B Tech Artificial Intelligence
₹1.25LAnnual · /yr
Reviewed 30 Apr 2026NITK · MangaloreNITK Surathkal - National Institute of Technology Karnataka Fees 2026-27, Courses
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Placement · 2024-25
Overview
About NITK
NITK Surathkal - National Institute of Technology Karnataka is a government college in Mangalore, Karnataka. NITK Surathkal - National Institute of Technology Karnataka offers 11 programmes at undergraduate level. These include B Tech Artificial Intelligence, B Tech Chemical Engineering, B Tech Civil Engineering, B Tech Computational And Data Science and B Tech Computer Science And Engineering, among others. NIT Karnataka Surathkal runs an extensive on-campus hostel system on its 295-acre coastal campus. First-year B.Tech students typically get triple-occupancy rooms with double rooms from the second year and single rooms from the third year by seniority. Annual hostel and mess fees for 2025-26 are heavily subsidised — typically ₹35,000-55,000 per academic year inclusive of mess. Research spans every major engineering and applied science discipline. The institute hosts the Centre for Marine Engineering (uniquely positioned given the coastal location), Centre for Excellence in Civil Engineering, Centre for Excellence in Mining and Materials, Innovation and Incubation Centre and many discipline-specific centres. The institute files 50+ patents annually with publications in IEEE Transactions, ACM, Springer, Elsevier and ACS venues. The campus extends over about 295 acres. NIT Karnataka Surathkal's 295-acre coastal campus on the Arabian Sea coast in Mangalore district, Karnataka is among India's most scenic engineering campuses.
Courses & costs
NITK fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| B Tech Artificial IntelligenceTuition | 2025-26 | ₹1,25,000per year |
| B Tech Chemical EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹1,25,000per year |
| B Tech Civil EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹1,25,000per year |
| B Tech Computational And Data ScienceTuition | 2025-26 | ₹1,25,000per year |
| B Tech Computer Science And EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹1,25,000per year |
| B Tech Electrical And Electronics EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹1,25,000per year |
| B Tech Electronics And Communication EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹1,25,000per year |
| B Tech Information TechnologyTuition | 2025-26 | ₹1,25,000per year |
| B Tech Mechanical EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹1,25,000per year |
| B Tech Metallurgical And Materials EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹1,25,000per year |
| B Tech Mining EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹1,25,000per year |
| B.Tech. in Artificial IntelligenceOther charges Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,410one-time |
| M.B.A. ProgrammeOther charges Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,410one-time |
| M.Tech / M.Tech (Research) ProgrammeOther charges Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,410one-time |
| MSc. (Physics & Chemistry)Other charges Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,410one-time |
| Ph.D. ProgrammeOther charges Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,820one-time |
| Self-Financed M.Sc. (Physics & Chemistry)Other charges Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,410one-time |
| Self-Financed M.Tech ProgrammeOther charges Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,410one-time |
| Self-Financed MBA ProgrammeOther charges Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,410one-time |
Placements · 2024-25
NITK placements
College-wide placements for 2024: a highest package of 63.3 LPA. Recruiters at this level include Ather, Bajaj Auto, BEL, BPCL, C-DOT, Dell.
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₹63.3L · 2024College-wide
₹63.3L · College-wide · 2024
NIT Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal posts strong placement outcomes consistently among the top 5 NITs in India. The 2024 batch saw the highest international offer above USD 180,000 and the highest domestic offer around ₹1.2 crore, with average packages around ₹19-22 LPA across…
Recruiter network
AtherBajaj AutoBELBPCLC-DOTDellDeloitteGoldman SachsGoogleHPCLIntelL&TMicrosoftMRPLOracleQualcommRelianceSamsungSiemensTexas Instruments
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
B Tech Chemical Engineering
₹1.25LAnnual · /yr
B Tech Civil Engineering
₹1.25LAnnual · /yr
B Tech Computational And Data Science
₹1.25LAnnual · /yr
B Tech Computer Science And Engineering
₹1.25LAnnual · /yr
B Tech Electrical And Electronics Engineering
₹1.25LAnnual · /yr
B Tech Electronics And Communication Engineering
₹1.25LAnnual · /yr
B Tech Information Technology
₹1.25LAnnual · /yr
B Tech Mechanical Engineering
₹1.25LAnnual · /yr
B Tech Metallurgical And Materials Engineering
₹1.25LAnnual · /yr
B Tech Mining Engineering
₹1.25LAnnual · /yr
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Cutoffs
NITK JEE Main cutoffs
NITK cutoffs for JEE Main 2024. branch-wise opening and closing ranks are listed below. CSE GM Round 6 closing rank is 1,300.
