Complete guide to NIT Surathkal — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
The National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (NITK or NIT Surathkal), founded in 1960, is ranked #9 in Engineering by NIRF 2025 — India's second-best NIT — and sits on one of the most spectacular campuses in Indian higher education: a 295-acre hillside campus overlooking the Arabian Sea, with a private beach.
NITK's location in the coastal city of Mangaluru (Mangalore), Karnataka — the heart of the Tulu Nadu region — gives it a cosmopolitan character. Mangaluru is a major banking, port, and technology hub, with strong industry connections that enhance NITK's placement ecosystem.
NITK is particularly renowned for its ECE, EEE, and CSE programs — producing engineers who lead Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Intel, and top IT companies globally. The institute also has one of the strongest alumni networks in South India.
The institute's research is recognised globally, with significant contributions to coastal engineering, ocean technology, VLSI design, and sustainable infrastructure — directly leveraging its unique Arabian Sea location.
The annual technical festival Engineer and the cultural festival Incident are landmark events in Karnataka's college calendar, drawing participants from across the country to the stunning beachside campus.
NIT Surathkal holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | #9 |
| NIRF | Overall | #14 |
| NIRF | University | #13 |
| Outlook India | Engineering | #10 |
| India Today | Engineering | #9 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University | Overall | 651–700 |
| QS Asia | Overall | 151–200 |
| Times Higher Education | World Ranking | 801–1000 |
| QS World Rankings by Subject | Engineering & Technology | Top 450 Global |
| Scimago Institutions Rankings | Engineering | Top 18 India |
NIT Surathkal offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 14+ academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Chemical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Information Technology | YES | — | YES |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mining Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mathematics | — | YES | YES |
| Physics | — | YES | YES |
| Chemistry | — | YES | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | YES |
| Water Resources & Ocean Engineering | — | YES | YES |
The fee structure at NIT Surathkal is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹62,500 (Home State) / ₹80,000 (Other State) |
| Hostel Rent (per semester, approx.) | ₹12,000 – ₹18,000 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹22,000 – ₹28,000 |
| Gymkhana / Institute Activity Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Medical Insurance (annual) | ₹2,500 |
| One-Time Admission / Security Deposit | ~₹15,000 |
| Total Estimated Per Year (Other State) | ~₹2.70 – ₹3.30 Lakh |
| Total Estimated for B.Tech (4 years) | ~₹10.8 – ₹13.2 Lakh |
SC/ST Students: Full tuition fee waiver per GoI directive.
EWS / OBC-NCL with family income < ₹5 LPA: Full tuition fee waiver.
MCM Scholarship: Family income < ₹4.5 LPA — ₹30,000/year + partial hostel.
Home State quota: Karnataka students pay ₹62,500/semester vs ₹80,000 for others.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for NIT Surathkal B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (B.Tech) | 2,600 | 936 | 474 | 238 |
| Information Technology (B.Tech) | 3,500 | 1,260 | 638 | 320 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (B.Tech) | 4,800 | 1,728 | 875 | 439 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering (B.Tech) | 7,800 | 2,808 | 1,421 | 713 |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 10,500 | 3,780 | 1,913 | 959 |
| Chemical Engineering (B.Tech) | 13,800 | 4,968 | 2,514 | 1,260 |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 16,200 | 5,832 | 2,951 | 1,479 |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engineering (B.Tech) | 19,500 | 7,020 | 3,553 | 1,781 |
| Mining Engineering (B.Tech) | 20,200 | 7,272 | 3,681 | 1,845 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
NITK CSE at rank ~2,600 — in the same league as NIT Trichy CSE. Beach campus, Karnataka's tech ecosystem, and exceptional VLSI placements.
Information Technology at NITK — India's only beachside IT program. Strong Infosys, Wipro, TCS, and startup placements from Mangaluru's growing tech scene.
NITK ECE is Karnataka's best outside IISc — exceptional VLSI and embedded placements at Qualcomm, Intel, and Texas Instruments.
