Overview
The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Surat (IIIT Surat) is a public technical institution located in Surat, Gujarat, India. It is one of the Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) established under the public–private partnership (PPP) model promoted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat and industry partners. The institute focuses on undergraduate and postgraduate education and research in information technology and allied disciplines.
Key facts
| Name | Indian Institute of Information Technology, Surat |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IIIT Surat |
| Type | Public technical institute (Institute of National Importance) |
| Model | Public–Private Partnership (PPP) |
| Location | Surat, Gujarat, India |
| Country | India |
| Academic focus | Information technology, computer science and engineering, electronics and communication engineering |
| Affiliating framework | Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act |
Background
The IIIT system in India was conceived to expand the country's capacity in information technology education and research. Under the PPP scheme approved by the Union Cabinet, twenty IIITs were planned across various states, each set up jointly by the central government, the respective state government, and one or more industry partners. IIIT Surat is part of this cohort and is governed under the framework of the Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public–Private Partnership) Act, which confers upon participating institutes the status of Institutes of National Importance and the authority to grant degrees.
Academics
The institute primarily offers a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programme, with branches typically in Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering. Admissions to undergraduate programmes are made through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) via the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling process, which is common to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions.
Campus
During its initial years, IIIT Surat has operated from a temporary or mentor-supported campus while a dedicated permanent campus is developed. Such mentoring arrangements with established technical institutes are typical of newly created IIITs under the PPP scheme.
Significance
IIIT Surat contributes to the broader national objective of producing skilled professionals in information technology and supporting the technology ecosystem of Gujarat, a state with a strong industrial and entrepreneurial base. Its location in Surat, a major commercial city, places it in proximity to industries spanning textiles, diamonds, chemicals, and emerging technology sectors.
Related topics
- Indian Institutes of Information Technology
- Surat
- Education in Gujarat
- Joint Entrance Examination – Main
- Joint Seat Allocation Authority
- Ministry of Education (India)
- Institutes of National Importance
References
- Wikidata entry: Q38250715
- Ministry of Education, Government of India – Indian Institutes of Information Technology scheme.