JEE Main2024
BranchCategoryRoundOpeningClosing
CSEGMRound 67001,300
CSEHSRound 61,9003,400
ECEHSRound 64,5007,800
Admissions · collected information
NITK admissions
Admission details are not available yet. Check the college’s current admission notice for application requirements.
Hostel · campus
NITK hostel
NITK hostel details are listed in this section. NIT Karnataka Surathkal runs an extensive on-campus hostel system on its 295-acre coastal campus. 16+ hostels (named after rivers and other heritage themes) house 7,000+ students.
NIT Karnataka Surathkal runs an extensive on-campus hostel system on its 295-acre coastal campus. 16+ hostels (named after rivers and other heritage themes) house 7,000+ students by gender and academic year. First-year B.Tech students typically get triple-occupancy rooms with double rooms from the second year and single rooms from the third year by seniority. Annual hostel and mess fees for 2025-26 are heavily subsidised — typically ₹35,000-55,000 per academic year inclusive of mess.
Scholarships
Scholarships
NIT Karnataka Surathkal runs comprehensive financial aid. SC/ST students receive full tuition waivers plus Central Government Post-matric Scholarship covering hostel and mess. Students from families with annual income below ₹1 lakh receive 100% tuition remission; those between ₹1-5 lakh receive 67% remission. Defence wards qualify for PM Scholarship Scheme. Merit-cum-Means scholarship covers ₹1,000 per month plus tuition for top 25% of low-income students.
Infrastructure & facilities
Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities
NIT Karnataka Surathkal's 295-acre coastal campus on the Arabian Sea coast in Mangalore district, Karnataka is among India's most scenic engineering campuses.
295 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Teaching language | English Source |
|---|---|
| Exam pattern | Credit semester Source |
| Attendance min pct | 75 Source |
| Institution type | Training Source |
| Year | 2025 Source |
| Company | Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Source |
| Company | Robert Bosch Source |
| Institution type | MoU Source |
| Company | Robosoft Technologies Source |
| Company | Moovita Source |
| Company | 5C Network Source |
| Company | HP Software Operation Source |
Notable alumni
Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events
NIT Karnataka Surathkal alumni include senior leaders at Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Mc Kinsey, Tata Group, Reliance, L&T, Coal India, Tata Steel, Hindalco, Vedanta and many Indian and global corporations. Notable alumni include senior leadership at ISRO, DRDO and the Indian Mining Federation. The institute's heritage as Karnataka Regional Engineering College Surathkal (1960) gives it 60+ years of alumni — among the deepest engineering alumni networks in coastal Karnataka.
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Admissions reading
Helpful guides for your admission
Planning your application to NITK? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.
Reach the college
NITK contact details
| Address | Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Your Message Send NH 66, Srinivasnagar Surathkal, Mangalore Karnataka 575025 |
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From the sources
More details
| Official name | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Institute of national importance Source |
| Established | 1960 Source |
| Recognition code type | NIRF id Source |
| Recognition code | IR-E-U-0237 Source |
| NIRF rank | 17 Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| Ranking category | Engineering Source |
| Name | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal Source |
| Institution type | Central Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Affiliation year | 2007 Source |
| Closes month | May 2026 for self-financed PG; April 2026 for sponsored/research PG Source |
| Reservation note | Category reservations and JoSAA/CSAB seat-allocation rules apply; the cited NITK pages do not state a single programme-wide seat-share percentage. Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | BTECH Source |
| Name | B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; JEE Main qualified Source |
| Intake year | 2026 Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal Source |
| Approving body | Act institute Source |
| Duration in years | 4 Source |
FAQ
NITK FAQs
When was NITK Surathkal established?
