One of the oldest technological institutions in southern India and rated as the best technological institution in Karnataka and with excellent placement records, it achieves the top position in the country for placements.

Over 26 Student Clubs provide events ranging from robotics and astronomy to racing, cinema, classical arts, and fashion. Student representatives lead groups that collaborate to deliver programmes, organize yearly events, and expose students to the finest minds in their respective professions.

As educators, NITK understands the value of research as a hands-on learning method. Participating in active faculty-led research benefits our students. In our fourteen departments, research thrives as professionals from many fields come together to expand the frontiers of technology.

The campus serves the needs of a community of Faculty, Staff, and Students. The site includes a Central Library, Central Research Facility, shopping complex, banks with ATMs, post office, schools, hospital, guest house, cafeterias, and a playground for the pleasure of the inhabitants.

The NITK Alumni Association has a robust global network, with branches on all continents. Alums have organized a Venture Support Cell to support and fund start-up activities of Institute students/alumni and fund Institute faculty/student projects that offer internships and placements.