National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Surathkal, Mangalore
An Institute of National Importance.
(NIT Act 2007, Parliament of India,
15th August 2007)
Vision
To facilitate transformation of
students into good human beings,
responsible citizens and competent
professionals, focusing on
assimilation, generation and
dissemination of knowledge.
Mission
Impart quality education to meet the needs
of profession and society, and achieve
excellence in teaching-learning and
research
Attract and develop talented and
committed human resource, and provide
an environment conducive to innovation,
creativity, team-spirit and entrepreneurial
leadership
Facilitate effective interactions among
faculty and students, and foster networking
with alumni, industries, institutions and
other stake-holders
Practice and promote high standards of
professional ethics, transparency and
accountability
The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK),
Surathkal is located in Mangalore City, Karnataka State,
India. Surathkal was earlier a small coastal town but with
rapid growth of the city, it is now included within the city
limits of Mangalore. Mangalore is the headquarters of the
coastal District of Dakshina Kannada and boasts of being an
important centre of business and trade in Karnataka State.
The presence of an all-weather major port at Mangalore
has seen rapid industrial growth in the hinterland covering
large parts of Karnataka and extending up to the state
capital, Bangalore. Mangalore has also been ear marked for
establishment of Special Economic Zones and Information
Technology Parks. Dakshina Kannada District boasts of
100% literacy and is well known for its educational
institutions. Mangalore is a popular tourist destination and
is well known for pristine beaches, temples and unique
cuisine.
Sri U. Srinivasa Mallya, a visionary and a philanthropist
contributed immensely to the development of the coastal
region of Karnataka. Among the many achievements to his
credit, his effort towards establishment of the Karnataka
Regional Engineering College (now NITK) at Surathkal is
probably the most significant one. In recognition of his role
as the founder and architect of NITK, the campus is named
after him as 'Srinivasnagar'.
TEAM NITK
An Amalgamation of:
14 Departments
12 Supporting Centres
200 Highly Qualified and Dedicated Faculty
300 Committed Supporting Staff
3900 Talented and Motivated Students
16200 Distinguished Alumni
and 49 years of Experience in Producing World Class
Engineers & Leaders
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Promote Education meeting International Quality Standards.
Develop and Sustain an Environment to Encourage Innovation,
Creativity, Team-Spirit and Entrepreneurial Leadership.
Enhance Research Output and Integrate with TeachingLearning Process.
Create and Maintain State-of-the-art Infrastructure and
Facilities.
Attract and Develop Talented and Committed Human Resource.
Facilitate Effective Interaction among Faculty and Students.
Establish Effective Networking with Alumni, Industries,
Institutions and other Stake-Holders, at National and
International Levels.
Conform to the Highest Standards of Professional Ethics.
IMPORTANT MILESTONES
1960 - August 6, founded as Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC) with 3 UG programs (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) under affiliation to
University of Mysore
1965 - Chemical and Metallurgy UG programs started
1966 - Industrially oriented PG programs in Industrial Structures and Marine Structures introduced
1967 - Grant of UN special fund and UNESCO International experts assistance in development of PG programs
1971 - UG program in Electronics & Communication introduced
1980 - Affiliation shifted to newly formed Mangalore University
1984 - UG program in Mining Engineering introduced
1985 - UG program in Computer Engineering initiated
1988 - Master of Computer Application PG Program started
1990 - PG program in Materials Engineering started