NITK Surathkal was established in 1960 as Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC), a joint venture between the Government of Karnataka and the Government of India. It was upgraded and renamed National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal in 2002 and declared an Institute of National Importance under the NIT Act 2007.
Where is the NITK Surathkal campus located?
NITK Surathkal - National Institute of Technology Karnataka is located in Mangalore, Karnataka.
Is NITK Surathkal an Institute of National Importance?
Yes, NITK Surathkal is recognised as an Institute of National Importance under the National Institutes of Technology, Science Education and Research (NITSER) Act 2007. It is a centrally funded technical institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, with full academic and administrative autonomy.
What is the NIRF 2025 ranking of NITK Surathkal?
This places it among the top 3-4 NITs in India alongside NIT Trichy, NIT Rourkela, and NIT Warangal.
What B.Tech branches does NITK Surathkal offer?
NITK offers 11 B.Tech programmes including Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, and newer programmes in Artificial Intelligence and Computational & Data Science. Total annual intake is approximately 950-960 seats.
How do I get admission to B.Tech at NITK Surathkal?
Admission to B.Tech is exclusively through JEE Main followed by JoSAA and CSAB counselling. Candidates must qualify JEE Main, meet the 75 percent Class 12 aggregate (65 percent for SC/ST/PwD) or top-20-percentile requirement, and lock choices on the JoSAA portal through the six main rounds.
What is the JEE Main cutoff for NITK Surathkal CSE 2025?
For JoSAA 2025 Round 1 (General category, gender-neutral), the Other-State closing rank for Computer Science & Engineering at NITK Surathkal was approximately 1,800. Home-State (Karnataka) CSE closing ranks started around 6,000, with other branches closing at higher ranks up to about 39,450.
What is the tuition fee at NITK Surathkal for 2025-26?
B.Tech tuition under the JEE (JoSAA/CSAB) quota is Rs 1,25,000 per academic year (Rs 62,500 per semester) for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL students. SC, ST, and PwD candidates are fully exempted from tuition; additional hostel, mess, and one-time institute fees bring the total annual expenditure to approximately Rs 2.1-2.3 lakh.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- nitk.ac.in — About Us | NITK Surathkal
- nitk.ac.in — Registrar | NITK Surathkal
- nitk.ac.in · pdf — NITK official brochure
- nirfindia.org — India Rankings 2025: Engineering - NIRF
- nitk.ac.in — B.Tech | NITK Surathkal
- nitk.ac.in · pdf — Information Bulletin - PG & PhD Admissions 2026-27
- nitk.ac.in · pdf — Self-Financed PG Courses 2026-27
- nitk.ac.in — Admissions 2026 — 27 | NITK Surathkal
- nitk.ac.in — Institute Fee Structure 2026-27 | NITK Surathkal
- nitk.ac.in — Curriculum | NITK Surathkal
- nitk.ac.in — NIRF 2026 | NITK Surathkal
- l3.nitk.ac.in — All nine eligible B.Tech. programmes have been accredited by the NBA
- nitk.ac.in — Campus Amenities | NITK Surathkal
- nitk.ac.in · pdf — Documents Needed for Availing Loan & Other Formalities
- nitk.ac.in — Scholarships | NITK Surathkal
- nitk.ac.in · pdf — Online Payment Terms and Conditions
- nitk.ac.in · pdf — NITK Annual Report 2024-25
- cdc.nitk.ac.in — CDC NITK
- iris.nitk.ac.in — NITK Career Development Centre placement portal
- nitk.ac.in · pdf — NITK UG Curriculum 2025
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.