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The M.Tech in Mechanical Design at NITK Surathkal is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The programme focuses on advanced topics in design engineering including stress analysis, fracture mechanics, tribology, machine dynamics, FEM/CFD, product design, and robotics. The total tuition fee for the programme is Rs. 1,40,000 (for GATE scholarship seats), with a seat intake of 18 seats (CCMT/GATE route) plus 10 self-financed seats. Admission is primarily through GATE (Mechanical Engineering paper) via CCMT counselling, making it one of the most sought-after M.Tech specialisations at a top NIT. The programme is offered in full-time on-campus mode and is popular among mechanical engineering graduates seeking to deepen their expertise in design, simulation, and advanced manufacturing.

Admission for the 2026-27 session is upcoming. Based on the CCMT 2025 schedule, CCMT 2026 registration is expected to begin in May 2026, with seat allotment rounds likely in June-July 2026. GATE 2026 results were declared on March 19, 2026, and candidates with valid GATE (ME) scores can register for CCMT 2026 once the portal opens. For sponsored/self-financed seats, NITK typically opens its own application portal in March-April 2026.

Key Points

NITK Surathkal is ranked among the top 10 engineering institutes in India (NIRF Engineering Rank 10, 2024), making this M.Tech programme highly prestigious.
GATE scholarship holders receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,400 for the entire 2-year duration (4 semesters), subject to satisfactory academic performance.
The programme covers specialised areas including Fracture Mechanics, Tribology, FEM/CFD, Machine Dynamics, Robotics, MEMS, Nanotechnology, and Product Design.
Students are required to undertake 8-10 hours per week of teaching/research assistance as part of the GATE scholarship conditions.
The Mechanical Design specialisation at NITK recorded a placement rate of 96.15% in 2023, one of the highest among all M.Tech specialisations at the institute.
SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted from tuition fee payment (not applicable to QIP, DASA, ICCR, MEA, and External/Internal Registrants).

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NIT Surathkal Latest Updates and News

15 Apr, 2026 CCMT 2026 Counselling is expected to begin in May 2026 for admission to MTech/ MArch/ MPlan courses at NITs and CFTIs. Read News.

13 Mar, 2026 NIT Surathkal Admission 2026-27 is ongoing for M.Tech Mechanical Design programs till Apr 20, 2026 (online) & Apr 24, 2026 (hard copy). Check details.

11 Mar, 2026 NIT Surathkal M.Tech Mechanical Design Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.99 Lakhs.

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NITK Surathkal M.Tech Mechanical Design Fees

The M.Tech (Mechanical Design) programme at NITK Surathkal is offered under two fee categories: the regular GATE scholarship route (tuition fee Rs. 35,000 per semester) and the self-financed route (tuition fee Rs. 2,00,000 per semester). The total tuition fee for the regular route over 4 semesters is Rs. 1,40,000, while for self-financed students it is Rs. 8,00,000. In addition to tuition, students pay one-time admission charges and recurring semester charges. Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately.

Fee Breakup Table (Regular GATE Scholarship Route - 2026-27)

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
Tuition Fee (4 semesters x Rs. 35,000)	1,40,000
Institute Admission Fee (one-time)	1,340
Development Fee (Year 1: 2 semesters)	5,380
Security Deposit (refundable, one-time)	6,700
NITK Alma Mater Endowment Contribution (one-time)	2,690
Convocation Fee (one-time)	3,310
Library Resource Fee (4 semesters x Rs. 4,030)	16,120
Career Development Fee (2 odd semesters x Rs. 2,760)	5,520
Health Care Facility (2 odd semesters x Rs. 1,660)	3,320
Student Activities Fee (2 odd semesters x Rs. 6,620)	13,240
Campus Amenities (2 odd semesters x Rs. 1,660)	3,320
Group Insurance Coverage (2 odd semesters x Rs. 1,000)	2,000
Computing Resource Fee (2 odd semesters x Rs. 4,410)	8,820
Total Fees (Day Scholar)	2,11,760
Hostel Rent - Shared Accommodation (4 semesters x Rs. 8,820)	35,280
Total Fees (Hosteller - Shared)	2,47,040

Fee Breakup Table (Self-Financed Route - 2026-27)

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
Tuition Fee (4 semesters x Rs. 2,00,000)	8,00,000
Institute Admission Fee (one-time)	1,340
Development Fee (Year 1: 2 semesters)	5,380
Security Deposit (refundable, one-time)	6,700
NITK Alma Mater Endowment Contribution (one-time)	2,690
Convocation Fee (one-time)	3,310
Library Resource Fee (4 semesters x Rs. 4,030)	16,120
Career Development Fee (2 odd semesters x Rs. 2,760)	5,520
Health Care Facility (2 odd semesters x Rs. 1,660)	3,320
Student Activities Fee (2 odd semesters x Rs. 6,620)	13,240
Campus Amenities (2 odd semesters x Rs. 1,660)	3,320
Group Insurance Coverage (2 odd semesters x Rs. 1,000)	2,000
Computing Resource Fee (2 odd semesters x Rs. 4,410)	8,820
Total Fees (Day Scholar - Self-Financed)	8,71,760
Hostel Rent - Shared Accommodation (4 semesters x Rs. 8,820)	35,280
Total Fees (Hosteller - Shared - Self-Financed)	9,07,040

