NIT Surathkal has an extensive placement system with a strong focus on industry/corporate relations, regular hiring, and attractive salary packages, which has made it one of the best engineering colleges in India regarding career prospects. The NIT Surathkal placement cell is in close collaboration with the faculty in ensuring that students are prepared with resume building, mock interview, and aptitude training for career advancements.
NIT Surathkal Placements Overview
Aa per the NIT Surathkal placements 2024-25, the performance of the institution is good in their different programs. The B.Tech program placement was 77%. M.Tech students had placement rates of 74% whereas MCA, MBA and MSc courses had 83, 47 and 51 percent respectively. The placement cell is essential in planning placements, networking with leading recruiters like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, L&T and Infosys and providing training to improve employability of students.
| Course | Placement Percentage (2024–25) |
| B.Tech | 77% |
| M.Tech | 74% |
| MCA | 83% |
| MBA | 47% |
| M.Sc. | 51% |
NIT Surathkal Placements Process
- NIT Surathkal placement process starts with the placement cell sending companies an invitation to the campus recruitment drive.
- Companies post job information and pre-placement interviews so that students are aware of jobs and the process of recruiting.
- Students with eligibility need to apply for the placements and shortlisting is done by resume or test.
- The hiring process involves several sessions of interviews or tests.
- Companies complete the process and post the results to the students within 24 hours and provide employment opportunities.
- Support such as resume making and mock interviewing also take place at the placement cell to equip the students.
NIT Surathkal Placements FAQs
How many CSE seats are in NIT Surathkal?
As per the 2025 seat matrix published by JoSAA, NIT Surathkal comprises 961 seats (including 5 supernumerary seats) in its engineering courses. The total number of seats for the Computer Science and Engineering course at NIT Surathkal is 115.
What are the top recruiters at NIT Surathkal placements?
Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Adobe, Oracle, Infosys, Wipro, Dell, Qualcomm, IBM, Uber, TCS, and many others are some of the key recruiters of NIT Surathkal. These companies offers competitive salary packages for various positions.
Does NIT Surathkal CSE offer hostel facilities?
Yes, NIT Surathkal is an entirely residential campus. All students including those in the CSE division have hostel facilities with several hostel blocks, girls separate hostels, reading rooms, dining halls etc.
What is the fees of NIT Surathkal hostel?
Many students at NIT Surathkal pay fees of about INR 43,710 per year as hostel fees, according to the hostel fee scheme. This fee covers hostel charges, other charges, mess advance etc.
