National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal vs Parul University
A side-by-side look at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal in Mangaluru, Karnataka and Parul University in Vadodara, Gujarat, 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 | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | Parul University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Mangaluru, Karnataka | Vadodara, Gujarat |
| Course fee range | ₹80k – ₹5L | ₹1.9L – ₹6.4L |
| Highest package | ₹54.5 LPA | ₹46 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #54, Overall | #101-150, University |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 14 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0237 | U-0763 |
| In the official registers | NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | nitk.ac.in | paruluniversity.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 lakh at Parul University.
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists the higher top package: ₹54.5 LPA, against ₹46 LPA at Parul University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal at 54 (Overall) and Parul University at 101-150 (University).
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is in Mangaluru, Karnataka and Parul University is in Vadodara, Gujarat, about 1,050 km apart.
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is a government institution and Parul University is a private institution.
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists 6 programmes and Parul University lists 14; 5 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists 6 programmes in all and Parul University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (1)
- Ph.D
Only at Parul University (8)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- B.Des
- LLM
- M.Pharm
