NIT Surathkal and GECA are a college and a Public (Autonomous) respectively located in Surathkal, Karnataka and Aurangabad, Maharashtra. NIT Surathkal holds a NIRF rank of #10. Fees at NIT Surathkal range from ₹82.9K to ₹2.4L per year, compared to ₹17.6K–₹68.4K at GECA. NIT Surathkal offers 5 programs across multiple streams and GECA offers 4 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 GECA by 2 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF ranked #10, Tier 1 vs Tier 2. National Institute of Technology (NITK) and Government College of Engineering (GECA) are a institution and a public (autonomous) institution in Engineering, based in Surathkal, Karnataka and Aurangabad, Maharashtra respectively. Here is a detailed breakdown of how they compare across the parameters that matter most to students.
NIT Surathkal holds a NIRF rank of #10. GECA is not currently ranked in NIRF. In terms of tiering, NIT Surathkal is Tier 1 and GECA is Tier 2, a tier advantage for NIT Surathkal.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 60+ companies recruit from NIT Surathkal, 36+ from GECA.
GECA is more affordable at ₹20.2K/yr vs ₹56.0K/yr, a difference of ~177%.
NIT Surathkal: 9 facilities, GECA: 9. Programmes: NIT Surathkal offers 5, GECA offers 4.
Choose NIT Surathkal if: ranking (NIRF #10), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most. Choose GECA if: more affordable (₹20.2K/yr vs ₹56.0K/yr) are your priority.
NIT Surathkal has a measurable edge, but the gap is tight. Your specific course, location, or budget could tip the balance.
This is a data-driven auto-analysis. A detailed editorial verdict is being prepared.
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NIT Surathkal vs GECA — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
The gap between the Fees bar and Package bars shows your return on investment.
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Both colleges have the same facilities.
