B.Tech. in Information Technology at NIT Surathkal

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Information Technology, NIT Surathkal in Mangalore runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 76 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹6.37 lakh – ₹6.45 lakh (roughly ₹1.59 lakh a year).

At its core, the programme covers software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems.

NIT Surathkal is a public/government institute, founded in 1960. This page brings together what is on record for this course at NIT Surathkal — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems. Typical first jobs: software developer, IT consultant, network or systems administrator. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask NIT Surathkal for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at NIT Surathkal as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with NIT Surathkal before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Tech. in Information Technology, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at NIT Surathkal are: X: 0.0, XII: 75.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check NIT Surathkal's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to NIT Surathkal on its website (www.nitk.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a placement rate of 99.11%, an average package of ₹27.68 lakh, a median package of ₹28.19 lakh and a highest package of ₹54.75 lakh at NIT Surathkal. 1,509 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Information Technology specifically, the average salary on record is ₹15 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

NIT Surathkal runs 11 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computational and Data Science
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mining Engineering
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in software development? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹6.37 lakh – ₹6.45 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does NIT Surathkal compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Mangalore?