List of NITTE Group of Colleges in India – Courses, Fees, Placements and Cutoffs

Kratika
Kratika Sharma
Associate Senior Executive
14 mins readUpdated on May 21, 2024 15:02 IST

NITTE Group of Colleges is one of the renowned education groups in Karnataka. Read below to know details such as courses, fees, cutoffs, and placements of colleges under the group.

NITTE Group of Institutions

NITTE Group of Institutions were established by the NITTE Education Trust Mangalore. The trust was founded in 1979 and has established several institutions to impart quality higher education to students. The list of Institutes under the group includes Universities and other higher education institutes in Engineering, Management, Medicine, Dental, and other streams.

The quality education imparted by all the institutions of the trust is not just about teaching but it also involves quality infrastructure and innovative knowledge delivery methods. Candidates interested in admission to the NITTE Group of Institutions can check the details below.

NITTE Deemed to be University

NITTE Deemed to be University is located at Derlakatte, Mangalore. It is managed by the NIITE Education Trust, which has established several other institutions under different streams in three campuses at NITTE, Mangalore and Bangalore. The Government of India conferred the Deemed-to-be University status to NITTE in June 2008. The institution has been accredited with Grade 'A' by the National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Q:   How are the placements at NITTE University?

A:

NITTE University offers good placements annually for its various courses like MBA, MCA and BTech, etc. In 2024, over 400 recruiters participated and presented over 1,000 placements to the batch 2024. The key highlights of NITTE University placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest package

INR 52.63 LPA

Total offers

1,000+

Total recruiters

400+

NOTE: The placement data year was not mentioned in the official placement report. Hence, the data are assumed for the year 2024.

Q:   Is NITTE University, Mangalore a really good university to choose for higher studies? What is the placement scenario?

A:

NITTE University, Mangalore offers various PG courses for higher studies. The university offers MD, MDS, Master of Surgery, MCh, etc. When it comes to the placements the University offers good placements. The key highlights of NITTE University placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest package

INR 52.63 LPA

Total offers

1,000+

Total recruiters

400+

NOTE: The placement data year was not mentioned in the official placement report. Hence, the data are assumed for the year 2024.

Q:   What is the average package offered at NITTE University placements?

A:

The NITTE University average package is yet to be released on the official website. Meanwhile, check out the NITTE University packages offered during the 2024 placement drive in the table below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

Highest package

INR 52.63 LPA

NOTE: The placement data year is not mentioned in the official placement report. Hence, the highest package is assumed for the year 2024.

NITTE Mangalore is ranked 501-550 by the QS World University Rankings 2024 in Asia, 143 by the QS World University Rankings 2024 in Southern Asia, and 301–400 by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023.

The majority of the institutes established by the trust are the constituent colleges of the university. Interested candidates can check the details of the courses offered by the medical institutes below:

NITTE Medical Institutions

KS Hegde Medical Academy

Established in 1999, K S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA) became a constituent college of NITTE University in 2009. The institution offers MBBS and MD/MS programs recognized by the Medical Council of India. Besides this, it offers BSc courses in Medical Imaging Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology and Respiratory Therapy. The institute also offers a Master's programme in Public Health and Respiratory Therapy. Justice KS Hegde Charitable Hospital, the 1,000-bed super-speciality hospital attached to the Institution serves as a teaching hospital for all the affiliated KSHEMA courses.

The academy offers great placement opportunities to its students click here to learn about KSHEMA placements. 

AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences

Established in 1985, the AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS), is duly recognised by the Dental Council of India for the undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses it offers. The institute is also recognised by the Malaysian Dental Council and is an affiliate of Okayama University Dental School Japan and an Academic Mentor to Oman Dental College, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

ABSMIDS has also signed MoUs with Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany, and the Universite de Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France for staff and student exchanges. The college offers the following courses:

  • Undergraduate programmes: BDS

  • Postgraduate programmes: MDS

  • Research programmes: PhD

Click here to know about ABSMIDS placements

NITTE Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences

NITTE Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences (NUINS) was established in 1992. It is one of the most reputed institutions offering nursing education in Karnataka. The institute operates from a building spread over 50,000 sq. ft. that is situated within the 22-acre campus at Paneer, Mangalore. The college offers excellent opportunities for students to participate in all major National Health Programmes and National Health Day celebrations. NUINS offers the following courses for students:

  • Diploma courses
  • Value Added Courses
  • Undergraduate programmes: BSc
  • Postgraduate programmes: MSc
  • Research programmes: PhD

Click here to know about NUINS admissions

NITTE Gulabi Shetty Memorial Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS)

NITTE Gulabi Shetty Memorial Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS) established in 1983, is recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India and the All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi. The college is ranked 49th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2019 by MHRD, Government of India. The institute is also recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India. NGSMIPS offers Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral courses in Pharmacy.

