Nitte University

Nitte (Deemed-to-be University) was established, in June 2008. It is promoted by the Nitte Education Trust, which has established 36 institutions spread in 3 campuses at Nitte, Mangaluru and Bengaluru, since inception in the year 1979. The University has seven constituent colleges and an independent Department. These include K. S. Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS), Nitte Gulabi Shetty Memorial Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS), Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences (NUINS), Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy (NIPT), Nitte Institute of Architecture, Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research and Department of Mass Communication & Journalism. 

VISION: To build a humane society through excellence in education and health care

MISSION: To develop NITTE as a Centre of Excellence imparting quality education, generating competent, skilled manpower to face the scientific and social challenges, with a high degree of credibility, integrity, ethical standards and social concern

• Placed in Category A by Ministry of Human resources (MHRD), Govt. of India, in 2012
• Accredited with Grade A by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of India.
• Continuation of Deemed to be University status after review by University Grants Commission (UGC) of India in 2017.
• Ranked 77th in National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2018 by Ministry of Human resources (MHRD), Govt. of India.
• Uninterrupted recognition of all professional programs by respective statutory councils
• Significant expansion of range of programs offered
• Creation of dedicated research facilities