NIT Surathkal and GRDCS are a college and a Private (Autonomous) respectively located in Surathkal, Karnataka and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. In NIRF rankings, NIT Surathkal holds the #10 position and GRDCS is ranked #99, a difference of 89 positions. Fees at NIT Surathkal range from ₹82.9K to ₹2.4L per year, compared to ₹2.4L–₹5.6L at GRDCS. NIT Surathkal offers 5 programs across multiple streams and GRDCS 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 GRDCS by 4 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #10 vs #99, more affordable (₹56.0K/yr vs ₹1.8L/yr), 60+ recruiters vs 22+. National Institute of Technology (NITK) and Dr GR Damodaran College of Science - (GRDCS) are a institution and a private (autonomous) institution in Engineering, based in Surathkal, Karnataka and Coimbatore, 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 GRDCS stands at #99. A significant 89-position gap suggests NIT Surathkal operates in a distinctly higher league on national parameters.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 60+ companies recruit from NIT Surathkal, 22+ from GRDCS.
NIT Surathkal is more affordable at ₹56.0K/yr vs ₹1.8L/yr, a difference of ~221%.
NIT Surathkal: 9 facilities, GRDCS: 9. Programmes: NIT Surathkal offers 5, GRDCS 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 GRDCS — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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Both colleges have the same facilities.
