NITTE (Deemed to be) University
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NITTE (Deemed to be) University
 6th Floor, University Enclave, Medical Sciences Complex, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka - 575018
Approvals and Recognitions:

Dental Council of India (DCI),University Grants Commission (UGC),Pharmacy Council of India (PCI),All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Est. Year:

2008

Gender Accepted:

Co-Ed

Ownership:

Deemed

Campus size:

48.74 Acres

NITTE University Fee Structure:

The NITTE University fee structure is dependent on the course chosen by the aspirants. Below mentioned are the fees for some of the major programs offered at the University:

Courses Total Fees
MBBS Rs. 69,16,500
BDS Rs. 20,06,500
B.Arch Rs. 13,27,000
M.Sc (Allied Health) Rs. 1,86,000 - Rs. 2,56,000
MPH Rs. 1,56,000
MHA Rs. 1,56,000
MA Rs. 1,62,000
NITTE University Admission Procedure:
  • Applying candidates must fulfill the required eligibility criteria as mentioned by the university for the desired courses.
  • Admissions to the majority of the courses depend on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
Overview:

NITTE (Deemed-to-be-University), popularly known as NITTE University, is an institute of higher education located in Derlakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka. The University was established as The NITTE A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, which later was awarded Deemed-to-be-University status in 2008. Eventually, multiple faculties such as Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Physiotherapy were established in 2009 under the ambit of NITTE. NITTE University offers Diploma, Certificate, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctorate programs.

NITTE Deemed-to-be-University offers Medical, Dental, Allied Health, Architecture, and Physiotherapy programs with multiple specializations. NITTE University admission for all the medical and dental courses is granted based on rank obtained in the NEET exam.

It got placed under the Deemed-to-be-University category in 2012. The Communication program was started in 2012, and the Architecture course was started in 2015. NITTE is accredited A+ grade in 2021 by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is ranked in 77th position by NIRF in 2021 under the best university category.

NITTE University Campuses:

NITTE University is recognized to be one of the best universities located in the state of Karnataka. Under its aegis, the university has 36 institutions spread across three campuses in multiple locations of Karnataka. It offers a variety of courses for deserving and eligible candidates. All the NITTE campuses offer state-of-art infrastructural facilities for the students. It also ensures to provide the best academic facilities too.

The 3 campuses under NITTE University are:

  • NITTE University, Nitte
  • NITTE University, Mangalore
  • NITTE University, Bangalore
NITTE University Infrastructure Facilities:
Hostel:

NITTE University hostels are on-campus and are close to the college and the hospital. NITTE offers hostel facilities for both boys and girls. Hostel rooms for the candidates are allotted during their admission.

The university has accommodation types on offer for the candidates to choose from based on their preferences. The annual fee for the hostel rooms depends on the occupancy of the rooms. Candidates are not allowed to vacate in the middle of the academic year. Some of the hostels also offer AC room facilities and also have indoor and outdoor games.

Hostels also have mess facilities with the best food options. An advance-fee may be collected for Mess and will be adjusted against the monthly mess charges. The vegetarian mess of the university is operated on a cost-sharing basis. Hostellers are eligible to pre-book their favourite non-veg dishes apart from their regular vegetarian menu through the Paaka Shaale app.

All the hostel candidates will have a cot, cupboard, study table and chair. Every hostel has water heaters, WiFi, common telephone, TV room, reading room, visitors lounge, water coolers, generators and 24x7 security.

Health Care:

The university provides medical and dental facilities for the necessary candidates. It has a 1000-bed multispecialty hospital (Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital) and the A B Shetty Dental College Hospital.

Sports Facilities:

The university provides sports facilities for the campus. NITTE also provides candidates with indoor game facilities such as Table Tennis, Chess, and Carrom Board. Some of the outdoor sports facilities offered by the institute are:

A Turf Athletic Track of 400 meters Football Ground
Cricket Pitch Tennis
Basketball Volleyball
Badminton Court -
Gymnasium:

The university also facilitates an air-conditioned multi-Gymnasium that is kept open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM for the benefit of students and hostellers. There are three professionally trained instructors available. Some of the equipment consists of Treadmills, Elliptical Trainers, Exercise Bikes, Rowing Machines and a full-fledged multi-gym.

