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National Institute of Technology Karnataka

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Established : 1960 | Accredited/Approved : AICTE | Affiliated : Autonomous

The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) was founded in 1960 as the Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC) and upgraded to the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) in 2002NITK provides undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in Engineering, Science, and Management. NIT Karnataka's main program is B. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). JEE Main results are used to determine admission, which JoSAA Counseling follows. For the general category, the JEE Main cutoff for CSE at NITK varies between 578-1002.

NIT Karnataka placements have a track record of over 80% placements each year. The NIT Karnataka's highest package provided in the latest placement drive of 2021 is INR 51.5 LPA, while the average package was INR 11 LPA. Some major NIT Karnataka recruiters are ISRO, BEL, BEL-CRL, GAIL, ACM, Flipkart, Intel Corporation, EXL Service, and Apple.  

Ranking of NIT Karnataka

Below mentioned are some of the NIT Karnataka rankings:

  • NIT Karnataka NIRF Rankings were ranked at 40.
  • NIT Karnataka NIRF Engineering Rankings were ranked at 10.
  • NIT Karnataka QS Asia University Rankings were ranked at 401-450.
  • Ranked at 33 by NIRF Overall Rankings 2020.
  • Ranked at 13 by NIRF Engineering Rankings 2020.
  • NIT Karnataka ARIIA Public Institution Rankings were ranked between 11-25.
  • Ranked 12 by The Week Best Technical Universities India 2020.
  • Ranked 11 by The Week Top Engineering Colleges India 2020.
  • Ranked 8 by Outlook India's Top Govt. Engineering Colleges 2020.

Courses and Fees of NIT Karnataka

The National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, provides a four-year B. Tech degree with nine specialities. NIT Karnataka Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) is the most popular speciality at the Institute, with an NIT Karnataka CSE cutoff ranging from 34 to 826 in the JoSAA Counselling. Candidates applying for NIT Karnataka B-Tech admission must take the JEE Main test and participate in JoSAA counselling for final seat allocations. The NIT Karnataka B-Tech fee is INR 1.51 lakhs.

Other national level tests, such as GATE, IIT JAM, CAT, and NIMCET, are also required for M-Tech, M.Sc., MBA, and MCA programs at NIT Surathkal. Below mentioned are the NIT Karnataka courses, selection criteria, and NIT Karnataka fees details:

Courses

Selection Criteria

Fees (1st Year)

M-Tech


Selection is based on merit secured in the GATE exam and CCMT Counselling 

INR 1 Lakh 

MCA


Selection is based on an Entrance test merit through the NIMCET exam and counselling.

INR 1 Lakh 

 B-Tech

Selection is entirely based on Entrance test merit through JEE Main exam and JOSAA Counselling.
 

INR 1.53 Lakhs

MBA


Selection: Merit secured in CAT exam and personal interview

INR 1.3 Lakhs 

M.Sc.


Selection is based on merit secured in the IIT JAM exam and counselling

INR 45,355 

Doctorate in Philosophy

PhD.


Selection is based upon a written test followed by a Personal Interview conducted by the Institute. Candidates who have passed the UGC NET exam are not required to take the written exam.

INR 69,505 

Admissions at NIT Karnataka

NIT Karnataka, popular as NITK Surathkal, provides undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programs in Engineering, Technology, Science, and Management. Entrance exams are required for admission to NIT Karnataka undergraduate and graduate programs. All courses have an online application process. Over the years, NITK has also maintained a strong placing record. For example, the B-Tech IT batch at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka received 100% placement in 2020, with the highest and average CTCs of INR 43 LPA and INR 17.6 LPA, respectively. NIT Karnataka provides B-TechM-TechM.Sc.MCAMBA, and PhD programs in engineering and management. NIT Karnataka admission is based on JEE Main and GATE results, respectively. 

