Presidency College Bangalore and NIT Surathkal are a Private (Autonomous) and a college respectively located in Bangalore, Karnataka and Surathkal, Karnataka. In NIRF rankings, Presidency College Bangalore holds the #7 position and NIT Surathkal is ranked #10, a difference of 3 positions. Fees at Presidency College Bangalore range from ₹1.1L to ₹4.0L per year, compared to ₹82.9K–₹2.4L at NIT Surathkal. Presidency College Bangalore offers 5 programs across multiple streams and NIT Surathkal 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.
Presidency College Bangalore edges out NIT Surathkal by 3 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #7 vs #10. Presidency College and National Institute of Technology (NITK) are a private (autonomous) and a institution institution in Computer Applications, based in Bangalore, Karnataka and Surathkal, 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, Presidency College Bangalore ranks #7 while NIT Surathkal stands at #10. The gap of just 3 positions is narrow, meaning both colleges operate in a comparable quality band. Presidency College Bangalore is NAAC accredited with Grade A+.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 71+ companies recruit from Presidency College Bangalore, 60+ from NIT Surathkal.
NIT Surathkal is more affordable at ₹56.0K/yr vs ₹76.7K/yr, a difference of ~37%.
Presidency College Bangalore: 7 facilities, NIT Surathkal: 9. Programmes: Presidency College Bangalore offers 5, NIT Surathkal offers 5.
Choose Presidency College Bangalore if: ranking (NIRF #7), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most. Choose NIT Surathkal if: more affordable (₹56.0K/yr vs ₹76.7K/yr) are your priority.
Presidency College Bangalore 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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Presidency College Bangalore vs NIT Surathkal — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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