Vellore Institute of Technology Branches

5 mins readUpdated on Jul 20, 2022 13:43 IST
Admission is common for all the VIT campuses. Seat allocation is provided based on the percentage secured in the respective courses. VIT provides over 120 courses in Undergraduation, Postgraduation and all disciplines of Doctorate.

Vellore Institute of Technology provides a centralised placement process for all campuses through VIT Career Development Centre.

Vellore Institute of Technology has four branch campuses in Vellore, Chennai, Andhra Pradesh and Bhopal. 

VIT, Chennai was established in 2010. VIT, Chennai has 13,000 students from diverse nations and from every state in India. VIT, Chennai campus provides several opportunities to explore individual interests, discover key talents, and participate in a dynamic lifestyle of development.

VIT, Bhopal was established in 2017. VIT, Bhopal, designed with a fresh global perspective, enables its students to achieve greatness through study. To create a highly competitive future for professionals, partnerships with reputed international bodies are being developed.

Q:   What is VIT Vellore famous for?
A:

VIT Vellore has been ranked 8 and 11 under the 'University' and 'Engineering' categories, respectively, by the NIRF 2023 Rankings. Also, during VIT Vellore placements in 2023, the highest package offered was INR 1.2 crore per annum. VIT Vellore is famous for its infrastructure as well. Facilities such as AC and non-AC single and shared rooms, 24*7 water and power supply, in-house residential counsellors, wardens, supervisors, mess, café and round-the-day security among others are offered at the campus. Looking at the highest package offered by the university and the rankings given by the NIRF, one can conclude that it is one of the best universities in India. If the students want to get trained by the top faculty, the university has experienced faculty members and some of them are even PhD holders. The university is accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC. This gives it an edge over other universities. To get admission to this famous university, candidates must have valid scores in various entrance exams like MATXATCATNMATCMATATMAVITBEE, and others.

Q:   Is MTech from VIT Vellore worth it?
A:

VIT is the 8th best University Category,  11th Best Research and the 11th best Engineering institution of India in 2023 NIRF Ranking published by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. As for the placement record the highest package and average package offered during VIT Vellore placements 2023 stood at INR 1.02 crore per annum and INR 9.23 LPA,  respectively. Further,  4,461 super dream offers and 3,453 dream offers were received during VIT Vellore placements in 2023. The top recruiters of VIT Vellore in 2023 included Mircosoft, Amazon, PayPal, Cisco, Bank of America, etc.

Q:   Is MCA available at VIT Vellore?
A:

VIT University offers a full-time MCA via School of Information Technology & Engineering (SITE). The duration of the programme is two years. The Deemed University, every year, conducts Vellore Institute of Technology Masters Entrance Examination (VITMEE) to offer admission to the MCA programme. VITMEE is a computer-based test that is held offline at several centres across the country. Final admission is subject to a personal interview (PI) round of the shortlisted candidates.

In line with this, VIT-AP embodies a dynamic combination of academic innovation with the goal of building one of the world's top academic institutions. VIT-Andhra Pradesh was established in 2017. 

Branch-wise Placement Information

Vellore Institute of Technology provides a centralised placement process for all campuses through VIT Career Development Centre, similar to how all VIT campus students get admission. A number of companies give a wide range of career opportunities during campus recruitment. The top companies that have visited VIT are listed below;

TATA Consultancy Services

Infosys

Virtusa

ZOHO

Cognizant

Amazon

IBM

YAMAHA

Whirlpool

Ernst & Young

Temenos

Philips

Branch-wise Course Information

Admission is common for all campuses. Seat allocation is provided based on the percentage secured in the respective courses. VIT provides over 120 courses in Undergraduation, Postgraduation and all disciplines of Doctorate. These courses are categorised into various specialisations, including Arts & Science, Commerce, Law, Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Humanities and Management. 

VIT-Chennai

Below is a list of popular courses offered at VIT, Chennai Campus along with eligibility criteria and fee structure:

Course Name

Eligibility Criteria

Course Fee (in INR per year)

  • BTech (Computer Science and Engineering)
  • BTech (Mechanical Engineering)

Qualifying exam: JEE or VITEEE

Passed with a minimum 55% aggregate in Class 12 with compulsory subjects as Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

1,76,000 to 1,98,000

  • BSc (Fashion Design)

Passed in class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum 60% aggregate

57,000 to 1,28,000

  • MTech (Embedded Systems)
  • MTech (Mechatronics)

Qualifying exam: VITMEE

Graduated with a minimum of 60% aggregate in Undergraduation from any recognised university


1,50,000 to 3,02,000

  • MSc (Data Science)
  • MSc (Chemistry)

Graduated with minimum of 60% aggregate in Bachelor of Science in any recognised university


75,000

VIT-AP

Below is a list of popular courses offered at the VIT-AP Campus along with eligibility criteria and fee structure:

Q:   Is Computer Science course good at VIT Vellore?
A:

Vellore Institute of Technology was established in 1984 and is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission) and accredited with A + Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), MHRD. VIT Vellore is ranked 173 under the QS Asia World University category by QS World University Rankings 2023. Yes, the Computer Science course is good at VIT. The university is ranked 12 by NIRF 2022 under the Engineering category.

