Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology (SVIT), Vasad, is a premier private technical institute situated on the banks of the Mahi River in Gujarat, India. The institute offers a range of undergraduate and graduate-level technical education programs.

History
The New English School Trust (NEST) founded SVIT with the vision of establishing a self-financed degree engineering college. The college was named in honor of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a revered leader from the region. Prof. Shantibhai Amin, a philanthropic administrator, was appointed as the chairman of the Board of Management, which included prominent technocrats, educationists, industrialists, social workers, and business leaders from Vasad.

In 1997, SVIT sought approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and affiliation from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. Initially, the institute offered three conventional engineering disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering, each with an intake of 60 students. Over the years, SVIT expanded its offerings to include Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program.

Vision and Mission

 * Vision: To provide high-quality technological education, fostering entrepreneurial zeal among students to serve industry, research institutions, and government organizations.
 * Mission:
 * Maintain status as a center of academic excellence.
 * Focus on student-centric education.
 * Continuously update curricula to meet societal needs.
 * Hire, motivate, and reward superior faculty members.
 * Expand graduate programs and research activities.
 * Enhance communication and collaboration with society.
 * Develop a service-oriented, responsive administration.
 * Maintain modern facilities.
 * Uphold the values of Sardar Patel in character development through education.

Programs and Intake
SVIT offers a wide range of courses with varying intakes:

College of Architecture, SVIT-Vasad (COA SVIT VASAD)
Established in 2000 by NEST, the College of Architecture at SVIT Vasad offers: The college has been approved by the Delhi Council of Architecture and affiliated with Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar since 2016.

Events and Accreditation
SVIT hosts various events such as PRAKARSH (a national-level technical symposium), VISION (an interdepartmental tech festival), SPANDAN (a Gujarat Technological University festival), and AVISHKAR (a project exhibition). The institute is approved by AICTE.

Educational Environment
SVIT emphasizes the importance of engineering in societal advancement, preparing students to meet the demands of the 21st century with technical proficiency and practical capability. The institute supports innovation across various fields including transport, medicine, entertainment, space, and environmental technology.

Contact Information
For more information on admissions, programs, and events, visit SVIT's official website.