National Institute of Technology Surathkal

Founded in 1960 as KREC and elevated in 2002, NIT Surathkal is among India’s premier technical institutes. Located on a scenic 295-acre coastal campus near Mangalore, it offers B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, and Ph.D. programs across interdisciplinary departments. The institute ranks within the top 20 engineering colleges nationally and boasts a robust placement ecosystem—campus placement rates > 90%, average packages around ₹13–15 LPA, and highest domestic offers exceeding ₹45 LPA from companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. With advanced research centers (e.g., ISRO’s space tech hub), strong student coding culture, and rigorous academics, NIT Surathkal combines heritage, innovation, and academic excellence.
Overview
NIRF Rank
13
Ownership
Government
Address
NH 66, Srinivasnagar, Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka
Establishment
1960
Modes of counselling
Mode
CSAB
Mode
JOSAA
Exams Acceptance
Mode
JEE Main
Fee Details
First Sem Institute Fee
86926
Total Institute Expenditure
551704
First Sem Hostel Fee
31600
Total Hostel Expenditure
250900