NIT Surathkal (NITK): Cutoff, Placement, Fees, Courses, Admission 2025, Ranking

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For JEE Main Round 6 cutoff 2023, the opening rank was 2588 and closing rank was 2973 for the general category candidates under All India quota. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 3285 and 4161. Admission to Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in NIT Surathkal is based on the scores obtained in the JEE Main entrance exam. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

NIT Surathkal offers admission to BTech courses through JEE Main followed by JoSAA and CSAB Counselling. Candidates who qualify JEE Main 2024 are called for the JoSAA Counselling 2024. JoSAA Counselling was held for up to six rounds followed by CSAB for two special rounds for NITs. NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 1 among various specialisations wherein, CSE turned out as the most competitive BTech course with a closing rank of 1423 for the General AI category students. 

 Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out Round 1 NIT Surathkal cutoff 2024 for General category students to get an idea of the marks required to get into NIT Surathkal for different BTech courses. 

Course	2024
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	10488
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	20360
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering	26603
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	14669
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	3871
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	6303
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	1423
B.Tech. in Information Technology	2760
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	21728
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence	2216
B.Tech. in Computational and Data Science	2948

NIT Surathkal cutoff 2024 for has been concluded after the release of Round 7 for the admission for BTech courses in the form of opening and closing ranks. The Last Round rank for NIT Surathkal JEE Main cutoff 2024 ranged from 1920 to 30509 for the General AI category, wherein, the most competitive course is B.Tech.6 in Computer Science and Engineering with Last Round score of 1920.

Similarly, for the OBC AI category, the cutoff ranged between 3282 and 38271, wherein, the most competitive course was BTech in Computer Science and Engineering. Comparing it with the previous years' cutoff, it is observed that there is a fluctuating trend in the cutoffs for the General AI category. Candidates seeking admission to NIT Rourkela can refer to the table given below to check out the JEE Main closing cut off 2024 for General AI category:

Course	2024
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	14571
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	27289
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering	30509
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	17933
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	4955
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	8625
B.Tech.6 in Computer Science and Engineering	1920
B.Tech.6 in Information Technology	3192
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	26226
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence	3053
B.Tech. in Computational and Data Science	3943

 

Yes, it is a good institute for BTech. In 2022, as per media reports, the institute has recorded a placement rate of 93% for BTech. Moreover, the highest and average package offered in NITK BTech placement 2022 was INR 45.03 LPA and INR 23.03 LPA, respectively. The technology institute is ranked 10 as per the NIRF rankings among the top “Engineering” colleges in India.

Check below for more reviews by the prominent students of NIT Surathkal for the BTech course:

 

The technology institute offers a three-year full-time MCA course. The three-year duration of the course is divided into six semesters of six months each. Admission to the PG course is entrance-based. Candidates applying for the course must go through the eligibility requirements before filling out the admission form. Click here to read more about the course.

Candidates with a valid GATE score are called for the GATE CCMT Counselling for the final admission round at NIT Surathkal. NIT Surathkal cutoff 2023 for MTecj VLSI has ranged between 614 and 665. Going as per the last year trend, candidates with 588 GATE score are not eligible for the NIT Surathkal admission to M.Tech VLSI. Tabulated below is the round-wise closing rank for NIT Surathkal M.Tech VLSI branch for 2023 for General category students:

Round	Closing Rank
Round 1	665
Round 2	639
Round 3	634
Round 4	625
Round 5	614
Round 6	614

 

 

According to the placement data and student reviews from various sources, the most popular BTech streams at NIT Surathkal are Computer Science and IT. NITK Surathkal provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral-level programmes in Engineering, Technology, Science, and Management. The technology institute has 15 departments and offers 20+ courses. For admissions to these courses, candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria and clear the entrance exam.

National Institute of Technology Surathal (NIT Surathkal) has been ranked by NIRF 2023 under various categories such as Engineering, Overall, Research, etc. Candidates can go through the below table for details regarding NIT Surathkal ranking 2023:

Ranking Body	Ranks
NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category	12
NIRF 2023 under the Overall category	38
NIRF 2023 under the Research category	41

NIT Surathkal cutoff 2024 were released through GATE CCMT for M.Tech courses. NIT Surathkal GATE CCMT cutoff 2024 is decided based on various factors, such as the total number of available seats, the marks obtained by the candidates, the number of candidates who appeared in the exam, etc. Given below are the list of some related factors involve to determine the GATE CCMT cutoff:

• Total numbers of Seats available for the candidates in a given year
• Number of applications filled by the candidates for the specific seats
• Difficulty level of exam (Shift-wise)
• Performance of candidates
• Previous years' cutoff trends

NIT Surathkal provides hostel facilities for boys and girls. There are a total of 12 hostel blocks for boys, and 5 hostel blocks (approximate number) for girls with WiFi and power backup facilities. The institute also has an International hostel. Additionally, the hostel also has multiple dining halls that offer a variety of cuisine for students.

