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Introduction


VIT University Vellore is a privately-held deemed university located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. The university began its journey as an engineering college in 1984 with 3 branches under the Madras University. With excellence as its backbone, the college gained deemed university status in 2001. Today, VIT University offers 20 UG and 34 PG programs and is described as one of the country’s finest universities in engineering. Taking this tradition forward, the university inaugurated a new campus at Chennai in 2010. Two more campuses were added to the VIT family at Amaravathi (VIT-AP) and Bhopal in 2016 and 2017 respectively. This article predominantly covers VIT University Vellore campus.

List of Contents


  1. Introduction
  2. Location.
  3. Ranking.
  4. Courses available.
  5. Admission Procedure.
  6. Fee & Expenses.
  7. Campus.
  8. Placement Statistics.
  9. Important Links.

Where is VIT University Located?


VIT University is located in the city of Vellore. Vellore city lies between 2 major cities of south India –  Chennai (145km) and Bangalore (200 Km). Though Vellore has a great railway and road connectivity, it still lacks air connectivity.

The nearest railway station to VIT University is the Katapadi Railway Station, distanced at 2.4 Km from the Campus. 

The Vellore bus stand, however, is distanced around 5.8 km from the VIT University campus.

Other VIT Campuses


Apart from the VIT University Vellore campus, VIT University also has campuses in the following cities:

  1. VIT University Chennai. (est. 2010)
  2. VIT Bhopal. (est. 2017)
  3. VIT Amaravathi, Andhra Pradesh. (est. 2016)

VIT University has no campus in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The VIT university in Jaipur is Vivekanand Institute of Technology not Vellore Institute of Technology. 

VIT University Ranking :

VIT – Ranked No.1 private institution for innovation by government of India at ARIIA 2019 award.

Further, VIT University ranking stood at the 9th spot among the best engineering institutes in India in the list prepared by Outlook magazine.

Other Rankings:

Ranking Authority Rank
NIRF 2021 (in association with HRD Ministry, GOI) 12th (among engineering institutes)
Management Institutes
NIRF 2021 55th (among MBA Institutes)
Overall University Rankings
NIRF 2021 21st (among all universities in India)
India University Ranking 18th

VIT University World Ranking

Much like the state of various Indian universities in the world rankings, VIT University hasn’t also faired very well.

 

Ranking Authority

Rank
TIMES Higher Education World Rankings 801-1000
QS World Rankings >1000
 World India University Ranking 18th

VIT University Courses Offered


Though Predominantly being a Engineering and management institute, VIT University still offers a huge number of courses across different fields of study.

UG Programs


  • Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech).
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc).
  • Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A).
  • Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch).
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com).
  • B.B.A + LLB (Integrated 5-years).
  • B.A + LLB (Integrated 5-year).
  • School of Fashion.

PG Courses


  • Master of Science (M.Sc).
  • Master of Computer Application (M.C.A).
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech).
  • Master of Bussiness Administration (MBA).

Doctorate Courses


  • Doctor of Philosophy (P.hD).

Admission Procedure


B.Tech Admissions

Admission to VIT University’s B.Tech program at Vellore & Chennai campus is through VIT Engineering entrance exam (VITEEE).

VITEEE is an annual entrance exam, held across various centers in India, for admission to UG programs at VIT University. Every year nearly 0.2 million candidates appear for the exam.

BCA/B.Sc (Computer science/Hotel & Catering/Multimedia & Animation)/B.Com/BBA Admissions

There is no entrance exam for admission to these courses. Admissions are solely based on the previous academic performances of the candidates in the 10th/SSC (Secondary School Certificate) and 12th/HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) levels.

B. Arch Admissions

B. Arch admissions at VIT University are through NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) scores.

Law School Admissions (LLB)

For LLB admissions at VIT University, aspirant’s performance in SSC (10th), HSC (12th), and law entrance exams is considered.

M. Tech/MBA/MCA/M. Sc/Ph.D Admissions

Masters admissions at VIT University are through VIT Masters Entrance Examination (VITMEE).

VIT University Fee Structure ( Academic Year 2021-22)


The tuition fee for B.Tech Programs at VIT University is based on the discipline a candidate chooses. These disciplines are classified into 2 groups as shown below.

Group A  (Vellore Campus) :

B Tech in:

Bioengineering,

Biotechnology,

Chemical Engineering,

Civil Engineering,

Electrical and Electronics Engineering,

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering,

Production and Industrial Engineering,

Fashion Technology 

Group B (Vellore Campus) :
B Tech in:
Aerospace Engineering Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in internet of Things
Computer Science and Engineering with Business systems Electronics and Communication with specialisation in Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Bioinformatics Electronics and Communication Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialisation in Embedded Systems
Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics  Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialisation in VLSI
Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Electronics and Communication Engineering with specilisation in Artificial Intelligence and Cybernetics
Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Block Chain Technology Electronics and Computer Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Robotics Information Technology
Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in AI and Machine Learning Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence  Mechanical with specialisation in Automotive Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Cyber Physical Systems Mechatronics and Automation
Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Data Analytics Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in Electric Vehicles
Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Data Science Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Gaming Technology  Computer Science and Engineering (Specialisation in Health Informatics)
 Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Information Security Computer Science and Engineering (Specialisation in Cloud Computing and Automation)
Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Networking and Security Mechanical Engineering (Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics)
   Fee Structure (Vellore Campus)
 Particulars Group A Group B
Tuition Fees (Per Annum) 1,73,000 1,95,000
Caution Fee (Refundable; One-time Charge) 3,000 3,000
Total (Per Annum)                                 

