NIT Surathkal and MSEC are a college and a Private Institute respectively located in Surathkal, Karnataka and Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. In NIRF rankings, NIT Surathkal holds the #10 position and MSEC is ranked #26, a difference of 16 positions. Fees at NIT Surathkal range from ₹82.9K to ₹2.4L per year, compared to ₹41.0K–₹2.2L at MSEC. NIT Surathkal offers 5 programs across multiple streams and MSEC 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 MSEC by 2 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #10 vs #26, 60+ recruiters vs 26+. National Institute of Technology (NITK) and Mohamed Sathak Engineering College (MSEC) are a institution and a private institute institution in Engineering, based in Surathkal, Karnataka and Ramanathapuram, 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 MSEC stands at #26. A 16-position gap is meaningful. NIT Surathkal enjoys stronger brand recognition but MSEC may still outperform in specific programmes.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 60+ companies recruit from NIT Surathkal, 26+ from MSEC.
MSEC is more affordable at ₹37.6K/yr vs ₹56.0K/yr, a difference of ~49%.
NIT Surathkal: 9 facilities, MSEC: 9. Programmes: NIT Surathkal offers 5, MSEC offers 5.
Choose NIT Surathkal if: ranking (NIRF #10), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most. Choose MSEC if: more affordable (₹37.6K/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 MSEC — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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Both colleges have the same facilities.
