What are the pros and cons of NIT Surat?

Since I just graduated from NIT Surat, I feel I'm in a good spot to share my thoughts on its pros and cons. Like any college, there are ups and downs. For NIT Surat, you really need to be optimistic to find the positives. Honestly, there's not much here that you won't see in other tech colleges.

Let me dive into the pros mentioned in other posts and discuss whether they truly stand out.

Pros:

• Meeting diverse people is a plus. It helps you build solid PR and communication skills by interacting with a variety of folks. But to be fair, you can find student groups and activities in any college, not just NIT Surat.
• About the faculty: In my view, they're not up to the mark for an institute of national significance. Students get in through tough exams like JEE Mains, yet some teachers here aren't as good as you'd hope, sometimes even less clear than high school teachers.
• The fact that 40% of the buildings are new isn't really a major advantage. New students might not know about the corruption issues during construction.
• Same goes for classrooms being well-maintained now; it's not a huge selling point.
• While celebrating Gujarati festivals is fun, it's something you'd expect at any college. You join an NIT for strong industrial exposure and quality education, not just for the festivals.
• The hostels are quite nice, I'll give them that.
• Points about the weather and greenery on campus are true, but I wouldn't pick a college just for that.
• The library is new with a spacious reading area, which is great.
• However, the placement scene isn't the best. Just sticking to your course syllabus won't cut it since a lot of the curriculum is outdated.
• If you're thinking of joining, be ready to encounter regionalism. There are many groups based on where you're from, which often leads to a lack of unity among students. This has allowed corruption to grow unchecked because there's no collective voice challenging the administration.

There are a bunch of pros and cons that you'll find in almost every college in India, especially the government ones, and I've mentioned those as well. These points are important for getting a full picture, so don't ignore them.

Pros:

• You'll meet lots of different people, which helps a lot in learning how to communicate and interact with others.
• The faculty meets the average expectations overall, but you'll find some teachers who are excellent and others who aren't great.
• About 40% of the buildings are either new or recently renovated, with more improvements likely on the way.
• Most classrooms are now well-built and well-maintained.
• You can enjoy some famous Gujarati festivals that are really fun and lively.
• The hostels here are better than many other Indian college hostels and likely better than those during your JEE prep days.
• The weather is usually pleasant, with no extreme heat or cold.
• Surat is a well-developed and clean city, so finding resources or transportation isn't a problem. It has a modern, open culture.
• Around 40% of the campus is covered with greenery, which gives a refreshing natural vibe.
• The library is quite good.

Cons:

• The higher-ups in administration often lack discipline.
• Sports don't get much support from the administration here.
• Events like 'The Annual Techno-Cultural Fest' and 'The Freshers' are under-celebrated and don't get much attention.
• The authorities don't seem to trust students much and aren't focused on their overall development.
• As with many engineering colleges in India, there's a lot of excess work that doesn't add much value, especially if you're involved in student activities.

You'll notice more issues when you experience it yourself. But if you end up here, try to find something positive in every situation, as it teaches you to enjoy life. However, don't stay quiet about things that need change if you can do something about them. For parents, Gujarat is a dry state, so it's not easy for your child to develop drinking habits, though it's not impossible if they're determined. Overall, it's an average institute with nothing too special, apart from the government college reputation.