National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal vs Visvesvaraya Technological University
A side-by-side look at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal in Mangaluru, Karnataka and Visvesvaraya Technological University in Belagavi, 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 | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | Visvesvaraya Technological University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Mangaluru, Karnataka | Belagavi, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹80k – ₹5L | ₹1.9L – ₹7.5L |
| Highest package | ₹54.5 LPA | ₹45 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #54, Overall | #101-150, University |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 8 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0237 | U-0249 |
| In the official registers | NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | nitk.ac.in | vtu.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 ₹1.9 lakh at Visvesvaraya Technological University.
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists the higher top package: ₹54.5 LPA, against ₹45 LPA at Visvesvaraya Technological University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal at 54 (Overall) and Visvesvaraya Technological University at 101-150 (University).
- Both are in Karnataka: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal in Mangaluru and Visvesvaraya Technological University in Belagavi, about 310 km apart.
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists 6 programmes and Visvesvaraya Technological University lists 8; 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 Visvesvaraya Technological University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- M.Tech
- Ph.D
Only at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (1)
- M.Sc
Only at Visvesvaraya Technological University (1)
- B.Arch
