Top Courses in Vellore Institute of Technology

5 mins readUpdated on Jun 26, 2022 02:12 IST
Total fee for BTech in VIT ranges from INR 1,76,000 to INR 1,98,000 for the first year according to the course selected. This includes tuition fees, sports fees, study material and other expenses.

VIT provides nearly 18 specialisations under BTech such as Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc.

The top courses offered in the Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore campus are:

A brief description of the courses is as follows:

Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

Vellore Institute of Technology has a four-year BTech program that helps learners to pursue their careers in Engineering and Technology.

Specialisations: For the BTech program, the institution provides nearly 18 specialisations such as Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc.

Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is it possible to get admission in the Vellore campus of VIT with 10822 rank in VITEEE?
A: 

Yes. You can apply for admissions into the VIT Vellore campus with a rank of 10822 in VITEEE. Candidates with a rank between 1 and 1,00,000 will be eligible for admissions into the VIT Vellore/Chennai/Bhopal/Andhra Pradesh campuses. However, candidates with a rank above 1,00,000 will not be eligible for Vellore and Chennai campuses. These candidates can apply for admissions into the Bhopal and Andhra Pradesh campuses. 

Q:   What is the VITMEE admission process?
A: 

Applicants can refer to the VITMEE admission process below.  

  • The first step is to pay INR 1200 application fee in online mode.  

  • Applicants should register for VITMEE, a Computer Based Objective test at indicated test centres.  

  • The list of short-listed candidates will be published on the website or personal SMS will be sent to the registered mobile number for online VITMEE counselling.  

  • Shortlisted Candidates will be asked to choose the preference of campus and branch. Selected candidates will have to pay an advance payment of INR 1 lakh.  

  • Candidates who fail to pay in advance before the deadline will not be considered for admission. 

Q:   Which ranks are eligible for admission into VIT Vellore and Chennai campuses?
A: 

Candidates who have secured a rank upto 1 Lacs will be eligible for B.Tech admissions into VIT Vellore and Chennai. The counselling dates for different ranks varies as per the authorities. For those candidates with a rank above 1 Lacs, admissions will be open only for VIT Bhopal and VIT Andhra Pradesh. They will not be eligible for VIT Vellore and Chennai admissions.

Q:   Is GATE score valid for admissions to VITMEE M.Tech courses in Vellore Institute of Technology?
A: 

Yes, GATE exam score is valid for admissions to M.Tech courses at Vellore Institute of Technology. Applicants can also apply through VITMEE exam score 2026. Candidates appearing through the GATE score must upload their scorecard at the time of filling the application form.   

Staying updated about the latest educational events is just a click away
Enter Mobile Number

Eligibility and Selection Criteria: Students for admission to the Bachelor of Technology (BTech) program must have passed class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 55% from a recognised board. Students should have appeared for the VITEEE exam conducted by the institution or JEE Mains exam. Students should have scored the good percentage for getting admission in this course.

Course Curriculum: BTech is a four-year program, divided into eight semesters with two semesters per year. This program helps learners to develop their knowledge in problem identification and development of solutions in Engineering & Technology.

Fee Structure: Total fee to be paid ranges from INR 1,76,000 to INR 1,98,000 for the first year according to the course selected. This includes tuition fees, sports fees, study material and other expenses. 

Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the M.Tech programs offered through VITMEE?
A: 

Vellore Institute of Technology offers various MTech programs for admissions. Applicants first need to appear for VITMEE 2026 and qualify it to be eligible for MTech courses offered by VIT. A list of all the MTech courses offered by Vellore Institute of Technology is provided below.  

