NIT Surathkal · M.Tech degreeM.Tech degreeM.Tech in Signal Processing & AI
50 credits · Virtual labs · Two-semester major project
2 years · Weekends · Live online
₹3,25,000EMI from ₹12,500 a month
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An Institute of National Importance since 1960, on the Arabian Sea near Mangaluru, Karnataka. All programs NBA-accredited.An Institute of National Importance since 1960, on the Arabian Sea near Mangaluru. All programs NBA-accredited.
25 NIRF RANKTop 25 · Engineering
- Est. 1960Surathkal, Karnataka
- Top 25NIRF Engineering
- #113QS Southern Asia 2026
- INIInstitute of National Importance
Recognition
Rankings and recognition.
Certified by India’s apex educational bodies and recognised for research and academic standards.
- Top 25 NIRF Engineering
- #113 QS Southern Asia Ranking 2026
- #2 CSR-GHRDC Colleges of Super Excellence
- NBA All programs accredited
About NIT Surathkal
An Institute of National Importance since 1960, on the Arabian Sea near Mangaluru, Karnataka. All programs NBA-accredited.
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Institute of National Importance
Under the NIT Act. The institute awards the degree, all programs NBA-accredited.
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Beachside at Surathkal
On the Arabian Sea near Mangaluru. Optional 2-day campus immersion.
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Alumni at Microsoft, Google, Qualcomm and NVIDIA
Alumni founded Practo and Delhivery. Online graduates get NITK alumni status.
Why NIT Surathkal
What the institute is known for.
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Campus
Beachside on the Arabian Sea
Near Mangaluru, Karnataka. Live online programs bring the same rigour to working professionals, with an optional two-day immersion on campus.
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Alumni
Microsoft, Google, Qualcomm and NVIDIA
NITK alumni founded Practo and Delhivery. Online graduates receive NITK alumni status.
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Status
Institute of National Importance since 1960
Under the NIT Act. The institute awards the degree.
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Faculty
The Electronics and Communication Engineering department
Professors with direct access for guidance on projects, career paths and leadership development.
Faculty
Faculty who teach on the EdNxt programs.
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Dr. Amareshwar Kavuri
Assistant Professor
Medical image processing and analysis
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Dr. Aparna P
Associate Professor
Signal compression, multimedia processing
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Dr. Bini A
Assistant Professor
Signal and image processing, computer vision
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Dr. Deepu Vijayasenan
Professor
Speech and medical image processing
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Dr. A V Narasimhadhan
Associate Professor
Medical imaging, DSP, computer vision
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Dr. Raghavendra Bobbi
Associate Professor
Signal and image processing, time series, ML
Programs on EdNxt
An M.Tech degree from NIT Surathkal.
2 years, live online on weekends. ₹3,25,000 total, EMI from ₹12,500 a month. Batch 2026 starts 31 Oct 2026.
NIT Surathkal · M.Tech degreeM.Tech degreeCampus immersion
Two days at NITK Surathkal.
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Faculty sessions on campus
Two days with the professors who teach the program, in their own classrooms.
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Labs, library and the campus
The campus at Surathkal, with the labs and the library open to the cohort.
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Your cohort, in person
The people you have studied with online, in one room. Most learners say it is the week they remember.
How admission works
Three steps. No entrance exam for certificates.
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Talk to a counsellor
Tell us where you are and what you want next. We shortlist two or three programs with real fees and dates.
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Apply to the institute
The institute reviews your profile and confirms your seat. No payment to apply. Degrees have eligibility criteria, certificates have no entrance exam.
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Start live classes
Weekends and evenings, all recorded. Projects on your own work, a mentor who does the job, and the campus when it is part of the program.
FAQ
What people ask before they apply.
Who issues the certificate or degree?
The institute. EdNxt runs the program with the institute; the credential carries the institute name and its own number, verifiable with the institute.
Do I need to quit my job?
No. Classes run on weekends and evenings and every session is recorded.
Is there an entrance exam?
Certificates have none. Degrees have eligibility criteria set by the institute, such as a relevant bachelor degree and current employment.
What if I change my mind?
80% refund before Day 1 on the certificate programs. There is no payment to apply.
Can my company pay for it?
Most employers reimburse these programs. We give you the documents your company needs to sign off.
Is NIT Surathkal the right fit for you?
Talk to a counsellor. A ₹2,000 registration fee starts your profile review.A ₹2,000 registration fee starts your profile review. The institute confirms your seat.