Diversity in NITK surathkal

The mechanical engineering curriculum at NITK likely covers fundamental principles and specialized courses. Practical sessions and projects enhance real world application skills. Exams are held periodically. Being a national level college, it gives students the exposure to not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience. The course curriculum can be made a little better by making it less exam oriented learning. This will ensure that the students actually understand the concept and do not byheart it just for the sake of passing an exam with good grades.

Third year students of the college get the oppurtnity of getting internships in NITK. Stipends usually are high. Ranging from 50K - 2L per month. Highest was Sprinkler, then google had a 1.6lpm. circuital branch students end up getting placements more often but non - circuital branch people also have a good chance of getting an internship. If not for internships, summer projects are also an availability in NITK. Sprinklr : 2 LPM (takes 1 or 2 interns) Uber : 1.6 LPM (takes 2 or 3 interns) D E Shaw: 1.5 LPM ( takes 2 interns) J P Morgan: 1 LPM (takes 3–7 interns)

All the famous companies like amazon, google, Microsoft etc. core companies for branches like mechanical civil chemical etc also recruit students for internships and jobs. NIT Surathkal Placements 2023 recorded 92.99% placements for the B.Tech batch. A total of 796 B.Tech students got placed out of 856 eligible students. NIT Surathkal highest package increased by 21.6% to INR 54.75 LPA. NIT Surathkal average package stood at INR 18.26 LPA for B.Tech students.

The fee structure at NITK is 2lac. Scholarships like the National Scholarship Portal and government-funded schemes are available. Campus employment opportunities include roles like teaching assistants and research assistants, offering stipends. Scholrships are also given to students coming from economically weaker sections. Merit based scholarships are also given.

At NITK, campus life is vibrant and engaging. The annual cultural fest "Incident" in March-April and technical fest "Engineer" in September-October are highlights. The library offers a wide range of books and journals, aiding research. Classrooms are well-equipped with modern amenities. Sports facilities cater to various interests, Overall, campus life at NITK offers a vibrant and dynamic environment, with ample opportunities for academic, social, and personal growth.

The hostel facilities provided for the students are well maintained and equipped having all the necessary needs for a student. The first and second year students get double sharing room and from third year single sharing rooms are provided. The girls hostel has two messes (veg and non veg seperately) and one night canteen. Each room is supplied with current, wifi, fans, lights, tables, shelfs, cupboards and bed cots. Each floor has well maintained common washroom. Each semester hostel fee is around 30 thousand which is affordable and worth. The registration for hostel and mess iss done on the iris website thus making the process less tedious.

The admission process for exams like JEE Main and Advanced involves online application through the official website NTA, with eligibility criteria based on academic qualifications and age. Reservation benefits are provided for SC/ST, OBC, PwD, and EWS categories according to the government policies. Exams are conducted twice a year for JEE Main and once for JEE Advanced, known for their high difficulty levels. Areas of improvement- The exam centers should be better equipped with basic needs like power backup and well working systems with no issues. the number of slots should be reduced to lower down the variation in the difficulty level of each paper. This matters a lot as the ranking system is percentile based(relative grading system) Timely communication on important matters such as exam dates,location,results etc should be done to the candidates to provide them with clarity and reduce anxiety among them.