
NIT Karaikal has proposed the expansion over a five-year period from 2026 to 2031.
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The launch of new courses and a major infrastructure upgrade are key aspects of a ₹741-crore expansion plan proposed over a five-year period by the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Karaikal.
A press note said the NIT, an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, plans to introduce new B.Tech programmes in Artificial Intelligence, VLSI, and Chemical and Bio-Process Engineering in response to emerging technological needs and industry demand.
Published – March 11, 2026 08:06 pm IST


