Manipal Institute of Technology, Engineering school in Manipal, India.
Manipal Institute of Technology is an engineering college in Manipal and forms part of the private Manipal Academy of Higher Education in the southern state of Karnataka. The campus includes laboratories for engineering research, lecture halls with digital equipment, libraries, and dormitories housing students from across the country and overseas.
The college was established in 1957 by the physician and entrepreneur T. M. A. Pai, who launched it with a course in civil engineering. Over the decades, the offering expanded to include programs in computer science, electronics, and other engineering disciplines.
Students participate in two major annual events: the cultural festival Revels and the technical festival Tech Tatva, which attract participants nationwide.
Visitors can tour the public areas of the campus but should register with the administration beforehand. The grounds are quieter and easier to explore on weekends.
Satya Nadella, current chief executive of Microsoft, completed his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering here before moving to the United States. The institute is also known for its graduates serving in the Indian cabinet and administration.
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