The National Institute of Technology, Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal is a premier public technical university and an Institute of National Importance located in Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. Established in 1960 as the Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC), it was upgraded to its current status in 2002.

It offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate (M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc), and doctoral (Ph.D.) courses across numerous engineering, science, and management disciplines. The institute consistently performs well in national rankings; for example, it was ranked 17th in the Engineering category in the NIRF 2025 rankings. NITK is also known for its strong research focus and excellent placement record, attracting top companies globally.

B.Tech programs in Mechanical, Civil, ECE, Electrical, Chemical, Metallurgical & Materials, and Mining Engineering, alongside popular IT-focused ones like Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, and the newer Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Around ₹6 Lakhs for the entire BTech duration

• The institute provides 12 Hostel Blocks for boys and 5 Hostel Blocks for girls, accommodating over 5,000 students.
• Over 120+ laboratories are available across the various departments, equipped with advanced research facilities.
• A large auditorium with approximately 1,200 seating capacity.
• A full-fledged Health Care Centre provides medical and health services, including ambulance support and visiting specialists.
• The campus features a private beach and a lighthouse due to its location on the Arabian Sea shore.

B.Tech admissions are through JEE Main scores, requiring Class 12 passing marks (75% for General, 65% for SC/ST) and participation in JoSAA/CSAB counselling for seat allocation, with 50% home state (Karnataka) quota and 50% other state seats, emphasizing strong JEE Main ranks for competitive branches like CSE.