NIT-K welcomes 2026-30 batch of students with new curriculum designed for AI age
NIT-Karnataka has introduced a redesigned B.Tech curriculum for the 2026-30 batch, focusing on human-centric skills to complement AI capabilities. The program emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, and life-skill activities to prepare students for a changing job market.
Why it matters
This reflects a broader shift in higher education toward preparing students for an AI-integrated workforce by prioritizing soft skills over rote learning.
The National Institute of Technology – Karnataka (NIT-K), Surathkal inducted the newly-admitted B.Tech students of the 2026–30 batch on its campus on August 19. A total of 1,066 B.Tech students joined this academic year, comprising 834 male students and 232 female students.
Deputy Director of the institute Subhash Yaragal congratulated the incoming batch. “We are very proud of our students who become responsible citizens and industry professionals of tomorrow,” he said and added, “As the institute’s motto goes, Work is Worship.”
Students today have access to world-class facilities in the campus, he said.
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