NIT Surathkal and DSCE are a college and a Public (Autonomous) respectively located in Surathkal, Karnataka and Bangalore, Karnataka. In NIRF rankings, NIT Surathkal holds the #10 position and DSCE is ranked #51, a difference of 41 positions. Fees at NIT Surathkal range from ₹82.9K to ₹2.4L per year, compared to ₹91.8K–₹1.3L at DSCE. NIT Surathkal offers 5 programs across multiple streams and DSCE 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 DSCE by 2 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #10 vs #51. National Institute of Technology (NITK) and Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) are a institution and a public (autonomous) institution in Engineering, based in Surathkal, Karnataka and Bangalore, Karnataka 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 DSCE stands at #51. A 41-position gap is meaningful. NIT Surathkal enjoys stronger brand recognition but DSCE may still outperform in specific programmes.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 60+ companies recruit from NIT Surathkal, 45+ from DSCE.
DSCE is more affordable at ₹51.5K/yr vs ₹56.0K/yr, a difference of ~9%.
NIT Surathkal: 9 facilities, DSCE: 9. Programmes: NIT Surathkal offers 5, DSCE offers 5.
Choose NIT Surathkal if: ranking (NIRF #10), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most.
NIT Surathkal has a measurable edge, but the gap is tight. Your specific course, location, or budget could tip the balance.
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NIT Surathkal vs DSCE — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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Both colleges have the same facilities.
