Which one should i choose IIIT Allahabad or NIT Surathkal IT branch?

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Vinima Bhola Posted On - Jun 27, 2025

Location, academic atmosphere, placement statistics, and individual preferences are some of the elements that influence the decision between IIIT Allahabad and NIT Surathkal for the Information Technology (IT) branch.

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IIIT Allahabad (IT)

NIT Surathkal (IT)

Median Package

11.5–30 LPA (varies by source)

15 LPA (B.Tech), other sources mention ?8.1–15 LPA for recent years1

Highest Package

82.5 LPA

54.75 LPA (B.Tech)

Average Package

32.83 LPA (UG)

18.26 LPA (B.Tech)

Placement Rate

97% (UG)

93% (B.Tech)

Fees (B.Tech)

6.2–6.86 Lakhs (total)

5 Lakhs (total)

Location

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

Mangalore, Karnataka

Institute Type

IIIT (Autonomous, Govt.)

NIT (Govt.)

NIRF Ranking (2023)

#89 (Overall)

#12 (Engineering)

Campus Life

Strong focus on IT/tech culture

Broader engineering, vibrant campus life

Reputation

Highly regarded for IT/CS

Top NIT, strong all-around reputation

Choose IIIT Allahabad (IT) if you want a highly specialized IT curriculum, the highest placement packages, and a more tech-focused environment. But if you wish to a broader reputation and campus life of a top NIT, location (coastal city, vibrant campus) and also slightly lower fee, and a strong all-around engineering program, choose NIT Surathkal (IT).

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