NIT Surathkal and RGITBT are a college and a Private respectively located in Surathkal, Karnataka and Pune, Maharashtra. In NIRF rankings, NIT Surathkal holds the #10 position and RGITBT is ranked #42, a difference of 32 positions. Fees at NIT Surathkal range from ₹82.9K to ₹2.4L per year, compared to ₹84.0K–₹1.3L at RGITBT. NIT Surathkal offers 5 programs across multiple streams and RGITBT 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 RGITBT by 3 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #10 vs #42, 60+ recruiters vs 0+. National Institute of Technology (NITK) and Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology - (RGITBT) are a institution and a private institution in Engineering, based in Surathkal, Karnataka and Pune, Maharashtra 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 RGITBT stands at #42. A 32-position gap is meaningful. NIT Surathkal enjoys stronger brand recognition but RGITBT may still outperform in specific programmes.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 60+ companies recruit from NIT Surathkal.
NIT Surathkal is more affordable at ₹56.0K/yr vs ₹58.3K/yr, a difference of ~4%.
NIT Surathkal: 9 facilities, RGITBT: 6. Programmes: NIT Surathkal offers 5, RGITBT offers 4.
Choose NIT Surathkal if: ranking (NIRF #10), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most.
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 RGITBT — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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| Facility | NIT Surathkal | RGITBT |
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 Auditorium | ||
 Computer Labs | ||
 Gym |
Showing 3 differences. 6 facilities are shared.
