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What are the fitness facilities available at NIT Surathkal?
NIT Surathkal has several fitness facilities available for students and staff, including the following:
- Separate gymnasium for both girls and boys with modern equipment for weightlifting and cardio exercises
- Outdoor sports facilities such as a badminton court, table tennis, tennis court, basketball court, and, volleyball court
- Indoor sports facilities for games such as table tennis, badminton, and chess
- A big ground that hosts cricket, football, hockey and track events.
- A swimming pool for swimming and water aerobics
- A yoga and meditation room for relaxation and stress management.
- A big sports stadium is also under construction
In all, NIT Surathkal gives importance to physical and mental health and has some of the best fitness facilities.
How are roommates alloted in NIT Surathkal or Warangal?
Hostel life is a major part of your college life and the allocation of rooms is important because it decides the kind of people you will be spending time with.
NIT Surathkal
- First-year students of NIT Surathkal are allotted 1st and 2nd hostel blocks with double occupancy rooms.
- In the second year, students get to choose a single roommate but the allotment of rooms or wings is random. If you prefer to stay in a single room in the second year you can opt for the 5th block.
- From the third year till the end of their graduation students will be allotted a single occupancy room in one of the mega towers and they get to choose their wing mates.
NIT Warangal
- In NIT Warangal, first-year boys are allotted rooms in 1.8k, the ultra mega hostel.
- The room allotment is usually random but if you want someone specific in your room, you may request the person allocating rooms.
- For the years you’ll have to book your room online on your portal.
Hope this helps you!
How is IT at NIT Surathkal compared to the CSE department?
Information Technology is the newest department of NITK Surathkal so its cutoff is much lower than CSE. However, there aren’t any major differences in the course structure of these two departments.
The CS department courses focus mainly on programming computers using mathematical algorithms while the IT department courses focus on installing internal networks and computer systems and perhaps programming.
In the IT department, you will have to deal with both practical and theoretical problems. Several mini-projects and labs take place every semester and this helps in importing a hands-on experience. CS students too are required to complete many practical projects during their course and are also taught theoretical aspects.
The IT department has newer and less experienced faculties as a result of which students are often clueless about academics. However, the faculties are easily available. CS department faculties on the other hand are highly experienced and offer excellent guidance to their students.
Both CS and IT students receive similar placements and internship opportunities from good companies. Here is a comparative analysis of the placement statistics of these branches
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Particulars |
IT |
CSE |
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Placement Percentage |
99.12% |
98.26% |
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Median Package |
INR 20 LPA |
INR 28.19 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 24.97 LPA |
INR 27.68 LPA |
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Highest CTC |
INR 54.75 LPA |
INR 54.75 LPA |
Hope this helps you!
How is metallurgy and material science at NIT Surathkal? How are the placements?
The Metallurgy branch at NITK is quite good. It is not very stressful and the curriculum is rich. You’ll get ample time to participate in co-curricular activities.
Now, let’s talk about the placement prospects. Metallurgy has more jobs in the government sector rather than the private sector. Core companies do visit the NIT Surathkal campus for placements each year. But to get placed in them, you’ll have to be in the top 10 students of your batch. Each Metallurgy batch consists of around 40 students.
For core jobs, maintain a good grip on your subjects. The interviews for these profiles are based on technical rather than soft skills. You can also apply for government companies off campus. The field has little competition in comparison to other branches. With good self preparation, you can get placed in one of the IT companies that visit NITK for placements, and are open to all the branches.
NIT Surathkal is a great college. It will offer you plenty of exposure and opportunities.
Therefore, I would recommend you to join Metallurgy at NITK.
Is the M.Sc (Economics) + B.E. (Hons.) dual-degree from BITS Goa a better option than CSE from NIT Surathkal?
I have a friend who completed a dual degree in Economics from BITS Goa and he vouches for the course. Economics in BITS Goa is actually a brilliant department. Also, if you wish to do an MBA in the future an economics degree can prove to be very useful. Apart from this the Economics department also has some brilliant professors and they offer some very good electives like Security Analysis and Portfolio Management and Financial Management.
Now, here are a few cons regarding both colleges.
BITS Goa:
- Coursework is not easy and the grading is quite harsh. BITS has absolutely NO reservation. Everyone gets in through merit. NITK on the other hand has a 50% reservation. Therefore, competition is quite fierce in BITS.
- If you screw up your 1st year and you may end up with a branch you don’t like.
- Although you get 2 degrees in 5 years, you have to work extra hard.
- The fee is quite high. BITS are not funded and student fees are their only source of income, unlike the NITs which are heavily funded and can afford to charge nominal fees.
NIT Surathkal:
- Peer quality is much lower than BITS. 50% of the students get in through reservation.
- While applying abroad for graduate school, BITS definitely has an edge over NIT, and no matter what people say universities abroad don't differentiate among different campuses of BITS.
- The flexibility offered in the BITS curriculum is far higher than whatever is there in the NIT curriculum.
It often is the case that students of 12th standard are clueless about their field of interest after finishing their studies. Being in a dual program, you get an extra year to decide on your field(subject) of interest
Is the M.Sc (Economics) + B.E. (Hons.) dual-degree from BITS Goa a better option than CSE from NIT Surathkal?
You must first introspect if you really like coding or not. CSE is a trendy branch these days because of the high packages it offers. But those who land a job in top brands are deeply interested in, and an expert of coding. If you are genuinely interested in coding, NIT Surathkal CSE is a great option for you. It’s a good college with a good campus life.
