SV National Institute of Technology, [SVNIT] Surat Infrastructure: Library, Hostel, Labs, Gym, Auditorium & Other Facilities

Ayesha Taneem

SVNIT is situated on Athwa-Dumas Road, Surat. The campus is opposite to the Ichchhanath Temple, piplod. The campus is spread over 250 hectares of lush green forest, which is midway between the Surat Domestic Airport and Surat Railway station, and is well connected by city buses and local trains. The campus is around 10 km from the Surat Railway station.

Library:

The Central Library, SVNIT Surat is one amongst major technological libraries in the area of science, engineering and technology. The Library was established in 1968. It has completed nearly 35 years and has built a large collection of books, journals and non-book materials. It also has a rich collection of resources in electronic media available locally on the Institute Intranet and accessible on the Web. It caters to the needs of large groups of users including more than 2000 students, 200 faculty, 150 research scholars and equally large number of supporting staff. It has computerized all its house-keeping activities using a global software that is being maintained and updated regularly. It also facilitates industries, individual consultants and corporates to access online database and journals. It uses state-of-the-art technology in its functioning and services.Not only having a very good reference section, Library has been subscribed to access INDEST by MHRD.

Hostels: Seperate Hostels are provided for Boys and Girls with all basic amenities

Canteen:

The campus has one canteen located behind the Central Library building. Its used by hostelites as well as the occasional visitor. The Canteen is open from 7.00 A.M. to 7.00 P.M. on all working days including Saturdays. A wide variety of South Indian items, and chinese food as well as some fast food varieties are available. During lunch time Meals (Gujarati Thali) are available at very nominal rates.

Health Centre:

• The Health Centre is a full-fledged OPD unit managed by one full time Residential Doctor, Six Hon. Visiting Medical Consultants namely Physician, Gynaecologist, Paediatrician, Radiologist, Ayurveda & Homeopathy Specialist assisted by two pharmacists & supporting staff.

• The students and the staff with their family members are benefited by the services of the Medical Unit.

Other Facilities:

• Laboratories

• Computer Center

• Sports

• Guest House

• Dispensary

• Bank