NITK Surathkal M.Tech(Research) and PhD Winter Session 2026-27 — apply by 1 November
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
- Location
- Surathkal, Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Last date
- 1 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- M.E./M.Tech or B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc with GATE/NET as per category
- Age limit
- Not printed
- Vacancies
- Department-wise, not a single total
- Pay / stipend
- Institute scholarship for eligible full-time: Rs 12,400/month for M.Tech(R); Rs 37,000/month first 2 years then Rs 42,000 for PhD
- Experience
- 2 years for sponsored/external categories
- Application fee
- Application Rs 500 (OC/OBC/EWS), Rs 150 (SC/ST/PwD)
- Selection
- Written test and technical interview offline at NITK
Official Details
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Last updated: 12 Oct 2026
NITK Surathkal M.Tech(Research) and PhD Winter Session 2026-27 closes online applications on 1 November 2026 at 23:59 hrs. Hard copies of the form with documents must reach the institute by 5 November 2026 at 17:00 hrs. Apply on the official IRIS portal at iris.nitk.ac.in. The full Information Bulletin is on the NITK site.
About NITK Surathkal
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is a centrally funded institute of national importance near Mangaluru. It runs engineering and research programmes with industry links and a large campus. Students who want research-focused M.Tech or PhD in coastal Karnataka can check this winter window. Those looking only for regular GATE M.Tech seats through COAP should use the main counselling instead.
Who this is for and who should skip
This is for Indian nationals who already hold or are finishing a relevant B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech or M.Sc and want a research degree starting in the winter session. Full-time scholarship seats need the right GATE or equivalent score in most categories. Sponsored candidates from industry or institutes need two years of experience and a clearance certificate. Skip if your degree is not in the listed specialisations, you cannot travel to Surathkal for the offline test and interview in late November or early December, or you only want a non-research M.Tech seat.
Dates and application fee
Portal opens 5 October 2026. Last date for online form and fee payment: 1 November 2026 (23:59 hrs). Hard copy with receipt and documents must reach Assistant Registrar (Academic) by 5 November 2026 (17:00 hrs). Application fee is Rs 500 for OC/OBC/EWS and Rs 150 for SC/ST/PwD. Pay online through IRIS. First-semester institute fees for PhD day scholars start around Rs 76,290; hostellers higher. M.Tech(R) fees are similar with higher tuition. Exact current figures are in the bulletin. No category-wise vacancy table is printed as a single matrix in the summary.
Available positions
No single total is printed. Seats are department-wise under scholarship and non-scholarship categories. Full-time with institute scholarship, self-financed, sponsored, external and QIP routes exist. One sentence is enough: No category-wise vacancy split is printed on this notice beyond department lists.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Indian nationals with relevant B.E./B.Tech or equivalent, minimum CGPA 6.5 (General/OBC/EWS) or 6.0 (SC/ST/PwD) or 60%/55% marks. Valid GATE score for scholarship seats. Specialisations include Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Information Technology, Metallurgical and others listed in the bulletin. Sponsored need 2 years experience plus certificate.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Routes include M.E./M.Tech (CGPA 6.0/5.5, GATE not mandatory for some), direct B.E./B.Tech within 5 years (higher CGPA plus GATE except CFTI graduates), or M.Sc/MCA with GATE/NET. Department-specific degrees required. Selection by written test (40%) and technical interview (60%). Scholarship Rs 37,000 per month first two years, Rs 42,000 next years for eligible.
Educational qualifications table
| Programme | Minimum degree | Marks / CGPA | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech(R) scholarship | B.E./B.Tech relevant | 6.5 CGPA or 60% | Valid GATE |
| PhD M.Tech route | M.E./M.Tech | 6.0 CGPA or 60% | GATE not always mandatory |
| PhD direct B.Tech | B.E./B.Tech within 5 years | 8.0 CGPA | GATE required (CFTI exempt) |
Selection stages
Shortlisting then offline written test and technical interview at NITK between 30 November and 2 December 2026. Departments send merit lists. Provisional selection published mid-December. Online fee payment and physical reporting 14-17 December 2026. Official notice wins on exact department schedules.
Free official prep links
- GATE official site for previous papers if you need a score.
- NITK academic pages for department research areas.
Apply steps
- Open iris.nitk.ac.in and register.
- Fill the form for M.Tech(R) or PhD, upload documents, pay fee by 1 Nov 2026.
- Print and send hard copy with receipt to the address in the bulletin so it reaches by 5 Nov.
- Check email and site for shortlist and test dates.
FAQs
Last date? Online 1 November 2026 23:59 hrs; hard copy 5 November 2026 17:00 hrs.
Fee? Rs 500 or Rs 150 as per category. Non-refundable.
Is GATE needed? For most scholarship seats yes. Check your exact category in the bulletin.
Who should skip? Candidates without the matching degree or who cannot attend the offline test at Surathkal.
See all open admissions on the Campus Reality admissions board. Official source: nitk.ac.in Information Bulletin Winter Session 2026-27.
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