1992 - Introduction of PG program in Power and Energy Systems
1993 - Project IMPACT funded by Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation, World Bank and GOI
1994 - Grant of MHRD Centre of Excellence Funding
- Grant of UK-India REC project under IT theme
- KREC-STEP and R & D Centre for Clay Roofing Tiles, Bricks and other Ceramics established
- Introduction of PG program in Industrial Pollution Control
1995 - Central Computer Center established in independent building
1996 - PG program in Computer Science and Engineering introduced
1998 - Electronics Education Network Project funded by Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation
- Special Manpower Development in VLSI Design funded by Ministry of Communication & IT, GOI
1999 - Campus-wide Optical Fibre Network installed
2000 - UG program in Information Technology introduced
- ISO 9002 Certification granted to Computer Engineering and E&C Departments
2002 - Elevated to status of Deemed University and renamed as National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal
2003 - August 6, First Annual Convocation of NITK
2004 - Lead Institution status for World Bank funded Technical Education Quality Improvement Program (TEQIP)
- IBM sponsored Center for Advanced Studies established in Department of Computer Engineering
2005 - International Collaborations established with Kagoshima University, Japan; KAIST, South Korea
2007 - Identified under MHRD-NASSCOM as one of the Centres for Finishing School
- IBM Open Power Systems Laboratory established
- MOU with Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Bangalore
- International Collaboration established with Technical University Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Declared as Institute of National Importance through NIT Act of Parliament (15 August 2007)
2008 - All academic programs accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
- Recognized as a major QIP centre for all PG and PhD programs
- Successfully conducted All India MCA Admission Test (NIMCET 08)
- MoUs with University of Dundee, UK; BARC, Mumbai; Pennsylvania State University, USA; Academic Alliance Program, EMC, New Delhi; RVCE,
Bangalore
- Centre for Yogic Sciences & Continuing Education opened
2009 - MoUs with Deakin University Australia ; Chonnam National University, South Korea; Michigan State University,
USA, Robert Bosch (RBEI), Bangalore; National Instruments, Bangalore
- Successful Implementation of TEQIP Phase - I
- 50th Foundation day Celebrated
- Inauguration of Golden Jubilee Celebrations
- Laying of Foundation Stone for under pass to connect East & West Side of Campus
- Completion 1512 Seater Mega Hostel
- 24th Indian Engineering Congress & 39th ISTE Annual Convention Organized.
GOVERNANCE
NITK is governed by the Board of Governors which consists of representatives of
the Government of India, Government of Karnataka, Alumni, Industry and other
nominees. The Chairman of the Board is nominated by the Government of India.
The Director is the administrative head of the Institute. The functioning of NITK is
governed by NIT Act 2007 and Rules laid down by Government of India.
Orgonogram :
CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF
GOVERNORS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
ADVISORY, SELECTION, PROMOTIONAL & OTHER COMMITTEES
DIRECTOR
BUILDING & WORKS COMMITTEE
DIVISIONAL
CHAIRPERSONS
DEAN P & D
DEAN ACADEMIC
AFFAIRS
DEAN FW
DEAN R & C
DEAN STUDENTS'
Welfare
HODS
ASSOCIATE DEANS
OTHER
SECTIONS
SENATE
CHIEF
WARDEN
BoS
WARDENS
DEPARTMENT
ACADEMIC
BODIES
HOSTEL STAFF
REGISTRAR
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
DY. REGISTRAR
(ACCOUNTS)
DY. REGISTRAR
(ACADEMIC)
ASST. REGISTRAR
SUPERINTENDENT /
SECTION HEAD
SUPERINTENDENT /
SECTION HEAD
EXAMINATION
ADMISSIONS
ESTABLISHMENT
ACCOUNTS
NON TEACHING
STAFF
LIBRARIAN
LIBRARY
STAFF
DEPARTMENT
FACULTY
COUNCIL
TECHNICAL &
SUPPORTING
STAFF
Abbreviations:
BoS
: Board of Studies
C.C.C. : Central Computer Centre
C.C.E. : Centre for Continuing Education
FW
: Faculty Welfare
HOD : Head of the Department
I.I.P.