Other NITTE University Infrastructure:
  • Transport
  • Laundry
  • Childcare Facilities
NITTE University Rankings:
2021:
  • NIRF 2021 ranked NITTE University in number 77th among Indian Universities.
2020:
  • Ranked 74th amongst Indian Universities in 2020.
  • NITTE ranked amongst the top 100 Universities in India.
  • NITTE placed in 56-60 Rank Band in QS India University Rankings 2020
  • NITTE Ranked among the top 450 Universities of Asia.
NITTE University Collaborations:
International Collaboration:
Penn State University, USA Wake Forest University, USA
University of Minnesota, USA University of Miyazaki, Japan
National University of Singapore University of Santo Thomas, The Philippines
Catholic University, South Korea Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka
Christ Church University, UK Plymouth University, UK
Ghent University, Belgium University Paul Sabatier, France
University of Gothenburg, Sweden Goethe University, Germany
University of Wollongong, Australia Cleft Children International, Switzerland
National Collaboration:
  • Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI)
  • Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS)
Highlights of NITTE (Deemed to be) University
University Address
6th Floor, University Enclave, Medical Sciences Complex, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka - 575018
Campus Size
48.74 Acres
Establishment Year
2008
Management
NITTE Education Trust 
Ownership
Deemed
Approval/ Recognition
Dental Council of India (DCI),University Grants Commission (UGC),Pharmacy Council of India (PCI),All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Accreditation
NAAC, NBA
Exam
NEET/ UGC-NET/ SLET/ CSIR/ GATE/ ICMR
NITTE University Courses at UG Level:
Medical:
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS):
Duration: 5 Years 6 Months
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed in 10+2 or 12th Std or equivalent from a recognized institute or board. They must have obtained at least 50% aggregate marks with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/ Biotechnology as majors and English as one of the languages. Applicants must have qualified NEET-UG and must have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission.

Dental:
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS):
Duration: 5 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized institute or board. They must have obtained an aggregate of 50% marks with Physics, Chemistry, & Biology as mandatory subjects with English as one of the languages. Applicants must have appeared and qualified NEET-UG exam and must have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission.

Nursing:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing:
Duration: 5 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or 12th Std or equivalent from a recognized institute or board. They must have obtained 45% of minimum aggregate marks with Physics, Chemistry & Biology as majors and English as one of the languages. Students applying for NITTE University courses must have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission.

General Nursing Midwifery (GNM):
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility:

Applicants must have completed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized institute or board. They must have obtained a minimum of 40% aggregate marks with science as a preferrable stream. Students must have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission.

Post Basic Bachelor of Science (P.B.B.Sc) in Nursing:
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:

Applicants must have passed the qualifying exam with the required aggregate marks. They must have been a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Midwifery (RM) or equivalent.

Allied Health:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc):
Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized institute or board. They must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 40% marks with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as majors and English as one of the languages.

They must have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission. Students with a Diploma in relevant specialization awarded by the state board or equivalent boards are eligible for admission to 2nd year (Lateral Entry).

B.Sc Allied Health Specializations:
  • Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology
  • Medical Imaging Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc):
Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility:

Applicants must have passed the 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized institute or board. They must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 40% marks with Physics, Chemistry & Biology as major subjects and English as one of the languages. Students applying must have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission.

B.Sc Allied Health Specializations:
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Radiation Therapy Technology
  • Renal Dialysis Technology
Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP):
Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates applying for NITTE (Deemed-to-be-University) must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized institute or board. They must have obtained 50% aggregate marks with Physics, Chemistry and any one of Biology/ Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Statistics/ Electronics/ Psychology as mandatory subjects. Candidates must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission.

Pharmacy:
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm):
Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized institute or board. They must have secured at least 45% aggregate marks with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/ Mathematics as major subjects and English as one of the languages. They must have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission.

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D):
Duration: 7 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized institute or board. They must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology as mandatory subjects with English as one of the languages.

OR

Applicants with D.Pharm from any PCI-approved institute with required aggregate marks can also apply. They must have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission.

Physiotherapy:
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT):
Duration: 4 Years 6 Months
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed 12th Std or 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board or institute. They must have scored at least 40% aggregate marks with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects and English as one of the languages. Applicants must have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission.

Biosciences:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) (Hons.) Biomedical Science:
Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility:

Students must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized board or institute. They must have obtained at least 40% aggregate marks with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/ Biotechnology as majors and English as one of the languages. Candidates must have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission.

Architecture:
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch):
Duration: 5 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed in 12th Std or equivalent examination from a recognized institute or board. They must have obtained 50% aggregate marks with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as major subjects.

