KVG College of Engineering vs NIT Surathkal for MBA / PGDM: Which Fits You Better?
This course-wise guide compares recorded programme, fee, admission, placement and ranking evidence for KVG College of Engineering, Mangalore and NIT Surathkal. Fees and outcomes can change; verify the latest official notification.
AT A GLANCE
Quick comparison
| Factor | KVG College of Engineering, Mangalore | NIT Surathkal |
|---|---|---|
| College name | KVG College of Engineering, Mangalore | NIT Surathkal |
| Location | Mangalore, Karnataka | Mangalore, Karnataka |
| Institute type | private | public |
| Programmes / branches | 3 listed | 5 listed |
| Recorded fees | ₹40,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Entrance exams | CAT | CAT |
| Average placement | - | ₹3 |
| Highest placement | - | ₹8 |
| Ranking | - | - |
Decision score
75
Higher recorded score: NIT Surathkal
There is no universal winner. The better fit depends on your preferred MBA / PGDM branch, budget, admission route, location and the quality and year of available evidence.
Which university has lower comparable fees?
Compare the recorded tuition cost, fee type and duration for the same or closely matching programme. Annual charges and total fees should not be treated as equivalent.
Which MBA / PGDM branches are available?
Review the programme names below to find the branch that matches your academic and career goals.
Detailed evidence
KVG College of Engineering, Mangalore
private · Mangalore, Karnataka
Branches and programmes
| Programme / branch | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| MBA Finance | 2 | Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline. |
| MBA Human Resources | 2 | Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline. |
| MBA Marketing | 2 | Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline. |
Fees
| Programme | Amount | Fee type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA Finance | ₹40,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| MBA Marketing | ₹40,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| MBA Human Resources | ₹40,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
Entrance exams
CAT
Placements
-
Rankings
-
Recruiters
NIT Surathkal
public · Mangalore, Karnataka
Branches and programmes
| Programme / branch | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| MBA Business Management | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the NIT Surathkal for MBA should have done Graduation in any discipline from a recognized institute with at least 60% aggregate. |
| MBA Finance | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the NIT Surathkal for MBA should have done Graduation in any discipline from a recognized institute with at least 60% aggregate. |
| MBA Financial Management | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the NIT Surathkal for MBA should have done Graduation in any discipline from a recognized institute with at least 60% aggregate. |
| MBA Human Resources | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the NIT Surathkal for MBA should have done Graduation in any discipline from a recognized institute with at least 60% aggregate. |
| MBA Marketing | 2 | The candidate seeking admission in the NIT Surathkal for MBA should have done Graduation in any discipline from a recognized institute with at least 60% aggregate. |
Fees
| Programme | Amount | Fee type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA Financial Management | ₹3,425 | Activity Fee | year |
| MBA Financial Management | ₹3,475 | Activity Fee | year |
| MBA Financial Management | ₹1,000 | Alumini | year |
| MBA Financial Management | ₹2,000 | Convocation Fee | year |
| MBA Financial Management | ₹6,000 | Development | year |
| MBA Financial Management | ₹2,500 | Facilities Fee | year |
| MBA Financial Management | ₹16,000 | Hostel | year |
| MBA Financial Management | ₹16,500 | Hostel | year |
| MBA Financial Management | ₹3,000 | Library Fee | year |
| MBA Financial Management | ₹4,000 | Refundable Deposits | year |
| MBA Financial Management | ₹70,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| MBA Finance | ₹3,475 | Activity Fee | year |
| MBA Finance | ₹3,425 | Activity Fee | year |
| MBA Finance | ₹1,000 | Alumini | year |
| MBA Finance | ₹2,000 | Convocation Fee | year |
| MBA Finance | ₹6,000 | Development | year |
| MBA Finance | ₹2,500 | Facilities Fee | year |
