The Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal was established in 1957 as one of the first self-financing engineering colleges in the country. In 2000, it became a constituent institute of the deemed university - Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), which is known today as Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

MIT offers a bachelor’s and master’s program in engineering streams. It also gives students the option to carry out full-time or part-time research. The minimum duration for postgraduate qualified PhD students is three years for full time, and four years for part-time. There is a one year relaxation for applicants with an MPhil degree.

The institute undertakes sponsored research programmes supported by funding agencies such as DST, CSIR, AICTE and the Ministry of Environmental Sciences. It has collaborative research programs in association with premier research laboratories and institutes in India and abroad.

Vision :

Excellence in Technical Education through Innovation and Teamwork.

Mission :

Educate students professionally to face social challenges by providing a healthy learning environment grounded well in the principles of engineering, promoting creativity, and nurturing teamwork.

Goal :

Our goal is to be a world class technical institution fostering innovation, leadership and entrepreneurial spirit.

The institute undertakes sponsored research programs supported by funding agencies such as DST, CSIR, AICTE, and the Ministry of Environmental Sciences. It has collaborative research programs in association with premier research laboratories and institutes in India and abroad.

Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Manipal has always been very proactive in placing students into their preferred profiles. The institute has a well-organized placement team headed by the Associate Director, three Assistant Directors, and faculty and student coordinators from each department. The student body comprising Placement Secretaries from the Student Council and other support teams, provides seamless support to the students in the placement process.