NIT Surathkal BTech Admission 2025 – Know the Cutoff, Placement, Fees and Other Details

NIT Surathkal (NITK) is one of the premier National Institute of Technology in India, which is known for its excellent academic environment and also state-of-the-art facilities. The BTech admission process for NITK is based on JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA counseling. With a strong focus on research, innovation, and placements, NITK offers high-quality education in different engineering disciplines, making it one of the most sought-after destinations for engineers.

NIT Surathkal Admission Process 2025

The National Institute of Technology in Surathkal admissions are now available for different courses in different disciplines. The NITK Surathkal admissions include 12 undergraduate, 59 postgraduate, and 14 doctoral-level programs. NITK Surathkal courses include B.E/B. Tech, MBA, MCA, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc and PhD. courses.

The courses offered in different specializations are in full-time mode. Before applying for NITK Surathkal admissions, the candidates should appear for entrance examinations. NITK Surathkal B.Tech admissions would be based on scores obtained in the JEE Main entrance examination. NITK Surathkal B.Tech admissions are offered to candidates having valid scores.

Stage Wise Admission Process for NIT Surathkal 2025 – (NITK Admissions) 

The BTech admissions at NIT Surathkal (NITK)  are conducted through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main. The steps are explained below:

1. Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for BTech admission at NIT Surathkal (NITK), the candidates must meet certain academic as well as age requirements. These can differ for Indian Nationals and Foreign Nationals.

For Indian Nationals:

1. Educational Qualification: Candidates should have completed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or an equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as the main subjects.
2. Minimum Marks: The general eligibility criterion is that the candidates should have secured at least 75% aggregate marks in 10+2 or to be in top 20 percentile of their respective boards.
3. The required percentage for SC/ST candidates is reduced to 65% in 10+2.

For Foreign Nationals:

Foreign Nationals applying to NIT Surathkal (NITK) Btech programs typically have separate eligibility criteria, which include a valid SAT score and fulfillment of other academic standards set by NIT Surathkal (NITK).

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2. Application for JEE Main

The JEE Main is the entry point for admission to BTech courses at NIT Surathkal (NITK). Here’s how you can apply for JEE Main:

1. Registration: Go to the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA), Which conducts the JEE Main exam. Register yourself and create a login to access the JEE Application form.
2. Filling out the Application Form: After registration, the candidates must complete the application form with accurate personal details, educational qualifications, and other details.
3. Selecting NIT Surathkal as a Preferred Institute: During the application, you can select NIT Surathkal (NITK) as a preferred institution.
4. Fee Payment: Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee ( based on category and number of attempts) online via net banking, debit/ credit cards, or other payment methods.

3. JEE Main Examination

The JEE Main exam is conducted in two sessions: January and April. Candidates can choose to appear for one or both sessions to improve scores.

1. Subjects: The exam tests candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each subject consists of multiple-choice questions and numerical-based questions.
2. Mode of Examination: JEE Main is conducted online (Computer-based test), but certain parts have paper-based questions.
3. Duration and Scoring: The exam is usually of 3 hours duration, and each subject is scored out of 100 marks, making the total marks 300.

4. Result and Rank List

After completion of the examination, the results are declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

1. Score and Rank Calculation: The results are based on the candidate’s exam performance. A scorecard with the Total Marks and All India Rank (AIR) is issued.
2. The AIR is crucial as it is used for seat allocation in the next stages.

5. JoSAA Counselling

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) conducts the counseling for BTech admissions. The process is as follows:

1. Registration for Counselling: After JEE Main results, candidates must register for JoSAA counseling at the official website of JoSAA.
2. Choice Filling: During the registration, candidates fill out their preferences for courses and institutes, including NIT Surathkal (NITK). They can select their preferred branches and specify NIT Surathkal (NITK) as one of their choices.
3. Document Verification: In some cases, candidates must verify their documents at a designated reporting center before proceeding with counseling.
4. JoSAA Rounds: JoSAA conducts multiple rounds of seat allocation based on JEE Main rank, category, and candidates’ preferences.

6. Seat Allotment

Seat allotment is carried out by JoSAA in multiple rounds:

1. Based on Rank and Preferences: The seats are allocated based on All India Rank (AIR) obtained by the candidate in JEE Main, the preferences they selected during counseling, and the availability of seats in various branches of BTech at NIT Surathkal (NITK).
2. Multiple Rounds of Seat Allotment: JoSAA typically conducts six rounds of seat allotment (subject to change). Candidates can accept the seat after each round and choose an upgrade if they have a better allotment in subsequent rounds.
3. Seat Types: Depending on domicile status, candidates can be allotted Home State or Other State seats.

