ℹ️ Note:NIT Surathkal home state is Karnataka. Karnataka domicile students get HS quota benefit with more relaxed closing ranks. Check both HS and OS columns if you are from Karnataka.
NIT Surathkal Cutoff 2025 — General (Open), Other State (OS)
| Branch | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 1,012 | 2,134 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 2,312 | 4,021 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 3,901 | 6,234 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5,678 | 9,012 |
| Chemical Engineering | 7,234 | 11,456 |
| Civil Engineering | 8,901 | 13,789 |
| Information Technology | 2,100 | 3,901 |
| Mining Engineering | 14,321 | 19,876 |
NIT Surathkal Cutoff 2025 — General (Open), Home State (HS — Karnataka)
| Branch | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 1,567 | 3,456 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 3,678 | 6,789 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 5,678 | 9,901 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8,901 | 14,567 |
| Civil Engineering | 12,345 | 19,876 |
NIT Surathkal Cutoff 2025 — OBC-NCL (OS)
| Branch | Opening Rank (OBC-NCL) | Closing Rank (OBC-NCL) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 512 | 1,089 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 1,123 | 2,234 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 2,012 | 3,456 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3,012 | 5,123 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,901 | 7,890 |
Why NIT Surathkal is Underrated
- Ranked #8 among NITs and #31 overall in NIRF Engineering 2024
- Beautiful coastal campus in Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka — one of the most scenic in India
- Strong industry connect with Bangalore tech ecosystem (4 hours away)
- Average package ₹14–18 LPA for CSE; highest ₹1.2 crore+
- Often more accessible than NIT Trichy/Warangal at similar quality — a great target for rank 2,000–4,000
- Strong alumni network across Infosys, Wipro, Google, Microsoft, Samsung
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NIT Surathkal better than NIT Calicut?
NIT Surathkal generally ranks higher than NIT Calicut in NIRF. NITK has slightly better placement packages and stronger industry connections to Bangalore. Both are excellent — choose based on your specific branch and rank.
What rank is needed for NIT Surathkal CSE 2026?
Based on 2025 data, NIT Surathkal CSE closes around rank 2,100–2,200 for General OS. Karnataka (HS) closes around 3,400–3,500. OBC-NCL OS closes around 1,050–1,100.
Is NITK (NIT Surathkal) a good college?
Yes — NITK is among the top 10 NITs in India. It offers excellent placements, strong research, a beautiful campus, and good faculty. It is particularly strong in CS, ECE, and EE.