Click here to know about NGSMIPS placements

NITTE Institute of Physiotherapy

Recognising the growing need and awareness for rehabilitation medicine in the field of health care, NITTE Education Trust established the NITTE Institute of Physiotherapy (NIP) in 1997. The Institute is now a constituent unit of the NITTE University, recognised by the Government of India and the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP).
Located at Deralakatte, Mangalore, the NIP imparts undergraduate degree and postgraduate courses in Physiotherapy. The college offers excellent facilities for practical training at the sophisticated multispecialty Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital.

Click here to know about NIP admission

NITTE Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences

NITTE Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences (NIMLS), Mangalore, was established in 1998. It is located in the KS Hegde Medical Academy campus, Deralakatte, Mangalore. The Institute is approved by the Government of Karnataka and is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore. The Institute offers a BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology degree course under the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. The sanctioned intake for this branch of medicine is 25 students. NIMLS has also started a postgraduate course, MSc MLT in Microbiology and Immunology with an intake of 5 students.

NITTE Institute of Speech & Hearing

NITTE Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH), Mangalore, was established under the banner of NITTE Education Trust in 2007. The college offers a four-year Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology course recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi. The course is approved by the Government of Karnataka and affiliated to Mangalore University, Mangalore.

NITTE also offers engineering courses through its engineering & technology institutes listed below:

NITTE Engineering Institutions

NITTE Mahalinga Adyanthaya Memorial Institute of Technology

NMAM Institute of Technology (NMAMIT) was established in 1986. The college is affiliated with the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi and is recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. The institute is accredited by the National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) with Grade ‘A’.

The seven undergraduate (UG) engineering programmes (BE) in Biotechnology Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Science & Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the NBA under Tier-I category. The list of other courses offered at the institute is below:

  • Undergraduate programmes: BE, BSc
  • Postgraduate programmes: MTech, MBA, MCA

The Institute is certified to the ISO 9001-2015 standards for quality education by NVT Quality Certifications (ANAB accredited). The institution has been granted Academic Autonomy under the VTU from 2007-08.

NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology

NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) is an Autonomous Institution affiliated to the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), with the approval of the University Grants Commission (UGC). NMIT got accredited by the National Board of Accreditation [NBA] under Tier-1 status (for four programmes) and granted Grade 'A' status by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). NMIT offers the following courses:

  • Undergraduate programmes: BE
  • Postgraduate programmes: MTech, MCA, MBA
  • Research programmes: PhD

Click here to know about NMIT placements

The NTTE group also offered various diploma and certification courses in various engineering disciplines. Students can check the details of various Technical Institutes below:

Q:   What is the highest package offered during the recent NITTE University placements?

A:

The highest package offered during the 2024 placement drive at NITTE University stood at INR 52.63 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars

the highest Package (2024)

the highest package

INR 52.63 LPA

NOTE: The placement data year was not mentioned in the official placement report. Hence, the highest package is assumed for the year 2024.

Q:   Who are the top recruiters of NITTE University?

A:

As per the latest report, more than 400 recruiters participated at NITTE University and presented over 1,000 placements to the batch 2024. The top recruiters of NITTE University in 2024 included Amazon, Cohesity, Commvault, Microsoft, Twilio, Nidec, AIBOD, Nidec Read, Corporation, Yokogawa Electric, etc. These recruiters placed students in various sectors with new-age job profiles. 

Q:   How many recruiters participated during the recent NITTE University placements?

A:

As per the latest report, over 400 recruiters participated at NITTE University in the academic year 2023-2024. These recruiters offered a variety of job roles to the students across sectors, such as BFSI, IT, Education, FMCG, Consulting, and E-Commerce, etc. The total number of recruiters visited for the placements of the Class of 2024 are also tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

Total recruiters

400+

Q:   How many job offers were provided during the recent NITTE University placement?

A:

As per the latest placement details available on the official website, the participating recruiters offered over 1,000 job offers to the students of the batch 2024 during Global University Amritsar placements 2024. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

Total offers

1,000+

Q:   Does NITTE University really provide 100% placements to B.Tech graduates?

A:

NITTE University offers decent placements to its BTech students annually. As per the latest report, the the highest package offered during NITTE placements in 2024 stood at INR 52.63 LPA. Further, the participating recruiters offered over 1,000 placements to various courses of the Class of 2024. The key highlights of NITTE University placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest package

INR 52.63 LPA

Total offers

1,000+

Total recruiters

400+

NOTE: The placement data year is not mentioned in the official placement report. Hence, the data is assumed for the year 2024.

