Information Bulletin For Self-Financed PG Programmes 2025
Information Bulletin For Self-Financed PG Programmes 2025
SURATHKAL
Mangaluru- 575025, (D.K.), Karnataka State
INFORMATION BULLETIN
Admission to Full Time Self-Financed Post Graduate Programmes
2025-26
(M.Tech., M.Sc. and M.B.A programmes)
1. General Page
No.
1.1 About the Institute 1
1.2 Location 1
8
2.4 Intake for the Self-Financed PG Programmes
3. Documents to be Produced 9
Programmes 2025-26
The institute has played a significant role in providing quality technical education and fostering research
and development over the years and contributed significantly to the advancement of knowledge and
technology. Institute has maintained a long-standing tradition of research spanning both conventional
and modern areas of engineering and sciences across all the departments. The active involvement in
application-oriented research to address societal challenges with a range of focus areas such as
environment, water resources, materials, rock mechanics, manufacturing, new structures, VLSI, power
electronics, biomedical, machine learning and artificial intelligence reflects a holistic and forward-
thinking approach and highlights a diverse and comprehensive approach to research. With this kind of
research, the Institute contributes not only to the academic and scientific community but also directly
benefits society by addressing real-world issues.
NITK has a robust and inclusive admission process, attracting a diverse pool of students both nationally
and internationally. The use of standardized entrance exams like JEE Mains for B.Tech., GATE for
M.Tech., CAT/MAT/GATE for MBA, and JAM for M.Sc. reflects a commitment to a merit-based selection
process. The inclusion of foreign students through exchange programmes, Ministry of External Affairs
(MEA), Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), and the Direct Admission to Students Abroad
(DASA) scheme adds to the Institute's global perspective and fosters cultural diversity. The availability
of scholarship seats for M.Tech. programmes based on GATE scores, as well as the provision for
sponsored students, showcases a commitment to supporting academic excellence and providing
opportunities to deserving candidates. Additionally, the focus on self-financed categories for M.Tech,
M.Sc. and MBA programmes demonstrates the Institute's flexibility in accommodating a broader range
of students. The Institute's emphasis on doctoral programmes, including admitting candidates with
Institute fellowships and external sponsored candidates, speaks to its dedication to advanced research
and academic excellence. The strong placement record is a testament to the quality of education and
training provided by NITK, as evidenced by the high demand for its graduates in top industries and
companies. This recognition as one of the best institutions in the country for student placements further
underscores the Institute's commitment to producing well-rounded and highly employable graduates.
1.2. Location
NITK is located in Surathkal of Mangalore City, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. It is situated
along the Kanyakumari-Mumbai National Highway 66. Mangalore, also known as Mangaluru, is a
coastal city in the southwestern part of Karnataka, and NITK is positioned in the outskirts of this city with
a campus set amid 300 acres of lush green surroundings with the Western Ghat Mountains to the east
and the Arabian sea to the west. With a temperature range of 18 to 38 degrees Celsius, the location
has a fairly moderate and pleasant climate throughout the year and the fact that the campus is situated
on the sea shore adds an extra element of appeal with a refreshing and healthy climate. This location
provides not only a peaceful and conducive environment for academic activities but also convenient
connectivity to major cities in India and international destinations via road, rail, and air. The National
Highway 66 is a major artery that runs along the western coast of India, facilitating easy travel to and
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from major cities. The presence of the Mangalore Railway Station, located about 20 km away from the
campus, ensures convenient rail access. Additionally, the Surathkal Railway Station being approximately
3 km away further enhances the connectivity for the NITK community. The Mangalore (Bajpe) airport
being in close proximity, about 20 km away, adds to the ease of transportation. This airport serves as a
vital link for both domestic and international destinations, making it convenient for students, faculty, and
visitors to travel. This comprehensive connectivity by road, rail, and air not only facilitates the movement
of individuals associated with the Institute but also supports collaborative activities, academic exchange
programmes, and other engagements with institutions and professionals both nationally and
internationally.
A central library provided to meet the academic needs of students and faculty serves as a resource hub,
offering a diverse collection of books, journals, and other academic materials. The well-equipped health
care center ensures the necessary medical support and services for students and faculty, and plays a
pivotal role in creating a campus environment that prioritizes the health and well-being of the community.
