Swami Vivekanand Institute of Engineering and Technology (SVIET) is a private technical institute in Rajpura, Punjab. It was set up in 2004 by the Sh. Raghunath Rai Memorial Education and Charitable Trust. The institute is approved by AICTE, affiliated with IK Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU), and recognised by UGC under Section 2(f).

SVIET received NAAC B++ accreditation with a score of 2.94 in 2024 in its first accreditation cycle. The institute is not listed in NIRF or other major national ranking frameworks at present.

The institute works from a 20-acre campus at Village Ramnagar, near Banur, Tehsil-Rajpura, Patiala district, Punjab. It is on the NH-1 Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway, 30 km from Chandigarh, and lies at an equal distance from Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Ambala, and Patiala.

  • B.Tech (4 years) is the main programme at SVIET. It is offered in seven branches: Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Design, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Diploma holders can enter the second year through lateral entry (LEET).
  • Postgraduate programmes include MBA (2 years), MCA (2 years), and M.Tech in CSE, ECE, Civil, and Mechanical (2 years each).
  • Pharmacy courses include B.Pharm (4 years), D.Pharm (2 years), M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology (2 years each), and Pharm.D (6 years).
  • Allied Health Sciences includes BPT (4.5 years), and B.Sc in Radiology, Operation Theatre Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Cardiac Care Technology, Anaesthesia Technology, and Optometry (3 years each).
  • Management and Commerce options are BBA (3 years), BCA (3 years), B.Com Hons (3 years), and BA (3 years).
  • Law courses include LLB (3 years) and BA LLB (5 years integrated).
  • Hospitality courses include BHMCT (4 years) and Diploma in Hotel Management (3 years).
  • Polytechnic Diploma options include Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Computer Science Engineering (3 years each), DMLT, and D.Pharm.

The total fee for B.Tech CSE or AI is INR 5.04 Lakhs for 4 years. B.Tech Civil, Electrical, ECE, and Mechanical cost INR 4.34 Lakhs in total. The MBA fee is INR 1.90 Lakhs for 2 years. SVIET also helps eligible SC, ST, OBC, and economically weaker students apply for government scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal.

As reported to NAAC, SVIET recorded a combined placement and higher education progression rate of 68.49% during 2018 to 2023. For the 2022-23 batch, the rate was 82.6%.

Admission Update: Direct admission at SVIET is available through the SVIET Scholarship Entrance Test. Classes for the 2026-27 incoming batch are scheduled in September and October 2026.

SVIET Admission Dates 2026

SVIET offers institute-level admission through its Scholarship Entrance Test. The 2026-27 batch is also beginning classes in September and October 2026.

EventDate
Direct Admission via SVIET Scholarship Entrance TestOpen on rolling basis
Academic Session CommencementSeptember to October 2026

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SVIET Courses and Fees

SVIET runs more than 50 courses in engineering, pharmacy, allied health sciences, management, law, hospitality, and polytechnic diploma streams. The fees below show the total programme fee for the full course duration.

CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Fees
B.Tech (CSE, AI)4 years10+2 PCM with 45%, valid JEE Main/CUCET scoreINR 5.04 Lakhs
B.Tech (Computer Science and Design)4 years10+2 PCM with 45%, valid JEE Main scoreINR 4.94 Lakhs
B.Tech (Civil, Electrical, ECE, Mechanical)4 years10+2 PCM with 45%, valid JEE Main/CUCET scoreINR 4.34 Lakhs
M.Tech (CSE, ECE, Civil, Mechanical)2 yearsB.Tech/BE in relevant branch with 55%INR 1.60 Lakhs
MBA2 yearsGraduation with 50%, valid CAT/MAT/CMAT scoreINR 1.90 Lakhs
MCA2 yearsGraduation with Mathematics, 50%INR 1.40 Lakhs
B.Pharm4 years10+2 with PCM/PCB, 45%INR 5.04 Lakhs
D.Pharm2 years10+2 with PCM/PCB, 45%INR 1.79 Lakhs
BPT (Physiotherapy)4.5 years10+2 with PCB, 45%INR 3.95 Lakhs
BCA3 years10+2 with Mathematics or Computer ScienceINR 1.91 Lakhs
BBA3 years10+2 any stream, 45%INR 1.80 Lakhs
B.Com (Hons)3 years10+2 with Commerce, 45%INR 1.91 Lakhs
BA LLB (Integrated)5 years10+2 any stream, 45%, valid CLAT or Punjab LSAT scoreINR 3.53 Lakhs
LLB (3-year)3 yearsGraduation with 45%INR 2.34 Lakhs
BHMCT4 years10+2 any stream, 45%INR 3.34 Lakhs
Diploma in Engineering3 years10th pass with 35%INR 1.51 Lakhs
B.Sc Allied Health Sciences3 years10+2 with PCB, 45%INR 2.74 Lakhs

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SVIET provides hostel facilities for boys and girls on the campus. Hostel charges are between INR 75,000 and INR 1,00,000 per year, including boarding and lodging. B.Tech CSE includes AI/ML, IoT, Cloud Computing, and Data Science specialisations as part of an IKGPTU-aligned curriculum with industry-linked electives.

