IIIT Surat

IIIT Surat, established in 2017, is Gujarat's public-private partnership Indian Institute of Information Technology, funded jointly by the central government, the state government and industry partners, and recognised as an Institution of National Importance. It began its academic life hosted at SVNIT Surat, and its own campus arrangements have been developing since, so applicants should verify the current situation. Teaching is focused on Computer Science and Electronics & Communication, with B.Tech admission through JEE Main and centralised counselling. Surat is one of India's fastest-growing commercial cities — the diamond and textile trades dominate, and living costs are moderate — though its software job market is thinner than Bangalore's or Pune's. The institute suits students seeking a centrally recognised computing degree at ranks below the NITs, with the usual young-institute caveats on facilities and alumni reach.