Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore

Vellore, Tamil Nadu

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About VIT Vellore

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) was founded in 1984 by Dr. G. Viswanathan as Vellore Engineering College. It earned Deemed University status in 2001 under Section 3 of the UGC Act and has since grown into one of India's most respected private universities. The main campus is spread across 372 acres in Katpadi, Vellore, Tamil Nadu.

VIT holds the highest possible NAAC grade of A++ and is ranked 12th among universities and 11th in engineering by NIRF 2026. In the QS World University Rankings, VIT's Engineering & Technology programmes are placed 119th globally. The Shanghai ARWU ranks VIT in the 501-600 bracket globally, making it one of the top 2 Indian universities in that ranking.

Why Choose VIT Vellore?

VIT stands out for several reasons that make it a top choice among engineering aspirants across India:

Placement Record: VIT has been featured in the Limca Book of Records 12 times for its placement achievements. In 2026, over 10,071 job offers were made by 742+ recruiting companies, with the highest package touching Rs 1 Crore per annum.
Academic Diversity: With 17 specialized schools offering 70+ undergraduate and 58+ postgraduate programmes, students have a wide range of disciplines to choose from — engineering, management, design, agriculture, media, hotel management and more.
Research Focus: VIT is ranked 13th in Research by NIRF. The university collaborates with ISRO, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, DST, DBT, CSIR and UGC on research projects. It has over 500 international university partnerships for student and faculty exchange.
Campus Infrastructure: The 372-acre campus features 62+ lakh sq. ft. of built-up space, 5 auditoriums, 3 multi-cuisine canteens, 20 acres of sports facilities, and a solar power plant generating 4,00,000 units per month.
Library: The VIT Knowledge Resources Centre houses 2,55,853 print books, 3,75,431 e-books, and access to 17,252 online journals. The 6-floor facility uses KOHA library management with RFID and facial recognition technology.

VIT Vellore Campus & Hostel

The Vellore campus offers residential facilities for 21,936 students with separate boys and girls hostels, including accessible rooms for differently-abled students. Hostel blocks have a total of 3,372 washrooms. The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled.

Medical support is available through the Centre for VIT Happiness and Well Being. The campus has dedicated transport facilities connecting it to Vellore city and the railway station.

VIT Vellore Admission 2026

Admission to B.Tech programmes at VIT is through VITEEE (VIT Engineering Entrance Examination). The exam covers Physics (25 questions), Chemistry (25 questions), Mathematics or Biology (40 questions), English (5 questions) and Aptitude (5 questions) in a 2-hour computer-based test. Marking scheme is +4 for correct and -1 for wrong answers.

Eligibility: Candidates must have scored at least 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology in Class XII (50% for SC/ST candidates). The application fee is Rs 1,450.

For M.Tech and MCA, admission is through VITMEE. MBA admissions accept VITBEE scores along with CAT, XAT and MAT. B.Des, B.Arch, B.Sc, BBA and integrated programmes do not require an entrance exam.