NIT Surathkal

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National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), formerly known as Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC), is a prestigious public technical university located in Surathkal, Mangaluru. Established in 1960 as KREC, it is now one of the 32 National Institutes of Technology in India and is recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. The campus is situated in a suburban area near the Arabian Sea, with National Highway 66 running through it, providing easy access.

NITK has consistently been ranked among the top engineering institutions in India. In 2022, it was ranked 10th in the NIRF Engineering category, while India Today placed it 16th among engineering colleges in India in 2020. Additionally, Outlook India ranked it 8th among government engineering colleges in 2022. In 2024, NITK was ranked 17th among engineering colleges by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).

The tuition fee and other charges at NIT Surathkal are highly affordable compared to private engineering colleges, making it an excellent choice for students.

There are total 960 seats in NIT Surathkal and these seats are distributed across various categories (Home State and Other State) with Gender-Neutral and Female-Only allocations including supernumerary seats.

Note: The seat matrix includes Gender-Neutral seats and Female-Only supernumerary seats distributed between Home State (Karnataka) and Other State quotas.

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The CSAB Special Round 2 B.Tech cutoff 2026 for NIT Surathkal provides the opening and closing All India CRL ranks for admission to various engineering programmes. The following tables show the OPEN (General) category under Gender-Neutral seats for Home State and Other State quotas.

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The DASA Special Round 2 B.Tech cutoff 2026 for NIT Surathkal shows the opening and closing All India CRL ranks for CIWG and Non-CIWG candidates. The following tables include OPEN category Gender-Neutral seats under DASA-CIWG and DASA-Non CIWG quotas.

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NIT Surathkal achieved a commendable placement rate of 93% for its B.Tech program in the recent placement season, benefiting students admitted through both JoSAA and DASA counseling.

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) saw a placement rate of 98.26%, and Information Technology (IT) achieved a 99.12% placement rate.

NIT Surathkal's top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. Other branches like Electronics and Communication Engineering (96.43% placement rate) and Electrical and Electronics Engineering (93.75%) also reported strong outcomes. NIT Surathkal's robust industry connections and comprehensive training programs contribute to its impressive placement outcomes across various engineering disciplines.

National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal offers B.Tech admissions for the academic year 2026 through two primary channels: JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) for Indian nationals and DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad) for NRIs, PIOs, and foreign nationals.

• Academic Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• Minimum Marks: At least 75% aggregate marks for the General category; 65% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
• Entrance Exam: A valid JEE Main 2026 score is mandatory.

1. JEE Main Registration: Register and appear for JEE Main 2026.
2. JoSAA Registration: Register on the JoSAA portal.
3. Choice Filling: Select preferred institutes and courses.
4. Seat Allotment: Participate in multiple rounds of seat allocation.
5. Seat Acceptance: Accept the allotted seat and pay the acceptance fee.
6. Document Verification: Upload and verify the required documents online.
7. Institute Reporting: Report to NITK Surathkal for final admission formalities.

• JEE Main 2026 Admit Card and Rank Card
• Class 10 Mark Sheet/Birth Certificate
• Class 12 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
• Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (if required)
• Passport-size Photographs
• Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
• Seat Acceptance Fee Payment Receipt

• Academic Qualification: Completion of 11th and 12th grades or equivalent from a foreign institution.
• Minimum Marks: At least 60% aggregate or equivalent CGPA in qualifying exams.
• Entrance Exam: A valid JEE Main 2026 rank is required.
• Age Limit: Born on or after October 1, 1999.

1. Online Application: Register on the DASA 2026 portal.
2. Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of required documents.
3. Choice Filling: Select preferred institutes and courses.
4. Seat Allotment: Participate in multiple rounds of seat allocation.
5. Seat Acceptance: Accept the allotted seat and pay the tuition fee.
6. Institute Reporting: Report to NITK Surathkal for final admission procedures.

• Valid Passport
• Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10 Certificate or equivalent)
• Mark Sheets of 10th, 11th, and 12th grades
• Certificate from School Authorities confirming completion of 11th & 12th grades
• Proof of at least two years of education in a foreign country (for NRIs)
• JEE Main 2026 Rank Card
• Recent Passport-size Photograph
• Signature (scanned copy)
• Proof of Fee Payment (SWIFT transfer details)

📋 Post-Admission: NIT Surathkal provides comprehensive orientation & issues roll numbers, email IDs, and ERP accounts

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