: Industry Institute Partnership Cell
NTMIS : National Technical Manpower
Information System
P & D : Planning & Development
R & C : Research & Consultancy
TRAINING,
PLACEMENT &
STUDENT
WELFARE
RESIDENT
ENGINEER
DISPENSARY
WATCH &
WARD SECTION
I.I.P. CELL
NTMIS NODAL
CENTRE
C.C.C
C.C.E
NON TEACHING
STAFF
DIVISIONS & DEPARTMENTS
STUDENT PLACEMENTS
Division of Civil Engineering Systems
Departments:
Applied Mechanics & Hydraulics
Civil Engineering
Mining Engineering
Division of Electrical, Electronics & Computing Systems
Departments:
Computer Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Information Technology
Division of Mechanical & Chemical Systems
Departments:
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Division of Basic Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences &
Management Systems
Departments:
Chemistry
Humanities, Social Sciences & Management
Mathematical & Computational Sciences
Physics
Department of Training and Placement facilitates
Centralized On-Campus Job Interviews and Placements for
all Students
Excellent Track Record of Securing Well-paid Jobs in
Premier Companies in India and Abroad
Best Pay Packages in
Country and Extremely
Challenging
Assignments offered
Department arranges
Project Work
Internships in
Prestigious Industries
Career Counseling
Services and
Awareness on Cultural
& Social Issues provided to Students
Development of Soft Skills and Personal Effectiveness to
equip Students in Career Planning
MAJOR FACILITIES & CENTRES
Campus:
Lush Green 300 acres Campus with a Private Beach
Residential Campus, Self Sufficient in Every Respect
Shopping Complex, Schools, Banks with ATMs, Post Office,
Hospital, Cafeterias
1200 seater Auditorium, 1800 capacity Open Air Theater
Institute Guest House with VIP suites & dining hall Complex
Class Rooms & Laboratories:
70 Class Rooms, many Equipped with Audio-Visual Facilities
Over 65 Laboratories Equipped with State-of-art Equipment
Dedicated and Qualified Laboratory Technicians and Staff
Specialized Laboratories Established in Several Frontier Thrust
Areas of Research and Development
Laboratories Certified to carry out Testing & Calibration
Few Laboratories Established with Industrial Support &
Collaboration
MICO-BOSCH Power Tool Laboratory State of Art Facility for
providing training on Power Tools
Division-wise Computer Aided Design Laboratories
Language Laboratory
Computing:
Fully Air Conditioned, Central Computer Centre (CCC) with over
120 Stand-alone Desktop PCs and 20 Central Servers
12 core single-mode Fibre based Campus network with
1 Gbps/10Gbps Backbone Speed
24x7 Internet connectivity (34 Mbps lease lines of 1:1) to
Departments, Faculty, Student Hostels and Faculty Residences
Separate Departmental Computer Centres
64-bit IBM Power Computing Laboratory
Library:
Excellent Library Facilities catering to needs of Curriculum,
Research, Consulting and General Reading
Spacious Building with Large Reading Halls
Fully Automated Barcode Facility for Lending and Digital
Catalogue
Digital Library Established to Support CD Resources and
e-books
Access to Online Journals through INDEST-AICTE, DELNET and
INFLIBNET consortiums
Access to over 108,000 Books, 294 Periodicals, 16000 Indian
Standards in digital form, 1084 CD ROMs, about 800 Full Text
e-Journals and about 6000 Abstract e-Journals
25 Computer Systems with Connectivity for Accessing Electronic
Resources and has 6 Tera Bytes Capacity CD Server
Hostels:
Completely Residential Campus with Hostel Facilities for 3000+
Students
8 Hostel Blocks for Boys, 3 Hostel Blocks for Girls
International Hostel
9 Dining Halls offering Different Cuisine
Reading Room in each Hostel with Books and Periodicals
All Hostel Rooms provided with Internet Connection
Student Participation in Management of Hostels and Dining Halls
Major Festivals Celebrated in Hostels
Centres:
Centre for Continuing Education
R&D Centre for Clay, Roofing Tiles and Ceramic Products
National Technology Manpower Information System (NTMIS)
Nodal Centre
Industry-Institute Partnership Cell
NITK Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park (STEP)
Indira Gandhi National Open University Programme Study Centre
NIRMITHI Kendra (promoted and supported by District
Administration and Zilla Panchayath, Dakshina Kannada)
TIFAC-CORE in Industrial Biotechnology
4 Centres of Excellence for supporting multi disciplinary Research
Disaster Risk Reduction Sustainable Development
Materials Research
Virtual Instrumentation
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Under-Graduate B.Tech Programs:
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Information Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Mining Engineering
Post-Graduate M.Tech Programs:
Department of Applied Mechanics & Hydraulics
1. Marine Structures
2. Water Resources Engineering & Management
3. Remote Sensing & GIS
Department of Civil Engineering
1. Environmental Engineering 2. Geotechnical Engineering
3. Structural Engineering
4. Transportation Systems Engineering
5. Construction Technology & Management
Department of Chemical Engineering
1. Chemical Plant Design
2. Industrial Pollution Control 3. Industrial Biotechnology
Department of Computer Engineering
1. Computer Science & Engineering 2. Information Security
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
1. Communication Engineering 2. VLSI Design
Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
1. Power & Energy Systems
Department of Mechanical Engineering
1. Thermal Engineering
2. Manufacturing Engineering 3. Mechatronics
Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
1. Process Metallurgy 2. Materials Engineering
Department of Mathematical & Computational Sciences
1. Systems Analysis & Computer Applications
M.Tech by Research
Faculty of Engineering
Post-Graduate Programs:
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
- Department of Mathematical & Computational Sciences
M.Sc. (Chemistry)
- Department of Chemistry
M.Sc. (Physics)
- Department of Physics
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Department of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management
Doctoral Programs:
Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Humanities and
Management and other Inter-disciplinary areas.