Security Deposit of Rs. 6,700 is refundable at the time of leaving the institute.
Hostel fees are optional and not included in the Day Scholar Total Fees.
Mess fees (provisional) for the first semester are approximately Rs. 35,310 (includes admission fee, establishment charges, maintenance, student extra-curricular, and mess advance).
Fee components under Part A (one-time fees) increase at 5% per year for each newly admitted batch.
Fee components under Part B (recurring fees) increase at 5% per year applicable to all batches.
GATE scholarship holders receive Rs. 12,400 per month stipend, which effectively offsets a significant portion of the fees.
SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted from tuition fee payment (not applicable to QIP, DASA, ICCR, MEA, and External/Internal Registrants).

NITK Surathkal M.Tech Mechanical Design Admission 2026

Admissions to M.Tech (Mechanical Design) at NITK Surathkal are conducted through two routes: the GATE/CCMT route for scholarship seats and the institute-level process for sponsored and self-financed seats. The primary route is through CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech), where seats are allotted based on GATE (ME) scores. For the 2026-27 session, CCMT 2026 registration is expected to open in May 2026 following GATE 2026 results (declared March 19, 2026). Sponsored and self-financed admissions are handled directly by NITK through a written test and technical interview.

College-Specific Admission Dates

Event	Date (2025 Actual / 2026 Expected)
GATE 2026 Exam	February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result	March 19, 2026
CCMT 2026 Registration Opens (Expected)	May 2026
CCMT 2026 Last Date for Registration (Expected)	June 2026
CCMT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment (Expected)	June 2026
CCMT 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment (Expected)	June 2026
CCMT 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment (Expected)	June-July 2026
CCMT 2026 Special Rounds (Expected)	July 2026
CCMT 2026 National Spot Round (Expected)	August 2026
Physical Reporting at NITK (Expected)	August 2026
NITK Sponsored/Self-Financed Application Opens (Expected)	March-April 2026
NITK Sponsored/Self-Financed Last Date to Apply (Expected)	April 2026
NITK Written Test and Interview (Expected)	May 2026

GATE 2026 Exam Dates

Event	Date
GATE 2026 Registration	August 28 - October 13, 2025
GATE 2026 Admit Card	January 13, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam	February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Answer Key	February 19, 2026
GATE 2026 Result	March 19, 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech./AMIE degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering, or Production Engineering from a recognised university.
Minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale or 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree (55% or CGPA 6.0 for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
A valid GATE score (Mechanical Engineering - ME paper) is mandatory for scholarship seats through CCMT; for sponsored/self-financed seats, GATE score is required for the written test component.

Admission Process

Register on the CCMT portal (ccmt.admissions.nic.in) using a valid GATE score.
Fill in choices of institutes and specialisations and lock preferences before the deadline.
Seat allotment is done based on GATE score, category, and choice preferences across multiple rounds.
Upon allotment, pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) online and upload required documents for verification by NITK.
Pay the Partial Admission Fee (PAF) to confirm the seat after the final round.
Report physically to NITK Surathkal with original documents during the reporting window (typically August).
For sponsored/self-financed seats: Apply through NITK's IRIS portal, appear for a written test and technical interview at NITK campus, and complete admission formalities upon selection.

NITK Surathkal M.Tech Mechanical Design Scholarships 2026

Students admitted to M.Tech (Mechanical Design) at NITK Surathkal through the GATE/CCMT route are eligible for the AICTE GATE Scholarship, which provides substantial financial support throughout the programme. Additionally, NITK offers institute-level merit scholarships and students can avail of various government and private scholarships. The GATE stipend alone covers a significant portion of the total fees, making this programme financially accessible for meritorious students.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility	Duration
AICTE GATE Scholarship (PG Scholarship Scheme)	Rs. 12,400 per month	Valid GATE score, admitted through CCMT, Indian nationals only	Up to 24 months (4 semesters)
SC/ST Tuition Fee Waiver	Full tuition fee exemption (Rs. 35,000 per semester)	SC/ST/PwD category students (not applicable to QIP, DASA, ICCR, MEA, and External/Internal Registrants)	Entire programme duration
NITK Institute Merit Scholarship	As per institute norms	Based on academic performance at NITK	Annual
M-STEM Marvell Scholarship for Technical and Engineering Merit	As per scheme	Merit-based, for eligible engineering students	As per scheme

GATE scholarship is subject to maintaining a SGPA of at least 6.0 at the end of each semester.
If SGPA falls below 6.0 in Semester I, 50% stipend is awarded in Semester II; full stipend is restored if CGPA reaches 6.0 by end of Semester II.
Scholarship holders must undertake 8-10 hours per week of teaching/research assistance as assigned by the institute.
Scholarship holders cannot receive any other salary or stipend simultaneously.
Students must not appear in competitive examinations unrelated to engineering/technology while receiving the scholarship.
Application for AICTE PG Scholarship is done through the AICTE portal after admission.

