About Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
NITK Surathkal’s Civil Engineering department runs one B.Tech, M.Tech specialisations in environmental, geotechnical, structural and transportation engineering, and doctoral research.
The Department of Civil Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, teaches one undergraduate programme, a B.Tech in Civil Engineering. Its programmes page sets out M.Tech specialisations in Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering and Transportation Engineering, and the department home page says it also offers research programmes up to the doctoral level. The campus sits at Srinivasnagar on the coast near Mangaluru, and the department is one of the older engineering units of the institute. Postgraduate admission at NITK is through GATE, and research admissions follow institute notices.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
NITK runs admission to its B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Tech (Research) and PhD programmes centrally through the institute admissions section, not through individual departments. The institute's postgraduate pages state that M.Tech admission is through GATE, following Ministry of Education guidelines. Candidates should follow the admission notices for each programme on the NITK website.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
What M.Tech specialisations does NITK Civil Engineering offer?
Its programmes page lists Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural and Transportation Engineering.
Does NITK Civil Engineering offer a PhD?
Yes, the department says it offers research programmes leading to doctoral degrees.
Where is the NITK Civil Engineering department?
On the NITK campus at Surathkal, P.O. Srinivasnagar, Mangaluru 575025.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Civil Engineering - NITK Surathkal · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Programmes - Department of Civil Engineering, NITK · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- NITK Surathkal home page · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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