PM Vidyalaxmi Uttam institution
Education loan for NIT Karnataka Surathkal
Fees, programmes, a worked EMI example and how to get a collateral-free PM Vidyalaxmi loan for National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Surathkal, Karnataka.
- Interest rate
- 7.30%
- Category
- Uttam
- Established
- 1960
- NIRF 2025
- #17
No collateral under the scheme
Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh, through FundMyCampus
No processing fees under the scheme
A parent or guardian as co-borrower
NIT Karnataka Surathkal education loan at a glance
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is on the PM Vidyalaxmi list in the Uttam category, so a public sector bank can fund your course at about 7.30%, with no collateral and no guarantor under the scheme.
- PM Vidyalaxmi category
- Uttam (one of three bands on the government list)
- Interest rate
- 7.30% a year, floating, at public sector banks
- Collateral
- None under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme
- Guarantor
- None under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins as co-borrower
- Margin
- None on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost and the bank lends the rest
- Interest subsidy
- Based on family income, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh: all the interest during study and the grace year up to ₹4.5 Lakh, 3% of it up to ₹8 Lakh
- Processing fee
- No processing or upfront charges under the scheme
- Sanction through FundMyCampus
- Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh at PM Vidyalaxmi colleges
Rates are PNB's PM Vidyalaxmi rates for each category. They change with the RBI repo rate, other banks may differ, and the lender sets the final rate.
The institute
About NIT Karnataka Surathkal
NITK was founded in 1960 as Karnataka Regional Engineering College at Srinivasnagar, Surathkal, named after its founder U. Srinivasa Mallya.
- Established
- 1960
- Status
- Institute of National Importance (NIT Act, 2007)
- Location
- Surathkal, Karnataka
- NIRF 2025
- 17 (Engineering)
- AISHE code
- U-0237
Courses
Programmes at NIT Karnataka Surathkal
JoSAA 2026 lists 956 seats in 11 programmes, including female supernumerary seats.
UG UG programmes
| Programme | Duration | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 4 years | 58 |
| Civil Engineering | 4 years | 115 |
| Computational and Data Science | 4 years | 30 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years | 115 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 years | 116 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 years | 174 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 4 years | 58 |
| Mining Engineering | 4 years | 58 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 years | 116 |
| Information Technology | 4 years | 58 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 4 years | 58 |
Source: JoSAA 2026 seat matrix
Getting in
Admission and eligibility at NIT Karnataka Surathkal
B.Tech and other first-degree programmes
JEE Main rank, then JoSAA and CSAB counselling
Source: JoSAA 2026
Fee structure
NIT Karnataka Surathkal fees: B.Tech, first year 2026-27
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition per semester | ₹62,500 |
| Semester 1 other fees, less the refundable deposit | ₹31,300 |
| Semester 2 other fees | ₹5,640 |
| Hostel rent per semester | ₹9,260 |
| Whole course, about | ₹5.55 Lakh |
Tuition for all eight semesters plus NITK's first-year non-tuition fees and first-year hostel rent. NITK lists later-year charges separately, so the four-year cost will be a little higher. Family income under ₹5 lakh brings full or two-thirds tuition remission.
Finance your ₹5.55 Lakh course
A PM Vidyalaxmi loan can cover the B.Tech, first year 2026-27 fee at NIT Karnataka Surathkal, less a 5% margin above ₹4 Lakh, with no collateral and no processing fees under the scheme. Through FundMyCampus, digital sanction takes 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh.
Try your own numbers
EMI calculator for NIT Karnataka Surathkal
Set to a loan of ₹5.28 Lakh (the B.Tech, first year 2026-27 fee of ₹5.55 Lakh less the 5% margin), the Uttam rate of 7.30%, and repayment starting 2 years from now (the 1-year course plus 12 months). Change any number to see your EMI.