| MBA Finance | ₹16,500 | Hostel | year |
| MBA Finance | ₹16,000 | Hostel | year |
| MBA Finance | ₹3,000 | Library Fee | year |
| MBA Finance | ₹4,000 | Refundable Deposits | year |
| MBA Finance | ₹70,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| MBA Marketing | ₹3,425 | Activity Fee | year |
| MBA Marketing | ₹3,475 | Activity Fee | year |
| MBA Marketing | ₹1,000 | Alumini | year |
| MBA Marketing | ₹2,000 | Convocation Fee | year |
| MBA Marketing | ₹6,000 | Development | year |
| MBA Marketing | ₹2,500 | Facilities Fee | year |
| MBA Marketing | ₹16,000 | Hostel | year |
| MBA Marketing | ₹16,500 | Hostel | year |
| MBA Marketing | ₹3,000 | Library Fee | year |
| MBA Marketing | ₹4,000 | Refundable Deposits | year |
| MBA Marketing | ₹70,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| MBA Human Resources | ₹3,475 | Activity Fee | year |
| MBA Human Resources | ₹3,425 | Activity Fee | year |
| MBA Human Resources | ₹1,000 | Alumini | year |
| MBA Human Resources | ₹2,000 | Convocation Fee | year |
| MBA Human Resources | ₹6,000 | Development | year |
| MBA Human Resources | ₹2,500 | Facilities Fee | year |
| MBA Human Resources | ₹16,500 | Hostel | year |
| MBA Human Resources | ₹16,000 | Hostel | year |
| MBA Human Resources | ₹3,000 | Library Fee | year |
| MBA Human Resources | ₹4,000 | Refundable Deposits | year |
| MBA Human Resources | ₹70,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
| MBA Business Management | ₹3,475 | Activity Fee | year |
| MBA Business Management | ₹3,425 | Activity Fee | year |
| MBA Business Management | ₹1,000 | Alumini | year |
| MBA Business Management | ₹2,000 | Convocation Fee | year |
| MBA Business Management | ₹6,000 | Development | year |
| MBA Business Management | ₹2,500 | Facilities Fee | year |
| MBA Business Management | ₹16,000 | Hostel | year |
| MBA Business Management | ₹16,500 | Hostel | year |
| MBA Business Management | ₹3,000 | Library Fee | year |
| MBA Business Management | ₹4,000 | Refundable Deposits | year |
| MBA Business Management | ₹70,000 | Tuition Fees | year |
Entrance exams
CAT
Placements
| Year | Average package | Highest package |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ₹3 lakh | ₹8 lakh |
Rankings
-
Recruiters
What are the eligibility requirements?
Eligibility is shown for each recorded programme. Requirements can differ by branch, qualification and admission year.
Do both universities accept CAT?
Only active programme-to-exam mappings are shown. Confirm the current admission notification before applying.
Which university has better placement evidence?
Compare placement years, programme coverage and the available average or highest package records. Different years or coverage levels do not establish a definitive winner.
How do their rankings compare?
Compare ranking body, category and year. Rankings from different categories or years may not be directly comparable.
Which university is better for different students?
Lower comparable fee: Compare programme names, fee type, duration and year. Hostel and additional charges are excluded unless explicitly recorded.
Preferred branch: Choose the college listing the branch that matches your goals.
Placement priority: Prefer the college with stronger comparable placement records only when programme coverage and years are comparable.
Admission route: Use the active course-to-exam mappings shown above and confirm the current official notice.
What should you verify before admission?
- Current fee year, duration and included charges.
- Programme-specific eligibility and admission route.
- Placement year, programme coverage and recruiter context.
- Ranking body, category and year.
Conclusion
NIT Surathkal has the higher recorded evidence score, but this does not make it a universal winner. Choose KVG College of Engineering, Mangalore if its available branches, recorded cost and admission route fit your priorities; choose NIT Surathkal if its programmes, location or placement evidence better match your goals.
Final takeaway: Compare the exact branch and programme cost first, then verify eligibility, active entrance-exam mappings and the latest official placement information before admission.
Data note: A dash means the information is not available in the current records. This page does not invent values or treat different years and fee types as directly comparable.