NIT Surathkal and SKASC are a college and a Private (Autonomous) respectively located in Surathkal, Karnataka and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. In NIRF rankings, NIT Surathkal holds the #10 position and SKASC is ranked #26, a difference of 16 positions. Fees at NIT Surathkal range from ₹82.9K to ₹2.4L per year, compared to ₹13.0K–₹5.5L at SKASC. NIT Surathkal offers 5 programs across multiple streams and SKASC 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 SKASC by 3 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #10 vs #26, 60+ recruiters vs 33+. National Institute of Technology (NITK) and Sri Krishna Arts and Science College are a institution and a private (autonomous) 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 SKASC stands at #26. A 16-position gap is meaningful. NIT Surathkal enjoys stronger brand recognition but SKASC may still outperform in specific programmes.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 60+ companies recruit from NIT Surathkal, 33+ from SKASC.
SKASC is more affordable at ₹47.7K/yr vs ₹56.0K/yr, a difference of ~17%.
NIT Surathkal: 9 facilities, SKASC: 8. Programmes: NIT Surathkal offers 5, SKASC 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 SKASC — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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Showing 3 differences. 7 facilities are shared.
