Arunachal University of Studies vs National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
A side-by-side look at Arunachal University of Studies in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal in Mangaluru, Karnataka, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA and 2 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Arunachal University of Studies | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh | Mangaluru, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹3.8L | ₹80k – ₹5L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹54.5 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #54, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 6 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0740 | U-0237 |
| In the official registers | UGC, PCI, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | arunachaluniversity.ac.in | nitk.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Arunachal University of Studies: from ₹30,000, against ₹80,000 at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal.
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists the higher top package: ₹54.5 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Arunachal University of Studies.
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is ranked 54 in the NIRF 2025 Overall category; Arunachal University of Studies is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Arunachal University of Studies is in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is in Mangaluru, Karnataka, about 2,740 km apart.
- Arunachal University of Studies is a private institution and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is a government institution.
- Arunachal University of Studies lists 12 programmes and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists 6; 5 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Arunachal University of Studies lists 12 programmes in all and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at Arunachal University of Studies (6)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
Only at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (1)
- Ph.D
