Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy vs National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
A side-by-side look at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy in Hyderabad, Telangana and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal in Mangaluru, Karnataka, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana | Mangaluru, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹1.2L – ₹5.4L | ₹80k – ₹5L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹54.5 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #54, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 7 | 6 |
| Streams | Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-1324 | U-0237 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | aurora.edu.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 National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal: from ₹80,000, against ₹1.2 lakh at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy.
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists the higher top package: ₹54.5 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy.
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is ranked 54 in the NIRF 2025 Overall category; Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy is in Hyderabad, Telangana and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is in Mangaluru, Karnataka, about 630 km apart.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy is a deemed-to-be university and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is a government institution.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy lists 7 programmes and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists 6; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy lists 7 programmes in all and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
Only at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy (4)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
Only at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (3)
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