NITTE Technical Institutes
Mulki Ramakrishna Punja Industrial Training Institute The Mulki Ramakrishna Punja Industrial Training Institute came into existence in November 1984. In 1991, it was taken over by Nitte Education Trust and shifted to a large, spacious, well-equipped campus here at Tapovana in 2005. The institute provides special advanced training in computer software & hardware, Auto CAD, CNC Machines, and Electronics.
NITTE Rukmini Adyanthaya Memorial Polytechnic NITTE Rukmini Adyanthaya Memorial Polytechnic established by the NITTE Education Trust in 1982, was the first private polytechnic started in the undivided South Kanara district. The Institute, affiliated to the Board of Technical Examination, Bangalore, is recognized by the Government of Karnataka and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. From the year 2001, the Institution has been recognised as Government Aided Institution.

Some brief details about NITTE Management institutions is given below: 

NITTE Management Institutes
Justice KS Hegde Institute of Management

Established in the year 1998, the Department of Business Administration of NMAMIT was designated as Justice K S Hegde Institute of Management (JKSHIM) in the year 2006. JKSHIM has academic collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania, US. MBA students of the Institute undertake industrial tours to global business hubs, local companies and take part in student-driven clubs, conferences and social outreach programmes.

The Institute is also recognised as a centre for guiding research. The institute was recently accredited by ACBSP and is now among those few institutes in India with the ’ACBSP accredited status’. The institute with an NBA accredited MBA programme is also accredited by the NAAC with Grade ‘A’ and recognised among the premier B-schools in Karnataka based on its performance in the field of academics, consultancy and research activity.

Click here to know about JKSHIM placements

Sarosh Institute of Hotel Administration

The Sarosh Institute of Hotel Administration (SIHA) was established in 1992 and is a unit of NITTE Education Trust. SIHA is affiliated to Mangalore University, approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and accredited by the NAAC. The institute offers a four-year Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) course with an intake capacity of 120 students.

Click here to know about SIHA placements

NITTE School of Management

NITTE School of Management (NSOM), established in 2009, is an autonomous B-School approved by the AICTE. The institute offers a two-year full-time Post Graduation Diploma in Management (PGDM). NSOM is a constituent institute of NITTE deemed to be University.

Click here to know about NSOM placements

NITTE offers a few other architecture & mass communication courses through below institutes:

NITTE Architecture Institutes
NITTE Institute of Architecture (NIA) NITTE Institute of Architecture (NIA), Mangalore was established in 2015. It is a constituent college of NITTE (Deemed to be University), a premier university in Karnataka. The University has been accredited with an ‘A’ grade by the National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC). NIA offers a 5-year Bachelor in Architecture (BArch) programme. approved by the Council of Architecture (CoA) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design (NITTE SAPD)

NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design (NITTE SAPD), Bengaluru was established in 2016 and is affiliated to VTU. The institute offers undergraduate programmes in Architecture and Planning. Admissions are done on the basis of merit and entrance test. NITTE SAPD has provided 100% placement assistance to its students.
NITTE Mass Communication Institutes
NITTE Institute of Communication (NIC)

NITTE Institute of Communication (NIC) is Dakshina Kannada’s only media school. NIC was established in 2012. The institute offers two courses in Media & Communication. The undergraduate course offered in the stream is Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours and the postgraduate course is Master of Arts (MA). The institute is also accredited by the National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Click here to know about NIC placements

Besides aforementioned institutes, NITTE also has first-grade colleges, pre-university colleges and schools under its umbrella. All are listed below:

First Grade Colleges

The list of First Grade Colleges is as below:

  • Dr NSAM First Grade College, Bangalore
  • Dr NSAM First Grade College,

Pre-University Colleges

The list of Pre-University Colleges is as below:

  • Dr NSAM Pre-University College, Mangaluru
  • Dr NSAM Pre-University College, Nitte
  • Dr NSAM PU College, Bangalore
  • Dr NSAM PU College, Shivakote, Bangalore

Schools

The list of Schools under the NTTE umbrella is as below:

  • Nitte International School, Bangalore
  • Dr NSAM. English Medium High School, Nitte
  • Dr Mundkur Ramanna Shetty Memorial English Medium High School, Thokur

NITTE Group of Colleges FAQs

Is NITTE Mangalore a public or a private university?

NITTE Mangalore is a private university which is accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC. NITTE Mangalore, through various colleges, provides a total of 74 PG, UG, and various other courses to students. These courses are provided across the Physiotherapy, Media and Communication, Speech and Audiology, Biological Sciences, and various other streams. To get admission to this private university, candidates must have valid scores in accepted entrance exams such as MAT,  NUCAT,  CAT,  KMAT,  Karnataka PGCET,  NUCAT, and others.

How to get admission to NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology?

