KLE Technological University vs National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
A side-by-side look at KLE Technological University in Hubballi, Karnataka 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 | KLE Technological University | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Hubballi, Karnataka | Mangaluru, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹2.4L – ₹14L | ₹80k – ₹5L |
| Highest package | ₹33 LPA | ₹54.5 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #151-200, Engineering | #54, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 6 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0854 | U-0237 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | kletech.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 National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal: from ₹80,000, against ₹2.4 lakh at KLE Technological University.
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists the higher top package: ₹54.5 LPA, against ₹33 LPA at KLE Technological University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: KLE Technological University at 151-200 (Engineering) and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal at 54 (Overall).
- Both are in Karnataka: KLE Technological University in Hubballi and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal in Mangaluru, about 260 km apart.
- KLE Technological University is a private institution and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is a government institution.
- KLE Technological University lists 6 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. KLE Technological University lists 6 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
- Ph.D
Only at KLE Technological University (1)
- B.Arch
Only at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (1)
- M.Sc
