NIT Surathkal (NITK) – National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal

Being at an NIT is itself a great deal. The tag of ‘Nitian’ holds lots of value and prestige. I am listing down certain unique elements of my college-

1. ISRO has set up a Regional Academic Center for Space over here to carry out joint research and development activities in space tech. 
2. NIT Surathkal has its own private beach. The beach is just 10 minutes away from hostels, and the sunset here is absolutely breathtaking.
3. There are many core industries located near the campus. You can work as an unpaid intern in them, in case you fail to land a paid internship. This comes as a great relief for students from Civil, Electrical, Metallurgy and Chemical.
4. The campus contains numerous shops and canteens. An app named “ChangePay” is available exclusively for the campus students to order items, which will then be delivered to your hostel. 
5. Each year on Republic Day, one of the clubs of NITK (DDFC) organizes a one day fest called BHARAT DARSHAN. It is a competition between students from different states where you can represent your culture through dance, drama, etc. in order to win the title.
6. There is a virtual lab on campus. There’s also a Centre for System Design (CSD). 
7. Here are some places you can visit from NITK- Kayaking, Coorg, Goa, Manipal, Malpe beach, Kudremukh, Chikmagalur, Mysore, Bangalore, Ooty, Jog falls, etc. . You can easily rent a two/four wheeler to visit these spots.
8. NITK hosts its technical fest-ENGINEER, and its cultural fest-INCIDENT during the odd and even semesters respectively. 

These are some of the unique elements of NIT Surathkal which make this college truly special. 

The Metallurgy department of NIT Surathkal is decent and the prospect it offers depends more on what you want after your engineering. It has now become Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, to cater to the growing requirement for materials science and engineering, the department gives more importance to materials engineering than traditional metallurgy. Here are a few highlights of the branch 

• The batch size is smaller than other departments like Mech, EC, EE, and Civil.
• The curriculum needs a bit of revision but the branch as a whole is decent. 
• The materials engineering courses are excellent and provide enough knowledge to pursue higher studies in this field.
• The department facilities are not at par with NIT standards. 
• The department has one SEM and XRD, a decent heat treatment lab, a metallography lab, and a materials testing lab.

Ultimately, the Metallurgy branch of NIT Surathkal has a decent scope. If you want to land a job after graduation, then the branch and even the institute do not matter. Your grades and skills come into play.

NIT Surathkal is considered to be one of the top NITs in the country. It is consistently ranked among the top 10 NITs in various national rankings and is known for its strong academic programs and research opportunities. Additionally, it has a beautiful campus and a vibrant student community. NIT Surathkal seems to be a better option not just because of its reputation but also owing of its location. Here are some unique aspects of NIT Surathkal that make it better than other NITs 

• It conducts some of the best college fests like the Incident Fashion show 
• It has a great placement scenario and many companies like Citrix R&D, Cadence Design visit only NIT Surathkal.
• The campus has an excellent climate throughout the year that renders a rather peaceful and calm ambiance.
• It’s the only college to have its own private beach.
• The faculty are well-educated and experts in their respective fields. 

Overall, it is a great choice for students looking to pursue higher education at a top-tier NIT. 

As a B.Tech Mechanical Engineering student at NITK, I am sharing some facts about my department-

• Faculty- The Mechanical faculty is strict. However, when approached for guidance, the teachers don’t hesitate in showing their support for students.

One of my friends wanted to work at the IITs. He told one of the professors about the same. The teacher mailed an IIT Hyderabad professor and arranged for my friend to work with him. My friend also wrote a conference paper under the same IIT Hyderabad professor.

• Placements- The placements are good for the Mechanical department. The batch strength for B.Tech is around 150 students, even then, around 90% are placed during campus placements.

• Labs and Workshops- The department offers several labs, like Strength of Materials lab, Fluids lab, Fuels lab, Pyrolysis lab, IC Engines lab, etc. 

Several workshops are organized by the department, like Metal fitting workshop, Carpentry workshop, Lathe machine workshop, etc. The campus also offers virtual labs, which are present in some IITs and NIT Surathkal only. 

Apart from these UG labs, there are several PG labs as well. UG and PG students can also work with each other. 

