SVNIT and Nirma University are both the top-most engineering colleges in Gujarat. But SVNIT, Surat is the better choice among the two if you are planning for IT. The reasons are shared below.

• There is less focus on practical assignments and projects in Nirma University as compared to SVNIT, Surat. The students learn the theories without any application. But in SVNIT, the students get practical exposure beyond coding and framing. There are various programs and activities conducted to keep the students engaged in the growth process.
• NIRMA University is deserted from the main city. On the other hand, SVNIT is in the heart of Surat.
• NIRMA does not offer hostel facilities to undergrads. While SVNIT has good campus facilities. 
• The infrastructure of SVNIT is widespread. It has a well-equipped hostel, library, sports facility, multiple college fests, and extra-curricular, etc. SVNIT focus on the overall development of students.
• You will have better chances of finding Govt. jobs from SVNIT. The course fee is also almost half for SVNIT as compared to NIRMA University. 

Overview:

Both the institutes have excellent placements. But the return on investment which you get in SVNIT is unbeatable.

Branch change at SVNIT starts before the end-term examination of the second semester. There is a form that needs to be filled before the start of the end term of your 2nd term. You need to fill in details such as your name, current CGPA, admission number, current branch, the choice, and the priority of the branches you want to switch. The results of the branch change will be declared after the results of the 2nd term are announced. Here are the factors on which your chance of getting your preferred branch depends.

• Number of students who have selected the branch to change
• Number of seats left in the branch
• Number of students who want to leave your branch
• Your CGPA at the end of 2nd semester

The most important factor is your CGPA and the popularity of the branch i.e. how many students have opted for that particular branch. For example, if 10 students want to join the CSE branch but it has only 4 seats left, then you need to be in the top 4 students to get the branch.

As per the trends, branches such as ECE, Mechanical Engineering, and CSE are always more in demand and they require a CGPA of more than 9. Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Chemical Engineering are relatively easy and people usually get any one of the three should they apply.

SVNIT has been an alma mater to numerous achievers and well known personalities.

Here are two of the many notable persons who received their education from SVNIT-

• Perry Mehta- President and CEO, Futurenet Group. 

He completed his B.Tech in Civil Engineering from SVNIT in 1984. Futurenet is an IT service provider and environment technology firm. It was listed among top 50 companies to watch for in Michigan, and was recognized as one of the top 10 fastest growing companies in the USA by Harvard Business School, Boston.

In a joint venture with the research and technological aid of SVNIT, Futurenet worked to set up India’s first salt water desalination plant in SVNIT campus. The aim of this project was to make SVNIT completely independent of the municipal water system. 

Mr. Mehta has received numerous awards and honors from the US government for his successful entrepreneurial ventures. 

• Amit Sharma- Executive Director & CEO of Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd.

Mr. Sharma completed his B.Tech Mechanical from NIT Surat, and went on to complete his MS in Mechanical from Arizona State University. He took the office of the Executive Director and CEO of Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd. on 4th July, 2012. He also serves as a Director on the board of Ecofirst Services India Private Ltd. 

These are not even a handful of the high achievers who graduated from SVNIT. The list is quite large. 

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.

Both SVNIT and VIT are very good engineering colleges and both of them have their own advantages. 

• If you want a college with less strict rules, a more chill environment, fewer college fees, and an NIT tag, then you should choose SVNIT. 
• If you are planning to go abroad for higher studies or a job, then you should choose VIT as you will get a lot of opportunities there. But there is a lot of competition and the college rules are very strict too. 
• The campus of VIT is very beautiful and all the modern facilities are available there and you will find students here from all over the country. 
• The hostels at VIT are also clean and well-maintained. There are both North Indian and South Indian food available separately at the hostel mess. 

The placements of VIT are very good as it is a very popular college and all the top companies visit the campus for placements. You can easily secure a job if you possess the right skills and you prepare yourself well for the interview and be confident enough. 

Here is a brief overview of the recent placement highlight at these institutes.

Hence, VIT is a very good college where you will find the right exposure to showcase your skills and many opportunities for a bright future ahead.