No, one can not switch from iMSc. to B.Tech after the first year. The first year courses of both these programs are entirely different. But one can change one’s branch within the iMSc. to and from Physics/Chemistry/Maths. 

Having answered this question, here are the good aspects of iMSc. at SVNIT-

1. The crowd of iMSc. is very smart and focused, and the environment is highly inclined towards research and innovation.

1. The course offers plenty of time to follow one’s passions like sports, drama, coding, etc. This is an important factor for personality development.

1. The iMSc. faculty is amazing. The teachers are highly passionate about their subjects, and have a high regard for their respective fields.

1. SVNIT offers top notch hostel infrastructure and internet facilities. In this regard, it is better than the top NITs, and even some of the IITs.

The iMSc. program is no less than any B.Tech branch of SVNIT. With hardwork and dedication, one can do wonders with this degree.

Here are some details on SVNIT Surat-

• Placement- For placements, the branch and overall performance of a particular batch hold the utmost importance. Last year, the highest package from B.Tech CSE was Rs. 44 LPA, while the average package was Rs. 15.22 LPA. The minimum package was Rs. 5.56 LPA. Out of 106 registered students, 94 were successfully placed from the batch. 

You can also check the 2022 placements for M.Tech and other B.Tech branches at SVNIT. 

• Infrastructure- The campus is fully covered with high speed Wifi connection. All the departments are well-built, and the new ones have excellent lab facilities along with ACs. The central library has centralized AC, separate cabins for multiple purposes, a reading room, and a huge collection of books on various topics in addition to Engineering. The campus has a basketball court, a tennis court, a football ground, a cricket ground, a table tennis room, a huge badminton court and a really good gym facility.

• Faculty and Curriculum-  SVNIT is known for its Civil, Mechanical and Electrical departments. The teachers are mostly Phds. Some of them are M.Techs, and in the process of completing their Phds. The teaching quality is below average to average, but there are some combinations of interesting subjects grouped with great teachers in all the branches. The Electronics department lacks behind in terms of both academics and infrastructure. 

• Extracurriculars- The institution organizes various events throughout the year. SPARSH is the annual techno-cultural fest. The freshers are a wonderful chance to get involved in college extracurriculars, either as a committee member or as a participant.

These are some of the parameters to assess the quality of teaching and overall infrastructure at SVNIT. At the end of the day, the quality of an institution is defined by the hard work of its students. 

The workload for M.Tech Mechanical students is quite manageable at SVNIT. 

In the first year of M.Tech, one has to complete the coursework and attend classes from 8:30 am to 5:40 pm. In the second year, one has to complete the dissertation work and Teaching Assistant Duty (which is for 8 hours per week). SVNIT offers five M.Tech specializations in the related fields. These are- Mechanical Engineering, CAD/CAM, Thermal System Design, Turbo Machines and Manufacturing Engineering. The workload varies from department to department.

One gets ample time to prepare for competitive exams as an M.Tech Mechanical student over here. Most people in M.Tech Mechanical do not attend classes regularly, and instead prepare for their entrance exams. So you need not worry on the attendance front. 

The CSE faculty of SVNIT might be a little better, but apart from that, NIT Surathkal is superior in every aspect. 

The IT department of NIT Surathkal boasts of top notch lab infrastructure, and up-to-date curriculum for B.Techs. It focuses on project based learning. This means that every course has a practical component. A lot of work is expected from the students, and the time given for these assignments and projects is limited. This allows for quick learning, but it also demands a lot of hardwork from the students’ side. Even in terms of placement, B.Tech IT at NITK is way ahead.

Thus, I would recommend you opt for IT at NITK over CSE at SVNIT.

If you are not looking at the branch, then you should think about going to SVNIT for Mechanical. Having friends study in both the institutes, I might be able to provide some details about them.

However, if you have decided that you would like to go for computers and if you could handle that field, IIIT Vadodara is a pretty good choice.

But many people will also advise you to not compare the two branches as they are quite different. NIT Surat is a better option facility wise but let me tell you that getting a job in the mechanical core is quite difficult. A lot of students will also opt for software fields.

Placement-wise, IIIT Vadodara is the best as you can get a lot more than what you might be looking for in Mechanical. Hope this helps.

One of my friends studied Computer Engineering at SVNIT Surat. He said it is the most sought-after branch among all the departments in the institute, having several advantages in placement, peer-to-peer learning, etc.

The points below provide a brief overview of the department of CE in SVNIT.

• The batch size of CE at SVNIT is 60. It supports excellent peer-to-peer learning.
• There are some excellent faculties, who are considered the finest among others in the institute. Along with the best, there are some average performing faculties too.
• The chance of foreign placement in SVNIT is almost nil, or sometimes one or two, which is very rare.
• The campus is excellent. The city of Surat is extremely beautiful and has a very healthy lifestyle.
• The facilities inside the campus are well maintained and greatly improved with time. Most of the buildings of SVNIT are new or recently modified.
• SVNIT has the NIT tag, which comes just after the level of IITs. This is obviously a great aspect that aids in placement and higher studies.
• In the CE branch, most of the top companies visit the campus for placement. The average package offered in CE is quite higher than in other departments.

Therefore, CE at SVNIT is definitely a great choice, having several positive aspects, including a great placement and facilities inside the campus.