NITK Surathkal M.Tech Mechanical Design Placement 2026

The M.Tech (Mechanical Design) programme at NITK Surathkal has an outstanding placement record, with a placement rate of 96.15% in 2023 - the highest among all Mechanical Engineering M.Tech specialisations at the institute. The Career Development Centre (CDC) at NITK actively facilitates placements through pre-placement talks, training sessions, and a structured annual placement drive. Companies from core mechanical, automotive, defence, and manufacturing sectors regularly recruit from this programme. The average package for M.Tech students at NITK overall was Rs. 12.64 LPA in 2023, with the highest package reaching Rs. 38.14 LPA.

Placement Statistics - M.Tech Mechanical Design (2023)

Statistic	Value
Students Participated	26
Students Placed	25
Placement Rate	96.15%
Average Package (M.Tech Overall - NITK)	Rs. 12.64 LPA
Highest Package (M.Tech Overall - NITK)	Rs. 38.14 LPA
Notable Recruiter (Mechanical Design)	Lohia Corp Ltd (Rs. 9 LPA), BEML (Rs. 9.8 LPA), C-DOT (Rs. 18.5 LPA)

NIT Surathkal M.Tech Mechanical Design Ranking

Collegedunia Ranking

#12 out of 500 in India 2025

#1st in Karnataka

NIRF Ranking

#17 out of 300 in India 2025

#1st in Karnataka

Outlook Ranking

#8 out of 25 in Top Public Colleges in India 2025

IIRF Ranking

#32 out of 160 in Top Public Colleges in India 2025

#1st in Karnataka

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NITK Surathkal M.Tech Mechanical Design FAQs

Ques. What GATE score is needed for M.Tech Mechanical Design at NITK Surathkal?

Ans. Based on CCMT 2024 data, the closing GATE score for M.Tech Mechanical Design (General category) at NITK Surathkal was 514. For OBC-NCL it was 477, for SC it was 351, and for ST it was 314. The expected cutoff for 2025 is around 500-530 for General category. Since GATE 2026 results are out (March 19, 2026), candidates should check the CCMT 2026 portal for updated cutoffs once counselling begins.

Ques. Is the GATE stipend of Rs. 12,400 per month available for all M.Tech students at NITK?

Ans. The GATE stipend is available only for students admitted through the CCMT route with a valid GATE score (scholarship seats). Self-financed, sponsored, and QIP students are not entitled to the institute scholarship. The stipend is paid for a maximum of 24 months and is subject to satisfactory academic performance (SGPA/CGPA of at least 6.0).

Ques. What is the difference between the regular (GATE) and self-financed M.Tech Mechanical Design seats at NITK?

Ans. Regular seats (18 seats) are filled through CCMT based on GATE scores, and students receive the GATE stipend of Rs. 12,400/month with a tuition fee of Rs. 35,000 per semester. Self-financed seats (10 seats) are filled through NITK's own admission process (written test + interview), with a much higher tuition fee of Rs. 2,00,000 per semester and no stipend. Both categories follow the same curriculum and have access to the same facilities.

Ques. What are the job prospects after M.Tech Mechanical Design from NITK Surathkal?

Ans. The placement rate for M.Tech Mechanical Design at NITK was 96.15% in 2023. Graduates are recruited by companies in core mechanical, automotive, defence, and manufacturing sectors. Notable recruiters include Lohia Corp Ltd, BEML, C-DOT, Bajaj Auto, Maruti Suzuki, L&T, and others. Graduates also pursue higher studies (PhD) at IITs, IISc, and foreign universities. The average M.Tech package at NITK overall was Rs. 12.64 LPA in 2023.

Ques. Can I apply for M.Tech Mechanical Design at NITK without a GATE score?

Ans. For scholarship seats (CCMT route), a valid GATE score is mandatory. However, for sponsored seats (candidates with 2+ years of work experience sponsored by their employer) and self-financed seats, admission is through NITK's own written test and technical interview, where GATE score is considered but may not be strictly mandatory. Candidates should check the latest NITK information bulletin for specific requirements.

Ques. What is the hostel situation for M.Tech students at NITK Surathkal?

Ans. NITK Surathkal has a fully residential campus with 13 hostel blocks for boys and 6 for girls, with a total capacity of about 6,700 students. Hostel accommodation is available for M.Tech students but is not mandatory. The hostel rent for shared accommodation is Rs. 8,820 per semester (including water and electricity charges). In the second year, single room accommodation is also available at Rs. 10,500 per semester. Mess fees are approximately Rs. 35,310 for the first semester (provisional, subject to revision).