Loan details
Your EMI breakdown
Monthly EMI after the moratorium
₹5,562
for 180 months
- Loan amount
- ₹5,30,000
- Total interest
- ₹4,71,102
- Total amount you repay
- ₹10,01,102
Indicative estimate. Assumes the full amount is disbursed upfront and simple interest during the moratorium, as most Indian lenders charge. Your lender's sanction letter is final.
After graduation
NIT Karnataka Surathkal rankings, placements and higher studies
NIT Karnataka Surathkal is ranked 17 in the NIRF 2025 engineering list. 647 full-time Ph.D scholars were on roll.
| Batch | Graduated | Placed | Median salary | Higher studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG 4-year (graduated 2023-24) | 986 | 756 | ₹14 Lakh a year | 114 |
| PG 2-year (graduated 2023-24) | 665 | 550 | ₹10 Lakh a year | 32 |
Source: NIRF 2025 data file
Living and support
Hostel, scholarships and life at NIT Karnataka Surathkal
Studying in Surathkal
The campus is 22 km north of Mangalore on NH 66, between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea.
Source: JoSAA 2026 institute profile
PM Vidyalaxmi
PM Vidyalaxmi benefits for NIT Karnataka Surathkal students
PM Vidyalaxmi is the government's education loan scheme for 1,441 top-ranked institutions. Here is what it means for a student at NIT Karnataka Surathkal. How the scheme works
No collateral
Under the scheme, banks ask for no collateral security, so there is nothing to mortgage.
No guarantor
No third-party guarantor is needed under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins as co-borrower.
No processing fees
No processing or upfront charges under the scheme. Banks may still charge small portal enrolment and account fees.
Lower rate for Uttam colleges
NIT Karnataka Surathkal is in the Uttam band, so public sector banks lend at about 7.30%.
3% interest subsidy
For family income up to ₹8 Lakh, the government pays 3% of the interest during study and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh.
Full interest cover for lower incomes
For family income up to ₹4.5 Lakh, the central CSIS scheme pays all the interest during the moratorium on technical and professional courses, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh.
Up to 15 years to repay
Repayment starts a year after the course ends, and can run for up to 15 years.
Interest only on what is paid out
The bank pays the college as each fee falls due, and interest runs only on the amount paid out so far.
Small margin
Nothing to pay upfront on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost and the bank lends the rest.
No foreclosure or prepayment charges
Under RBI rules, banks cannot charge for closing or prepaying floating-rate loans to individuals.
Interest subsidy by family income
| Family income a year | What the government pays | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹4.5 Lakh | All the interest during the course and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh | CSIS scheme, for technical and professional courses |
| Up to ₹8 Lakh | 3% of the interest during the course and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh | PM Vidyalaxmi, for up to 1,00,000 new students a year |
| Above ₹8 Lakh | No subsidy. You still get the loan, and banks can cut the rate by up to 1% if you pay interest during the course | PM Vidyalaxmi |
Sources: PM Vidyalaxmi portal and CSIS scheme on myScheme (Government of India)
Sources: PM Vidyalaxmi portal, Bank of Maharashtra PM-Vidyalaxmi loan terms, RBI (Pre-payment Charges on Loans) Directions, 2025
Paperwork
Documents you need
Keep these ready before you apply. FundMyCampus checks them for you before anything goes to the bank.
Student and admission
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 (or last qualifying exam / diploma) marksheet
- Proof of admission to the course
- Schedule of expenses from NIT Karnataka Surathkal
- Family income proof from a competent authority
- Photographs of the student and parent
Parent co-borrower
- PAN and Aadhaar of the student and the parent co-borrower
- Parent's income proof: ITR, Form 16 or salary slips
- Last 6 months' bank statements of the parent
- Passport-size photographs
How it works
Your loan journey with FundMyCampus
- 1
Talk to a counsellor
Share your course and fee details. The call is free.
- 2
Upload your documents
Send them online. We check every page so nothing bounces back from the bank.
