NITK Surathkal M.Tech(R) and PhD Winter 2026 — apply by 1 November
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
- Location
- Surathkal, Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Last date
- 1 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- M.Tech(R): BE/BTech with valid GATE (CGPA 6.5/6.0). PhD: ME/MTech or high-CGPA BTech or Master’s with qualifying exam as per route.
- Age limit
- Not printed as a hard limit on the Winter Session bulletin.
- Vacancies
- M.Tech(R) 38; PhD full-time institute scholarship 61 (category split printed).
- Pay / stipend
- M.Tech(R) GATE scholarship ₹12,400/month (max 24 months). PhD ₹37,000/month first two years, ₹42,000/month next two years.
- Experience
- Sponsored/external: minimum 2 years full-time in the sponsoring organisation (waived for certain contract faculty).
- Application fee
- ₹500 OC/OBC/EWS; ₹150 SC/ST/PwD. One fee per programme/department.
- Selection
- Shortlist, offline written test and/or technical interview at NITK (30 Nov–2 Dec 2026), provisional list by 11 Dec 2026.
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nitk-surathkal-mtech-r-phd-winter-admission-2026 is the Winter Session 2026-27 call for M.Tech.(Research) and Ph.D. at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal. Last date for online submission — 1 November 2026, 23:59 hrs. Apply on the IRIS portal at iris.nitk.ac.in. Detailed bulletin — nitk.ac.in PDF.
- What NITK Surathkal actually does
- What kind of seat this is
- Who should apply — and who should skip
- Dates and fee
- Available positions
- 1. M.Tech.(Research) — Institute scholarship (GATE) 38 seats
- 2. Ph.D. — full-time under Institute scholarship 61 seats
- Educational qualifications
- Selection
- How to prepare (free, official)
- How to apply without getting played
- FAQs
What NITK Surathkal actually does
NITK Surathkal is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education. It runs BTech, MTech, MBA, MSc and research programmes on the Surathkal campus near Mangaluru. This notice is only for the Winter Session research seats — not the regular GATE CCMT MTech or JoSAA BTech seats.
What kind of seat this is
These are full-time research seats (M.Tech by Research and Ph.D.) plus some non-scholarship / sponsored / internal-external registrant routes. Campus is at Surathkal, Karnataka. Institute fellowship is available only on the scholarship seats and only if you meet the progress and work rules printed in the bulletin.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you have a relevant BE/BTech (or higher) with the printed CGPA or marks, a valid GATE score for the scholarship M.Tech(R) track, and you can travel to Surathkal for the offline test and interview in late November / early December.
Skip if you want a regular taught MTech without a research component, you do not have a valid GATE for the scholarship M.Tech(R) route, you cannot send the hard copy so it reaches NITK by 5 November, or you are looking for a pure online / distance research seat.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Apply start | 5 October 2026 (portal opens) |
| Last date online | 1 November 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Hard copy must reach NITK | 5 November 2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Call letters / shortlist | 13 November 2026 (email only) |
| Test and interview | 30 November – 2 December 2026 (offline at NITK) |
| Provisional selection list | 11 December 2026 |
| Fee | ₹500 for OC / OBC / EWS; ₹150 for SC / ST / PwD. One application and fee per programme / department. |
Available positions
1. M.Tech.(Research) — Institute scholarship (GATE) 38 seats
Eligibility criteria
BE/BTech (or equivalent) in the relevant discipline for the chosen specialisation. Minimum CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale or 60% aggregate marks for OC/OBC/EWS; CGPA 6.0 or 55% for SC/ST/PwD. Valid GATE score required for the scholarship (B.1) track. Selection weightage printed as: qualifying exam 10%, GATE 70%, written test 10%, technical interview 10%. Fellowship ₹12,400 per month for up to 24 months if awarded, subject to SGPA and work conditions printed in the bulletin.
| OC | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 38 |
2. Ph.D. — full-time under Institute scholarship 61 seats
Eligibility criteria
Three routes printed: (1) ME/MTech or equivalent (CGPA ≥ 6.0 / 5.5); (2) BE/BTech/BArch etc. within 5 years with higher CGPA (≥ 8.0 / 7.5) plus qualifying exam in most cases; (3) MSc/MA/MCA/MBA or Master’s with the printed CGPA and qualifying exam rules. GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR/NBHM/DAE-JEST rules depend on the route and whether the Master’s is from a centrally funded institute. Written test 40% + technical interview 60%. Fellowship ₹37,000 per month for the first two years and ₹42,000 per month for the next two years for full-time scholarship categories, subject to progress.
| OC | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 6 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 61 |
Total printed institute-scholarship seats — 99 (38 + 61). Non-scholarship / sponsored / QIP / Indian Navy earmarked seats are separate and are not in these two totals. No PwD horizontal split is printed in the seat table above.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech(R) scholarship | BE/BTech relevant; CGPA 6.5/60% (OC/OBC/EWS) or 6.0/55% (SC/ST/PwD) | Valid GATE. Selection mix 10/70/10/10. |
| Ph.D. Route 1 | ME/MTech; CGPA 6.0 (OC etc.) / 5.5 (SC/ST/PwD) | GATE not mandatory for this route in most cases. |
| Ph.D. Route 2 | BE/BTech within 5 years; higher CGPA (8.0/7.5 band) | Qualifying exam required except certain centrally funded cases. |
| Ph.D. Route 3 | MSc/MA/MCA/MBA or Master’s; CGPA 6.0/5.5 | Qualifying exam rules as printed. |
| Sponsored / external | Same degree thresholds as the matching track | Min 2 years full-time experience + sponsorship certificate in NITK format. |
Selection
- Register and complete the online form + fee on the IRIS portal by 1 November 2026, 23:59.
- Send the hard copy with payment receipt and document copies so it reaches the Assistant Registrar (Academic), NITK Surathkal by 5 November 2026, 17:00. Write the programme and department on the envelope.
- Departments shortlist and email call letters by 13 November 2026.
- Appear in person at NITK for the written test and/or technical interview on 30 November–2 December 2026.
- Provisional selection / merit list on the website by 11 December 2026.
How to prepare (free, official)
How to apply without getting played
- Open only the IRIS link on nitk.ac.in. Do not pay any third-party “NIT admission” site.
- Pay the exact slab that matches your category. One fee per programme / department you apply to.
- Download the acknowledgement and the payment receipt. Post the hard copy so it reaches by 5 November — late packets are rejected.
- Keep the original certificates for the offline test and interview. You travel at your own cost.
FAQs
What is the last date?
Online: 1 November 2026, 23:59 hrs. Hard copy must reach NITK by 5 November 2026, 17:00 hrs.
Who can apply?
Indian nationals with the printed degree, marks/CGPA and (where required) GATE or other qualifying exam. Final-year candidates need a course-completion certificate; the degree must be in hand by the time of admission.
How many vacancies?
38 M.Tech(R) scholarship seats and 61 PhD full-time institute-scholarship seats. Category split is printed in the bulletin. Non-scholarship seats are extra.
Where do I apply?
iris.nitk.ac.in.
What is the fee?
₹500 for OC/OBC/EWS and ₹150 for SC/ST/PwD, per programme/department.
Can final-year students apply?
The bulletin does not ban final-year applicants, but you must produce the degree or a course-completion certificate and meet the marks rule by admission. The official notice wins if the department asks for the degree earlier.
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