National Institute of Technology, Karnataka

National Institute of Technology, Karnataka (NITK), formerly known as Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC), was established in 1960. Located in Surathkal, Dakshina Kannada, it is recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. The university is situated on a 295-acre campus along the Arabian Sea coast. For the year 2025, it holds an NIRF rank of 54 in the Overall category and 17 in the Engineering category.

NITK Surathkal offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, science, and management. Major courses include B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MCA, MBA, and PhD.

• B.Tech: The annual tuition fee is approximately ₹1,25,000. Total fees for the first year, including other charges, are approximately ₹1,56,000.
• M.Tech: The annual tuition fee is approximately ₹70,000.
• MBA: The total tuition fee for the two-year program is approximately ₹4,00,000.
• M.Sc: Offered in Physics and Chemistry.
• MCA: A three-year postgraduate program.

Admission to various programs at NITK Surathkal is based on national-level entrance examinations followed by centralized counseling:

• B.Tech: Admission is through JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA or CSAB counseling.
• M.Tech: Candidates must qualify for the GATE exam and participate in CCMT counseling.
• M.Sc: Admission is based on IIT JAM scores followed by CCMN counseling.
• MCA: Candidates are selected through the NIMCET entrance exam.
• MBA: Admission is based on CAT or GMAT scores, followed by a group discussion and personal interview.
• PhD: Selection is based on an institute-level entrance test and interview.

Note: Check exact dates on the official exam and college websites.

Note: These are approximate figures based on past trends, not official cutoffs. Check the latest official counselling cutoff before applying.

The following table shows the GATE 2025 closing scores for various M.Tech specializations at NITK Surathkal:

Note: Placement figures are indicative and not taken from the official placement report of the college. Please confirm with the college.

NITK Surathkal maintains a strong placement record through its Career Development Centre (CDC). For the 2025 placement season, the following statistics were recorded for B.Tech students:

• Highest Package: ₹63.3 LPA
• Average Package: ₹17.48 LPA
• Median Package: ₹14 LPA
• Placement Percentage: Approximately 80.6%

Top recruiters include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, and various other major firms in the IT, finance, and engineering sectors.

The 295-acre campus is unique for having its own private beach on the Arabian Sea. Facilities include:

• Hostels: 12 hostel blocks, including 3 mega hostels, providing single and shared accommodation.
• Library: A central library with over 1.35 lakh books and access to numerous e-journals and databases.
• Sports: An international-standard swimming pool, a modern sports complex, and facilities for both indoor and outdoor games.
• Amenities: Health care center with 24/7 ambulance support, post office, banks with ATMs, and two shopping centers.