- 3
We apply on PM Vidyalaxmi
We file your application on the government portal and pick the public sector bank that suits you.
- 4
Digital sanction
Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh through FundMyCampus.
- 5
Fees paid to the college
The bank pays NIT Karnataka Surathkal directly, one semester at a time.
- 6
Subsidy and repayment
We help you claim the interest subsidy. EMIs start a year after the course ends.
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FAQs
NIT Karnataka Surathkal education loan FAQs
What is the education loan interest rate for NIT Karnataka Surathkal?
About 7.30% a year at public sector banks under PM Vidyalaxmi, because NIT Karnataka Surathkal is in the Uttam category. The rate is floating and moves with the RBI repo rate. The bank sets the final rate.
Is NIT Karnataka Surathkal covered under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme?
Yes. National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (AISHE code U-0237) in Surathkal, Karnataka is on the PM Vidyalaxmi list in the Uttam category.
What does B.Tech, first year 2026-27 cost at NIT Karnataka Surathkal?
About ₹5.55 Lakh for the whole course. Tuition for all eight semesters plus NITK's first-year non-tuition fees and first-year hostel rent. NITK lists later-year charges separately, so the four-year cost will be a little higher. Family income under ₹5 lakh brings full or two-thirds tuition remission.
Do I need collateral for a NIT Karnataka Surathkal education loan?
No. Under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, banks ask for no collateral security.
Does the loan cover the whole fee?
Almost. There is no margin on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost yourself, and the bank lends the rest. Scholarships can count towards the margin.
Is there a processing fee?
No processing or upfront charges under the scheme. Banks may charge small portal enrolment and account fees, for example ₹100 plus GST to enrol at Bank of Maharashtra.
Do I need a guarantor or co-applicant?
No third-party guarantor is needed under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins the loan as co-borrower.
Can I get the PM Vidyalaxmi interest subsidy at NIT Karnataka Surathkal?
It depends on family income. Up to ₹4.5 Lakh, the CSIS scheme pays all the interest during the course and grace year for technical and professional courses. Up to ₹8 Lakh, PM Vidyalaxmi pays 3% of the interest in that period on loans up to ₹10 Lakh, for up to 1,00,000 new students a year with government institutions first in line. Above ₹8 Lakh there is no subsidy, but you still get the loan, and banks can cut the rate by up to 1% if you pay interest during the course.
When does repayment start?
One year after the course ends. You then have up to 15 years to repay in monthly EMIs.
Is interest charged on the full loan from the first day?
No. The bank pays the college as each fee falls due, and interest runs only on the amount paid out so far.
Can I repay the loan early?
Yes, with no charge. Under RBI rules, banks cannot charge for prepaying or closing floating-rate loans to individuals.
Does the loan cover hostel and mess?
Yes. Banks fund the fees on NIT Karnataka Surathkal's fee sheet, including hostel, and can add mess, books and a laptop.
How long does sanction take through FundMyCampus?
Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh at PM Vidyalaxmi colleges, once your documents are complete.
Which documents do I need?
Class 10 and 12 marksheets, proof of admission, the college fee schedule, family income proof, and PAN, Aadhaar and photographs of the student and parent.
How do I get admission to NIT Karnataka Surathkal?
B.Tech and other first-degree programmes: JEE Main rank, then JoSAA and CSAB counselling
What are placements like at NIT Karnataka Surathkal?
UG 4-year (graduated 2023-24): 756 of 986 graduates took jobs at a median salary of ₹14 Lakh a year, and 114 went on to higher studies.
What is the NIRF rank of NIT Karnataka Surathkal?
17 in the NIRF 2025 engineering list. 647 full-time Ph.D scholars were on roll.
Is NIT Karnataka Surathkal a government engineering institute?
NIT Karnataka Surathkal is an institute of National Importance (NIT Act, 2007).
Figures on this page were checked on 4 Nov 2026 against the sources linked in each section.
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