The National Institute of Technology, Karnataka (NIT, Karnataka) was established in 1960 at Surathkal as Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC).Since its establishment the college strives to be leader in the fields of engineering and technology training.

The government of India recognized NIT, Karnataka situated in Dakshina Kannada (DK) region as institute of excellence and bestowed with “Deemed University” status.The college renamed as National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NIT, Karnataka) by the Government.

The campus of NIT is famously known as "SRINIVASNAGAR" after Honourable Ullal Srinivasa Mallya.Mr. Ullal is the architect and master planner of Dakshina Kannada (DK) district and a true politician.He was also involved with Freedom Struggle Movement, led by Gandhi ji.

The NIT Karnataka stands high in rankings among other national level institutes of similar capacity.In the past, more than 80% of its graduates find placement opportunity with reputed national and international agencies.

Departments and Centers
· Dept of Physics
· Dept of Chemistry
· Dept of HSM
· Dept of Civil Engg
· Dept of Mining Engg
· Dept of Applied Mechanics
· Dept of Mechanical Engg
· Dept of MME (metmat.nitk.ac.in)
· Dept of PTSW
· NITK Central Library
· Dept of Computer Engg

· Dept of Electronics and Communications
· Dept of Electrical and Electronics
· Dept of MACS
· Dept of Chemical Engg
· Dept of Information Technology

Academics

(I) Under Graduate Programme
The National Institute of Technology, Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal offers Under Graduate programmes leading to Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech).The duration of these programmes is 4 years/8 semesters. The programmes are offered in following disciplines-
· Civil Engg
· Mining Engg
· Mechanical Engg
· Metallurgical and Materials Engg
· Computer Engg
· Electronics and Communications
· Chemical Engg
· Information Technology
· Electrical and Electronics Engg

(II) Post Graduate Programmes
· Master of Technology (M.Tech.)- The duration of M.Tech. programme is 4 semesters spread in 2 years time. The programme is offered in the following disciplines-
· Civil Engineering
· Applied Mechanics & Hydraulics
· Mechanical Engineering
· Electronics & Communication Engineering
· Chemical Engineering
· Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
· Electrical & Electronics Engineering
· Computer Engineering
· Mathematical and Computational Sciences

· Master in Computers Application (MCA)- This programme is offered by Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences. The duration of programme is 6 semesters, spread over a period of 3 years.
· Master of Business Administration (MBA)- The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal is committed to help the enterprises in all dimensions. The institute offers 2 years programme leading to MBA – Master of Business Administration.

(III) Doctoral Programme
The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal offers doctoral programme leading to award of Ph.D. through its following departments-

· Civil Engineering
· Applied Mechanics & Hydraulics
· Mechanical Engineering
· Electronics & Communication Engineering
· Electrical & Electronics Engineering
· Chemical Engineering
· Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
· Mining Engineering
· Computer Engineering
· Information Technology
· Physics
· Chemistry
· Mathematical and Computational Sciences
· Humanities
The candidate admitted to PhD. Programme under any department of NITK, Surathkal are categorized under any one of the following category-
· Full-time Institute Research Scholars
· Full-time Research Scholars paid by Government/Semi-Government organizations/QIP/EFIP
· Full-time sponsored candidates
· Part-time Institute Faculty/ Staff
· Part-time Project Staff
· Part-time External Candidates
· Full-time Self financing Candidates
· Full-time Study leave candidates

Placement
NITK’s Placement Process: Normally the placement in NITK starts in the beginning of Seventh Semester i.e. in the month of July, preferably a week before the start of the odd semester. But, before that we send invitation in the month of May to all the companies which have visited NITK earlier. We also send a Placement Form seeking some information about the company. After getting the willingness from the companies, we prioritize and prepare the schedule. The date of visit will be intimated to the companies in June. Then the companies visit the campus on allotted dates, make pre placement talk, conduct test and interviews and select the candidates.

Other activities of T&P : Arranging industrial training to students during their 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th semester vacations. Helping the students in getting travel concession from Airways, Railways and Road Transports. Also, arranging workshops, lectures, PPT from Industry people, career counseling, guidelines for placement process etc.

Statistics : 743 placements were made during 2006-07 academic year. Out of which 172 students got 2 job offers. About 96% of B.Tech and 80% of MCA & M.Tech students got placed in the campus 2007.

Contact
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
Srinivasnagar
PO:-Dakshina Kannada
District:-Karnataka State, India
Pin : 575025
Fax : 0824-2474033
Epabx : 0824-2474000-006
Grams : NITKS

For More Information Visit: http://www.nitk.ac.in/