PSGCAS and NIT Surathkal are a Public (Autonomous) and a college respectively located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and Surathkal, Karnataka. In NIRF rankings, PSGCAS holds the #6 position and NIT Surathkal is ranked #10, a difference of 4 positions. Fees at PSGCAS range from ₹7.0K to ₹66.8K per year, compared to ₹82.9K–₹2.4L at NIT Surathkal. PSGCAS 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.
PSGCAS edges out NIT Surathkal by 4 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #6 vs #10, more affordable (₹10.2K/yr vs ₹56.0K/yr). PSG College of Arts and Science and National Institute of Technology (NITK) are a public (autonomous) and a institution institution in Science, based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 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, PSGCAS ranks #6 while NIT Surathkal stands at #10. The gap of just 4 positions is narrow, meaning both colleges operate in a comparable quality band. PSGCAS is NAAC accredited with Grade A.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 29+ companies recruit from PSGCAS, 60+ from NIT Surathkal.
PSGCAS is more affordable at ₹10.2K/yr vs ₹56.0K/yr, a difference of ~450%.
PSGCAS: 9 facilities, NIT Surathkal: 9. Programmes: PSGCAS offers 5, NIT Surathkal offers 5.
Choose PSGCAS if: ranking (NIRF #6), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most. Choose NIT Surathkal if: 60+ recruiters vs 29+ are your priority.
PSGCAS is the recommended choice. It builds a clear lead across our tracked parameters.
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PSGCAS vs NIT Surathkal — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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Both colleges have the same facilities.
