Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology - [SVNIT], Surat

I had a mixed experience on my first day at SVNIT. 

As a fresher, I was allotted a hostel room in GAJJAR BHAVAN. I found a huge crowd of freshers arriving at the hostel entrance. I signed the muster and went inside my hostel room. I had already seen my room during physical reporting, so I was not disappointed at all. I set up my room with the help of my mother, after which, I approached a senior who advised me to get a bicycle because my hostel is quite far from the new CRC building. While I was returning from the bicycle shop, it started raining heavily.

I reached my hostel somehow, and upon finishing all the formalities, me and my parents went to the mess to have our lunch. Upon finishing my lunch, I bid farewell to my parents. This was when I realized that I was on my own. I somehow managed my emotions and consolidated my weeping mother. 

After all that, I met a school friend who had fortunately gotten a room beside mine. We finished our dinner a few hours later, and went into my room. But there was a power cut soon after, and it lasted the next morning. I was a bit disappointed. My first night at the hostel was spent without a fan in the month of July. 

Despite all the difficulties, it was a start to an amazing journey. This is why I’ll never forget my first day at SVNIT. Also, not to forget, the mess food is actually good at our college.

The SVNIT campus is really beautiful. It is spread across a large area, covered in greenery and very clean.

Here are some important features of the campus-

1. There is an on campus bus service.
2. The hostels are well maintained and have ample accommodation.
3. The campus has Badminton halls, Tennis courts, Pool tables, Basketball courts, a Gym and a Cricket ground.
4. The campus canteen is quite affordable.
5. The infrastructure has been recently upgraded, and the classrooms are in good condition.
6. The campus is home to many beautiful peacocks, and it is a bliss to watch them.
7. The climate of Surat is quite decent.
8. The campus is located in the most developed area of Surat.

Thus, the SVNIT campus is well developed and filled with all the necessary facilities. The college is located in a post area of Surat, so everything is easily accessible.

SVNIT is one of the few NITs with a campus in the city center. Malls, shops, and movie theaters are all located within a 2 km radius.

The campus is covered in greenery, and the CRC lawns are perfect to sit and relax. The lake and its adjacent garden are on the side, separated by a wall. The campus roads are well constructed. 

The infrastructure has been recently renewed and provided with top-notch facilities. Fresher classes are conducted in the huge new CRC building that has glass walls. The senior students study in their respective departments. The hostel facility is average. The sports facilities are also average, but the gym is quite good. Freshers can't access the gym facility. 

The campus of SVNIT is good, though there’s always room for improvement. I would recommend you go through some online pictures to get a better idea. 

Ragging has practically disappeared from the SVNIT campus. This is because of strict rules and regulations against ragging, made by the college authorities and the country’s lawmakers. 

It is beneficial to reach out to your seniors and seek their advice in various matters related to the hostel and college. Being a new student means that you’ll need someone for advice on books, notes, and even the best places to hangout. 

It is important to keep in mind that your seniors are no beasts, rather they are students just like you. The seniors might ask for your name, school, and other details. But this is in no way ragging. They do that to know you better and develop a friendly bond with you. There are some seniors who’ll be friendly with you, while others won’t bother at all. 

So don’t worry about ragging, and try to develop a healthy bond with your seniors. They’ll be of great help to you in navigating through your engineering degree. 

Semester back and backlog are two different things. Here is the detailed information on this topic-

• Semester back- A semester back implies that the person is not allowed to enter the next semester. There are a few reasons for semester back. These are-

1. The person failed to fulfill the minimum 75% attendance criteria. Medical is accepted only for 60% and above attendance category students. 
2. A person with a backlog from 1st year can’t enter his/her 3rd year, and someone with a backlog in the 2nd year can’t enter his/her 4th year.
3. Someone with 3 or more backlogs can not enter the next year.

The criteria changes from year to year, so make sure to keep a check on that.

Everyone is given a chance to clear their backlogs during the summer semester.