  • M.Tech. Biomedical Engineering   

  • M.Tech. Automotive Engineering  

  • M.Tech. CAD / CAM   

  • M.Tech. Biotechnology  

  • M.Tech. Construction Technology and Management   

  • M.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering (Intelligent Communication Systems)  

  • M.Tech. Control and Automation   

  • M.Tech. Manufacturing Engineering  

  • M.Tech. IoT & Sensor Systems   

  • M.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering  

  • M.Tech. Mechatronics   

  • M.Tech. Computer Science & Engg (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)  

  • M.Tech. Power Electronics and Drives   

  • M.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Big Data Analytics)  

  • M.Tech. Structural Engineering   

  • M.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security)  

  • M.Tech. Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics   

  • M.Tech. Embedded Systems  

  • M.Tech. Automotive Electronics   

  • M.Tech. VLSI Design 

Q:   Do Vellore Institute of Technology offer scholarships to M.Tech students?
A: 

Yes, Vellore Institute of Technology offers scholarships to students on the basis of various parameters. To be eligible for scholarship offered by exam authorities candidates need to fulfil all conditions. For more details, candidates can refer to the table given below.  

Name   

Scholarship  

B K Vora Memorial Award  

A cash award of Rs. 2000 and certificate to the most meritorious student of II Year M.Tech. Automotive Engineering programme  

Vijayamookambika Endowment Award (2*21000)  

A cash award of Rs. 21,000 and certificate each to two students from each of the PG streams in Chemistry and Biotechnology and from an economically weak background 

Q:   Which courses are offered by VIT Vellore?
A: 
VIT Vellore offers a wide range of B.Tech courses to the eligible students. As the main campus, VIT Vellore has more courses as compared to the other campuses. The list of courses offered by VIT Vellore are given below. B.Tech - Biotechnology B.Tech - Chemical Engineering B.Tech - Civil Engineering B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Bioinformatics B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Information Security B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in the Internet of Things B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering and Business Systems (in collaboration with TCS) B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Data Science B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Block Chain Technology B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering B.Tech - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering B.Tech - Electronics and Communication with a specialisation in Biomedical Engineering B.Tech - Information Technology B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering B.Tech - Mechanical with specialisation in Automotive Engineering B.Tech - Mechanical with specialisation in Manufacturing Engineering.

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Vellore Institute of Technology provides a three-year BSc program that helps the learners to pursue their careers in science.

Specialisations: For the BSc program, the institution provides five specialisations such as Computer Science, Catering & Hotel Management, Multimedia and Animation, etc.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria: Students for the admission to Bachelor of Science (BSc) program must have passed class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 60% from a recognised board. 

Course Curriculum: BSc is a three-year program, divided into six semesters with two semesters per year. This program helps learners to develop their knowledge in problem identification and the development of solutions in science.

Fee Structure: Total fees to be paid range from INR 57,000 to INR 1,28,000 for the first year according to the specialisations selected. This includes tuition fees, sports fees, study material and other expenses. 

Master of Technology (MTech)

Vellore Institute of Technology provides a two-year MTech program that helps the learners to pursue their post-graduation career in technology after the completion of under graduation in Engineering.

Specialisations: For the MTech program, this institution provides nearly 21 specialisations such as Computer Science and Engineering, Embedded Systems, Control and Automation, Internet of Things and Sensor Management, Power Electronics and Design, etc.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria: Students for admission to the Master of Technology (MTech) program should have pursued and completed their under graduation in Engineering with a minimum percentage of 60% from any recognised institution. Students should have appeared for the VITMEE exam conducted by the institution and scored a good percentage for getting admission to the MTech course.

Course Curriculum: MTech is a two-year program, divided into four semesters with two semesters per year. This program provides guidance to the students to develop their careers to solve the technological problems for future technologies. 

Fee Structure: The total fees to be paid range from INR 1,50,000 to 3,02,000 for the first year according to the specialisations selected.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Vellore Institute of Technology provides a two-year MBA program that helps the learners to pursue their post-graduation in business administration.

Specialisations: For the MBA program, this institution provides various specialisations such as Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, Operations, etc.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria: Students for admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree should have pursued and completed their under graduation in any degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% from any recognised institution. Students should have appeared for the VITBEE exam conducted by the institution or CAT or MAT or other aptitude exam and scored a good percentage for getting admission to this MBA course.

Course Curriculum: MBA is a two-year program, divided into six semesters with three semesters (trimester pattern) per year. This program helps learners to develop their careers in solving the problems in business administration. 

