NIT Surathkal and RTC are a college and a Private respectively located in Surathkal, Karnataka and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. In NIRF rankings, NIT Surathkal holds the #10 position and RTC is ranked #51, a difference of 41 positions. Fees at NIT Surathkal range from ₹82.9K to ₹2.4L per year, compared to ₹60.0K–₹2.0L at RTC. NIT Surathkal offers 5 programs across multiple streams and RTC 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 RTC by 2 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #10 vs #51, 60+ recruiters vs 22+. National Institute of Technology (NITK) and Rathinam Technical Campus - (RTC) are a institution and a private institution in Engineering, based in Surathkal, Karnataka and Coimbatore, 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 RTC stands at #51. A 41-position gap is meaningful. NIT Surathkal enjoys stronger brand recognition but RTC may still outperform in specific programmes.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 60+ companies recruit from NIT Surathkal, 22+ from RTC.
RTC is more affordable at ₹44.5K/yr vs ₹56.0K/yr, a difference of ~26%.
NIT Surathkal: 9 facilities, RTC: 10. Programmes: NIT Surathkal offers 5, RTC offers 5.
Choose NIT Surathkal if: ranking (NIRF #10), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most. Choose RTC if: more affordable (₹44.5K/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 RTC — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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| Facility | NIT Surathkal | RTC |
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Showing 5 differences. 7 facilities are shared.