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 380+ | ₹16–42 LPA |
| VLSI / Semiconductor | 90+ | ₹20–55 LPA |
| Analytics / Data Science | 95+ | ₹16–38 LPA |
| Finance & BFSI | 75+ | ₹16–48 LPA |
| Core Engineering | 130+ | ₹10–22 LPA |
| PSU / Government | 75+ | ₹10–18 LPA |
| Management Consulting | 40+ | ₹20–48 LPA |
| Startups | 30+ | ₹10–24 LPA |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹34+ LPA | 96%+ |
| IT | ₹26+ LPA | 92% |
| ECE | ₹26+ LPA | 90% |
| EEE | ₹20+ LPA | 84% |
| Mechanical | ₹14+ LPA | 78% |
| Chemical Engg. | ₹12+ LPA | 74% |
| Civil Engg. | ₹11+ LPA | 70% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹21.00 LPA | ₹1.20 Cr | 320+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹18.80 LPA | ₹1.02 Cr | 288+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹16.80 LPA | ₹88 L | 258+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹14.60 LPA | ₹74 L | 228+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹12.80 LPA | ₹62 L | 198+ |
NITK Surathkal's 295-acre campus sits dramatically on a hillside overlooking the Arabian Sea — with a private beach, lush greenery, and stunning sea views from lecture halls, hostels, and labs. It is universally regarded as one of India's most beautiful college campuses.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. NIT Surathkal has 12+ hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hostel 1 — Brahmaputra (Boys) | Boys | 480+ |
| 02 | Hostel 2 — Ganga (Boys) | Boys | 470+ |
| 03 | Hostel 3 — Godavari (Boys) | Boys | 460+ |
| 04 | Hostel 4 — Indus (Boys) | Boys | 450+ |
| 05 | Hostel 5 — Krishna (Boys) | Boys | 440+ |
| 06 | Hostel 6 — Narmada (Boys) | Boys | 430+ |
| 07 | Hostel 7 — Kaveri (Boys) | Boys | 420+ |
| 08 | Hostel 8 — Tapti (Boys) | Boys | 410+ |
| 09 | Hostel 9 — Yamuna (Boys) | Boys | 400+ |
| 10 | Hostel 10 — Netravati (Girls) | Girls | 380+ |
| 11 | Hostel 11 — Bhadra (Girls) | Girls | 360+ |
| 12 | PG & Research Hostel | PG / PhD | 400+ |
NITK Surathkal is a significant research institution with annual expenditure exceeding ₹160 crore and globally recognised work in ocean engineering, VLSI, and sustainable coastal infrastructure.
NITK's Technology Incubation Centre (NITK-TIC) has supported 280+ startups in deep tech, ocean tech, and coastal engineering — unique domains tied to the campus's coastal setting. Mangaluru's growing startup and fintech ecosystem amplifies the support.
Strong alumni connections in Silicon Valley, Bangalore, and the Gulf — where many NITK alumni lead major engineering teams — provide exceptional mentoring and funding access for student ventures.
NIT Surathkal provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM (Merit-Cum-Means) Scholarship | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA + CPI criteria | ₹30,000/yr + partial fee waiver |
| Free Messing (SC/ST) | All SC/ST B.Tech students | Free mess + full tuition waiver |
| GoI Post-Matric SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST from qualifying states | ₹1,200/month + maintenance |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% JEE/Board, Science stream | ₹80,000/yr + ₹20,000 mentor grant |
| Aditya Birla Scholarship | Top JEE Main rankers, CSE/ECE at top NITs | ₹65,000/year |
| Karnataka Rajyotsava Scholarship | Karnataka domicile students | ₹10,000–₹25,000/year |
| NITK Alumni Scholarship Fund | Merit-based; branch-specific awards | ₹15,000–₹60,000/year |
| Cisco NITK Scholarship | Top ECE / CSE students | ₹50,000/year |
| HTRA Fellowship (M.Tech, GATE) | All GATE-qualified M.Tech students | ₹12,400/month assistantship |
| JRF / SRF Fellowship (PhD) | PhD via CSIR / UGC / NITK | ₹31,000–₹58,000/month |
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
P.O. Srinivasnagar, Surathkal, Mangaluru, Karnataka – 575025
India
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