ADVANTAGE NITK
One of the Oldest Technical Institutions in Southern India
Rated among the Top Technological Institutions in India
Rated as the Best Technological Institution in Karnataka
Excellent Placement Record, Rated among top in the Country for Placements
Highly Accomplished and Well-placed Alumni Serving both in India and Abroad
Attracts the Brightest Students from all over the Country and Abroad
Very Good Industry, International and Alumni linkages
Highly Motivated and Qualified faculty
Dedicated and Trained Technical and Administrative Staff
Fully Equipped Library with Vast Collection of Learning Material in Print, Video, CD Media and Online Resources
Central Computer Centre providing Advanced Computing Facilities with Campus Wide Networking and Internet Lease Lines providing
34 Mbps connectivity
A 300 acre Coastal Campus set in Sylvan Surroundings with a Private Beach
Proximity to Bangalore, IT capital of India; Rapidly Developing Mangalore Region with Several Upcoming Mega Industries
Good Connectivity by Road, Rail and Air to Destinations in India and abroad
AWARDS &
RECOGNITIONS
1991 - Government of Karnataka Award for Best College
1998 - Ranked 6th among Top Engineering Colleges in India by India Today Magazine
2000 - ISO 9002 Certification to Department of Computer Engineering and Department of Electronics &
Communication
2001 - ISTE Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan National Award for Best Overall Performance
2004 - Ranked 8th among Top 10 Technological Universities by India Today Magazine
2005 - Ranked 3rd among all Technological Universities of India for Student Placements and 11th Rank
Overall by Dataquest-IDC-NASSCOM Survey
2006 - Science Direct Award for Highest Usage of Online Journal Resources in 2006
2007 - IEEE Best Student Chapter Award - Bangalore Section
2008 - 25 Academic Programs accredited by National Board of Accreditation
- Recognized as a major QIP Centre for Engineering stream PG & PhD programs
2009 - Ranked 11th among the top Technological Universities by India Today Megazine
- Ranked 10th among the Technical Institutions of India by Times of India
- National Entrepreneurship Education Award for Best College-Entrepreneurship Education by NITIE
- Valued Customer Award for Sponsored R & D by CPRI, Bangalore
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
INDUSTRIAL CONSULTING
Enhanced Research Activities since attaining Status of Institute of
National Importance
Research Advisory Board (RAB) established to provide Policy
Directions for Research Activities in the Institute
Every Faculty Member encouraged to have at least one
Sponsored Research Project
Every Eligible Research Guide encouraged to have at least one
PhD Student
Newly Recruited Faculty are provided with Seed Grant of Rs. 5
lakhs to initiate R&D Activities in Frontier Areas
Institute has attracted significant Research Grants from various
Central and State government agencies (During 2008-09 total
funding received Rs. 100 million)
Industry Funded R&D Projects being
enhanced
Special Manpower development in
VLSI Design by MCIT, GOI
60 Ph.D Degrees awarded during
the last 2 academic years
Institute offers more than 35 PhD
Scholarships per year
Presently more than 280 Candidates
are enrolled for PhD studies
M.Tech by Research Program
introduced
Recognized as Centre for AICTE sponsored National Doctoral
Programme
Recognized as Centre for Quality Improvement Program for
M.Tech and PhD Programs for Sponsored Teachers from other
Technical Institutions
During 2008, more than 80 faculty members have been deputed
to Universities abroad for research interactions (sponsored by
TEQIP)
Institute encourages Faculty Members to provide Industrial
Consulting Services
Centralized Processing of Consulting Activities through
Industry-Institute Partnership Cell
Industries & Government Agencies in Region/State have gained
significantly through Technical Advice provided by Faculty
Institute Laboratories are recognized for Quality Services in
Testing, Certification and Calibration of Instruments,
Equipment and Materials
TECHNICAL EDUCATION QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TEQIP)
World Bank assisted project implemented by MHRD to improve
quality to technical education in the country
NITK identified as lead institution with a total outlay of Rs. 240
million
First institution to receive entire allocated fund based on its
success in achieving academic excellence & utilization of grant
Additional amount of Rs. 30 million granted as reward for good
performance
Support provided has facilitated improvement in building
infrastructure and upgradation & modernization of laboratories
Central facilities created to encourage interdisciplinary teaching
& research
Facilitated organization of faculty staff development
programmes, joint activities with networked institutions and
community services.