• Extracurricular activities- Apart from your academics, you can join various clubs at NITK. Some of these are- FSAE Racing club, BAJA Racing club, IEEE, IE, Rotaract, Artist forum, Photography club, etc.

• Library- The central library contains lots of reference books and articles.

Overall, the Mechanical department of NIT Surathkal is quite good. In fact, NITK is known for its CS, Mining and Mechanical studies. 

These are the various companies that hire CSE/IT students as interns from NIT Surathkal and the stipend they provide per month- 

Sprinklr: 2 Lakhs, Uber: 1.6 Lakhs, D E Shaw: 1.5 Lakhs, J P Morgan: 1 Lakh, Google: 1 Lakh, Arcesium: 1 Lakh, Goldman Sachs: 1 Lakh, Morgan Stanley: 80k, Microsoft: 80k, Walmart Labs: 80k, Credit Suisse: 80k, Cisco: 70k, Intuit: 60k to 1 Lakh, Samsung: 50k to 70k, Oracle: 50k, Flipkart: 50k, Myntra: 50k, Nvidia: 50k, SAP Labs: 45k, Amazon: 45k, Qualcomm: 40k, Adobe: 40k. Companies visit with internship offers in a random order. But those that offer 1 Lakh+ per month, visit the campus within the first two days of internship drive. 

PPOs vary according to the brand. Companies like JP Morgan, CISCO and Morgan Stanley pay a good stipend, but their base salary goes to around 12 LPA. 

Flipkart on the other hand, offers comparatively low stipend but their base salary is around 16 LPA. The chances of getting a PPO are circumstantial. Companies like Uber, Sprinklr and D E Shaw are very selective in offering PPOs. Google conducts a few interviews before offering PPOs to its interns. Completing your tasks on time, and maintaining a good rapport with your manager somewhat ensures that you get a PPO at your company. 

I have mentioned the internship details for the CSE/IT branch. You can consult a few seniors to know the details for other branches.

There are several reasons why NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Warangal stand out the most among other IITs. 

• These institutes have a rich legacy of almost half a century, a huge campus, and an elaborate alumni pool. Moreover. They enjoy excellent location which is a very crucial factor. 
• As the Electronics and IT industry witnessed rapid growth, these institutes started becoming more and more popular among engineering aspirants.
• Their excellent brand value and the alumni network fetches industry-sponsored projects, and MoUs that are signed internationally with colleges.
• All the 3 aforementioned NITs have excellent placement scenarios thanks to their extensive alumni network and excellent connectivity. The location of these institutes in proximity to the IT hubs Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai attracts the best recruiters and opens excellent job opportunities. 
• The 3 NITs have a strong Training and Placement Cell that helps the students prepare well for the interviews and invite the best companies.
• Additionally, the media has rightly portrayed all the big and small achievements of both faculty and student. Such kind of publicity helps these 3 NITs to stand out. 

So, NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, and NIT Surathkal have many reasons to stand out and they deserved the hype. 

Here is a list of items that you may want to consider bringing with you to your hostel at NIT Surathkal: 

• At least 7 pairs of Cotton clothes 
• Swimwear 
• Bed linens, including a fitted sheet, flat sheet, and pillowcase
• A pair of sports shoes
• Toiletries like toothbrush, Toothpaste, Handwash, Sanitiser, Shampoo, deodorant
• Umbrella
• A torch or an emergency lamp
• Table tennis or badminton racquets
• Water heating rods
• Mirror
• Odomos and a mosquito-repellent coil 
• LAN cable 
• A pair of comfortable slippers 
• A Backpack for College
• Laptop if you have one
• Air-tight containers to store non-perishable snacks
• Shoulder bags
• Towels and napkins
• A first aid or medicine box

Additionally, here are a few things you should consider buying rather than bringing from home

• Mattress and Pillow
• Bucket and Mug
• Dustbin and doormat
• Clothesline and clips 
• Broom
• Tubelights and bulbs
• Soaps, shampoos, detergents, scrubbers
• Notebooks and other stationery items
• Scientific Calculator 
• Odonil and room fresheners
• Clothes Hangers

Hope you have a good time here!