About Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
NITK’s Electronics and Communication Engineering department, started in 1979, offers a B.Tech, three M.Tech streams and PhD research in VLSI, signal processing and networks.
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at NITK Surathkal was established in 1979. It runs a four-year B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Postgraduates can pick an M.Tech in VLSI Design, in Signal Processing and Machine Learning, or in Communication Engineering and Networks. Research is offered through M.Tech (Research) and PhD programmes in the same three streams. The department is on the main NITK campus at Srinivasnagar near Mangaluru, and admissions are handled by the institute, with M.Tech entry through GATE.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
NITK runs admission to its B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Tech (Research) and PhD programmes centrally through the institute admissions section, not through individual departments. The institute's postgraduate pages state that M.Tech admission is through GATE, following Ministry of Education guidelines. Candidates should follow the admission notices for each programme on the NITK website.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
Which M.Tech programmes does NITK ECE offer?
VLSI Design, Signal Processing and Machine Learning, and Communication Engineering and Networks.
When was NITK ECE established?
The department gives 1979 as its year of establishment.
Can I do a PhD in ECE at NITK?
Yes, the department runs M.Tech (Research) and PhD programmes in its three research streams.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering - NITK Surathkal · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- NITK Surathkal home page · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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