NIT Surathkal was established in 2002 and was formerly known as Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC). It is one of the thirty-two National Institute of Technology in India and also recognised as Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. Established by the efforts of U.Srinivas Mallya and V.S Kudva, the campus is spread over an area of 295 acres. NIT Surathkal has secured 40th rank in research catgory in NIRF Ranking 2021. The university has secured 10th rank in the Engineering category in NIRF 2021 Ranking with an overall score of 64.19/100. It has also secured 32nd rank in the overall category in NIRF 2020 Ranking. The primary motto of the NIT Surathkal is to facilitate transformation of the students into good human beings, who metamorphosize into responsible citizens and through professionals, that focuses on generation, assimilation and dissemination of knowledge.
With a faculty of approximately 256 members, the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is dedicated to guiding its students to achieve successful career goals. The varsity gives admission to 57 courses at the UG, PG and doctoral levels. The university has collaborations with numerous overseas universities to provide global exposure to students. The campus has modern infrastructure and facilities for students & faculty members. National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surthakal has clubs and committees at the campus that students can join as per their choice and interest.
Located on the coastal belt of Karnataka, the National Institute of Technology Karnataka is on the National Highway 66. It is about 22 km from the city of Mangalore and is towards Udupi. The university is 19.4 km from Mangalore International Airport and 19 km from Mangalore Railway Station. The Surathkal Bus Stop is 3km from the campus.
To provide students and faculty members with good healthcare support, the institute supports a full-fledged health care centre that has specialists visiting regularly and also has a 24/7 emergency ambulance facility.
