How is IT engineering at NIT Surathkal?

As a student of IT engineering at NIT Surathkal, I am listing down certain facts about my department and my college-

• Faculty- The faculty members of the IT Department are experienced and well-learned. The teachers of NITK are all Phd. holders.

• Academics- NITK prioritizes its academics above everything else. From second year onwards, you’ll have to choose your minor, regardless of your discipline. From the third year, there is a provision for Honors to help you understand your field in depth. It is helpful for those planning for an MS from top US colleges. 

The college follows a relative grading system.

• Infrastructure- The infrastructure of NITK is top notch. The lT labs are well equipped and well maintained. The entire 300 acre campus has access to free Wifi.

• Library- The IT department has its own library, alongside the college’s central library. The central library contains 1.2 Lakh+ books with full air conditioned rooms.

• Campus Life and Peers- The campus life is great. The 300 acre campus is lush green with a beach of its own. As NITK is the third most preferred college of top rankers in JEE Mains, the college crowd is made of brilliant people. 

• Coding Culture- The college has a good coding culture. Its students make it to GSoC in good numbers every year. It ranks quite high globally in terms of the number of NITK students who qualify GSoC each year.

• Placements- The placements are top-notch for IT students. NIT Surathkal is located pretty close to Bangalore, which is the IT hub of our country. Because of its suitable location, IT students get placement offers from top brands. During 2022, the highest package for the IT department touched INR 45 LPA. 

Thus, NIT Surathkal is a good choice to pursue your IT engineering.