My review of SVNIT is a mixed one. It is a good choice in almost every aspect other than sports.

For sports enthusiasts, SVNIT is not the right choice. The condition of sports facilities at our college is not good. The sports grounds are not in a good shape. The cricket/football ground becomes a grassland from July to December. 

The indoor badminton courts, which are two in number, are immensely insufficient to cater to around 4000 students. Each one has to wait a long time for their turn, and is given around 10 minutes to play the sport. Such a huge number of students can not access the badminton courts for sufficient durations. MMNCT is the best sports event of the year. It is an inter-year cricket tournament that takes place at night. The gym is well designed and has all the modern equipment.

Many classes are boring. But a lot of the professors, especially in the Civil department, teach really well. The marking system is very transparent, and after 15-30 days post the exams, answer sheets are made available for students to have a look. The classrooms are also very school-like in appearance. The rules are lenient, and most teachers are satisfied with a 60% student attendance. 

The location is quite good, and malls, theaters, etc. are easily accessible. The campus is located in a posh area of Surat. Places like Mumbai, Daman, etc. are easily accessible for getaways. The placements are top notch, the clubs are plenty and quite decent. The mess food is quite good as well.

Unless you are very serious about getting the best sports facilities, SVNIT is a good college. But for sports facilities, I would recommend you try for MNIT Jaipur.

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. 

The following facilities are available for students at the SVNIT hostels-

• Basic Facilities- Every student is given a bed, a mattress, a bedsheet, a chair, a study table, a cupboard with door lock and a pillow with a cover. 

The hostels have proper WiFi and LAN Connectivity. There are common washrooms with geysers in the hostels. Every hostel room has a fan, a light bulb  and electricity ports. Unfortunately, there is no facility for coolers or air  conditioners. Moreover, the installation of coolers inside hostel rooms is not permitted as well.

• Other Facilities- Other than the hostel mess, there are night canteens. There is a laundry service as well. There is a Volleyball court and a TT room within the boys’ hostel premise. The hostels have a reading room along with a library. 

There is a TV room, and one can easily access newspapers and magazines. The premises have a parking for bicycles and a Computer room (CCF). The entire hostel area is covered with CCTV surveillance. Hair salons are available inside the hostel area. 

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.