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.
Parameter |
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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).