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NIT Surathkal (NITK) JoSAA 2026 Cutoff (Opening & Closing Ranks)

Branch-wise opening and closing ranks for NIT Surathkal (NITK) — home state & other state quota, all categories. Based on JoSAA 2025 data.

NIT Surathkal (NITK) — Overview

National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal is one of the most prestigious NITs in India. Located in Mangaluru, Karnataka, it was established in 1960 and has consistently ranked among the top 10 engineering institutes in NIRF. Its proximity to Bangalore tech hub makes it particularly attractive for placements.

The cutoffs below are based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 final closing ranks and serve as a reference for 2026 planning.

NITK Surathkal Cutoff 2026 — Branch-wise (General-Open, Other State)

BranchOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science & Engg (CSE)~5,500~8,500
Electronics & Comm. Engg (ECE)~8,000~13,000
Electrical Engineering (EE)~12,000~18,000
Mechanical Engineering~16,000~24,000
Civil Engineering~22,000~33,000
Chemical Engineering~24,000~36,000
Metallurgical & Materials Engg~30,000~44,000
Mining Engineering~35,000~50,000
Information Technology (IT)~6,500~10,000

* Other State (OS), General-Open category. JoSAA 2025 Round 6 indicative data.

NITK Home State (Karnataka) Cutoff 2026

BranchOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science & Engg (CSE)~4,500~7,000
Electronics & Comm. Engg (ECE)~6,500~10,500
Electrical Engineering (EE)~10,000~15,000
Mechanical Engineering~13,000~20,000
Civil Engineering~18,000~27,000

* Home State (HS), General-Open category. JoSAA 2025 indicative data.

Category-wise Cutoff Trends at NITK

Approximate CSE Closing Ranks by Category (Other State, 2025)

  • • General-Open (OPEN): ~5,500–8,500
  • • OBC-NCL: ~2,500–4,000
  • • EWS: ~4,000–6,500
  • • SC: ~900–1,900
  • • ST: ~400–1,000
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NIT Surathkal JoSAA 2026 Cutoff – FAQs

Common questions about NITK cutoff ranks in JoSAA 2026

1
What is the NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff for General category in JoSAA 2026?
Based on JoSAA 2025 data, NIT Surathkal (NITK) CSE (Other State, General-Open) closing rank was approximately 5,500–8,500 CRL. Home State (Karnataka) closing rank for CSE was around 4,500–7,000. NITK is consistently ranked among the top 5 NITs and is highly competitive for CSE admissions.
2
What rank is needed for NITK ECE?
NIT Surathkal ECE had an Other State General-Open closing rank of approximately 8,000–13,000 in JoSAA 2025. Home State ECE closing rank was approximately 6,500–10,500. ECE at NITK has strong industry placements from top MNCs and Indian companies.
3
Is NITK Surathkal better than NIT Trichy?
NITK Surathkal and NIT Trichy are both top-tier NITs with similar rankings. NITK CSE OS cutoff (~5,500–8,500) is slightly higher (easier) than NIT Trichy CSE (~5,000–7,500), making Trichy marginally more competitive. Both have excellent placements and industry connections. Geographic preference also matters — NITK is better positioned for placements in Bangalore tech corridor.
4
What is NITK known for academically?
NIT Surathkal (NITK) is particularly renowned for its CSE, ECE, and Mechanical engineering programs. It has one of the best placement records among NITs with average packages exceeding 15 LPA for CSE graduates. The campus is located in a beautiful coastal setting in Karnataka. NITK also has a strong research culture and collaborates with IISc and IITs for graduate programs.
5
What is the NITK cutoff for OBC and SC categories?
Approximate NITK CSE closing ranks for 2025 (Other State): OBC-NCL ~2,500–4,000, EWS ~4,000–6,500, SC ~900–1,900, ST ~400–1,000. Category cutoffs are lower due to reservation benefits. NITK fills category seats separately under JoSAA's merit-cum-choice-based allocation.

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Disclaimer

Cutoff data is indicative based on JoSAA 2025. Actual 2026 cutoffs publish after Round 1 (~June 10, 2026). Always verify at josaa.nic.in.