Final Copy of CDC NITK Placement and Internship Brochure 2025-26
Final Copy of CDC NITK Placement and Internship Brochure 2025-26
INTERNSHIP BROCHURE
2025-2026
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KARNATAKA
Index
About NITK 1
Welcome Address 5
Admission Procedure 6
Academic Programmes 7
Beyond Academics 12
Projects 14
Notable Alumni 17
Placement Procedures 19
Placement Statistics 20
Past Recruiters 22
Contact Us 25
MISSION
RECOGNITIONS
17 ENGINEERING
46 OVERALL 42 RESEARCH
120 SOUTHERN ASIA
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HIGHLIGHTS
ACHIEVEMENTS
Deeksha M. S., Final Year B.Tech ECE student and NITK IEEE Student Branch Chair received the prestigious Shri
Prahlad P. Chhabria Best Outgoing Female Student Award for the year 2021 by Hope Foundation in association
with the IEEE India Council and Women in Engineering Affinity Group.
Seven faculty members from NITK have earned a rare distinction by being named among the world’s top 2%
scientists in 2023 by Stanford University. The recognized faculty include Krishna D Bhat, Shashidhar G. Koolagudi,
Arun M. Isloor, Jeyaraj P., Subhaschandra Kattimani, Krishnan Prabhu, and Debashisha Jena.
M/s Cabinet System And Controls Pvt Ltd. owned by Sri Balakrishna Puttur (1982 Batch Alumni) and Suhas S.
Mahajanhas have been awarded second prize in ‘Engineering Solutions Sector’ by MSME Ministry – Government
of India in the year 2021.
K. V. Kamath, 1969 batch alumni is an awardee of the prestigious Padma Bhushan (2008 - Trade & Industry). He
has previously worked as President of New Development Bank of BRICS countries, Chairman of Infosys Ltd., Non-
Executive Chairman of ICICI Bank Ltd.
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NITK Surathkal students earn their place through
prestigious national-level exams like JEE (Main),
GATE, and research fellowships — a testament to their
merit, discipline, and problem-solving aptitude.
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rigorous academics, hands-on engineering, and real-
world projects. Their training emphasizes collaborative
problem-solving, innovation, and adaptability for
today's dynamic work environments.
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ready professionals through collaborations, research,
internships, and leadership roles. They bring
analytical clarity, adaptability, and a drive for impact
from day one.
Director’s Desk
As the Director of NITK, I extend a warm welcome to you. Our
institution takes great pride in the exceptional talent nurtured here.
Our students possess a strong foundation in technical skills,
innovative thinking, and a drive for excellence. We invite you to
engage with our talented pool of students and witness firsthand their
potential to contribute to your organizations. We look forward to a
fruitful collaboration and the opportunity to shape a promising future
together. Prof. B. RAVI
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ADMISSION PROCEDURE
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME
B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology)
Admission: Through JoSAA / CSAB
based on JEE Main
Duration: 4 Years (Full-time)
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME
M.Tech. (By Research) M.Tech. (Master of Technology)
Admission: Direct application to NITK Admission: Through CCMT
Valid GATE score required for scholarship seats Based on valid GATE score
Duration: 2–3 Years (Research-based, flexible) Duration: 2 Years (Full-time)
Department of Physics
M.Sc: Physics
Ph.D: Available
Department of Chemistry
M.Sc: Physics
Ph.D: Available
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STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES
AND CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE
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ISTE [Indian Society for Technical Education]
BEYOND ACADEMICS
IE ISTE ACM
[Institution of Engineers] [Indian Society for Technical [Association for Computer
Education] Machinery]
IE NITK is a multidisciplinary engineering ISTE NITK fosters technical innovation ACM NITK is a hub for computing
club fostering innovation through hands- through standout projects like a Flutter- excellence, hosting major events like
on events like Clash of T-AI-Tans (AI based member app, a Unity-powered SeaTF, recHERsion, and the Tri-NIT
hackathon), SeaTF (national virtual clubhouse, and an NLP-driven Hackathon. From workshops on AI,
cybersecurity contest), and ENGI search engine. Members explore LLMs, and VR to innovative projects in
Hackathon. With SIGs in Robotics, cutting-edge tech in AI, Game Theory, Game Dev and NLP, the club blends
Coding, Civil, Business, and Gadget, it and computer vision, projects like learning with action. Flagship fests like
empowers students via workshops, IDIOMVISION and real-world business Innovision nurture creativity across
competitions, and expos—bridging modelling. The club blends creativity, coding, business, and design, preparing
theory and real-world tech, and collaboration, and deep learning to build students with real-world, industry-
preparing members for industry with future-ready, industry-aligned ready skills.
cutting-edge skills. engineers.
180DC NITK
[180 Degrees Consulting NITK]
180 Degrees Consulting NITK is the local chapter of the world's largest student-led
consultancy. They empower students to create meaningful social change by delivering
exceptional, and long-term impact.
They have successfully partnered with a diverse and prestigious clientele, delivering
solutions for government bodies, high-growth startups, and international foundations.
Past Clients include: Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), Ministry of Ports, Black
Umbrellas, TiE Global Startup Awards, Wakao Foods, BharatX.
NR
[NITK Racing]
NITK Racing is NITK’s official Formula Student team.
Proudly showcasing its first-ever electric car at Formula Bharat
2024.
The team clinched 2nd place at Pi-EV 2024 and leads innovation in
EV design, battery tech, and vehicle dynamics.
The team has strong industry partnerships, conducts events like
IGNIS, and maintains a thriving team culture.