Q:   How is VIT Vellore for BTech course?
A:

BTech is one of the top courses of VIT Vellore. The institute is ranked by many of the ranking agencies for its Engineering courses. For more details, check the table below:

Ranking Body202020212022
NIRF (Engineering)151212
Outlook ICARE (Top private Engineering colleges)
111
India Today (Top private Engineering colleges)44NA
Q:   How is VIT Vellore library?
A:

The Central library covers over an area of 7770 sq m with six floors. It has a collection of books, journals & other resources in Mathematics & Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Biotechnology, Humanities, Social Sciences and Management ranging from printed books, e-books, back volumes and CDs/ DVDs.
The library has a video conferencing facility and NPTEL video courses, ePGpathashala, Swayam Programme and other E-Learning resources initiated by the Government of India.

Course Name

Eligibility Criteria

Course Fee (in Rupees/in year)

  • BTech (Computer Science and Engineering)
  • BTech (Mechanical Engineering)

Qualifying exam: JEE or VITEEE

Passed with a minimum 55% aggregate in Class 12 with compulsory subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

1,76,000 to 1,98,000

  • BBA (General)

Passed with a minimum 60% aggregate in class 12 from a recognised board 

57,000 to 1,28,000

  • MTech (Computer Science and Engineering)
  • MTech (VLSI)

Qualifying exam: VITMEE

Graduated with minimum of 60% aggregate in Under graduation degree in any recognised university

1,50,000 to 3,02,000

  • PhD (All Disciplines)

Qualifying exam: VITREE

Graduated with minimum of 60% aggregate in Postgraduation degree in any recognised university

53,000

VIT-Bhopal 

Below is a list of popular courses at the VIT-Bhopal Campus along with eligibility criteria and fee structure:

Course Name

Eligibility Criteria

Course Fee (in Rupees/in year)

  • BTech (Aerospace Engineering)
  • BTech (Bioengineering)

Qualifying exam: JEE or VITEEE

Passed with a minimum 55% aggregate in Class 12 with compulsory subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.


1,76,000 to 1,98,000

  • BArch 

Passed in class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum 60% aggregate

57,000 to 1,28,000

  • MTech Artificial Engineering)
  • MTech (Biotechnology)

Qualifying exam: VITMEE

Graduated with a minimum of 60% aggregate in graduation from any recognised university

1,50,000 to 3,02,000

Branch-wise Infrastructure Facilities

VIT-Chennai

VIT, Chennai has two academic blocks, that are highly specialised in their respective fields. Auditorium can hold 400 students and is equipped with integrated air conditioners, Wi-Fi connectivity and a stunning stage. The classrooms are well designed and provide everything needed for a comfortable learning environment. 

Canteens and food courts make it easy to get food and refreshments, a health centre with in-patient services and ambulances is available 24 hours a day, transportation services for day scholars, banks and ATM machines, standby power generators offer electrical power backup, guesthouse with online booking, male and female students' gymnasium are the key facilities that are available and contribute to a pleasant learning environment.

VIT-AP

With a rapidly expanding 200-acre campus in the centre of Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, the institution offers a pleasant and dynamic campus environment. VIT-AP hostels are extremely safe and well-guarded. Each hostel room has a crib, chair, study table and storage. Resident wardens are on duty 24 hours a day.  

A library covers 1470 square metres of area and is centrally air-conditioned and connected with Wi-Fi. It comprises three reading rooms, one reference department, three discussion rooms, and one digital library with 15 computers. VIT-AP has multiple laboratories for various programs it offers. Each laboratory is well-equipped to meet the needs of various programs. 

VIT-Bhopal

VIT, Bhopal, situated on the Bhopal-Indore expressway, is a location where education meets determination. Academic Block covers an area of 17,611.2 square metres and has state-of-the-art labs, Greater Internet Access, an auditorium with a capacity of accommodating 600 people, a bank and an ATM counter and digital classrooms. Primary attractions include Gaming Studio, Aerospace Lab, IoT Lab and Bioengineering Labs. 

The boys' Hostel Building has 8 floors. It provides Wi-Fi-enabled A/C and Non-A/C rooms in sharing. A contemporary kitchen, separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian mess assuring hygienically cooked nutritious meals and a well-equipped gymnasium are housed in the hostel building. Six-floored girls' Hostel Building is provided with Wi-Fi enabled A/C and non-A/C rooms in sharing, and a modern cafeteria with dining giving a nutritious diet. The two-floored library is a knowledge hub with over 50,000 books, journals, e-books, periodicals, and other materials.

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