Fee Structure: The total fees to be paid is INR 3,51,500 for the first year, which includes tuition fees, sports fees, study material and other expenses.

Master of Science (MSc 5-year Integrated)

Vellore Institute of Technology provides a five-year integrated MSc program that helps the learners to pursue their careers in science.

Specialisations: For the MSc Integrated program, the institution provides six specialisations Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Food Science and Technology, Computational Statistics and Data Analytics.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria: Students for admission to the integrated Master of Science (MSc) program must have cleared class 12 with a minimum percentage of 60% from a recognised board.

Course Curriculum: MSc is a five-year program, divided into ten semesters with two semesters per year. This program provides knowledge to the learners to solve the technical problems in science. 

Fee Structure: The total fee to be paid is INR 75,000 for the first year, which includes tuition fees, study materials and other educational expenses.

Placements

Vellore Institute of Technology's outstanding placement record is based on the efforts of their Career Development Centre. It assures that the placement events on the campus go smoothly. The centre also supports students' training programs and ensures that they are placed in the top national and international organisations.

 

2019-2020

2020-2021

2021-2022

Number of students placed

4,914

5,609

7,432

Average CTC

INR 7.13 lakhs

INR 7.23 lakhs

INR 8.19 lakhs

Average offers provided

1,805

2,186

2,907

Top offers provided

1,126

1,176

2,562

Total no. of companies visited

739

844

863

About the Author

Ponnila SM is pursuing MBA from Thiagarajar School of Management. Writing is her passion, and she feels it allows her to explore different words and put them together to form meaningful sentences.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: The views expressed in this article are solely the author’s own and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.

Videos you may like
About the Author
This account contains a repository of informative articles by external authors with domain expertise in various aspects of guiding students on how to go about pursuing their undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Read Full Bio
Get Admission and Placement Updates about VIT Vellore

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News
qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 6 days ago

Choosing between B.Tech CSE at LPU and BCA at VIT depends on your career goals interests and how much technical knowledge you want to gain. LPU's B.Tech CSE has an industry focused engineering curriculum that includes programming data structures software development new technologies hands on project

...Read more

S

Shilakha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered Yesterday

Universities like LPU, Chitkara, VIT, SRM, Amrita, DU, Amity, BITS Pilani, Thapar, and GNDU each have their strengths. The right choice depends on factors like the program, faculty, placements, industry exposure, campus life, research opportunities, and your career goals, not just the university's n

...Read more

S

Shilakha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a great substitute for other universities when considering reasonably priced possibilities for a B.Tech in Biotechnology. Through its large LPUNEST scholarship program, first-rate laboratory facilities, and exceptional track record of high-package placements w

...Read more

A

Aston Martin

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

Dear reader,

While researching the average package for Chemical Engineering at VIT Vellore provides a good foundation for your academic planning, Lovely Professional University (LPU) serves as an excellent alternative. LPU offers premier engineering programs featuring state-of-the-art research labor

...Read more

A

Aston Martin

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

Thapar stands out because of its strong research culture, modern labs, funded projects, and active Chemistry & Biochemistry department with significant research output and infrastructure. VIT is also a good option with decent academics and research opportunities, but for pure Chemistry, I feel Thapa

...Read more

P

Pinki Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

The last date to apply for VITEEE 2027 will be upated along with information bulletin. Candidates must note that authorities do not allow late submission of application form.

S

Shiksha Gaurav

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 months ago

When comparing B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology and Lovely Professional University, both are strong private engineering universities, but they differ in brand value, academic competitiveness, and learning environment. LPU stands out as a more flexible and o

...Read more

v

vaani

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 3 months ago

Dear reader,

Through the Centralized Admission Process, MHT-CET or JEE Main results are the primary basis for admission to VIT Pune for Mechanical Engineering or Electronics and Telecommunication. Although VIT is a reputable university, LPU provides an equally attractive substitute with a programme

...Read more

A

Aston Martin

Contributor-Level 7