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National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal (NITK)

Admission Process & Rules (2026)

Mangaluru, Karnataka, India  |  Entrance Exam: JEE Main

Total Seats
926
Annual Tuition
Rs. 1,50,000 / Year
Average CTC
15.20 LPA
Highest CTC
54 LPA
Placement Rate
93.0% Overall Placement
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JoSAA 2026 Admissions & Branch Change Rules

Everything you need to know about qualifying exams, counseling flow, eligibility marks, and change of branch policies for National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal (NITK).

Minimum Eligibility Criteria:

  • Entrance Exam: Must qualify JEE Main and secure a valid All India Rank (AIR).
  • Class 12 Performance: Must score at least 75% aggregate marks in Class 12 (65% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates), OR be within the Top 20 percentile of the respective examination board.
  • Compulsory Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject in Class 12.

Step-by-Step JoSAA Counseling Process:

Step 1: Online Registration: Log in to the official JoSAA candidate portal (josaa.nic.in) using your JEE Application Number and Password.

Step 2: Choice Filling & Locking: Select and arrange National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal (NITK) and preferred branches in descending order of priority. Lock choices before deadline.

Step 3: Mock Seat Allotments: Two rounds of mock allotments are published to guide candidates on choices.

Step 4: Seat Allotment (Rounds 1 to 6): If allotted a seat, choose Freeze (accept seat and exit further rounds), Slide (accept seat but open to higher branch in same institute), or Float (accept seat but open to higher choice across institutes).

Step 5: Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) & Document Upload: Pay the SAF online (₹35,000 for GEN/OBC, ₹17,500 for SC/ST/PwD) and upload required certificates for online verification.

Step 6: Physical / Online Institute Reporting: Report to the institute with original certificates as per scheduled reporting dates.

Rules for Change of Branch / Discipline:

� Branch change is permitted after 2nd semester based strictly on CGPA (minimum 8.50).
� Maximum deviation of +10% and -15% of sanctioned strength.

Mandatory Documents for Reporting:

  • Provisional JoSAA Seat Allotment Letter & Seat Acceptance Fee receipt.
  • Class 10 Marksheet / Birth Certificate (for date of birth proof).
  • Class 12 Passing Certificate & Marksheet.
  • JEE Main / JEE Advanced Admit Card & Score Card.
  • Category Certificate (GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL / SC / ST) issued in Central Government format on or after April 1 of the admission year.
  • Original Medical Fitness Certificate (in format Annexure 7 of JoSAA brochure).
  • Government Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID).

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At A Glance

  • Institute Type: NIT
  • Status: Institute of National Importance
  • Exam Accepted: JEE Main
  • City: Mangaluru
  • State: Karnataka
  • Annual Tuition: Rs. 1,50,000 / Year
  • Average CTC: 15.20 LPA
  • Helpline: +91-824-2474000 / 2473003

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