SVIET Admission Process

SVIET accepts students through IKGPTU centralized counselling and through direct institute-level admission. Programme rules follow IKGPTU guidelines and the norms of the concerned regulatory bodies, including AICTE for engineering, PCI for pharmacy, and BCI for law.

B.Tech Admission

B.Tech admission at SVIET is linked to IKGPTU's centralized online counselling system. Students can also apply directly through the institute route.

  • Eligibility: Applicants need 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with at least 45% marks. Reserved category students need 40%. A valid JEE Main score is needed for IKGPTU counselling.
  • Selection stages: The process includes JEE Main merit listing, IKGPTU online counselling registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document checking, and fee payment.
  • Lateral Entry (LEET): Diploma holders from relevant engineering branches can apply for second-year entry through the Punjab Lateral Entry Entrance Test (LEET) conducted by IKGPTU.
  • Direct admission: SVIET also conducts its own Scholarship Entrance Test for merit scholarships and institute-level direct admission seats.

SVIET does not ask for JEE Advanced for B.Tech admission. JEE Main or the SVIET entrance test is enough, depending on the admission route.

MBA and MCA Admission

For MBA admission, students must have a graduation degree with at least 50% marks. SVIET accepts CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, and Punjab PGCET scores. MCA admission is based on IKGPTU MCA CET or MAT score, and applicants must have Mathematics at graduation level with at least 50% marks.

B.Pharm, D.Pharm, and M.Pharm Admission

For B.Pharm, students need 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology with at least 45% marks. Admission is based on 10+2 merit through IKGPTU pharmacy counselling or direct institute admission. M.Pharm requires a B.Pharm degree with 55% marks and a valid GPAT score. D.Pharm admission follows the Punjab State Board of Technical Education (PSBTE) schedule.

Allied Health Sciences, Law, and Other UG Programmes

BPT, B.Sc Allied Health Sciences, BHMCT, BCA, BBA, BA, and B.Com admissions are based on 10+2 marks. LLB (3-year) needs a graduation degree with 45% marks. BA LLB (5-year) requires 10+2 with 45% marks and a valid CLAT or Punjab LSAT score. Diploma in Engineering admission is through PSBTE counselling for state-domicile students, while 10th-pass students may also apply directly at the institute.

SVIET Cutoffs

SVIET B.Tech admissions through IKGPTU counselling use JEE Main performance. For open-admission private IKGPTU-affiliated B.Tech colleges in Punjab, the general category cutoff usually falls in the JEE Main percentile range shown below.

CourseCategorySelection BasisCutoff Information
B.TechGeneralJEE Main through IKGPTU counselling60 to 80 percentile for open-admission private institutes

SVIET Placements

Note: The placement figures below come from SVIET's Self Study Report submitted to NAAC in 2024. The numbers combine students who got jobs and students who moved to higher education. Salary package data is self-reported by the institute and is not verified by NIRF or any statutory body.

The Training and Placement Cell at SVIET works with recruiters from IT services, manufacturing, pharma, and BFSI. During 2018 to 2023, the institute reported a 68.49% combined placement and higher education progression rate to NAAC in its first accreditation cycle.

Academic YearOutgoing StudentsPlaced or Progressed to Higher EducationProgression Rate
2022-2336229982.6%
2021-2238328373.9%
2020-2144629866.8%
2019-2048031966.5%
2018-1939521654.7%

The progression rate rose from 54.7% in 2018-19 to 82.6% in 2022-23. B.Tech CSE and AI students receive most campus placement offers, mainly from IT services and product companies. MBA students have been placed in BFSI, retail, and logistics. The SVIET Alumni Association also supports current students through alumni connections and referral placements in national and international organisations.

SVIET Campus and Infrastructure

SVIET has a 20-acre campus at Village Ramnagar, near Banur, on the Chandigarh-Patiala NH-1 route. The institute describes the campus as rural and eco-friendly, with solar power generation, green landscaping, and waste management systems. Separate boys' and girls' hostels are available on campus, and hostel fees range from INR 75,000 to INR 1,00,000 per year.

The academic setup includes 42 air-conditioned classrooms with ICT projectors, 335 computers in dedicated lab blocks, and special labs for IoT, embedded systems, automobile engineering, and allied health sciences. Academic and hostel areas have 53 Mbps Wi-Fi. The library has more than 10,000 printed books, 25 print journals, and an EBSCO digital collection of more than 1 lakh e-books with unlimited access. SVIET is also registered with the National Digital Library of India (NDLI).

Students have access to indoor and outdoor sports courts, a gymnasium, a yoga centre, and a ground for defence preparation activities. The campus also has a canteen, ATM, RO water purifier plant, CCTV coverage across all zones, and 100% power backup through diesel generators.

