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NIT Sutharkal admissions are on the basis of entrance exams according to the course. JEE mains is considered for BTech courses, and the branches include Computer Science, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics, electrical, and many such. Gate exam is considered for MTech and IIT JAM for MSc courses.

Candidates must make sure to not miss the deadline and submit the application fees on time. Check out the following blog to get more details on NIT Surathkal admissions for 2025-26. The details about courses, eligibility criteria, the admission process, the seat matrix, and the documents required are explained below.

NIT Surathkal Admissions: Quick Highlights

Students who wish to pursue UG, PG or PhD courses at NIT Surathkal should check out the following blog having all the details. NIT Surathkal is known for its courses like BTech and MTech. Check out the quick highlights of NIT Surathkal admissions:

Particulars	Details
Established	1960
Location	Mangalore, Karnataka
Total Seats	900+ (UG & PG combined)
Major Programs	B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, PhD
Entrance Exams	JEE Main (B.Tech), GATE (M.Tech), IIT JAM (M.Sc), CAT/MAT/GATE (MBA), NIMCET (MCA), Institute Test + Interview (PhD)
Documents Required	Application form, Entrance scorecard & admit card, Class 10 & 12 certificates, Graduation marksheet (PG courses), Category certificate, Income/EWS certificate, Transfer/Migration & Character certificate, Govt. ID proof, Passport-size photos, Medical fitness certificate
Scholarships	Merit-based & need-based scholarships available for UG & PG students
Top Recruiters	Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and other leading MNCs
NIRF Ranking (Engineering)	17th in India (2024)

NIT Surathkal: Admission Process and Dates

It is important for students to know about the admission process and dates. Check out the table below for the step-by-step process for NIT Surathkal admissions:

Step Number	Process Description
1	Apply online for the relevant entrance exam
2	Appear for entrance examination (JEE Main, GATE, CAT, etc.)
3	Participate in centralized counseling (JoSAA, CCMT, CCMN)
4	Seat allotment based on rank and preferences
5	Pay admission fees and report physically with documents
6	Confirm seat allotment and complete admission formalities

NIT Surathkal offers admissions based on entrance exams. The details of the exam, along with important dates, are mentioned below:

Exam	Important Dates & Details
GATE 2026	• Registration begins: 25th August 2025 • Registration closes: 25th September 2025 • Exam dates: 7, 8, 14 & 15 February 2026 • Conducted by IITs on rotational basis • Required for M.Tech admissions at NIT Surathkal
IIT JAM 2026	• Application form release: 5th September 2025 • Exam date: 15th February 2026 • Required for M.Sc admissions at NIT Surathkal • Candidates must apply online via the official IIT JAM portal
CAT 2025	• Exam date: 30th November 2025 • Registration via official CAT portal • Required for MBA admissions at NIT Surathkal • Selection includes CAT score + Personal Interview
JEE Main 2025	• To be considered for B.Tech admissions at NIT Surathkal • Conducted by NTA in two sessions (Jan & April 2025) • Selection through JoSAA counseling
NIMCET 2025	• Entrance exam for MCA admissions • Conducted by NITs • Admission through NIMCET counseling

NIT Surathkal: Admissions: Eligibility Criteria and Selection Criteria

Each course offered at NIT Surathkal has an entrance exam. Check out the following table to know about the eligibility criteria and selection criteria for courses below:

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
B.Tech	10+2 with PCM, minimum 75% (65% for SC/ST/PwD), valid JEE Main score	JEE Main rank and JoSAA counseling
M.Tech	BE/B.Tech with 60% (55% for reserved categories), GATE qualified	GATE score and CCMT counseling
MBA	Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% marks	CAT/MAT/GATE scores and PI round
MCA	BCA/B.Sc with Mathematics/Statistics, 60% minimum	NIMCET score and counseling
M.Sc.	Graduation in relevant field with 60% (55% for reserved categories)	IIT JAM score and CCMN counseling
PhD	Postgraduate degree in relevant discipline	Written test and interview

Admissions: Documents Required

The following table shows the important documents required at the time of the admission process:

Document	Requirement
Admission Application Form	Downloaded from official portal
Entrance Exam Scorecard	JEE Main, GATE, CAT, NIMCET, IIT JAM
Admit Card	Entrance exam admit card
Class 10 Certificate	Proof of Date of Birth
Class 12 Marksheet	Academic qualification
Category Certificate	OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS/PwD certificate
Income and Asset Certificate	For EWS category candidates
Transfer & Migration Certificate	For out-of-state candidates
Character Certificate	From last institution attended
Medical Fitness Certificate	As prescribed
Govt. ID Proof	Aadhaar or other government-issued ID
Passport Size Photographs	Recent, as per guidelines
Parent’s Aadhaar & Contact Info	For communication purposes

NIT Surathkal Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria