Founded in 1957 by Dr. T. M. A. Pai, the Manipal Institute of Technology is reckoned for its academic excellence in engineering sciences, for shaping world-class engineers and as a center for research and specialized studies in engineering science.In the recent years MIT has improved its infrastructure significantly, specially after its affiliation to MAHE deemed university in the year 2000.

It started by offering academic programs in just one discipline - civil engineering, which has over the years grown to graduation in 12 disciplines and post graduation in nine.The students buzzword about the college is "Mighty Mighty MIT".

Institute is located about 6KM's from Udupi

When the institute was established it was known as Manipal Engineering College(MEC) and was affiliated to Karnataka University. As a result of the re - organization of geographical boundaries of the three Universities in Karnataka during 1965, the Institute was later affiliated to the University of Mysore and since 1980 - 1981 the Institute is under the affiliation of Mangalore University.Known until 1974 as the Manipal Engineering College(MEC), the institute was among the first self-financed colleges of the country.In the year 2000 MIT was affiliated to MAHE deemed university.

MIT offers engineering courses of 4 years (8 semesters) in the following departments.