NITTE (Deemed to be University), founded in 2008, is a private university located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It is recognized by UGC, approved by AICTE, INC, PCI, DCI, and certified by NAAC with a grade of 'A+.' According to The Week, it is rated 44 in India overall in 2024. NITTE offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and PhD courses and programs in fields such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, allied health sciences, and management. PhD is NITTE's flagship course. The first-year fee for NITTE PhD is INR 20000. Admission requires a pass in 10+2 with PCB and a valid NEET score. NITTE Admissions is based on its own entrance exam, NUCAT, for a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. NITTE also provides UG programs such as BDS, BPharm, BPT, B.Sc Nursing, BCA, BBA, and B.Com. The annual prices vary from INR 80,000 to INR 6.5 lakhs, depending on the course. Eligibility for programs is typically 10+2, with required subject combinations and qualifying m