Overview of ISTE

• Premier national society for teachers and students of the technical education system, with more than 102,985 teacher members, 5.5 lakh student members, 2,410 institutional members, 1,214 faculty chapters and 1,322 student chapters.
• Strategic partner of AICTE.
• Professional Refinement Programmes for faculty members of AICTE-approved technical institutions, sponsored by AICTE.
• Premier agency operating MHRD, AICTE, MIT and international projects.
• Reputed source of information through publications, seminars and workshops in technical education.
• Consultant for educational management, institution building, and career and personality development of teachers and students.
• Professional society giving more than 70 national and regional awards to institutions, teachers and students for innovation and excellence in engineering and technology.
• Interaction among technical institutions of degree and diploma levels all over the country.
• Preparation and publication of learning materials and CDs in electronics and computers for degree and diploma students.
• Learning project for working professionals.
• ISTE-Srinivasa Ramanujan Mathematical Competitions.
• ISTE-PTU Faculty Development Programmes.

The Karnataka Section

The ISTE Karnataka Section functions under the national framework of ISTE India, with its own elected leadership comprising a Chairman, Secretary cum Treasurer, National Executive Council (NEC) members and Section Managing Committee (SEC) members.

The Section oversees all ISTE-affiliated institutional and student chapters across Karnataka, ensuring adherence to ISTE norms and effective implementation of programmes at the grassroots level, and organises state-level events including the Annual Faculty Convention and award ceremonies.