IEEE is organized into Local sections within geographic regions.
IEEE Mangalore Sub-Section was formed on 19th April 2014 with the aim to conduct various student and professional activities like invited talks, student internships, workshops and the conferences. The Engineering colleges from Mangalore, Udupi, Karwar, Shivamogga, Chikmagalur district comes under this Sub-Section. At present, it has more than 1000 IEEE Members in total including Professional and Student Members.