NIT Surathkal and SJBIT are a college and a Private Institute respectively located in Surathkal, Karnataka and Bangalore, Karnataka. In NIRF rankings, NIT Surathkal holds the #10 position and SJBIT is ranked #151, a difference of 141 positions. Fees at NIT Surathkal range from ₹82.9K to ₹2.4L per year, compared to ₹1.1L–₹1.4L at SJBIT. NIT Surathkal offers 5 programs across multiple streams and SJBIT 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 SJBIT by 2 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #10 vs #151. National Institute of Technology (NITK) and SJB Institute of Technology - (SJBIT) are a institution and a private institute institution in Engineering, based in Surathkal, Karnataka and Bangalore, 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, NIT Surathkal ranks #10 while SJBIT stands at #151. A significant 141-position gap suggests NIT Surathkal operates in a distinctly higher league on national parameters.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 60+ companies recruit from NIT Surathkal, 54+ from SJBIT.
SJBIT is more affordable at ₹50.6K/yr vs ₹56.0K/yr, a difference of ~11%.
NIT Surathkal: 9 facilities, SJBIT: 10. Programmes: NIT Surathkal offers 5, SJBIT offers 5.
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.
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NIT Surathkal vs SJBIT — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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