About IDM

On 26th November 2019, UNESCO declared the 14th of March, previously designated as Pi Day, as the ‘International Day of Mathematics’. The day 14/03/2020 was celebrated as the first edition of International Day of Mathematics (IDM). It has been decided that every year, a new theme will be selected to flavour the celebrations. The theme for 2020 was "Mathematics is Everywhere". The theme for the 2021 edition is "Mathematics for a Better World". Now, why was it called ‘Pi Day’ in the first place? If we write the date 14th March in the Month-Date-Year format, we get 3/14 or 3.14, the approximate value of π (pi) correct up to two decimal places. The idea behind IDM, or the erstwhile ‘Pi Day’, is to cherish the originality behind and the origin of Mathematics, to connect people and to make them aware about its undeniable importance in the real world.

In keeping with the spirit of the day, the Applied Mathematics and Humanities Department, SVNIT, Surat, organised a "Mathematics Colloquium" to mark the occasion, last year. Emboldened and encouraged by the excellent response to the first edition of the event, we've embarked upon presenting a second, albeit online only, edition this time around.

About the Institute

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat was established in 1961 as one of the RECs (Regional Engineering Colleges) for imparting technical education in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. It then went by the name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Regional College of Engineering & Technology (SVREC). In the year 1983-84, an undergraduate programme in Electronics Engineering was introduced, and in the year 1988-89, UG programmes were started in Computer Engineering and Production Engineering. In the year 1995-96, a UG programme in Chemical Engineering was introduced. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956, the Central Government, on the advice of the University Grants Commission, rechristened the Sardar Vallabhbhai Regional College of Engineering & Technology (SVREC), Surat, as Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, and gave it the status of "Deemed University", with effect from 4th December 2002. The institute has been granted the status of 'Institute of National Importance' w.e.f. Aug. 15, 2007. At present, the institute offers six UG Programmes, eighteen PG Programmes and three M.Sc. Five Years Integrated Programmes, plus doctoral programmes in all the above branches.

Mission Statement: "To be a globally accepted centre of excellence in technical education catalyzing absorption, innovation, diffusion and transfer of high technologies resulting in enhanced quality for all the stake holders."

The Institute's Vision: "To be one of the leading Technical Institutes disseminating globally acceptable education, effective industrial training and relevant research output."

About the Department

In April 2009, the Applied Mathematics and Humanities Department of SVNIT, Surat, came into being as a section of the Applied Sciences and Humanities Department of the college. Its vision of the department is "to develop the analytical skills to translate the educational research of mathematics and humanities to the society." Over the years, it has kept working on its mission that is "to become a Centre of Excellence for research and training in the mathematical sciences and humanities for promoting the development and socio-economic impact as well as to solve important scientific, technological and social problems."

The Applied Mathematics and Humanities Department offers a 5-year Integrated Master of Science degree in Mathematics. Aspiring students may take admission in it via the JEE Main examination. Initially, the department was mainly focused on teaching various topics in Mathematics, English and Management. But now, seeing how technology has evolved in the recent past, many technical courses have been added to the syllabus. The department has highly qualified faculty members, many of whom are active researchers in their respective fields. The alumni of the department have been doing great work in teaching and research, both within the country and overseas. Our department also offers PhD courses in Mathematics, Management and English for budding researchers.