NITTE University

NITTE (Deemed to be University), established in 2008 but rooted in the 60-year legacy of the NITTE Education Trust, has emerged as one of South India's leading multi-disciplinary health sciences universities. Headquartered in Bangalore with additional campuses in Mangalore and Deralakatte, NITTE represents academic excellence across healthcare, engineering, management, and allied sciences. The university comprises 16 constituent institutions including medical colleges, dental colleges, engineering colleges, pharmacy colleges, nursing colleges, physiotherapy colleges, and management schools, creating an integrated ecosystem for professional education.

NITTE's flagship K.S. Hegde Medical Academy and A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences have established benchmarks in medical and dental education in India. The university has earned NAAC A+ accreditation and numerous recognitions from regulatory bodies including MCI, DCI, PCI, and AICTE.

With a student strength of 18,000+ and faculty of 1,500+ expert educators and clinicians, NITTE maintains exceptional academic standards with focus on research, innovation, and clinical excellence. The university's research output includes 2,000+ publications in indexed journals, 50+ patents, and numerous research projects funded by national agencies. NITTE's commitment to social responsibility is evident through its extensive community health programs, free medical camps serving 50,000+ patients annually, and skill development initiatives for underprivileged communities.

The university has established international collaborations with 40+ universities across USA, UK, Australia, and Europe, facilitating student and faculty exchanges, joint research, and global exposure for its students.