Sai Vidya Institute of Technology

Sai Vidya Institute of Technology
Motto Learn to lead
Type Private Un-aided
Established 2008
Principal Dr. Ramesh Babu H S
Director Prof. M R Holla
Undergraduates ~2000
Location Bangalore, Karnataka
13°9′27″N 77°33′39″E / 13.15750°N 77.56083°E / 13.15750; 77.56083Coordinates: 13°9′27″N 77°33′39″E / 13.15750°N 77.56083°E / 13.15750; 77.56083
Campus Urban
In Rajanukunte, Doddaballapur Road, Bangalore
Accreditation AICTE, NBA
Nickname SVITians
Affiliations VTU
Website saividya.ac.in/

Sai Vidya Institute of Technology (SVIT) is a private college of engineering and technology in the northernmost part of the city of Bangalore, India. Established in 2008, SVIT offers six undergraduate courses and three post-graduate courses and is affiliated to the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). The institution is accredited by AICTE, NBA,(New Delhi) and recognized by the government of Karnataka. SVIT was ranked 100th in India as per the Data Quest-CMR survey of top T-schools in 2015.[1]

History

SVIT was founded in 2008 by Sri Sai Vidya Vikas Samithi, a trust consisting of highly experienced professors who were previously with reputed institutions such as RVCE, UVCE, BIT and RNSIT.

Prof. M R Holla, a recipient of the Karnataka Rajyotsava award[2] and former principal of RVCE and director of RNSIT, is the director of the college. Dr. Ramesh Babu H S is the principal.

The Board of Trustees also consists of well-renowned professors like Prof. Y Jayasimha, Prof. R C Shanmukha Swamy and Prof. A M Padma Reddy. It includes R Srinivas Raju, a practicing civil engineer; M K Manohar, a renowned chartered accountant; and Narayana Raju, an administrator at RVCE and RNSIT.

Campus

SVIT is spread over 12 acres Rajanukunte, Bangalore. The nearest commuter railway station is Rajanukunte. Kempegowda International Airport is near the college.

The institution has two separate hostels for boys and girls to cater to the needs of the students from other parts of the country. Each hostel has its own kitchen and dining areas and is supported by a team of experienced cooks.

Courses offered

Undergraduate courses

SVIT offers Bachelor of Engineering (BE) at the undergraduate level. The course spans over four years and is offered in six branches. The course structure is based on the guidelines framed by VTU.

Undergraduate BE courses offered:

Post-graduate courses

SVIT offers post-graduate courses:

Placements

In 2016, SVIT placed 98% of all eligible students. The college has industry collaborations and placed its students in companies including several top recruiters such as HCL, Tech Mahindra, HP, IBM, iGATE, CGI Group, OnMobile, Siemens, Syntel, Wipro, Indian Air Force, TCS, Cognizant, Mphasis, NTT DATA, EMC Corporation, Mindtree, Amazon, Microland, Raymond Group etc..

Student activities

"Sanchalana" cultural festival

The institution hosts its cultural fest under the "Sanchalana" banner. The eminent personality Ramesh Bhat had graced the events. It is hosted by Cultural Activities Team (CAT). CAT is headed by the principal, aided by the heads of departments, Cultural Activity Committee, CAT Secretaries, the student presidents of clubs, and the student volunteers.

Tech Vidya

The institution hosts its state level tech fest every year.

Social Service

The National Service Scheme of India (NSS) has a unit in the college.

The students organize blood donation camps regularly.

College Clubs

SVIT Cam-Era

Svit cam-Era is the official photography club of the college which organizes photography activities in the college. The team also captures all the events in the college and works with the branding team of the college.

SVIT Dance Crew

Svit Dance Crew (SDC) is the first official dance team in SVIT started in year 2012. Also known as "HAWK STEPPERS" . It's not meant only to compete in inter college fests but also train students for FLASH MOB. Next project is to start the dance club for entire college.

See also

References

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