| NIRF rank | #80 (2025) |
|---|---|
| Programs | 4 |
About NITTE
NITTE is a university in Mangaluru, Karnataka. It is approved by UGC.
It offers 4 programs, including B.Pharm, B.Tech, Mba, MCA. Together these have 240 approved seats. NAAC has accredited it with grade A+ (CGPA 3.40), valid until Mar 2026. In NIRF 2025 it ranked #80 in the University category.
NITTE is a deemed university located at Deralakatte in Mangaluru, Karnataka, and it is recognised by the UGC. It holds an A+ grade from NAAC, valid from 16 March 2021 to 15 March 2026. B.Tech admission is through the Nitte University Common Admission Test (NUCAT)1.
The university offers programmes such as B.Pharm, B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, an MBA with 120 seats and an MCA with 120 seats. The Trust behind it was established in 19792. NITTE reports 27,000 students and 5,500+ faculty34.
On rankings, NIRF placed it at position 80 in the university category in 20255, position 66 in 20246, position 65 in 20237 and position 75 in 20228. Several engineering programmes, including Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science and Electronics and Communication, are listed as NBA accredited9101112.
The university campuses are spread over 52 acres in the Deralakatte-Paneer areas of Mangalore13. The address is the Medical Sciences Complex, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, pincode 575018.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Pharm | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Program in Computer Science Engineering | — | — | — |
| MBA | 2 years | 120 | — |
| MCA | — | 120 | — |
Courses and fees
NITTE lists nine programmes in all. These include a four-year B.Pharm, a four-year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science programme and a four-year Computer Science and Engineering programme. A BTech programme in Computer Science Engineering and a Civil Engineering programme are also listed.
At the postgraduate level, the Master of Business Administration has 120 seats and runs for 24 months. The Master of Computer Applications also has 120 seats. The MBA programme was introduced at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology in 20041.
A short course, Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patients (CCrISP), is also offered, and participants receive a certificate from the Royal College of Surgeons of England after completing it2. Several programmes are NBA accredited, among them Biotechnology Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information Science and Engineering and B.Pharm3456. For current fee details, check the official NITTE admission pages or contact the university.
Admission
Admission to B.Tech at NITTE is through the Nitte University Common Admission Test (NUCAT), with NUCAT 2026 mentioned for the current cycle1. You should register on the official NITTE website and follow the instructions given there for the exam and counselling.
For the International Twinning / Dual Degree (Penn State) programme, selection is based on academic merit2. The same academic-merit basis applies to the International Dual Degree at UOW, Australia3.
For the CCrISP course, you register on the NITTE website, and once your registration is confirmed the university registers your candidature with the Royal College of Surgeons4. Breakfast, tea and lunch are provided during that course5.
For questions about the process, you can write to varanha@nitte.edu.in6 or call +91-0824-22043007.
Admission and cutoffs
Official counselling results with closing ranks for NITTE are not published in the rounds we cover yet.
Colleges in Karnataka usually admit through the state entrance test and centralised counselling, or on Class 12 marks for some courses, plus a management quota. The college's admission notice states the route for each course.
Rankings
NITTE is ranked #80 in the NIRF 2025 university ranking.1 NITTE is ranked #66 in the NIRF 2024 university ranking.2 NITTE is ranked #65 in the NIRF 2023 university ranking.3
| Publisher | Category | Rank | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | University | #80 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2024 | University | #66 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2023 | University | #65 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
Accreditation
NITTE holds NAAC accreditation with grade A+, valid from 16 March 2021 to 15 March 2026.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A+ (3.4) | Mar 2021 – Mar 2026 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
NITTE is a deemed university recognised by the UGC, and it holds Section 12B status. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. The institution has also made its mandatory disclosure available.
NAAC has accredited it with an A+ grade and a CGPA of 3.4, valid from 16 March 2021 to 15 March 2026. Several engineering programmes are also NBA accredited12.
To verify these yourself, check the UGC list of universities and its fake-university notice on the UGC website, and look up the institution in NAAC's list of accredited institutions on the NAAC website. Confirm the accreditation validity dates there, since NAAC accreditation runs for a fixed period.
Contact and location
- Address
- Sixth Floor, University Enclave, Medical Sciences Complex, Deralakatte,Mangaluru,Karnataka,575018
- PIN code
- 575018
- District
- Mangaluru
- State
- Karnataka
- Official website
- nitte.edu.in
- Type
- University
- AISHE code
- U-0239
- UGC ID
- 85
How to reach
NITTE is at 6th Floor, University Enclave, Medical Sciences Complex, Deralakatte, Mangaluru – 575018, Karnataka1. The campus lies in the Deralakatte-Paneer area of Mangalore2. Use the pincode 575018 when searching on a map or booking a cab3. For directions or visit arrangements, you can call +91-0824-22043004.
Campus and hostel
The university campuses are spread over 52 acres in the Deralakatte-Paneer areas of Mangalore1. The library has 51,000 SqFt of carpet area2, with e-resources accessible from anywhere on campus3 and an online catalogue (OPAC)4. Computer centres offer 150 computer stations with 1Gbps internet5.
Hostellers are provided with a cot, cupboard, study table and chair6. Every hostel has WiFi, solar water heaters, a TV room, a reading room, a visitors lounge, water coolers, generators and 24×7 security with surveillance cameras7891011121314. AC rooms are available in some hostels15, and there are facilities for indoor and outdoor games16.
Placements
In the 2026 batch, 1,024 students were eligible for placement and 863 were placed1. For the 2025 batch, 1,000 were eligible and 831 were placed2. In 2024, 846 were eligible and 680 were placed3.
Branch-wise figures for the 2026 batch show that in B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 181 of 212 eligible students were placed4. In Information Science and Engineering, 167 of 190 were placed5, and in Electronics and Communication Engineering, 146 of 181 were placed6. Electrical and Electronics Engineering saw 83 of 88 placed7, while Mechanical Engineering saw 80 of 91 placed8.
Recruiters named include Infosys Ltd, IBM India Private Ltd, Unisys India Pvt Ltd, Subex Ltd and KPIT Technologies Pvt Ltd910111213.
Frequently asked questions
Where is NITTE located?
NITTE is in Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, with the pincode 575018. The campuses are spread over 52 acres in the Deralakatte-Paneer areas of Mangalore1.
What type of institution is NITTE?
NITTE is a deemed university. It is recognised by the UGC, and it holds Section 12B status.
What is NITTE's NAAC grade?
NITTE holds an A+ grade from NAAC with a CGPA of 3.4. The accreditation is valid from 16 March 2021 to 15 March 2026 [7d2hg6566sk5]. Check the NAAC website before applying to confirm that the status is current.
What is the NIRF ranking of NITTE?
Is NITTE on the UGC fake university list?
No. NITTE does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. Its disclosure check was also found to be in order. You can confirm this on the UGC website.
How do I get admission to B.Tech at NITTE?
Admission to B.Tech is through the Nitte University Common Admission Test (NUCAT) 20261. Visit the official NITTE website for the application process and dates.