NITK Surathkal offers a structured admission process using the JEE Main exam and centralized counseling for branch and college allocation. The college boasts a well-qualified faculty, many holding PhDs from prestigious institutes, and they are generally supportive of students. The student-to-teacher ratio for first-year students is about 80:1, with an evaluation system comprising four main exams per semester. The college charges approximately 70,000 INR per semester, totaling 1.4 lakh INR per year or 5.6 lakh INR for the full program.
Scholarships and financial aid are available, including full tuition remission for students with family incomes under 1 lakh INR. The placement process begins in the 7th semester, with major recruiters like Google and Microsoft offering high salary packages. In 2023, the highest on-campus offer was 54 LPA, with an average of 20 LPA, while off-campus offers reached up to 1.8 Crores. Circuital branches have average packages between 15-23 LPA, and core branches between 10-13 LPA.
The overall placement rate is 97%, with many students securing jobs by their final semester. Internships start from the 3rd year, often with stipends, and the college's proximity to Bangalore's tech hub enhances job opportunities. A CGPA of 7.5 or above is required for placement eligibility. For hostel and mess fees, the total semester cost can reach 1.2 lakh INR. Reserved category students are exempt from tuition fees but must pay hostel and mess fees.
Various scholarships and low-interest loans are also available to support students financially.
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