The branches of State Bank of India and Canara Bank, along with ATM facilities, offer convenient
banking services for the campus community and the presence of post office enhances the overall
accessibility and convenience for communication needs. Two canteens cater to the culinary needs of
the residents.
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speed connectivity, integration of networks, and access to academic resources reflects a commitment
to providing a technologically advanced and well-connected environment for both academic and
residential aspects of campus life.
In order to support seamless migration of connectivity between access points for users, approximately
1000 indoor access points and 40 outdoor access points are deployed via Wi-Fi network which is an
extension of the wired networks. The NITK data centre serves as an integration hub for Optical Fiber
Cable (OFC)/backbone infrastructure housing internet connections to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
(BSNL) and the national knowledge network. The centre is equipped with networking hardware to
facilitate efficient data transfer and communication across the entire network. This ensures that the
Institute has reliable and redundant connections to the internet, catering to the diverse needs of
academic, research, and administrative activities. Main servers are connected to the data centre
network. The Center for Computational Computing (CCC) utilizes virtualization with the Proxmox
virtualization environment and Ubuntu system containerization environment. CCC hosts a campus-wide
license for MATLAB, Simulink, and companion products. Faculty, researchers, and students at NITK
have the flexibility to download and install products like MATLAB, Simulink, and companion products
which contributes to a more versatile and accessible computing environment for the academic
community.
Library has been fully computerised with integrated web based library management software to Koha,
which enables users to search real-time book status and reservations. The library is fully air conditioned
with more than 1000 seating capacity. Newly established eLibrary Complex has the State-of-the-Art
modern IT facilities with e-Studio for lecture capturing and live streaming facility, 2 Cyber Libraries with
50+ computers to conduct hands-on training, 2 Seminar Halls of 50+ Capacity each, 8 Discussion
Rooms, dedicated Research Scholars Section, Digital Reading Rooms, Laptop Zones etc. catering to
more than 7000 on campus library users 24X7 along with in-housed cafeteria.
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1. Chemical Engineering
2. Chemistry
3. Civil Engineering
7. Information Technology
9. Mechanical Engineering
12. Physics
The Teaching Departments offering the postgraduate programmes which include M.Tech, M.Tech
by Research, M.Sc and MBA are as follows.
a) Chemical Engineering
b) Civil Engineering
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e) Electronics & Communication Engineering
f) Information Technology
h) Mechanical Engineering:
j) Mining Engineering
m) Chemistry:
n) Physics:
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2. Admission to Full time Self-financed PG programmes:
NITK Surathkal admits students for the Full time self -financed M.Tech., M.Sc. and M.B.A.
programmes in the Academic year 2025-26. The candidates who fulfil the prescribed minimum
eligibility criteria as given in the following section may apply for the same. The student who is
selected under the Full time self -financed category will not receive any scholarship/assistantship.
Admission shall be open to Indian nationals who have passed the prescribed qualifying examination
with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system,
OR not less than 60% marks in the aggregate (taking into account the marks scored in all the
subjects of all the public/university examinations conducted during the entire prescribed period
for the degree programme). However, this prescribed minimum shall be a CGPA of 6.0 OR 55%
marks in the aggregate for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
For information on the prescribed qualifying examinations for various M.Tech. Programmes
offered by the various departments at NITK, please refer the CCMT-2025 website or NITK website
(www.nitk.ac.in Information bulletin for PG and Ph.D. admissions 2025-26)
B. M.B.A. Programme:
Admission to M.B.A. Programme shall be open to Indian nationals who have passed Bachelor’s
Degree in any discipline from a Recognized University with a Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA) of at least 5.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system, OR not less than 50% marks in the
aggregate (taking into account the marks scored in all the subjects of all the public/university
examinations conducted during the entire prescribed period for the degree programme). However,
this prescribed minimum shall be a CGPA of 5.0 OR 45% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST/PwD
candidates.