Theme Workshops, Short Term Training Programs and Seminars
organized for the benefit of professionals and for show casing of
research capabilities
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
National Collaborations
With other Institutions of Higher Learning, Engineering Colleges,
R&D Laboratories and Industries
Collaborations for Academic Programs, Joint Research Projects,
Faculty Exchange and Student Training
Interactions in Preparation and Evaluation of B.Tech, M.Tech
& PhD Dissertations
Academic Training provided to Faculty from other Colleges
& Industry Personnel
Industry Sponsored Laboratories and Software Support
NITK is a Member on the Governing Boards of INDEST Online
E-Resources Consortium and the Graduate Aptitude Test in
Engineering (GATE)
Faculty Members serve on several National, State & District
Committees including NBA, AICTE, UPSC, CSIR and DRDO
International Collaborations
Collaboration with Canadian Universities in initiating Academic
Programs during Inception of Institute
Participation in British ODA sponsored UK-India REC Project on
Information Technology Theme during 1993-98 involving
Training of Faculty in UK
Indo-Norwegian Environment Project Assistance to R&D Centre
for Clay, Roofing Tiles, Bricks and other Ceramic Products
Several Faculty Members have taken up Post Doctoral Sabbatical
Assignments in Universities Abroad
Several faculty members
visit top univer sities
abroad for research
interactions
Faculty Secondment to
Asian Institute of
Technology, Bangkok on
regular basis
MoU signed with
Kagoshima University, Japan; KAIST,
South Korea; Technical Univerity
Eindhoven, Netherlands; University of
Dundee, UK; Pennsylvania University,
USA
New initiatives with several other
Universities being pursued
Alumni Networking
Alumni of NITK are currently
occupying many senior and coveted
posts both in Government and Industrial Sectors in India and
Abroad
Registered Alumni Association with active Members
Registered Alumni Chapters exist in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune,
Mumbai, New Delhi, Goa, Singapore, Dubai, USA
Alumni regularly visit Alma Mater
Global Alumni Convention takes place once in three years
Silver Jubilee Reunion of several batches organized every year
Alumni contribute to Institute Corpus Fund, Student Welfare
Fund, Alumni Lecture Series, Greening of Institute Campus,
Conference Travel support for Students Community Service
As a policy Institute makes significant efforts to discharge its
Societal Commitments
Events and Awareness Programs on Topics of Interest to General
Public are regularly organized
Training programs on English and Kannada languages organized
Special Efforts made to Provide Computer Literacy to School
Children in the Region
Significant Contribution to Planning & Functioning of Pilikula
Science Centre
Initiatives under PMGSY of Government of India and Science and
Technology exhibitions under Government of Karnataka
Establishment of Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe Cell for Welfare
and Grievance Redressal
STUDENT LIFE
Sports & Games
Separate Department of Physical Education Established to Create Awareness
about Sports and Physical Fitness
International Standard Playfields for Hockey & Football
Cricket Field with Turf Pitches
International Standard Floodlit Basketball Courts
Tennis Courts, Volleyball Courts, Handball Courts
Indoor Gymkhana with Shuttle Badminton Courts and Table Tennis tables
Modern Well-equipped Gymnasium
International Standard Floodlight Swimming Pool
Extra and Co-Curricular Activities
Several Student Clubs for activities like Music, Debate, Dance, Drama, Star
Gazing, Management, Entrepreneurship, etc
Active SPICMACAY Mangalore Chapter
Films Club arranges weekly screening of Movies in Open Air Theater
National Cadet Corps (NCC) established in 1964
National Service Scheme (NSS) for Community Services
Value Education Centre
Foreign Language Section
Annual Events
INCIDENT Annual National Level Intercollegiate Cultural Festival
ENGINEER Annual National Level Intercollegiate Technical Festival
CRESCENDO Inter-Year Institute Cultural Festival
FUTURE PLANS
The Management, Faculty, Staff & Students of NITK are leaving no
stone unturned in achieving the Overall Goals and Objectives of the
Institute and to Achieve Excellence in all its Activities.