Candidates who wish to take admission in the undergraduate and postgraduate level programmes at NMIT Bangalore cannot get direct admission in such programmes as the college accepts only the entrance examinations scores to offer admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Candidates must have to appear either for the National/ State or the college level entrance tests in order to become eligible for admission in NMIT BangaloreNMIT Bangalore admission is completely entrance based. Candidates must have to appear in any of the following entrance examination namely, Karnataka CET/ COMED-K/ Karnataka PGCET/ KMAT/ CMAT or NMIT Online Entrance Test according to the programme that they wish to apply for. However, candidates who want to take admission in the Diploma level programmes at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology can get direct admission as the admissions in the Diploma programmes are completely merit based.

What is the application procedure at NITTE University?

The application to NITTE University is online. Students can check the steps below to know the step-wise application process for 2024:

Step one: Visit the official website of NITTE University

Step two: Go to the admission tab.

Step three: Click on “Apply for Admission”.

Step four: Register with basic details to get application credentials.

Step five: Login to fill out and complete the application form.

Step six: Pay the application and complete the form.

What are the documents required for MBBS admissions at NITTE University?

Students need to carry original and three attested photocopies of list of documents mention below:

  • NEET-UG allotment letter
  • NEET score card & rank letter
  • Class 10 and 12 marksheets
  • Transfer certificate
  • Conduct certificate
  • Migration certificate
  • Physical fitness certificate
  • Blood group certificate
  • Category certificate (If allotted under particular category)
  • Aadhaar card
  • PAN card copy of the parent
  • Photographs: Recent colour photo with white background, of resolution 300-600 dpi & size 35 mm x 45 mm (P.P size 5 Nos.) & size 20 mm x 25 mm (Stamp size 5 Nos.)

What is the selection process for MBBS and what is the minimum NEET percentile required?

Yes, Sri Devraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research offers direct admission to its MBBS program. However, the admission process may vary depending on the category of the candidate. For example, for Indian students, admission is based on the NEET score, while for NRI/Foreign students, admission is based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
 The academy has a modern infrastructure and excellent physical facilities as per the norms of the including UGC, National Medical Council, and others, which are conducive to the delivery of good quality education, patient care, and research.

Does NITTE University offers scholarships to MBA students?

Yes, NITTE University offers scholarhsips to MBA students. As per the scholarship, twenty percent (20%) of the seats are allocated for toppers. Selection of candidates will be based on the performance in NUCAT, Group Discussion, Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. These top students will be qualified for scholarship amounting to 40% of the prescribed fee. The MBA fee structure is mentioned in the table below:

Scholarship Category General Category
INR 75,000 per semester INR 1.25 Lacs per semester

What are the MBA specialisations offered at NITTE University?

The MBA curriculum consists of 40 courses spread over two years and four semesters. A student can do dual specialisation in any of the following areas mentioned in the below points:

  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • Banking
  • IT
  • Operations Management
  • Entrepreneurship and Managing Startup

Is NITTE (Deemed to be University) good for B.Tech?

NITTE (Deemed to be University) is a reputable institution with a strong focus on sustainability, social action, and international collaborations. The university's Nitte Engineering College offers a B.Tech programme with excellent placement opportunities and industry connections, making it a good choice for students seeking a B.Tech education.

Can I join K.S. Hegde Medical Academy without NEET PG?

K.S. Hegde Medical Academy is a premium institute in the field of medics and doctory. It is one of the dream institutions of many applicants. K.S. Hegde Medical Academy offers courses for Post-graduation in fields like MD and MS . In order to get admission into this institution one must clear  National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-graduates (NEET PG). The cutoffs vary depending upon the programs and departments, that is different programs have different cutoffs . You can apply for admission from college website, which will thereby fetch you an opportunity to participate in the counseling procedure and upon the allocation of seat, you must pay the fees within the specified time frame or your seat will be revoked.

Does NITTE Meenakshi have entrance exam?

NITTE Meenakshi admission is entirely entrance based. Admission in all the undergraduate and postgraduate level programmes at the institute is made on the basis of performance of candidates in the entrance examination. NMIT does not accept any entrance exam score for admission in the Diploma level programme as admission in the Diploma programme is made on the basis of marks obtained by candidates in the qualifying examination. Given below is the list of entrance examination scores required for NITTE Meenakshi  admission:

Course Name  Entrance Examination 
BE  Karnataka CET/ COMED-K/ NMIT Online Entrance Test (management quota)
MTech  Karnataka PGCET, Karnataka PGCET/ GATE (management quota)
MBA  Karnataka PGCET, Karnataka PGCET/ KMAT, CMAT (management quota)
MCA  Karnataka PGCET, Karnataka PGCET/ KMAT (management quota)
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