National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
An Institute of National Importance — est. 1960
About NIT Surathkal
The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) at Surathkal is a premier public technical university. Established in 1960, it is recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India and ranked #12 in NIRF Engineering (2024).
Known for its picturesque suburban campus situated along the Arabian Sea, NIT Surathkal consistently ranks among India's top engineering institutions, offering world-class infrastructure and faculty.
Rankings & Recognition
National Institutional Ranking Framework
NIRF Ranking 2024
#12
Engineering Category
Govt. of India
Ministry of Education
Institute of National Importance
Statutory Recognition (Active)
Parliament of India
NITs Act 2007
Statutory NIT
First Schedule Institute
Key Highlights
Institute of National Importance
Established in 1960 and recognized under the NITs Act 2007, NITK Surathkal is one of India's oldest and most prestigious technical institutions.
Ranked #12 in NIRF Engineering 2024
Consistently placed among India's top engineering institutions for academic excellence, research output, and graduate outcomes.
World-Class Faculty & Research
Learn from senior NITK professors specializing in signal processing, machine learning, computer vision, and speech AI, backed by cutting-edge research facilities.
Online Programs for Working Professionals
Live and recorded weekend classes taught by NITK faculty let working engineers earn a full M.Tech degree with no career break.
Featured Programs
Discover specialized programs designed for working professionals.
Online M.Tech in Signal Processing & Artificial Intelligence
A 2-year online M.Tech degree from NITK Surathkal designed for working engineers. Live weekend classes by NITK faculty covering deep learning, computer vision, speech AI, and signal analytics — with no career break.
- 100% Online — Live & Recorded Weekend Classes
- 3 Mentored Applied Projects for a Job-Ready Portfolio
- Cohort Starts September 1, 2026