As a continuing effort in this direction, some of the immediate steps
being initiated are:
Enhancement of Infrastructural Facilities
Vehicular Underpass connecting Eastern and Western
side of Campus
.
New Mechanical Engineering Block
New Basic Sciences Block
2 x 5 MVA, 33 KV line & Sub station
International Students Hostel of 300 seats
New Teaching Blocks on East & West Side of Campus
Apartments for Faculty & Married Scholars
Improved Water Supply, Power Supply and Solid Waste
Management Systems
Heritage Center being established with support of Alumni
Increased Synergy between Divisions & Departments for
Optimal Utilization of Talent and Resources
Establishment of Educational Technology Centre with S t u d i o
Facilities for creation and beaming of Educational
Programmes and promoting Education supported by
Multimedia and Web technologies
Establishment of Professorial Chairs in Emerging Areas of
Technology funded by premier Industries, Alumni and
Government Agencies
Promoting effective collaboration with National and
International bodies
DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal has established itself as one of the top technological institutions in
India and richly deserved recognition as an Institute of National Importance under the NIT Act 2007. Accreditation of all our academic
programs by NBA; many with the highest rating, recognition as a QIP Centre, initiation and operationalization of MoUs with several
national and international institutions, more competitive student admissions and improved performance of students in examinations
are achievements that bear testimony to our commitment to maintain quality in all processes
and systems.
NITK is making sustained efforts towards consolidation of the state-of-the-art infrastructural
facilities for teaching and research, attracting highly qualified and motivated staff into the
existing pool and ensuring availability of all other amenities necessary for imparting globally
relevant technological education. A research culture is taking shape in the Institute through
enhanced R & D activities, creation of centres for interdisciplinary research, establishment of
industry-sponsored chairs, stronger interface with industry, alumni and a special focus on new
post-graduate and doctoral programs.
In commemoration of 50 years of glorious existence, NITK is celebrating its Golden Jubilee during August 2009-August 2010.
As part of these celebrations a large number of academic and technical events showcasing the expertise/talent of our
human resources and state of the infrastructure will be held. The Golden Jubilee will be an occasion to rejoice the success of this
renowned institutions and also to plan for the exciting future. On behalf of team-NITK, I cordially invite you to participate in the
celebration and contribute towards the success of the planed events.
Team NITK is fully geared to take on the challenges of the 21st century to establish itself as a World-Class Technological Institution.
Dr. Sandeep Sancheti
HOW TO REACH NITK
New Delhi
Kolkata
Mumbai
Goa
Surathkal
Mangalore
Bangalore
Chennai
The Institute is located 22 kms north of Mangalore City along the Kanyakumari Mumbai National Highway
17, amid 300 acres of sylvan surroundings with the picturesque Western Ghats on the east and sun-kissed
sands of the Arabian Sea to the west.
NITK is easily accessible from all parts of the country. Being situated right on the NH 17, the Institute and
Campus is very well connected by bus routes to the North and South. Mangalore is also connected by NH
48 to Bangalore and there are over 200 luxury buses plying daily between Mangalore and Bangalore.
Surathkal, on the Konkan Railway (linking Mumbai to Kanyakumari), is the nearest rail station and is a
stopover for most trains passing through Konkan Railway. While Surathkal and Kankanady Junction are
the closest alighting points for visitors coming by train from the North; Mangalore Central is the Terminus
for many trains from South India. The Mangalore airport is just 20 km from the Campus and there are
flights to Mumbai, Cochin, Calicut, Goa and Bangalore everyday, with connections to the rest of the
country. Direct International flights are available to Muscat, Dubai and Doha.
Contact :
Director
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
Mangalore, Karnataka, India 575025
Phone : +91-824-2474000/26
Fax
: +91-824-2474033
Email : [email protected]
www.nitk.ac.in
