The students were admitted to the first year of the five year integrated B.Sc.(Engg.) degree courses in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.In 1971-72, a degree course in Electronics & Communication ngineering and a Post-graduate Diploma Course in Scientific Instrumentation were started. The first registration for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology was done in July, 1967.The Institute switched over to the four year B.Tech.Degree course with effect from 1985-86.The Course has since been designated as Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.).The B.Tech. degree course in Computer Engineering and M.Tech. degree Course in Electronics Engineering were started in 1987-88.

REC Kurukshetra was upgraded to National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra with the status of Deemed University w.e.f. 26.6.2002.The deemed university status to the institute proved to be a boon and since 2002 huge infrastructural developments have taken place in the college apart from changes in the pedagogic techniques and syllabus.As of today it stands as one of the best engineering colleges in the country.In the session 2006-07, the Institute introduced a two-year MBA programme and two four-year B. Tech. degree programmes in Information Technology and Industrial Engineering Management.From the session 2007-08, the Institute started a three-year MCA programme too.

The institute is located in the legendary city of Kurukshetra,Haryana.Kurukshetra,steeped in history and mythology, is a place of great spiritual significance, where Lord Krishna, delivered the divine message of "Shrimad Bhagwad Gita".The place from where knowledge spread far and wide was chosen as his capital by King Harshwardhana.It is one of the premier centres of pilgrimage attracting devotees in a steady stream all-round the year. Kurukshetra is a railway junction on the Delhi-Karnal-Ambala section of the Northern Railway.It is about 160kms. from Delhi and 90 Kms from Chandigarh.The Institute campus is about 10 kms. from Pipli, a well known road junction on the Sher Shah Suri Marg(NH-1)and about 5km from Kurukshetra Railway station.

The campus extends over an area of 300 acres imaginatively laid down on a picturesque landscape.It presents a spectacle of harmony in architecture and natural beauty.The campus has been organised into three functional sectors:Hostels for the students,Instructional buildings and Residential sector for the staff.

Hostels for students are located towards Eastern side of the campus in the form of cluster. Three storey buildings of hostels provide comfortable accommodation and pleasing environment to students.

The instructional buildings have been located between the two residential sectors in order to reduce walking distance. A full fledged health centre manned by qualified doctors,a Post Office and a branch of the State Bank of India are located at convenient points on the Campus.For organising cultural activities there's an Open Air Theater apart and an auditorium,Jubilee Hall.

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electronics & Communication
• Computer Engineering
• Information Technology
• Industrial Engineering And Management
• Business Administration
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Humanities

In its 46 years of existence NIT Kurukshetra has produced excellent talent that has served the nation and the world in various fields of activities.NITKKR has an alumni association which began in mid seventies as RECKOBA(Regional Engineering College Kurukshetra Old Boys Association).It was on humble beginning with Prof. B.K. Kaul and Dr. A.K.Kachroo as the first President and Secretary,respectively.Now it's known as NITK Alumni Association and is a registered body.