I also pursued my dual degree with an MSc. in Economics from NIT Goa. The Economics department of my college is great. The curriculum is rich, and courses like Econometrics, MSM, Applied Econometrics, etc. are a great help when applying for placements in Analytics firms. Even for an MBA, an Economics degree is very useful. The faculty for Economics is great. MSc. Economics offers less burden than other specializations like Maths or Physics. The course offers very good electives like Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, Financial Management, etc. With a dual degree, you’ll get an extra year to choose your engineering branch.
Now if you opt for a dual degree from BITS Goa, be prepared to work really hard. The crowd is quite competitive. You’ll need to work hard to manage two programs simultaneously. The fees at BITS are quite high in comparison to NITs. NITs won’t provide you top-notch lodging and food facilities like BITS. For higher education too, the BITS tag holds more value. The curriculum at NITs isn’t as flexible as that offered at BITS.
Both are renowned colleges. You should make a choice based on your priorities.
How does BITS Pilani mechanical compare with NIT Surathkal mechanical?
BITS Pilani is a NAAC and UGC accredited reputed institute and is also a member of AIU. BITS Pilani has been recognized as an Institute of Eminence and is also one of the institutes to follow “no reservation policy.” BITS Pilani and NIT Surathkal have been ranked 30th and 13th for Engineering by NIRF 2020.
Admission:
Admission to the BE Mechanical program at BITS Pilani is done through the BITSAT score while at NIT Surathkal BTech Mechanical admission is done through the JEE mains score.
Mechanical Engineering at NIT Surathkal and BITS Pilani:
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The Mechanical Engineering department of BITS Pilani is DST-FIST and UGC-SAP sponsored with strong collaborations with industry and premium institutes all over the globe.
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Faculties at the Mechanical Engineering department of BITS Pilani are Ph.D. holders with past experience in teaching, industry, and research. Prof. P.Srinivasan of the Mechanical Engineering department was felicitated with the “Prof.S.S.Ranganathan Memorial Teaching Excellence Award 2017.”
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NITKRacing, a racing team from the mechanical engineering department participated in the FS Hungary 2012 and bagged an overall position of 33rd. This racing team is funded by giant companies like Bosch, Quest, and Daimler.
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BAJA consists of dedicated students from the mechanical engineering department of NIT Surathkal who are aimed at constructing an All-Terrain Vehicle(ATV) to participate in the BAJA Challenge.
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Prof. Srikanth Bontha from Mechanical Engineering from NITK has been awarded the 2010 Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers(SME).
Placement:
The placement details for Mechanical Engineering at the institute are as follows.
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Criteria |
NIT Surathkal |
BITS Pilani |
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Students Placed |
95% |
90% |
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Median Salary |
8 LPA |
12.5 LPA |
Top recruiters at NIT Surathkal include Adobe, Amazon, CenturyLink, CITI Bank, Deloitte, Fidelity, Oracle, and VISA while top recruiters at BITS Pilani include Accenture, Axis Bank, Amazon, Bajaj Allianz, Cyient, CISCO Systems, CapGemini, etc.
Alumni:
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Notable alumni of NIT Surathkal include Rajeev Madhavan- Founder of Magma Design Automation. Other notable alumni include Thomas Zacharia who is a renowned Indian-American Computer Scientist.
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Notable alumni of BITS Pilani include S.P Kothari- Professor at MIT Sloan School of Management and Padma Shri Award Winner. Other notable alumni include Baba Kalyani who is Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge.
Both the departments are of high repute with mass placement drive. So, choose according to your convenience.
What is the better choice between IIT-B Metallurgy and NIT Surathkal CSE?
Choosing a branch over a college and vice versa is a big dilemma for many engineering aspirants. I personally feel one should give preference to branch over college because the college stays with you just for 4 years but the branch determines your career. NIT Surathkal CSE is a highly regarded program and recently its infrastructure has been improved to meet industry needs. Here are some core reasons to prefer it over IIT Bombay Metallurgy.
- NIT Surathkal CSE placements are great with almost 100% placements and an average CTC of around INR 29.47 LPA.
- The seniors are approachable and friendly so you can look upon them and seek assistance in all matters.
- The infrastructure has been improved with the construction of a new digital library and another indoor play.
- NIT Surathkal however does not have an active nightlife. This might both work in favor or against you.
- There are restrictions on in-timing for first-year students.
Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide if you want to prioritize the branch or the college.
What is it like to be at NIT Surathkal?
Life at NIT Surathkal is great. It has a picturesque campus. The campus includes a private beach as well. NIT Surathkal has a green campus with zero pollution. You will love your time there.
The hostel accommodation is pretty good. All basic amenities are available. The mess service is decent. The institute has a separate building for indoor games. There’s a swimming pool as well. NIT Surathkal has many clubs and societies that you can join according to your interests.
It offers great placement packages to students. During NIT Surathkal placements 2022, students received an average CTC Of INR 21.4 LPA.
How is the city life of students at NIT Surathkal?
NIT Surathkal does not have a very active city life given the fact that it's located around 20 kilometers from Mangalore and about 10 - 15 kilometers from Mulky. The cities closest to Surathkal are Mangalore and Udupi. NITK Surathkal is about 4km from Surathkal town, towards Udupi. Basically, the only city life that students of NITK have is about 20 km away. Its remote location often hinders the students from exploring life outside the campus.
Mangalore however offers an active and diverse city life. There are many fast food places like Chef’s, Cherry Square, Sizzler’s Ranch, Gajalee, Pallkhi, etc., and many ice-cream parlors like Pabbas and Ideals. There also is a Multiplex in Mangalore at Bharath Mall, in Lalbagh. You can also spend time reading in a library in Hampankatta, called Reader’s Delight. The charges are very low.
Overall, there isn't much of a city life that students of NIT Surathkla can enjoy and the options are limited.
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