National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal in Mangaluru, Karnataka and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and M.Sc and 1 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 | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Mangaluru, Karnataka | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹80k – ₹5L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹54.5 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #54, Overall | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 8 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0237 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | nitk.ac.in | periyaruniversity.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 Periyar University: from ₹18,500, 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 ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal at 54 (Overall) and Periyar University at 94 (University).
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is in Mangaluru, Karnataka and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 390 km apart.
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists 6 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 4 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 Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (2)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- M.Tech
Only at Periyar University (3)
- B.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