 

1,76,000 1,98,000
 Group A
(Bhopal Campus) :

B.Tech in:

Bioengineering

Group B (Bhopal Campus) :

 B.Tech in:

Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, B.Tech – Computer Science and Engineering (Specialisation in Health Informatics),  B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Specialisation in Cloud Computing and Automation), B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics).

Fee Struture ( Bhopal campus)
 Particulars Group A Group B
Tuition Fees (Per Annum) 1,73,000 1,98,000
Caution Fee (Refundable; One-time Charge) 3,000 3,000
Total fees to be paid for the first year)                                 

 

1,76,000 2,01,000
Group A (Chennai Campus)

Civil, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Fashion Technology

Group B (Chennai Campus)

Computer Science and Engineering, CSE with Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, CSE with Specialisation in Cyber Physical Systems, CSE with Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Automation

Fee Structure ( Chennai Campus)
 Particulars Group A Group B
Tuition Fees (Per Annum) 1,73,000 1,98,000
Caution Fee (Refundable; One-time Charge) 3,000 3,000
Total fees to be paid for the first year)                                 

 

1,76,000 2,01,000

Hostel and Mess charges ( For Indian Category)

 Vellore Campus (Fall and Winter Semester)
Particulars Single Bedded Room Charges (Rs) Double Bedded Room Charges (Rs) Three Bedded Room Charges (Rs) Four Bedded Room Charges (Rs) Six Bedded Room Charges (Rs)
A/C Non A/C A/C Non A/C A/C Non A/C A/C Non A/C A/C Non A/C
Hostel Fee 1,14,748 74,648 87,448 60,148 80,648 53,748 70,348 48,448 63,548 44,548
Caution Deposit [Refundable] 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Total Amount (Rs) 1,29,748 89,648 1,02,448 75,148 95,648 65,940 85,348 63,448 78,548 59548
 Mess Charges: ( Vellore Campus)
Type of Mess  Amount ( Rs)
Vegeterian 51,500
Non- Vegeterian 58,200
Special Mess 66,300

Follow the link and check the official details OF VIT fees (Vellore Campus):

https://vit.ac.in/files/Hostel-Fees-FIRST-YEAR-STUDENTS-2021-22-Indian-Category.pdf

Chennai Campus (Fall and Winter Semester) (2021-22)
Particulars Double Bedded Room Charges (Rs) Three Bedded Room Charges (Rs) Four Bedded Room Charges (Rs)
A/C Non A/C A/C Non A/C A/C Non A/C
Hostel Fess 99,600 52,800 91,000 46,900 86,500 40,500
*Caution Deposit [Refundable] 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Admission and Processing Fees 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Total Amount (Rs) 1,29,600 82,800 1,21,000 76,900 1,16,500 70,500

*Caution Fee (Refundable): Rs.15,000..

Mess Charges ( Chennai Campus)
Type of Mess  Amount ( Rs)
Vegeterian 59,950
Non- Vegeterian 66,850
Special Mess 76,500
Food Park 76,500

Follow the link and check the official details OF VIT fees ( Chennai campus):

https://chennai.vit.ac.in/campus/hostelsfee/

VIT University Campus


VIT University is situated in the city of Vellore, in the state of Tamil Nadu. The VIT university Vellore campus is spread over an area of 350 – acres, covered in lush green grass. Credited as being a fully residential campus, the natural

vit university pool
VIT University Vellore campus Swimming pool

characteristics of the campus add greatly to the beauty of the campus. Apart from the scenic ambiance that the campus boasts of, the university also offers a great pool of facilities to its students. These facilities include the following:

  1. Banks
  2. Shopping Mall.
  3. Souvenir shop.
  4. Sports fields.
  5. Medical facilities.
  6. Hostels.
  7. Banks & ATMs.

Placements


VIT University has an amazing record of placements. It has been awarded a place in the Limca Book of Records 7 times since 20019 (till 2017) for being the institution with the highest number of placements done by IT service companies from a single institution. The average salary package for B. Tech graduates in 2018 was 5.75 lakhs per annum, whereas the highest by Microsoft for the same year was 39 lakhs per annum, Dream package offered by DE Shaw & Co was Rs 33 lakhs per annum,Dream package offered by PayPal was Rs 21.5 lakhs per annum

Follow the link provided below to  know the placement statistics:

http://chennai.vit.ac.in/placement


Application links links
VIT official website http://www.vit.ac.in/
VITEEE 2019 http://www.vit.ac.in/btechadmissions/viteee2019
VIT placements http://chennai.vit.ac.in/placement

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