C. M.Sc. Programmes:
Admission to M.Sc programme in Chemistry/Physics is open to Indian nationals who have passed
B.Sc. degree with Chemistry as one of the subjects for M.Sc. Chemistry and Physics as one of the
subject for M.Sc. Physics, with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 in the 0-
10 scale grading system, OR not less than 60% marks in the aggregate (taking into account the
marks scored in all the subjects of all the public/university examinations conducted during the entire
prescribed period for the degree programme). However, this prescribed minimum shall be a CGPA
of 6.0 OR 55% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
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The hardcopy of the completed application form with payment receipt and copies of all
necessary documents is to be sent to the Assistant Registrar (Academic), National Institute
of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Srinivasnagar, Mangalore -575 025, Karnataka to
reach on or before 03.06.2025 (Tuesday) . “Application for Self-Financed M.Tech /MBA/M.Sc.
Admission in the Department of -----------------” should be clearly mentioned on the top of the
envelope.
Applications which are incomplete / defective / received late are liable to be rejected
summarily and no correspondence will be entertained on such applications.
Note: If a candidate desires to apply to more than one programme he / she should submit
separate APPLICATION along with the payment Receipt of Application fee for each program.
The candidates called for interview will have to appear for written test and interview at their own
cost. The written test and interview will be held at N.I.T.K., Surathkal in offline mode.
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2.3 Intake for the Self- Financed programmes (2025-26)
Geotechnical Engineering 5
Environmental Engineering 5
Transportation Engineering 5
Water Resources Marine Structures 5
and Ocean
Water Resources Engineering and 5
Engineering
Management
Geoinformatics 5
Mechanical Engineering Thermal Engineering 10
Manufacturing Engineering 10
Mechatronics Engineering 5
Mechanical Design 10
Electronics & VLSI Design 8
Communication Communication Engineering and 8
Engineering Networks
Signal Processing and Machine 8
Learning
Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering 5
Environmental Science & 5
Technology
Industrial Biotechnology 5
Metallurgical & Materials Materials Process Technology 5
Engineering
Materials Engineering 5
Nanotechnology 5
Electrical & Electronics Power and Energy Systems 10
Engineering Power Electronics and control 10
Information Technology Information Technology 5
Computer Science Computer Science & Engineering 5
and Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering – 5
Information Security
Mathematical & Computational and Data Science 5
Computational Sciences
M.Sc. Physics 7
M.Sc. Chemistry 5
10
M.B.A. School of Management
186
Total
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3 Documents to be Produced:
A. At the time of counselling/written test/interview:
1. Original marks card of all Semesters/years of Bachelor’s degree
2. Date of Birth Certificate in Original (SSLC / X Std.)
3. Degree Certificate or Course Completion certificate from college (if qualifying degree
exam results are awaiting)
4. Caste Certificate if belonging to SC / ST (original)
5. GATE / NET Score Card (if applicable)
6. Pass certificate for A.M.I.E. candidates (M Tech.)
7. Persons with Disabilities (PWD) certificate, if applicable.
In case the result of qualifying degree is awaited, provisional admission will be given
subject to meeting eligibility requirements latest by 30th September 2025
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5 Fees and Deposits:
A. Fee structure for self-financed PG programmes for the year 2025-26
Note:
# PART A of other fee is the onetime fee to be paid at the time of admission. It will be increased
@5% every year for every newly admitting batch of students.
## PART B of other fee will be increased @5% every year applicable to all students of all the batches
irrespective of their year of admission w.e.f. 2024 -25 admission batch onwards.
*Provisional, subject to revision.
B. Provisional Mess Fees (At Hostel Office) for Hostellers (first semester) for
the year 2025-26
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Note: Refund of Fees:
i) Any student who withdraws admission before the closing date of admission for the respective
rounds of the Academic Session is eligible for the refund of the all the fees and deposits, after
a deduction of a processing fee of Rs.1000 /- (Rupees One Thousand Only).
ii) Candidates who withdraw the admission after the closing date of admission for the respective
rounds are eligible for refund of only the security deposit paid to the Institute. They are not
eligible for refund of any other fee.
iii) Candidates who are leaving the course after joining are not eligible for the refund of any fee.
Any disputes arising out of admissions shall be subject to Mangalore Court jurisdiction.
Ragging: If any incident of ragging comes to the notice of the authority, concerned accused
student shall be given liberty to explain and if his explanation is not found satisfactory, the
authority would expel him / her from the institution.
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