About Department of Computer Science and Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
The Computer Science and Engineering department at NITK Surathkal, started in 1986, runs a B.Tech, two M.Tech programmes, M.Tech by research and PhD.
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is one of the academic departments of the National Institute of Technology Karnataka at Surathkal, on the coast north of Mangaluru. It was set up in 1986 and now teaches a four-year B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering. At the postgraduate level it offers a four-semester M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering and a separate M.Tech with a focus on Information Security, each with an average yearly intake of about 35 students. Students interested in research can choose the M.Tech by research route or a PhD. M.Tech admission is through GATE scores, and the department is part of a centrally funded NIT, so fees follow the institute’s rules.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology Accepts: GATE |
Full-time | 2 yrs | 71 | — | — |
| 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
Which programmes does the CSE department at NITK offer?
It offers a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, M.Tech in CSE and in CSE (Information Security), M.Tech by research and a PhD.
How is M.Tech admission done at NITK CSE?
The department says M.Tech admission is through GATE, as per Ministry of Education guidelines.
How many M.Tech seats does NITK CSE have?
The department lists an average yearly intake of 35 for M.Tech CSE and 36 for M.Tech CSE (Information Security).
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering - NITK Surathkal · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Postgraduate Programmes - Department of CSE, NITK · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- NITK Surathkal home page · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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