IRIS
[Integrated Resource and Information System]
Launched the Testing & Consultancy ERP module (1000+ projects from 650+
companies).
Implemented NEP Category C course allocator for 2000+ students.
Fully digitized hostel/mess allotment.
Rolled out iOS app support. Developed CDC website.
Prototyped the Urja solar‑charging app in collaboration with CSD.
BNR
[Baja NITK Racing]
Baja NITK Racing has showcased innovations at Car Expo
(Engineer) and Buggy Expo (Incident).
Secured 2nd place in Business Presentation at ATVC 2025, and
cleared Technical Inspection.
The team advanced combustion vehicle design with simulations,
precision manufacturing, and integrated subsystems.
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PROJECTS
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & MACHINE LEARNING
A Deep Learning Based Framework For Robust Traffic Sign Detection Under Challenging
Weather
Advanced Recognition of License Plates (ARLP)
Image Inpainting using GAN
optimal-charging procedure for Li-ion batteries based on deep reinforcement learning
Path Planning of a Robot using Deep Reinforcement Learning
Real-Time Noise Cancellation on Raspberry Pi
FaceLens: Real Time Age and Emotion Transformation
AI-Driven Brain Tumor Analysis and Reporting
Mine Safety Management: Gas Mixture Hazard Detection Using Machine Learning
Voice Cloning and Lip Synchronizing
AI-Powered AR Application for Hairstyle Simulation
ROBOTICS
ARTBot: swarm robotics project merging art with technology
Bipedal Robot Simulation using MATLAB
Design and Implementation of Obstacle Avoiding Line Follower Robot
Multi-Tool Rotatable Arm
Wall Climbing Robot
CYBERSECURITY / BLOCKCHAIN
Stegosaurus - Hiding in Plain Sight
Etherballot - blockchain-based voting system
P2P PULSE - BitTorrent Client in Go Lang
Multi-threaded Web Server in Rust
Distributed File System with Container Security Monitoring
Live Code Collaboration Platform with Real-Time CRDTs
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Building Information Modelling
Design And Analysis of Bridge Using STAAD Pro
Comparative Study Between Pre-Engineered Structures and Conventional Structures using
STAADPRO
Replacement of Sand with Quarry Dust
Comparative Analysis of Traditional vs Green Building Using Revit
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ANNUAL FLAGSHIP EVENTS AT NITK
INCIDENT
Cultural Fest of NITK
With a 35+ year legacy, Incident is one of India’s largest and
oldest student-run cultural festivals, attracting over 30,000
attendees and 150+ college teams from across the country.
Entirely organized by the students of NITK Surathkal, Incident is
a high-impact platform where real-world business, operations,
and marketing challenges are solved in real time.
ENGINEER
Technical Fest of NITK
INCUB8
National Entrepreneurship Summit
Organized by the Entrepreneurship Cell of NITK Surathkal, Incub8
is one of South India’s premier student-led entrepreneurship
summits, featuring 1000+ participants, including startup founders,
VCs, ecosystem leaders, and students from top B-schools and tech
campuses.
K. Ullas Karanth
Tokyo 2020
Paralympics Silver Non-Executive
Medalist, IAS 2007 Independent
Director, Nikhil
Suhas L. Yathiraj Adhesives Ltd.
Dr. H. Sadananda
Kamath
Air Officer-in-Charge
Maintenance, IAF,
PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman & CEO,
Aequs
Air Marshal B. U.
Chengappa
Aravind Melligeri
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Co-Founder, Delhivery
President of
Technology Services,
Sahil Barua
QUEST Global
Ajay Prabhu
Provost and Senior
VP for Academic
Affairs, Johns
Hopkins University President &
Managing Director,
Sunil Kumar
Dell Technologies
India
Founder, Soma
Alok Ohrie
Group of Industries
Aprameya
Radhakrishna
AIR 1 UPSC ESE,
2023
1 COMPANY ENGAGEMENT
Formal invitation sent to potential recruiters, inviting them to the Placement Drive
2 FILLING JAF
Invited and interested companies confirm their participation by
filling the Job Application Form
3 SCHEDULE SLOT
Once the JAF is filled by the companies, an appropriate
slot is allotted as per the convenience and availability
4 APPLICATION
Eligible students notified about the drive and students
information will be shared with companies
5 PRE-PLACEMENT TALK
An informative Pre-Placement Talk will be delivered by
recruiters post which Assessments will be held
6 ASSESSMENTS
Assessments and Interviews will be held as per recruiters
respective norms.
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B.Tech M.Tech MCA MBA M.Sc. B.Tech M.Tech MCA MBA M.Sc.
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PLACEMENT AND INTERNSHIP
BROCHURE 2025-2026 20
BATCH STRENGTH
M.Sc.
AI 44
CV 113 192 3
CH 57 52
CDS 35 30 4
CSE 131 71 6
EE 129 37
IT 85 36 2
ME 189 88 8
MME 53 24
MI 46 5 5
WROE 65 1
MCA 66
MBA 77
M.Sc. 35
(Chemistry)
M.Sc. 34
(Physics)
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320
Core Engineering
Software & IT
Analytics
RAILWAYS
New Delhi
Kolkata
Hampankatta to NITK: 18 kms
Mumbai
22
16
Km
s
Mangalore Junction, Padil
Pune
(IR Station Code: MAJN)
753 Kms
Hyderabad
Padil to Mangaluru: 5 kms
ms
893 K
Bengaluru
Kms
Mangaluru
375
728 Kms Chennai Surathkal
(IR Station Code: SL)
Surathkal to NITK: 3 kms
THANK YOU!