NITK

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (NITK), commonly referred to as NITK Surathkal, is a public technical university located in Surathkal, near Mangalore, Karnataka, India. It originated in 1960 as the Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC) and was renamed National Institute of Technology Karnataka in 2002. In 2007, the NIT Act designated NITK as an Institute of National Importance, affirming its status within India's system of public technical institutes. The campus sits on the coast of the Arabian Sea and houses extensive laboratories, libraries, and student facilities.

Academics: NITK offers undergraduate engineering programs and postgraduate programs in engineering and sciences, along with doctoral research across multiple departments. Degrees awarded include BTech, MTech, MSc, MBA, and PhD. Admissions to undergraduate programs are conducted via the common JEE Main examination and JoSAA counseling, while postgraduate admissions follow institute criteria and national entrance tests such as GATE for technical programs.

Research and facilities: The institute supports research across fields including computer science, electrical and electronics, mechanical, civil, chemical, and materials engineering, as well as the sciences. It operates extensive laboratories, libraries, and centers for advanced research, and collaborates with industry and government laboratories to promote innovation and technology transfer. NITK programs are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Campus life and administration: The campus features residential facilities, cultural and technical clubs, sports facilities, and a range of student activities. Admissions for undergraduate programs are via JEE Main with JoSAA counseling; postgraduate admissions use GATE or institute-based procedures depending on the program.