The NIT Surathkal CSE average package for the 2023 BTech placements stood at INR 27.68 LPA. In addition, the highest package and median package offered to BTech CSE students were INR 54.75 LPA and INR 28.19 LPA, respectively. Check the below table for BTech CSE salary details for 2022-23 academic year:

Particulars	BTech CSE Placement Statistics (2023)
Average package	INR 27.68 LPA
Median package	INR 28.19 LPA
the highest package	INR 54.75 LPA

It is one of the renowned institutes in India. The institute imparts quality education with its highly qualified faculty and excellent course curriculums. The 2021-22 MBA placement drive was concluded with 76% of students getting placed. With the placements support by the institute, candidates can grab great career opportunities.

The BTech placement rate for the 2019-23 batch was 93%. From 2021 to 2023, the placement rate has been nearly the same. The following table depicts the NIT Surathkal BTech placement trends:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics (2021)	BTech Placement Statistics (2022)	BTech Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	N/A	INR 45.03 LPA	INR 54.75 LPA
Average package	N/A	INR 15.84 LPA	INR 18.26 LPA
Median package	N/A	INR 12.84 LPA	INR 15 LPA
No. of eligible students	661	762	856
No. of students placed	608	708	796
Placement rate	92%	93%	93%

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

Is NIT Surathkal Good for B.E./B.Tech?

Based on feedback from students and alumni, here's what stands out:

Excellent Placements:
* Over 90% of students get placed every year, with a median package of INR13 LPA and an average package of INR9 LPA.
* the highest package reached INR54 LPA, with companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Uber visiting the campus.
* Core industries like mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering also offer attractive packages.

Good Infrastructure:
* Modern and well-maintained infrastructure, with air-conditioned classrooms and Wi-Fi enabled areas.
* Three hostels with comfortable living arrangements and good mess food.
* Well-equipped laboratories with the latest machinery and equipment.

Experienced Faculty:
* Highly qualified faculty members with Ph.D.s from reputed institutions.
* Many professors have industrial experience and bring practical knowledge to the classroom.
* Course curriculum is designed to prepare students for industry requirements.

Campus Life:
* Vibrant campus culture with multiple clubs and societies.
* Two major fests, Incident (cultural) and Engineer (technical), attract students from across India.
* Recreational facilities like gym, swimming pool, and sports fields are available.

Other Benefits:
* Scholarships available for deserving students.
* Strong alumni network and career guidance programs.
* Opportunities for internships and pre-placement offers (PPO).

Overall, NIT Surathkal seems to be an excellent choice for B.E./B.Tech aspirants looking for a strong educational foundation, good placement prospects, and a vibrant campus life.

NIT Surathkal admissions 2024 are based on NIMCET scores for MCA course. With a 70 percentile in 12th, candidates can easily get into NIT Surathkal through NIMCET exam. Below are the basic percentile criteria for eligibility to be fulfilled by the candidates.

• Candidates must be holding graduation degree, such as BCA/B.Sc (Hons)/B.Sc/ BIT as per 10+2+3 pattern from a recognised University.
• Candidates must have studied Mathematics or Statistics or equivalent subject during graduation degree.
• General category candidates need to score at least 60% marks or score 6.5 CGPA aggregate.
• Candidates belonging to SC/ST category need to obtain at least 55% marks or score 6.0 CGPA on a 10 point scale in an aggregate of all subjects.

Candidates with a BCA/BSc Hons/BSc with Mathematics and Statistics subjects with 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for reserved category) are eligible to pursue this course. Candidates also have to submit the necessary documents to prove their eligibility at the time of admission and the application form filling.

The cutoff trend for BTech at NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology has been increasing in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for BTech under the General category for all India quota was 13365. In 2022, it increased to 13567. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 21629 to 25794 for OBC, 2472 to 65567 for SC, 79634 to 62185 for ST, 17978 to 18151 for EWS and 586 to 353872 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

NIT Surathkal JEE Main Round 6 cutoff for Civil Engineering is 23632 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one can not afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing from round to round, better ranks definitely increases your chances of getting admission in NIT Surathkal.

Total course fee includes multiple components such as the tuition fee, hostel fee, caution deposit, admission fee, etc. The total tuition fee for MCA course is INR 2.1 lakh. This tuition fee is mentioned as per past years’ fee structure and hence may vary. Candidates can further visit NIT official website (nitk.ac.in) for more details on the fee structure.

The selection process for the MBA programme at NITK Surathkal is based on GMAT/CAT score followed by group discussion and personal interview. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) are eligible to apply for an MBA. Eligible students can apply by visiting the official website.