The rules keep changing with time, so it is better to keep yourself updated on the 

latest rules regarding backlogs. 

• Backlog- A subject backlog means having failed in that subject in the end semester exams. In this case, two mark sheets are issued for that semester, the second one mentions the total number of attempts. 

In case you are trapped in any of these situations, do not panic. Try to clear your backlogs. Do not be disheartened and remember that things will eventually get better. 

SVNIT is a unique experience in itself, so everything it offers is unparalleled and incomparable. Even though this list contains very normal and day-to-day things, all of this is very close to the heart of every SVNIT student.

Here is a list of a few things unique and special about SVNIT (and Surat) -

1. The amazing view from ONGC bridge.
2. The friendliness and hospitality of the local people.
3. Surat is one of the cleanest cities in India, and the SVNIT campus is situated in a posh area of Surat. Malls and movie theaters are situated very close to the campus.
4. The college campus is spacious, and the hostel infrastructure is top notch.
5. The campus has good LAN connectivity. 
6. The college gym has great infrastructure and friendly instructors.
7. Surat city houses the world's largest suspension bridge made out of popsicle sticks.

SVNIT is a good college, and you can consider it for your higher studies. 

Here are some things you should know about SVNIT before joining the college-

1. SVNIT has one of the best hostels in India among technical institutes. The hostels for third and final year boys are great, but first and second year hostels are also good.
2. It is up to you to make new friends by interacting with people in your hostel, your classes, and the college clubs and societies.
3. The professors are decent in some of the departments, and not up to the mark in others. First and second year students are mostly taught by teaching assistants. It is your responsibility to gain knowledge from your teachers.
4. The college gym facility is excellent. The Badminton, Lawn Tennis and Basketball courts are decent. There is a huge Cricket cum Football ground on campus, but it is not maintained properly by the college administration.
5. Surat City has really good food joints, especially if you are a Gujarati. The hostel mess serves decent food. Initially the mess food feels really likable, but then it starts to become repetitive and boring. This is the case for every hostel. 
6. Every hostel has a night canteen facility, and there is a nice central canteen within the campus.
7. You won’t be spoon fed, so to get decent grades you’ll have to make a study routine for yourself. No one will tell you to study.
8. With a decent study routine, you can easily score 7-8 CGPA, and even go on to score 9 CGPA with some extra effort.
9. There’s plenty of hangout spots around the college, ‘Galla’ being a popular one, just outside the campus. There’s plenty of restaurants in Surat, some are affordable, while some are high-end. 

Surat is an amazing city, and SVNIT will offer you a lifetime experience. 

Here are some things you should know about SVNIT before joining the college-

1. SVNIT has one of the best hostels in India among technical institutes. The hostels for third and final year boys are great, but first and second year hostels are also good.
2. It is up to you to make new friends by interacting with people in your hostel, your classes, and the college clubs and societies.
3. The professors are decent in some of the departments, and not up to the mark in others. First and second year students are mostly taught by teaching assistants. It is your responsibility to gain knowledge from your teachers.
4. The college gym facility is excellent. The Badminton, Lawn Tennis and Basketball courts are decent. There is a huge Cricket cum Football ground on campus, but it is not maintained properly by the college administration.
5. Surat City has really good food joints, especially if you are a Gujarati. The hostel mess serves decent food. Initially the mess food feels really likable, but then it starts to become repetitive and boring. This is the case for every hostel. 
6. Every hostel has a night canteen facility, and there is a nice central canteen within the campus.
7. You won’t be spoon fed, so to get decent grades you’ll have to make a study routine for yourself. No one will tell you to study.
8. With a decent study routine, you can easily score 7-8 CGPA, and even go on to score 9 CGPA with some extra effort.
9. There’s plenty of hangout spots around the college, ‘Galla’ being a popular one, just outside the campus. There’s plenty of restaurants in Surat, some are affordable, while some are high-end. 

Surat is an amazing city, and SVNIT will offer you a lifetime experience.