National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal
(NIT Surathkal)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
1960
Campus Size
295.00 Acres
Total Students
6,000
Faculty
300
Student-Faculty
20:1
NIT Surathkal Rankings: Recognition Among India's Premier Engineering Institutes
NIT Karnataka Surathkal Rankings & Accreditations
NIT Karnataka Surathkal (NITK) is consistently ranked among the top 2-3 NITs in India and is the second-most competitive NIT by JEE Main cutoffs. Ranked #17 in Engineering by NIRF 2024, NITK holds NAAC A++ accreditation and all nine B.Tech programmes are NBA-accredited. NITK has a strong presence in QS Asia rankings and is increasingly visible in international subject rankings.
Rankings Summary - Year-wise
| Ranking Body | 2025 | 2024 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | #17 | #17 | #10 |
| NIRF Overall | - | #46 | #27 |
| NIRF Research | - | #42 | #41 |
| QS Asia | 441-450 (2025) | ~451 (2024) | - |
| QS Subject (Mech. Eng.) | 451-500 (2025) | - | - |
| THE World | Not ranked | Not ranked | - |
Accreditations & Recognition
- NAAC: A++ grade (CGPA range 3.76-4.00).
- NBA: All 9 eligible B.Tech programmes accredited under Tier-I Second Cycle (2023). 7 programmes received 6-year accreditation (valid until ~2029); 2 programmes received 3-year accreditation.
- Institute of National Importance: Designated under the NIT Act 2007.
Peer Comparison - Top 5 NITs
| Metric | NIT Trichy | NITK Surathkal | NIT Warangal | NIT Calicut | NIT Rourkela |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering 2025 | #9 | #17 | #28 | - | #13 |
| NIRF Engineering 2024 | #9 | #17 | #21 | #25 | #19 |
| NIRF Overall 2024 | #31 | #46 | #53 | #54 | #34 |
| NIRF Research 2024 | #31 | #42 | - | - | #30 |
| QS Asia (latest) | 301-350 | 441-450 | 771-780 | ~580-621 | #317 |
| THE World (latest) | 801-1000 | - | 1001-1200 | - | 601-800 |
| NAAC Grade | A++ | A++ | A+ | A+ | A (2016) |
NIT Surathkal Rankings 2025
NIT Surathkal is ranked by 2 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #11 in Engineering by India Today; #12 in Engineering by NIRF.
India Today
#11
Engineering · 2025
Score: 78.00
NIRF
#12
Engineering · 2025
Score: 73.50
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2025 | #11 |
78.00
|
1 |
| Engineering | 2024 | #10 |
78.40
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 declined
NIRF Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2025 | #12 |
73.50
|
1 |
| Engineering | 2024 | #11 |
73.90
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 declined
How NIT Surathkal Compares
India Today Engineering Rankings - Top 10 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | #2 | 90.00 | 1 | |
| #3 | #4 | 89.50 | 1 | |
| #4 | #3 | 87.50 | 1 | |
| #5 | #6 | 86.80 | 1 | |
| #6 | #5 | 84.50 | 1 | |
| #7 | #8 | 82.30 | 1 | |
| #9 | #11 | 80.50 | 2 | |
| #10 | #12 | 79.50 | 2 | |
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NIT Surathkal
|
#11 | #10 | 78.00 | 1 |
| #12 | #13 | 77.50 | 1 |
Latest News about NIT Surathkal
NITK Surathkal Launches Centre for Blue Economy and Coastal Engineering Research
Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
NITK Surathkal Retains Top-20 Position in NIRF Engineering Rankings 2025
Apr 22, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions - NIT Karnataka Surathkal Rankings
Q: What is the NIRF ranking of NIT Surathkal?
NITK Surathkal is ranked #17 in Engineering by NIRF 2024 and 2025. It was ranked as high as #10 in 2022 before slipping slightly. It remains the 2nd or 3rd ranked NIT depending on the year, after NIT Trichy.
Q: Does NITK Surathkal have QS rankings?
NITK is ranked 441-450 in QS Asia University Rankings 2025 and 451-500 in QS Subject Rankings for Mechanical Engineering (2025). It is primarily covered by QS Asia and subject rankings rather than the global QS World rankings.
Q: What is the NAAC grade of NITK Surathkal?
NITK holds NAAC A++ accreditation. All 9 eligible B.Tech programmes were NBA-accredited in 2023, with 7 receiving 6-year accreditation and 2 receiving 3-year accreditation under Tier-I Second Cycle.
Q: How does NITK compare with NIT Trichy?
NIT Trichy (#9 NIRF) ranks higher than NITK (#17) in Engineering. However, NITK has tighter cutoffs for some branches (CSE closed at 1,615 vs Trichy's 1,224 in 2024, but NITK's smaller batch means it's nearly as selective per seat). Both are in the top 3 NITs and deliver comparable placement outcomes.
Q: Is NITK Surathkal an Institute of National Importance?
Yes. NITK Surathkal is designated as an Institute of National Importance under the NIT Act 2007, giving it special funding and autonomy. All 31 NITs in India share this status.
Q: What is NITK's rank among NITs?
NITK is typically the 2nd ranked NIT in India (after NIT Trichy) by cutoff competitiveness and the 3rd by NIRF Engineering rank (after NIT Trichy and NIT Rourkela in 2025). It was the 2nd ranked NIT in NIRF 2022 with a rank of #10.