OR

Candidates should have completed a 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Besides this, students must appear and qualify for the NATA Entrance Exam conducted by CoA.

Mass Communication:
Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Hons.) Mass Communication:
Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized institute or board. They must have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate marks with English as one of the languages. NITTE applicants should have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission.

NITTE University Fee Structure for UG Programs:
Courses Total Fees
MBBS Rs. 69,16,500
BDS Rs. 20,06,500
B.Sc (N) Rs.4,45,000
P.B.B.Sc (N) Rs. 1.14,050
B.Pharm Rs. 7,08,000
Pharm D Rs. 15,99,500
Pharm D (PB) Rs. 6,09,500
BPT Rs. 5,03,000
B.Sc (Allied Health) Rs. 2,72,500 to Rs. 4,02,500
B.Sc Biomedical Science Rs. 4,02,500
BA Rs. 3,22,500
B.Arch Rs. 13,27,000

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NITTE University Courses at PG Level:
Medical:
Doctor of Medicine (MD)/ Master of Science (MS):
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed MBBS from a recognized institute or university. They must have obtained a valid rank in the NEET-PG entrance examination conducted by NBE.

MD Specializations Offered:
Anatomy Anesthesiology
Biochemistry Community Medicine
Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy Forensic Medicine
General Medicine Microbiology
Paediatrics Pathology
Pharmacology Physiology
Psychiatry Pulmonary Medicine
Radiodiagnosis -

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MS Specializations Offered:
General Surgery Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Ophthalmology Orthopaedics
Otorhinolaryngology -

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Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) in Urology:
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed in MS (General Surgery) or equivalent examination from a recognized institute or university. NITTE University applicants must have appeared and qualified in the NEET-SS exam conducted by NBE.

Dental:
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS):
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed in Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognized institute or university. They must also appear and qualify NEET-MDS entrance exam to obtain admission.

MDS Specializations Offered:
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral Medicine and Radiology Periodontology
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology

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Nursing:
Master of Science (M.Sc) in Nursing:
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed in B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognized University or institute. They must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 55% marks in the qualifying exam. They should have a minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse.

Allied Health:
Master of Science (M.Sc):
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed in Bachelors of Science (B.Sc) of 3.5 years from a recognized university or institute with the relevant specialization. They must have scored at least 50% aggregate marks in the same.

M.Sc Allied Health Specialization:
Respiratory Therapy Medical Imaging Technology
Medical Laboratory Technology (Haematology and Blood Transfusion) Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology

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Management:
Master of Hospital Administration & Health Systems Management:
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates applying for NITTE (Deemed-to-be-University) must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institute or university. They must have obtained 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

Public Health:
Master of Public Health:
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have completed any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institute or university. They must have obtained 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

Pharmacy:
Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm):
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:

Applicants must have passed the B.Pharm program from a recognized institute or university. They must have secured 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam.

M.Pharm Specializations Offered:
Pharmaceutics Pharmacology
Drug Regulatory Affairs Quality Assurance
Pharmacy Practice Pharmaceutical Chemistry

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Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) (Post Baccalaureate):
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility:

NITTE University applying candidates must have completed B.Pharm from any PCI recognized institute or university.

Physiotherapy:
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT):
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed in BPT or B.Sc (PT) from a recognized institute or university. They must have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

Biosciences:
Master of Science (M.Sc):
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed any undergraduate program (preferably science) from any recognized institute or university. They must have obtained at least 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination. NITTE applicants must have completed 20 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission.

M.Sc Specializations Offered:
Biomedical Science Food Safety & Biotechnology
Biotechnology Microbiology
Marine Biotechnology -

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Mass Communication:
Master of Arts (MA) in Journalism and Mass Communication:
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree from any recognized University or institute. They should have secured an aggregate of 50% marks in the same.

NITTE University Fee Structure for PG Programs:
Courses Total Fees
MD Rs. 5,78,000 - Rs. 89,64,000
MS Rs. 77,64,000 - Rs. 89,48,000
MDS Rs. 6,08,000 - Rs. 30,08,000
M.Pharm Rs. 2,61,000 - Rs. 4,11,000
M.Sc Nursing Rs. 2,06,000
MPT Rs. 4,06,000
M.Sc Rs. 2,86,000
M.Sc (Allied Health) Rs. 1,86,000 - Rs. 2,56,000
MHA Rs. 1,56,000
MPH Rs. 1,56,000
MA Rs. 1,62,000

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NITTE University Courses at Doctorate Level:
Doctorate:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D):
Duration: 3 - 6 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed a Master’s Degree from a recognized institute or university. They must have pursued relevant specialization with at least 55% (50% for reserved category candidates) aggregate marks in the qualifying exam.

