NIT Surathkal and SJU Bangalore are a college and a Public (Autonomous) respectively located in Surathkal, Karnataka and Bangalore, Karnataka. In NIRF rankings, NIT Surathkal holds the #10 position and SJU Bangalore is ranked #61, a difference of 51 positions. Fees at NIT Surathkal range from ₹82.9K to ₹2.4L per year, compared to ₹58.0K–₹1.5L at SJU Bangalore. NIT Surathkal offers 5 programs across multiple streams and SJU Bangalore 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 SJU Bangalore by 1 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #10 vs #61. National Institute of Technology (NITK) and St Joseph's University are a institution and a public (autonomous) 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 SJU Bangalore stands at #61. A significant 51-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, 60+ from SJU Bangalore.
SJU Bangalore is more affordable at ₹32.2K/yr vs ₹56.0K/yr, a difference of ~74%.
NIT Surathkal: 9 facilities, SJU Bangalore: 7. Programmes: NIT Surathkal offers 5, SJU Bangalore offers 5.
Choose NIT Surathkal if: ranking (NIRF #10), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most. Choose SJU Bangalore if: more affordable (₹32.2K/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 SJU Bangalore — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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| Facility | NIT Surathkal | SJU Bangalore |
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