SVIET Scholarships

SVIET supports government scholarships as well as institute-level financial aid. NAAC accreditation data shows that more than 71% of students received scholarships or freeships during 2018 to 2023. The main scholarship options are listed below.

ScholarshipEligibilityCoverage
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)SC/ST students with Punjab domicile, enrolled in any programmeFull tuition fee and maintenance allowance through NSP (National Scholarship Portal)
Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC)OBC students with Punjab domicile and parental income below INR 1 Lakh per annumPartial tuition fee support through NSP
Merit-Cum-Means ScholarshipStudents with academic merit and parental income below INR 1 Lakh per annumPartial tuition fee waiver, with the amount changing by programme
Institutional Financial AssistanceEconomically weaker students, considered case by caseFee concession or instalment flexibility as decided by the management
SVIET Scholarship Entrance Test AwardStudents who take SVIET's entrance test and secure qualifying marksMerit scholarship on tuition fee, with percentage based on rank band

Students applying for government scholarships must use the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the dates announced by the Punjab Social Welfare Department. Punjab Scheduled Caste Land Development and Finance Corporation (PUNSCDF) scholarships for SC engineering students also apply at SVIET.

SVIET vs CGC Landran vs RBIEB Mohali

Students looking for colleges around the Chandigarh-Patiala belt often compare SVIET with Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran (CGC Landran) and Rayat and Bahra Institute of Engineering and Bio-Technology (RBIEB), Mohali. All three are AICTE-approved private engineering institutes affiliated with IKGPTU and serve students from the Punjab-Chandigarh region.

ParameterSVIET (Banur/Rajpura)CGC Landran (Mohali)RBIEB (Mohali)
Established200420012005
NAAC AccreditationB++ (score 2.94, 2024)A+ (2024)NAAC accredited, grade not publicly confirmed
NIRF Engineering RankNot ranked101 to 150 band (2025)Not ranked
B.Tech (CSE) Total FeesINR 5.04 LakhsINR 6.73 LakhsNot independently verified
Campus Area20 acresNot confirmedNot confirmed
Distance from Chandigarh30 km (Rajpura, NH-1)18 km (Landran, Mohali)20 km (Mohali)
Key Programme StrengthEngineering, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Law, and HospitalityEngineering and Management-focusedEngineering and Biotechnology-focused

CGC Landran has a higher NAAC grade and a stronger NIRF position, so it may suit students with higher JEE Main scores who want a better-ranked college near Chandigarh. SVIET has lower B.Tech CSE fees and a wider mix of engineering, pharmacy, and health sciences courses on one campus. RBIEB focuses more on engineering and biotechnology. None of the three institutes is ranked in the top 100 of NIRF Engineering.

SVIET FAQs

Ques. Which university is SVIET affiliated with?

Ans. SVIET is affiliated with IK Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU), a state government technical university in Punjab. The institute is also approved by AICTE and recognised by UGC under Section 2(f).

Ques. What is SVIET's latest NAAC grade?

Ans. SVIET earned NAAC B++ accreditation with a score of 2.94 in 2024. This was the institute's first accreditation cycle and is its latest official NAAC status.

Ques. Is JEE Main compulsory for B.Tech admission at SVIET?

Ans. JEE Main is required for students applying through IKGPTU centralized counselling. Students without JEE Main can apply through the SVIET Scholarship Entrance Test for direct admission. Diploma holders can also apply for second-year lateral entry through Punjab LEET.

Ques. Does SVIET provide hostels?

Ans. Yes. SVIET has separate on-campus hostels for male and female students. Hostel fees range from INR 75,000 to INR 1,00,000 per year and include boarding and lodging.

Ques. How are placements at SVIET?

Ans. SVIET reported a 68.49% combined placement and higher education progression rate for 2018 to 2023 in its NAAC submission. The 2022-23 batch recorded 82.6%. The Training and Placement Cell works with recruiters from IT services, manufacturing, pharma, and BFSI. Salary data is self-reported by the institute.

Ques. Is SVIET suitable for B.Tech in Punjab?

Ans. SVIET is an AICTE-approved private engineering institute with NAAC B++ accreditation and a 20-acre campus near Chandigarh. It can suit students looking for a private B.Tech college with total fees between INR 4.34 Lakhs and INR 5.04 Lakhs and a multi-discipline campus environment. Students aiming for top NIRF-ranked colleges in Punjab may also compare higher-ranked options.

Ques. Can SC/ST students get scholarships at SVIET?

Ans. Yes. SC and ST students with Punjab domicile can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal. The scheme covers full tuition fee and a maintenance allowance. OBC students with parental income below INR 1 Lakh per annum can apply for the OBC Post-Matric Scholarship. Applications must be submitted within the dates announced by the Punjab Social Welfare Department.

Ques. Which B.Tech branches get more placement activity at SVIET?

Ans. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are the most enrolled and placement-active B.Tech branches at SVIET because IT services and product companies drive most offers. Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) and Mechanical Engineering are options for students interested in core engineering roles. Students should choose a branch based on interest, career plan, and entrance exam score band.