B-Tech Admission at NIT Karnataka

NIT Karnataka provides nine B. Tech specialities, each divided into eight semesters. Direct admission to NIT Karnataka B. Tech is available under DASA for candidates who have passed their last qualifying test outside the United States. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will regulate Seat allocation at NIT Karnataka admission. A merit list will be created for each category with a valid JEE Main or comparable entrance test score, detailing candidates' All India Rank (AIR). Candidates are needed to appear in JoSAA Counselling rounds according to their category based on their rank.

Cut Off for B-Tech at NIT Karnataka

JEE Advanced exam scores are used to determine B. Tech admissions. Candidates who obtain the required minimum score in the JEE Main test are eligible to take the respected exam. The Unreserved category (General category) has a minimum qualifying mark of 87.992241 and a maximum qualifying mark of 100. JEE Advanced is open to those who have met the minimum cutoff marks and have a rank of less than 2.5 lakh. The table below shows the NIT Karnataka B. Tech cutoff for general category students. The following column shows the starting and ending ranks for the JEE Main exam:

Branch

OP & CR

Information Technology

3045- 3783

Civil Engineering

12442- 13802

Chemical Engineering

12382- 23143

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

5003- 6981

Computer Science and Engineering

164- 2734

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2951- 4740

Artificial Intelligence 

2798- 3755

Mechanical Engineering

6359- 11930

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

15371- 22626

Mining Engineering

23814- 27307

Branch

OP & CR

Artificial Intelligence 

3045- 3783

Chemical Engineering

12442- 13802

Civil Engineering

12382- 23143

Computer Science and Engineering

164- 2734

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

5003- 6981

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2951- 4740

Mining Engineering

23814- 27307

Mechanical Engineering

6359- 11930

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

15371- 22626

Information Technology

2798- 3755

M-Tech Admissions at NIT Karnataka

For its students, NIT Karnataka M-Tech has ten specialities and an NIT Karnataka M-Tech (Research) degree. The first year's expenses are INR 1 lakh, including hostel and tuition fees. Postgraduate students must complete courses and a thesis or dissertation, including independent research, under the supervision of a faculty member. The CCMT oversees the combined seat distribution for NIT Karnataka M-Tech admissions. Candidates who have a GATE score will be given priority.

M-Tech Cut Off at NIT Karnataka

The qualifying GATE cutoff is the minimum score necessary to register for CCMT counselling. The table below shows the NIT Karnataka M-Tech cutoff is based on the GATE score.

Courses

General

Marine Engineering

495

Chemical Engineering

487

Industrial Biotechnology

521

 Mechatronics

574

Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System GIS

481

Water resource

527

Process Metallurgy

537

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

577

Construction Technology

515

Environmental Engineering

616

Nanotechnology

589

Environmental Science

576

Geotechnical Engineering

590

Structural Engineering

648

Power and Energy System Engineering

619

Communication Engineering

646

Transportation Engineering

598

Manufacturing Engineering

667

Information Technology

696

Signal Processing

695

Information Security

711

Design and Precision Engineering

717

Computer Science and Engineering

742

Computational Mathematics and Data Processing

748

VLSI Design

725

Thermal Engineering

728

 GATE cut off at NIT Karnataka

The qualifying GATE cutoff is the minimum score necessary to register for CCMT counselling. There is a distinction between the NIT Karnataka admission cutoff and the minimal cutoff necessary for participation in the admission process. The minimum cutoff marks a candidate must get to qualify for the GATE test, and register for the associated counselling session are listed below.

Branch

OP & CR

Communication Engineering and Networks 

669-593

Environmental Engineering 

644-544

Construction Technology and Management 

698-587

Computational and Data Science 

793-747

Marine Structures 

567-468

Chemical Engineering 

503-487

Geotechnical engineering

616-547

Geoinformatics

670-458

Industrial Biotechnology 

619-497

Information technology

742-655

Mechanical Design 

758-724

Materials Engineering 

625-533

Environmental Science and Technology 

594-470

Manufacturing Engineering 

690-642

Process Metallurgy 

571-491

Nanotechnology

693-536

Mechatronics Engineering 

717-671

MCA Admission at NIT Karnataka

NIT Karnataka provides a three-year full-time Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program, broken into six semesters. A min of 120 credits is required for an MCA degree. Major Project is worth 20 credits and is completed over one semester in the sixth semester (or as recommended by DPGC). In the Course Work, the student must have a CGPA of at least 5.50. To be eligible for NIT Karnataka MCA admission, you must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60%. The NIT Karnataka MCA accepts candidates based on their performance in the NIT MCA Common Entrance Test.