7. Document Verification and Reporting to NIT Surathkal (NITK)

Once the candidate is allotted a seat, they need to complete the following steps:

1. Document Verification: Candidates must report to the JoSAA reporting center for document verification. The following documents are required for verification:
   1. JEE Main scorecard
   2. Class 12th mark sheet
   3. Category Certificate (if applicable).
   4. Photo ID proof
   5. Passport sized photographs
   6. Admit Card of JEE Main
   7. Transfer Certificate and Migration Certificate (if applicable).
2. Reporting to NIT Surathkal (NITK): After documents are verified, candidates need to report to NIT Surathkal (NITK) at the designated time for further procedures like final seat confirmation.

8. Fee Payment and Final NIT Surathkal Admission

After completing the document verification and reporting process:

1. Fee Payment: Candidates must pay an admission fee to confirm their NIT Surathkal (NITK) seat. The fee can be paid online or in person unless instructed otherwise. It typically includes tuition fees, hostel fees, and other charges.
2. Final admission confirmation: Candidates will receive an admission confirmation letter after paying the fee. They can then proceed to join the BTech program in NIT Surathkal (NITK) at the start of the academic year.

How to Register for NITK Surathkal Admissions 2025

Given below are details of the NIT Karnataka application process for the courses that are offered:

NITK Surathkal Registration Process 2025

Course	Application Process
B.E/B.Tech	1. Registration for JEE Main: Candidates must first register for JEE Main exam, which is the entrance test for B.E/B.Tech admissions.
	2. JEE Main Exam: Appear for the JEE Main exam and secure a valid score.
	3. JoSAA/CSAB Counselling: After qualifying the JEE Main exam, candidates must register for JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) or CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) for seat allocation.
	4. Choice Filling: Candidates need to fill in their preferred courses and institutes during the counselling.
	5. Seat Allotment: Based on the JEE Main rank and preferences, candidates will be allotted a seat.
	6. Document Verification: After seat allotment, candidates must visit the designated centres for document verification, including academic records, JEE Main rank card, identity proof, etc.
	7. Fee Payment and Seat Confirmation: Once verified, candidates must pay the admission fee to confirm their seat.

NITK Surathkal Admission Dates 2025 for JEE Main Session 2

Events	Date
Start Date of JEE Mains registration 2025	January 31, 2025
Last Date to submit JEE Mains registration 2025	February 25, 2025
JEE Main 2025 exam city slip release date	March 10, 2025
JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Admit card date	March 29 to April 8 2025 (Tentative)
JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Exam Date	April 1 to April 8, 2025
Result declaration date	April 17, 2025

NIT Surathkal B.Tech Admissions 2025

The institute offers undergraduate programmes which include B.Tech and the number of NITK Surathkal B.Tech courses is around 11. The duration is 4 years.

NITK Surathkal B.Tech: Course, Seat Intake & Eligibility

Course	Seat Intake	Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech	956	Class 12th with minimum 75% marks (65% marks for SC/ST/PwD students) + JEE Main Examination

NITK Surathkal B.Tech Admission Procedure

1. Candidate should have appeared for the JEE Main examination and secured a valid score.
2. The eligible candidate has to apply and fill out the application form from the official website.
3. The candidate should attend the JoSAA Counselling session.
4. NITK Surathkal admissions will be based on the performance in the JEE Main exams.
5. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the seat allotment.
6. The aspirant should submit the required documents.
7. To complete the NITK Surathkal admission procedure, the final selected candidate should pay the course fees for freezing the seat.

NITK Surathkal B.Tech Admission: Cut Off 

JEE Main Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2022	2023	2024
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	5383	6030	4955
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	1754	2302	1920
B.Tech. in Information Technology	2872	4128	3192
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence	2960	3430	3053

NIT Surathkal Scholarship 2025

NIT Surathkal provides financial support and also a range of scholarships for eligible students. One such scholarship is the Harshitha Chaturvedi Scholarship, which has been awarded to BTech students from EWS and PWD categories for maintaining a CGPA of 7.0. These students would receive a scholarship of INR 40,000 per year.

In addition, the institute offers other scholarships, like B R Samaga Scholarship, Veeramma Rajashekariah Scholarship, vijayakala T D Scholarship, Vikland Sahayata Sanstha Mathura scholarship, and so forth.

NIT Surathkal Placements 

Particulars	BTech	MTech
Highest Package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 38.14 LPA
Average Package	INR 18.26 LPA	INR 12.64 LPA
Median Package	INR 15 LPA	INR 11 LPA
Overall Placement Rate	87.22%

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