IIIT Surat yet to get its own campus

Surat: While the first batch of Bachelor of Technology (BTech) from the Indian Institute of Information and Technology, Surat (IIITS) is out, the premier institute is still waiting for its own campus.
In fact, sources said that IIITS, which is operating from the campus of Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), will have to wait for at least two more year for its own campus
Delay in allotment of land for four years has devoid the institute of full-fledged teach staff. Currently, IIITS is dependent on SVNIT for infrastructure and teaching staff.
The institute has an intake of 150 students in two branches — Computer Science (CS) and Electronics and Communication (EC). It has nine regular faculty members and around eight from SVNIT are providing teaching support. It also has visiting faculties.
According to IIITS director, J S Bhatt, the institute has been alleged 28-acre land near Kamrej near the national highway which will be easily accessible for students from Surat city and outside.
“We are in the planning stage. We have got possession of the land and are hopeful of starting construction work soon,” said Bhat.
During the recently held first campus placement, 44 students out of 64 were recruited by various companies.
The highest annual pay package offered was Rs 41 lakh. From CS branch 27 out of 37 students and for EC branch 17 out of 27 were eligible for placements.
The average annual salary offered to the CS students was Rs 9.18 lakh and to EC students was Rs 9.77 lakh.