How can I apply for an MCA degree?

  1. Applicants must register on the NIMCET website to apply for the MCA program.
  2. Candidates must complete all needed data in the form after registering.
  3. After filling out the form, they must submit it with the required money.
  4. In addition, NIMCET eligible applicants must attend NIMCET Counseling.
  5. They must register and fill out the institution choice form during the counselling session.
  6. Applicants will be assigned a seat based on their qualifications and preferences.
  7. Candidates must go to the allocated centre for document verification and fee payment to confirm their seat assignment.

MBA Admission at NIT Karnataka

Since 2007, the School of Management at NIT Karnataka MBA course. The two-year full-time program's curriculum is up to date and matched with current industry trends. The program, interspersed with regular Seminars, Mini Projects, Skill Development Programs, and other activities, provides students with the tools they need to become effective professionals and excellent leaders. The NIT Karnataka MBA course lasts a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of four years. Human Resource Management, Marketing, Finance, and Operations and Analytics are among the MBA concentration options offered to students. The NIT Karnataka MBA admission requires a minimum credit of 90. 

The yearly admissions application is completed online. Shortlisting is based on legitimate CAT/GMAT/CMAT results and NIT Karnataka's Group Discussion and Personal Interview. MHRD standards reserve seats.

M.Sc. Admission to NIT Karnataka

The Institute has a fantastic M.Sc. program with two specialities. IIT JAM scores and Counseling are used to determine admission. Undergraduate level (minimum 50%) in a B.Sc. degree from any recognized national university with the associated topic as a primary subject. Centralized Counseling will be used to determine NIT Karnataka M.Sc. admission.

How can I apply for M.Sc.?

  1. M.Sc. aspirants must complete the IIT JAM application form.
  2. After passing the exam, qualifying candidates must go to CCMN Counseling, register online, select a program and Institute, and then lock their choices.
  3. Candidates will be assigned seats based on their rank and preferences.
  4. Following the allocation, students must download the Provisional Admission Letter.
  5. Finally, students must report to the designated Institute with their documentation and the Provisional Admission Letter to pay the needed costs.

Online Courses at NIT Karnataka

Every year, NIT Karnataka online course is hosted and provides a 21-day summer school. NIT Karnataka has organized a summer school on the theme of "Geospatial Science and Technology" for the academic year 2022-23. The NIT Karnataka summer course is available to all teachers, scientists, researchers, technicians, and professionals and is free of charge. Every year, NIT Karnataka has its summer school during May and June. In addition, the institution hosts several seminars and conferences for its students and teachers.

Placements at NIT Karnataka

Before the placement drives, the NIT Karnataka placement cell gives training and arranges mock interviews. Every year, many top-tier organizations from various industries come to campus to make job offers. 269 participating firms made 905 offers during the 2021 placement campaign. 

The NIT Karnataka's highest package was INR 51.5 LPA, while the NIT Karnataka's average package was INR 11 LPA.

O9 Solutions, Fractal Analytics, ACM, Flipkart, Intel Corporation, EXL Service, Apple, Qualcomm, Larsen & Turbo, Web Enthusiast Club, and many others are among the top NIT Karnataka recruiters.

NIT Surathkal Course fee structure

CourseFeesDuration
BE/BTech - Biotechnology Engineering 510000 4.0 years
BE/BTech - Automobile Engineering 510000 4.0 years
BE/BTech - Chemical Engineering 510000 4.0 years
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NIT Surathkal Entrance exams required for Admission 2024

Contact Information

Contact Numbers:

+91-824-2474000 (24 lines)

Email ID:

rnath@nitk.ac.in

Address:

Srinivasnagar PO, Surathkal, Mangalore, Mangalore, Karnataka, India

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