(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-

1. Civil Engineering
2. Mining Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
5. Computer Engineering
6. Electronics and Communications
7. Chemical Engineering
8. Information Technology
9. Electrical and Electronics Engineering

(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-

1. Civil Engineering
2. Applied Mechanics & Hydraulics
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Electronics & Communication Engineering
5. Chemical Engineering
6. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
7. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
8. Computer Engineering
9. 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.

(III) Doctoral Programme

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


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

Certificate Course in Advanced Instrumentation

TIFAC Course in Industrial Biotechnology at NIT Surathkal conducts study programmes on Advanced Instrumentation.The programme is meant for BE Biotechnology/Chemical Engg. students/MSc Biotech students, and MSc Environmental Science students.The course is certificate type and the duration is one week.
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