College Events in Karnataka 2026 – Technical Fests, Cultural Symposia & Workshops

Karnataka, India’s innovation capital and a premier education hub, offers one of the nation’s most vibrant academic event calendars in 2026. Anchored by globally recognized institutions like IISc Bengaluru, NITK Surathkal, RVCE, and PES University, the state’s events blend cutting-edge technology, rich cultural expression, and interdisciplinary learning—all aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2026 and Industry 4.0 demands.

• National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal – Hosts Engineer, one of South India’s largest techno-cultural fests, featuring AI hackathons, robotics, civil design challenges, music, dance, and startup expos.
• R.V. College of Engineering (RVCE), Bengaluru – Organizes Revelation, a flagship fest with coding marathons, cybersecurity contests, drone racing, literary arts, and entrepreneurship showcases.
• PES University, Bengaluru – Presents Pronite & Pegasus, combining high-energy cultural nights with a premier technical symposium on data science, quantum computing, and sustainable tech.
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru – Features research symposiums and NEP-aligned workshops on biotechnology, climate science, and advanced materials for undergraduate scholars.
• Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering (MITE) – Offers hands-on workshops in IoT, electric mobility, and green engineering, with strong industry-academia collaboration from the coastal region.