Address: Ichchhanath, Dumas Road, 395007 Surat, Gujarat, India
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat, known as SVNIT, is a technical institute in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in 1961 as Sardar Vallabhbhai Regional College of Engineering and Technology, and it is today an Institute of National Importance.
The regional college was granted deemed university status effective 4 December 2002 and was renamed as a National Institute of Technology. Under the National Institutes of Technology Act, 2007 it was recognised as an Institute of National Importance in 2007. The institute offers B.Tech, M.Tech and doctoral degrees, and integrated five-year M.Sc. programmes in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
The campus is in the Ichchhanath area of Surat. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes runs through national counselling channels such as JoSAA and CCMT.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
One of the leading NITs in Western India, located in the industrial city of Surat. Strong focus on engineering and applied sciences.
Research:
Research in areas like chemical engineering, civil engineering (water resources, structures), mechanical engineering, and applied sciences.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
500
Current students***:
5500
Foreign students***:
1%
Cumulative former students***:
25000
Pros
Well-established NIT with strong programs in core engineering disciplines, good industry links in Gujarat.
Cons
Located in a busy industrial city, some older infrastructure.
Best For
Students aiming for a strong engineering education at a reputable NIT in Western India, with good connections to regional industries.
Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai in Mumbai focuses on chemical engineering and pharmacy.
National Institute of Technology Rourkela in Rourkela lists metallurgical and materials engineering with a broad engineering profile.
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal at Surathkal teaches engineering and computer science.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Manipal combines health sciences with engineering and management.
National Institute of Technology Warangal in Warangal offers engineering, computer science and chemical engineering.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
Technische Universität Dortmund in Germany is known for production, logistics and chemical engineering.
Łódź University of Technology in Poland lists textile engineering and chemistry-related subjects.
Chimie ParisTech - PSL in France focuses on chemical engineering and materials chemistry.
Federal University of Ceará in Brazil has engineering among its core fields.
Università degli Studi di Parma in Italy combines food science, engineering and pharmacy.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When was SVNIT founded?
It was founded in 1961 as Sardar Vallabhbhai Regional College of Engineering and Technology.
When did it become a National Institute of Technology?
It received deemed university status effective 4 December 2002 and was renamed accordingly. The National Institutes of Technology Act of 2007 later gave it Institute of National Importance status.
Which city and state is SVNIT in?
The campus is in the Ichchhanath area of Surat in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Which degrees does it award?
It awards B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD degrees, and integrated five-year M.Sc. degrees in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
Does SVNIT offer integrated programmes?
It offers integrated five-year M.Sc. programmes in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, alongside its B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD degrees.
How can applicants find admission information?
The official website lists admission routes such as JoSAA and CCMT. Applicants should check the current notices for dates and eligibility.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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