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National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal

Mangalore, KarnatakaEstd. 1960AICTE, UGC, NAAC, NBA2500 intakeAutonomous - Institute of National Importance
Fees / year
₹1.5L
Courses
12+
Median salary
₹14 LPA
Placed
76.7%
NIRF Engineering
#17
Established
1960

About National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal

National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal, established in 1960 as the Karnataka Regional Engineering College, is one of India's premier NITs and is consistently ranked among the top 15 engineering institutions in India. Located on a 300-acre campus along the Arabian Sea coast near Mangalore, Karnataka, NITK Surathkal offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across engineering, science, and management disciplines. The institute is recognized as an Institute of National Importance and is known for its strong academic programs in computer science, electronics, mechanical engineering, and chemical engineering. NITK's beachside campus provides a unique and inspiring environment for academic pursuits. The institute has active research collaborations with leading global universities and industry partners. The placement record is impressive, with average packages around 13.3 LPA and recruiters including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and other top companies. NITK's alumni network holds leadership positions across technology, finance, and engineering sectors globally.

Highlights

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Established
1960
Institution type
Government
Location
Mangalore, Karnataka
Affiliation
Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
Approvals
AICTE, UGC, NAAC, NBA
NIRF 2025
#17 Engineering, #54 Overall
Programmes
12Engineering
UG fees
₹1.5L a year
Median salary
₹14 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
76.7%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
5,9562023–24
Website
nitk.ac.in

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

12 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Bachelor of TechnologyUndergraduate12₹1,50,000

Admission 2027

Entrance exams accepted

Seats here are filled on JEE Main ranks. JEE Main 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)

Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes

Closing ranks, round 5: Other State quota, gender-neutral seats

ProgrammeGeneralEWSOBC-NCLSCST
Computer Science and Engineering1,954361678280109
Artificial Intelligence3,0605511,142528173
Information Technology3,088527933704295
Computational and Data Science3,3713951,307825361
Electronics and Communication Engineering3,9476761,459868276
Electrical and Electronics Engineering6,7981,1202,6611,471545

Closing rank is the last JEE Main category rank offered a seat in that round of JoSAA 2026 counselling; a programme that filled earlier shows its last round. Architecture and planning programmes admit on a separate Paper 2 rank list. Seats for candidates with disabilities and preparatory-course ranks are not included. Source: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.

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Placements

4-year UG programmes, 2023–24

76.7%

Placement rate

₹14 LPA

Median salary

756

placed of 986 graduates

114

went on to higher studies

756 of the 986 students who graduated from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (76.7%), at a median salary of ₹14 LPA. 114 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

48.6%

of students reimbursed

2,897

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 2,897 of 5,956 students at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal (48.6%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal is ranked #17 in Engineering and #54 overall. NIRF lists it as National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal.

How are placements at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal?

In the data National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal submitted to NIRF 2025, 756 of the 986 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (76.7%), at a median salary of ₹14 LPA. Another 114 went on to higher studies.

What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal?

In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal closed at JEE Main rank 1,954 for General gender-neutral seats in the Other State quota (opening rank 678). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 361, OBC-NCL 678, SC 280 and ST 109.

What is the fee at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal?

First-year tuition at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal is ₹1,50,000 for its undergraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Which courses does National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal offer?

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal offers 12 programmes in Engineering, including Bachelor of Technology.

Is National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal a government or private institution?

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal is a government institution in Mangalore, Karnataka, established in 1960. It is affiliated to Autonomous - Institute of National Importance.

Which bodies approve or accredit National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal?

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal lists approval or accreditation from AICTE, UGC, NAAC and NBA.

Do students at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 2,897 of its 5,956 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 307 through state and central government schemes, 2,048 by the institution and 542 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal?

5,956 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 23% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 10 October 2026.

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