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VIT University was established with the aim of providing quality higher education on par with international standards. It persistently seeks and adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of higher education on a consistent basis. The campus has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with students from all corners of the globe. Experienced and learned teachers are strongly encouraged to nurture the students. The global standards set at VIT in the field of teaching and research spur us on in our relentless pursuit of excellence. In fact, it has become a way of life for us. The highly motivated youngsters on the campus are a constant source of pride. Our Memoranda of Understanding with various international universities are our major strength. They provide for an exchange of students and faculty and encourage joint research projects for the mutual benefit of these universities. Many of our students, who pursue their research projects in foreign universities, bring high quality to their work and esteem to India and have done us proud. With steady steps, we continue our march forward. We look forward to meeting you here at VIT.

National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, was established in 1960 as Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC). Well-known for its clean and green campus and ‘its own beach,’ NITK is a top-ranked engineering institute in the state, among the top 20 in India (NIRF, 2025) and 113th among universities in Southern Asia (QS, 2026). Faculty and students have built a strong record in education and research, and alumni have excelled across diverse professions. The Institute has a campus of 295 acres, nestled between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. The NH-66 links it to Mangaluru, which is well-connected by rail, road, air, and sea to other parts of India. The lush green campus attracts a variety of birds and animals and provides a peaceful ambience to stay, work, study, and play. The campus has all the amenities of a small town, including housing, hostels, messes, a sports complex, NCC grounds, cooperative stores, a healthcare center, banks, a post office, and schools. Academic infrastructure includes department buildings, laboratories, lecture hall complexes, a library, workshops, a central computer center, and a central research facility. The S&T Entrepreneurs’ Park (STEP) facilitates the incubation of startups. The iconic main building houses the administrative offices. At present, there are over 7,000 students enrolled; about one in four are women students. They are among the best in India and represent different states. The Institute has about 300 faculty members from well-known universities, and over 400 staff members provide the necessary support.

Thank you for your interest in PES University which has been established to serve students in particular, and society in general. The University is well aware that education plays a key role in a student's life, in acquiring abilities to solve problems, achieve success and lead a fruitful life. The central objective of the University is to provide education of exemplary quality and prepare students for the real world. The University assures a good academic ambience, study culture and ample opportunities to develop a wide range of human skills. The University welcomes students to experience the PES difference in the form of a holistic academic environment. We do strongly believe that with the committed efforts of the students, staff and the management, PES University will become one of the leading universities in the world. PES University believes in reinforcing discipline in students thereby making their education more meaningful and rewarding. We take pride in welcoming all the students to the University and our best wishes to them to unlock and realize their full potential. We sincerely believe that the students will make the best use of the opportunities to become competent professionals, entrepreneurs and great human beings. PES University is of the opinion that parents are as important as the university and its staff in shaping future citizens and I hope we can all discharge our duties fully to give a better future to our children.