National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal vs Rabindranath Tagore University
A side-by-side look at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal in Mangaluru, Karnataka and Rabindranath Tagore University in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, 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 | Rabindranath Tagore University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Mangaluru, Karnataka | Raisen, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹80k – ₹5L | ₹70k – ₹4L |
| Highest package | ₹54.5 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #54, Overall | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 13 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0237 | U-0656 |
| In the official registers | NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | nitk.ac.in | rntu.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 Rabindranath Tagore University: from ₹70,000, 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 Rabindranath Tagore University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal at 54 (Overall) and Rabindranath Tagore University at 151-200 (University).
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is in Mangaluru, Karnataka and Rabindranath Tagore University is in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, about 1,170 km apart.
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is a government institution and Rabindranath Tagore University is a private institution.
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists 6 programmes and Rabindranath Tagore University lists 13; 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 Rabindranath Tagore University lists 13; 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 Rabindranath Tagore University (7)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
