🎓 About NIT Surathkal
NIT Karnataka (commonly called NIT Surathkal or NITK) is ranked among India's top 10 engineering colleges and top 3 NITs. Located on a beautiful beachside campus in Surathkal near Mangalore, it was established in 1960 as Karnataka Regional Engineering College. Known for its strong CS and IT programs, NITK has a wonderful campus overlooking the Arabian Sea and has produced numerous tech leaders and entrepreneurs.
💡 Pro Tip: NIT Surathkal is one of the top engineering institutes in India. If you're aiming for this college, make sure your JEE rank is within the cutoff range!
📚 Courses Offered
NIT Surathkal offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs:
- B.Tech Computer Science - 4 Years (130 seats)
- B.Tech Information Technology - 4 Years (68 seats)
- B.Tech Electronics & Comm - 4 Years (117 seats)
- B.Tech Mechanical Engineering - 4 Years (111 seats)
- B.Tech Electrical Engineering - 4 Years (78 seats)
- B.Tech Chemical Engineering - 4 Years (52 seats)
💰 Fee Structure
The fee structure at NIT Surathkal is quite affordable compared to private engineering colleges:
- B.Tech Tuition Fee: ₹1.75L per year
- Hostel Fee: ₹16K per year
- Mess Fee: ₹3K per month (approx)
- Total 4-Year Cost: Approximately ₹7-9 lakhs
🎯 Financial Aid: Various scholarships are available including Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, SC/ST Scholarship, and Institute Free Studentship for economically weaker students.
📊 JoSAA Cutoff Ranks (2025)
Here are the approximate closing ranks for popular branches at NIT Surathkal:
| Branch | OPEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 5,234 | 2,567 | 1,189 | 598 |
| IT | 7,456 | 3,623 | 1,689 | 845 |
| ECE | 9,123 | 4,456 | 2,089 | 1,045 |
💼 Placements
NIT Surathkal has an excellent placement record with top companies visiting the campus:
- Average Package: ₹11.8 LPA
- Highest Package: ₹52 LPA LPA
- Placement Rate: 90%
Top Recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Cisco, Samsung, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Flipkart, Uber
🏠 Campus Life & Hostels
NITK's campus is literally on the beach with the Arabian Sea at one end. The 295-acre campus has excellent hostels, sports facilities, and a famous lighthouse. Engineer (tech fest) and Incident (cultural fest) are major events. The beach cricket and sunset views are campus highlights.
🌟 Notable Alumni
NIT Surathkal has produced many successful professionals including:
- Satya Nadella - CEO of Microsoft (attended briefly)
- Multiple ISRO Engineers - Indian Space Research Organisation
- Numerous Tech Founders - Startups across India and Silicon Valley