National Institute of Technology | Surathkal

National Institute of Technology Karnataka also known as NITK Surathkal established in 1960 and is one of the oldest National Institutes of Technology in India which is located in Surathkal Karnataka near the city of Mangalore, the institute is known for its strong academic structure, large campus, and long history in technical education and  was originally established as Karnataka Regional Engineering College and later became an NIT under the Government of India, it offers undergraduate programs in engineering, technology, science, and management, popular courses include B.Tech across disciplines such as Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication, and Information Technology, the institute follows a structured curriculum  with national education standards, focusing on both theoretical and practical learning.

The campus of NITK Surathkal is spread over a wide area and is located close to the Arabian Sea which makes it one of the most distinctive NIT campuses in the country, it houses academic blocks, research centres, central library, hostels, sports facilities, and student activity spaces, NIT Karnataka Surathkal is also known for its research output, technical fests, student clubs, and industry collaborations.

And about  placements, NITK maintains consistent records with companies from IT, software development, core engineering, analytics, and consulting sectors visiting the campus annually, due to its academic reputation and alumni presence, NIT Surathkal continues to hold a strong position among top NIT colleges in India.

• National Institute of Technology, Karnataka is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

• The institute has a long academic history and follows a structured curriculum aligned with national education standards.

• NITK Surathkal has a large residential campus with well developed academic, research, and student facilities.

• Placement opportunities are consistent, with companies from IT, software, core engineering, analytics, and consulting sectors visiting the campus regularly.

• The alumni network is strong and spread across industries, which adds to academic reputation and student exposure.

• Research activities are supported through departmental laboratories.

• Due to the large campus size and administrative structure, certain academic or administrative processes may feel time taking. 

• Hostel and mess facilities may vary in quality depending on management and maintenance at a given time.

• The campus is located away from major metropolitan centres, which may limit access to city based exposure and external opportunities for some students.

• With multiple top NITs and central institutes in India, competition among institutes for rankings, placements, and research visibility remains high.