National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal vs Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal

Both colleges accept JEE Main scores through the JoSAA and CSAB counselling rounds. In round 6 of 2025, NITK's General closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering was 2,800, and for Electronics and Communication Engineering it was 5,573. IIIT Kalyani's General closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering in round 6 of 2025 was 44,154, and for Electronics and Communication Engineering it was 47,163.

In round 2 of CSAB 2026, NITK's General closing rank for Computational and Data Science was 3,905. IIIT Kalyani's General closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering in the same round was 70,926. If you hold a rank near these numbers, check the round-wise closing ranks before applying.

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal has a NIRF engineering rank of 17 in 2025. Its NAAC grade is recorded as not accredited, and its UGC recognition status is not confirmed. Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal also has a NAAC grade of not accredited, and its approval status is unknown.

The Think Grads Rating for NITK's B.Tech is 4.7 out of 5, based on 4 of 6 factors. IIIT Kalyani's B.Tech Computer Science rating is 4.1 out of 5, based on 3 of 6 factors. Check the current approval status on the official portals before you apply.

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is located in Karnataka. Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal is located in West Bengal. NITK offers 11 programmes, including Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Engineering, and Information Technology. IIIT Kalyani offers 8 programmes, including Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering.

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal suits students who hold a JEE Main rank in the low thousands and want a wide range of engineering branches, from Chemical to Civil to Artificial Intelligence. It also suits students who are comfortable with Karnataka as their study location.

Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal suits students who prefer a focused set of computer and electronics programmes, including Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and who are comfortable with West Bengal as their study location. Its B.Tech Computer Science total general cost of Rs. 8,30,560 over four years may suit students planning their budget around that figure.