?
Ans. In the year 2020, the JEE Main cutoff for B.Tech at NIT Surathkal was between 578 and 22260 for the general category.
Q. What facilities are available to students at NIT Surathkal?
Ans. Hostels, a library, a guest house, a central workshop, canteens, a sports complex, a post office, shopping centres, banks, and other amenities are available at the institute.
Q. How many departments does NIT Surathkal have?
Ans. NIT Surathkal has 14 departments that offer B.Tech, M.C.A, M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, and Ph.D. degrees.
Q. Can I get into NIT Surathkal with a 70% average?
Ans. No, you will not be admitted to NIT Surathkal with a grade point average of 70%. To be eligible for admission, you must have at least 75% in your 12th grade.
