Manipal Institute of Technology

The Manipal Institute of Technology is a constituent institution of Manipal University that specializes in the fields of engineering and technology. MIT contains 16 academic departments and awards undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees. Established in 1957 in Manipal, Karnataka, India, it is one of the first self-financed colleges in India.In the eighties, the institution was a part of Mangalore University (along with National Institute of Technology, Surathkal). After the establishment of Manipal University in 1991, MIT became a constituent institution of the newly established university.HistoryFoundation and early years (1957-1960)In 1957, T.M.A Pai conceived of the idea of establishing an engineering college in Manipal. The Manipal Engineering College (MEC) was inaugurated on 11 May 1957 by the then Chief Minister of Mysore, S. Nijalingappa. The first President was Roque Fernandes. In the initial months, lectures were held at the Kasturba Medical College, Manipal campus before the infrastructure was ready at its present campus towards the end of 1957. The institute started with 25 staff members and an annual intake of 120 students for the under-graduate courses, in a campus of 180acre.Growth and expansion (1961-1999)Civil engineering was the first discipline to be offered at the institute, but by 1961, full undergraduate programs were also available in the areas of mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. Housing facilities were operational from 1961 for outstation students.