Ph.D Specializations Offered:
Medicine Dentistry
Pharmacy Nursing
Biological Sciences Physiotherapy
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NITTE University Admissions:

Candidates applying for NITTE university admission must follow the steps mentioned below:

  • Candidates applying for MBBS and BDS must qualify the primary eligibility criteria and must appear and qualify in the NEET-UG entrance exam conducted by NTA.
  • B.Arch aspiring candidates must qualify National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by CoA or must clear JEE - Paper II aptitude test in Architecture.
  • NITTE University admissions for all the other undergraduate programs like B.Sc, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, BA, are based on merit obtained by the candidates in the qualifying exams.
  • Candidates willing to apply for MD, MS and MDS must appear and qualify in the NEET PG entrance exam conducted by the NBE and also go through the counselling procedure that follows it.
  • M.Ch admissions depend on merit obtained by the candidates in the NEET-SS exam and the counselling process conducted by NBE.
  • Admissions for MPH candidates depend on their educational qualification, achievements, professional experience relevant to Public Health, followed by a personal interview.
  • Admission to PG programs such as Nursing, Pharmacy, Administration, Physiotherapy, and other programs are dependent on the marks or grades obtained by the candidates in the qualifying exams.
  • Ph.D applicants must have fulfilled the eligibility criteria and qualify in UGC-NET/ SLET/ CSIR/ GATE/ ICMR or any other national level Fellowship examination in the concerned discipline.
  • NITTE University Results for all the programs after the completion of the course are declared on the university results website.
NITTE University Scholarships:
Bachelors of Architecture (B.Arch):

NITTE University offers fee concessions for eligible and aspiring candidates. They must have passed the required marks for scholarship in the qualifying examination.

Students applying for the NITTE University scholarship must have completed 10+2 and obtain above 80% aggregate marks with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are eligible for fees concession as mentioned below:

Percentage Fee Structure (Per Annum)
More than 90% Rs. 2,00,000
85% - 90% Rs. 2,15,000
80% - 85% Rs. 2,40,000
Less than 80% Rs. 2,65,000

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NITTE Namaste Scholarships:

NITTE Namaste is a scholarship program offered by the university for eligible students. It is provided only for students from the North Eastern Region of India.

The NITTE University scholarships are offered for courses mentioned below:

Bachelor's Degree Program:
B.Pharm B.Sc (Hons.) Biomedical Science
BA B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology
B.Sc Respiratory Therapy B.Sc Radiation Therapy Technology
P.B.B.Sc Nursing -

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Master Degree Program:
M.Pharm M.Sc Nursing
MA -

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Key Highlights of the North Eastern Region (NER) Scholarships:
  • NITTE offers a 100% fee waiver of tuition fees.
  • Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination can apply.
  • The scholarship shall be provided for the meritorious and economically backward candidates with an annual income of less than Rs. 4 Lakh
  • Revenue Authority issued Income Certificate has to be submitted during NITTE University admission procedure.
NITTE University Placements:

NITTE (Deemed-to-be-University) placement cell is an integral part of the higher education institute. It stands as a bridge between the students and the employers. The cell provides campus placement facilities for all eligible and deserving candidates. Employability is an integral aspect of a student's learning experience at NITTE. It aims to produce corporate ready individuals to fulfill their roles with confidence and natural ease.

The university ensures to train the candidates demonstrating a wide range of skills and attributes that include teamwork, communication, leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, managerial abilities, etc. NITTE University placement cell provides students with an ample spectrum of employment for Engineering, Management, Health science, and other programs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

NITTE University placement department ensures students get placed in multiple reputed companies. Its roles and responsibilities are as follows:

  • It organizes ‘Finishing School Programs’ that train the candidates by conducting multiple programs, including Resume Preparation, Mock Interviews, Group Discussions, Aptitude Tests, IQ & Personality Development.
  • The department also arranges lectures, workshops, industrial visits, etc to help the students tune into their desired jobs.
  • It offers special coaching for multiple competitive exams.
  • It guides students to pursue their desired higher education.
  • The placement cell also sends brochures, organizing campus recruitment, pooled interview drives, etc.
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