NIT Surathkal and IPU are both college institutions located in Surathkal, Karnataka and New Delhi, Delhi NCR. In NIRF rankings, NIT Surathkal holds the #10 position and IPU is ranked #12, a difference of 2 positions. Fees at NIT Surathkal range from ₹82.9K to ₹2.4L per year, compared to ₹1.0L–₹1.4L at IPU. NIT Surathkal offers 5 programs across multiple streams and IPU 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 IPU by 2 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #10 vs #12, 60+ recruiters vs 26+. National Institute of Technology (NITK) and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) are both institution institutions in Engineering, based in Surathkal, Karnataka and New Delhi, Delhi NCR 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 IPU stands at #12. The gap of just 2 positions is narrow, meaning both colleges operate in a comparable quality band.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 60+ companies recruit from NIT Surathkal, 26+ from IPU.
IPU is more affordable at ₹36.3K/yr vs ₹56.0K/yr, a difference of ~54%.
NIT Surathkal: 9 facilities, IPU: 9. Programmes: NIT Surathkal offers 5, IPU offers 5.
Choose NIT Surathkal if: ranking (NIRF #10), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most. Choose IPU if: more affordable (₹36.3K/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 IPU — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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