National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal

Disclaimer: Placement data is compiled from official NIRF reports, institute placement cell records, and verified education portals. Figures reflect reported outcomes and may vary by batch, branch, and individual student profile.

NIT Karnataka Surathkal Placements 2025 - Highlights, Packages & Recruiters

NIT Karnataka Surathkal (NITK) delivers among the best placement outcomes of any NIT, with the 2024-25 batch achieving a record highest CTC of ₹63.30 LPA (CSE). Ranked #12-17 in Engineering by NIRF, NITK attracts over 450 companies including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and Nvidia. The CSE branch averages ₹26.85 LPA - competitive with several IITs. Below is the complete placement data for NITK Surathkal.

Placement Highlights - 3-Year Trend

Sector-wise Placement Breakdown

Top Recruiting Companies at NIT Karnataka Surathkal

Technology: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Oracle, Intuit, Wells Fargo (tech), Cisco, Sprinklr, Dell

Finance: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, American Express, JP Morgan, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank

Core / Manufacturing: Tata Steel, L&T, Maruti Suzuki, GAIL, BEL, BHEL, Bajaj, Mahindra, KPIT, Nokia

Consulting: Deloitte, Accenture, IBM, Wipro, Infosys, TCS

International Placements

NITK does not separately publish international placement statistics. Companies like Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and Amazon recruit at NITK but typically offer India-based roles. NITK has MOUs with international universities for research internships. No disaggregated international placement data is publicly available.

Summer Internships & PPOs

NITK uses the IRIS portal (iris.nitk.ac.in) for internship and placement coordination. Top internship stipends range from ₹80,000-₹1 lakh+ per month (Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan). Companies like JP Morgan, Cisco, and Morgan Stanley offer PPOs (Pre-Placement Offers) with base salaries of ₹12-20 LPA. The internship season runs February-May for third-year B.Tech students.

Placement Process

1. Registration (August-September): Students register on the IRIS platform with academic details and resumes.
2. Pre-Placement Talks (October-November): Companies conduct campus presentations; students apply post-PPT.
3. Day 1 Placements (December): Major companies (Google, Amazon, Goldman Sachs) conduct tests and interviews. Companies must declare results within 24 hours.
4. Phase 2 (January-March): Remaining companies, core sector, and PSU drives.
5. Maximum 5 interview rounds: Per NITK CDC policy, companies can conduct up to 5 rounds including aptitude, technical, and HR.