NIT Surathkal and AMET are both college institutions located in Surathkal, Karnataka and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. In NIRF rankings, NIT Surathkal holds the #10 position and AMET is ranked #26, a difference of 16 positions. Fees at NIT Surathkal range from ₹82.9K to ₹2.4L per year, compared to ₹1.1L–₹3.1L at AMET. NIT Surathkal offers 5 programs across multiple streams and AMET offers 5 programs. This page provides a detailed side-by-side comparison of fees, placements, cutoffs, rankings, infrastructure, and admission processes to help you make an informed decision.
NIT Surathkal edges out AMET by 4 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #10 vs #26, more affordable (₹56.0K/yr vs ₹67.8K/yr), 60+ recruiters vs 10+. National Institute of Technology (NITK) and Academy of Maritime Education and Training University (AMET) are both institution institutions in Engineering, based in Surathkal, Karnataka and Chennai, Tamil Nadu respectively. Here is a detailed breakdown of how they compare across the parameters that matter most to students.
On the NIRF ranking, India's most widely referenced institutional quality benchmark, NIT Surathkal ranks #10 while AMET stands at #26. A 16-position gap is meaningful. NIT Surathkal enjoys stronger brand recognition but AMET may still outperform in specific programmes.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 60+ companies recruit from NIT Surathkal, 10+ from AMET.
NIT Surathkal is more affordable at ₹56.0K/yr vs ₹67.8K/yr, a difference of ~21%.
NIT Surathkal: 9 facilities, AMET: 11. Programmes: NIT Surathkal offers 5, AMET offers 5.
Choose NIT Surathkal if: ranking (NIRF #10), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most.
NIT Surathkal is the recommended choice. It builds a clear lead across our tracked parameters.
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NIT Surathkal vs AMET — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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| Facility | NIT Surathkal | AMET |
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 Campus Shuttle | ||
 Swimming Pool |
Showing 2 differences. 9 facilities are shared.
