Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at NIT Surathkal (Other State quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 1,954. The last programme to close was Mining Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 28,915.
Check my chancesAbout NIT Surathkal
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (NIT Surathkal) is a National Institute of Technology in Mangaluru, Karnataka, established in 1960. NIT Surathkal is ranked 17 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling, with half the seats reserved for candidates from Karnataka (Home State quota). In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 1,954 (General (OPEN), Other State quota).
- Full name
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
- JoSAA group
- NITs
- Location
- Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Established
- 1960
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 17 (2025) · 17 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 11 in 2026
- Home State quota
- Karnataka (50% of seats)
- Official website
- nitk.ac.in
NIT Surathkal General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Home State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,331 | 5,391 | 1,002 |
| Computational and Data Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,529 | 6,298 | 2,256 |
| Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,557 | 6,559 | 3,345 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,652 | 6,454 | 2,384 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,743 | 7,176 | 3,600 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,253 | 10,881 | 5,785 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 14,997 | 21,493 | 8,002 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 18,335 | 24,463 | 12,642 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 23,061 | 32,088 | 17,931 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 33,461 | 39,864 | 9,818 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 38,715 | 43,636 | 28,399 |
NIT Surathkal General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Other State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,954 | 4,019 | 678 |
| Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,060 | 4,659 | 2,032 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,088 | 7,676 | 2,216 |
| Computational and Data Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,371 | 4,332 | 2,268 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,947 | 8,732 | 1,330 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,798 | 10,630 | 4,259 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,307 | 18,605 | 8,678 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 15,093 | 22,235 | 9,916 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 22,168 | 32,495 | 15,595 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 23,975 | 32,521 | 5,319 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 28,915 | 43,719 | 23,289 |
How NIT Surathkal cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2026: Round 1 vs Round 5
Closing ranks usually rise (open up) in later rounds as candidates upgrade or withdraw. Other State quota, General (OPEN), gender-neutral seats.
| Programme | Round 1 | Round 5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,605 | 1,954 | +349 |
| Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,392 | 3,060 | +668 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,874 | 3,088 | +214 |
| Computational and Data Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,945 | 3,371 | +426 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,645 | 3,947 | +302 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,859 | 6,798 | +939 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,574 | 12,307 | +733 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 13,529 | 15,093 | +1,564 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 19,414 | 22,168 | +2,754 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 21,513 | 23,975 | +2,462 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 24,609 | 28,915 | +4,306 |
NIT Surathkal closing rank trend 2024–2026 (General (OPEN), final round)
Lower closing rank means more competitive. A rising number means the programme became easier to get.
| Programme | Quota | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 3,717 | 3,579 | 5,557 |
| Artificial Intelligence4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 2,594 | 2,650 | 3,060 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 19,080 | 18,581 | 18,335 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 15,195 | 13,477 | 15,093 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 32,691 | 28,252 | 33,461 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 22,939 | 22,901 | 23,975 |
| Computational and Data Science4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 4,786 | 4,805 | 4,529 |
| Computational and Data Science4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 3,348 | 3,471 | 3,371 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 2,933 | 2,800 | 3,331 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 1,615 | 1,827 | 1,954 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 7,809 | 7,493 | 8,253 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 7,132 | 6,872 | 6,798 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 5,662 | 5,573 | 5,652 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 4,227 | 4,347 | 3,947 |
| Information Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 4,452 | 4,086 | 5,743 |
| Information Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 2,944 | 3,160 | 3,088 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 14,011 | 12,126 | 14,997 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 12,380 | 11,950 | 12,307 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 26,584 | 24,264 | 23,061 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 23,412 | 22,965 | 22,168 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 41,318 | 39,455 | 38,715 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 27,766 | 28,750 | 28,915 |
How to reach NIT Surathkal and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), about 46 km
- Main railway station: Mangaluru Central, about 45 km
- City: Mangaluru, Karnataka
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the campus; road distance is usually longer.
Reporting day and stay: parents usually need one or two nights near the campus during document verification and reporting, so book early because rooms near the campus fill up during JoSAA reporting weeks. Hostel allotment, hostel fees and mess charges for new students are published by the institute on its official website; check the latest fee notice before paying.
FAQs: NIT Surathkal cutoff
What is the NIT Surathkal cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (Other State quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 1,954 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 28,915 for Mining Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at NIT Surathkal?
Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Surathkal closed at JEE Main rank 1,954 (General (OPEN), Other State quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2026. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Is there a home state quota at NIT Surathkal?
Yes. Candidates whose Class 12 state is Karnataka compete for Home State seats, which usually close at much higher ranks. For example, Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) closed at 3,331 for the Home State quota versus 1,954 for Other State in JoSAA 2026.
Which exam rank is used for admission to NIT Surathkal?
NIT Surathkal admits through JEE Main ranks via JoSAA (and CSAB special rounds for vacant seats). Closing ranks on this page are JEE Main CRL ranks for OPEN seats and category ranks for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST seats.
What is the NIRF ranking of NIT Surathkal?
NIT Surathkal is placed at rank 17 in NIRF 2025 and rank 17 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is NIT Surathkal and how do I reach it?
NIT Surathkal is in Mangaluru, Karnataka. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), about 46 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Mangaluru Central, about 45 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.