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VIT Chennai MSc Courses & Fees 2026: Eligibility & Selection

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VIT Chennai MSc Eligibility & Highlights 2026
VIT Chennai M.Sc. Popular courses
VIT Chennai MSc Fees 2026
VIT Chennai MSc Admission Dates 2026
VIT Chennai M.Sc. Curriculum
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VIT Chennai MSc Eligibility & Highlights 2026

VIT Chennai offers two-year MSc programme at the PG level. Check out the following table for more details:

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.5L - 1.6L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

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Graduation score60%

10+2 score70%

Commonly asked questions
On Highlights

Q: How are the placements at VIT Chennai?

The overall the highest package offered during VIT placements 2025 stood at INR 1 Crore per annum. Earlier, the highest and average package offered during placements 2024 stood at INR 88 LPA and INR 9.9 LPA, respectively. The placement highlights of the year 2024-25 for VIT Chennai campus is given below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Total offers	4,569
Unique offers	3,415
Regular offers	2,328
Dream offers	1,214
Super-dream offers	1,027
Highest Package	INR 1 Crore per annum
Companies Visited	940

Q: How is the faculty members at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai?

The faculty members in VIT Chennai are all doctorates and Ph.D. holders. Each department in engineering contains a dean, a hod and other staff members which is again classified into professors, associate professors and assistant professors followed by the research scholars. Electronics department alone boasts for its enormous number of 100+ faculty members only in VIT Chennai. Each and every teacher here, are highly qualified and they cater to meet the needs of every student from his/her base. There are teachers coming from various parts of the country as well as the globe. Regular industrial visits are taken by the faculty members to ensure practical exposure to the students are attained based on the course that they handle. VIT has a major advantage over other institutions, since it carries this system called "Fully flexible credit system" (FFCS) where students are allowed to pick the teacher of their choice for any subject based on his/her academic performance and attendance in the previous semester. For example there is a subject called "Control Systems". Students will be offered 8-10 teacher for the same course and students can select their teachers based on the availability of the slots. Overall the faculty members hail from various prestigious institutions like Nanyang Technological University, Stanford, MIT and other IITs and NITs.

Q: Does the entire batch of VIT Chennai get placement at leading companies?

Yes, the students at VIT Chennai are placed in top companies, the list of companies provided in the table below have provided either more than 100 offers or have provided a package above INR 30 LPA. See the table below to know more:

VIT Chennai Placements: Top Recruiters
Microsoft	Uber
DE Shaw & Co.	Krypto
Motorq	Paypal
Intel	Qualcomm
Amazon	Adobe
Shell	Accenture
Airbnb	pwc

Q: Which is the best course at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai?

At Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chennai, the B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is regarded as the best course. This programme is widely sought after because to its demanding curriculum, cutting-edge research possibilities, and strong placement record. VIT Chennai's CSE department has cutting-edge facilities and a faculty that includes experienced academics and industry executives. Students benefit from strong industry partnerships, internships, and training programmes that help them improve their technical skills and employability. Graduates of this programme regularly find lucrative positions with prominent global corporations, making B.Tech CSE the flagship course at VIT Chennai.

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Integrated M.Sc. Applied Psychology

5 years

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M.Sc. in Data Science

2 years

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M.Sc. in Chemistry

2 years

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M.Sc. in Physics

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Q: Why choose Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai Campus?

Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai Campus is a private university and is recognised by the UGC.

Below given are the reasons to choose VIT Chennai:

Placements: According to the VIT Chennai placements 2025, the the highest package offered to the students stood at INR 1.06 Crore per annum (internship and full time offer).

Infrastructure: The institute has facilities like a library, auditorium, seminar or conference halls, internet & Wi-Fi, hostels, and canteen, among others.

Q: Can I get CSE at VIT Chennai at 30000 rank?

Yes, you can get into VIT Chennai at 30000 rank. The highest accepted rank at this institute was 100000 for the BTech in Mechanical Engineering programme. So, getting admission with the attained rank might be possible. Check the table below to know the estimated cutoff for different BTech branches.

Course	VIT Chennai Cutoff 2026
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	35000
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)	42000
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Physical Systems)	42000
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics)	42000
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)	42000
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)	42000
B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Quantum Computing)	42000
B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (2+2 Dual Degree with Deakin University)	42000
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	75000
B.Tech. in Electrical and Computer Science Engineering	75000
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	90000
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	100000

Q: Can I get VIT Chennai with 50k rank in JEE-Main?

Candidates seeking admission to the BTech programme at VIT Chennai must take the VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) as VIT Chennai accepts admission for the BTech courses only through VITEEE. Candidates must fill out the VITEEE application form through VIT Chennai's official website and should take the exam. Those who qualify for the VITEEE exam can apply for the counselling process followed by document verification and fee payment for final seat allotment in the applied programme.

Q: Is Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai Campus costly?

Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai Campus is costly but it gives good education in Engineering fields. The fees for Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai Campus courses is between INR 2.7 Lacs to INR 10 lakhs.

VIT Chennai M.Sc.
VIT Chennai MSc Fees 2026

The detailed VIT Chennai MSc fees is as follows:

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 1.5 L - 1.6 L
Hostel	₹ 3 L - 3.2 L
One-time Payment	₹ 2 K - 32 K
Total fee	₹ 4.52 L - 5.12 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

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Q: What documents do I need to apply at VIT Chennai?

Students need to upload documents while filling out VIT Chennai application form. Candidates must upload as per the specifications given by the institute. Check below the common documents required to apply at VIT Chennai:

Address Proof, Aadhaar card
Class 10 and 12 Mark sheet and Certificate
Graduation marksheet (if required)
PG marksheet (if required)
Scanned Photo and Signature in JPEG format
Transfer and Character Certificates

Q: How much is the application fees at VIT Chennai?

Candidates need to apply with an application fees at VIT Chennai. Aspirants can pay the fees via any of the online payment modes. Check below course-wise application fees:

Course	Application Fee
BSc/ Integrated MSc/ Integrated MTech	INR 600 (inclusive of GST)
BBA (Hons)/ BCom (Hons)	INR 1,150 (inclusive of GST)

Q: Is VIT Chennai hard to get?

VIT Chennai offers a variety of courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in the fields of Management, Engineering, Science, etc. For each of the above-mentioned streams, only a limited number of seats for its courses. With the ever-increasing competition and limited number of seats, it is slightly hard to get into the university. However, with the right strategy and practice, students can certainly secure their spots at the university. Interested students can start preparing for the accepted entrance exam and apply early to increase their chances at admission.

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VIT Chennai MSc Admission Dates 2026

Check below VIT Chennai MSc admission dates:

Dates	Past Events
31 May '26	M.Sc. Last date to apply

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What are the courses offered at VIT Chennai?

VIT Institute Chennai courses are offered in a variety of fields such as Engineering, Business, and Design among others. The UG programmes include BCom, BSc, BTech, BBA (Hons.), BCom (Hons.), BBA LLB, BA LLB, etc.. Whereas the PG programmes offered are LLB, Integrated MSc, Integrated MTech, MBA, MSc, MCA, LLM, etc.

Q: How to apply for admission in VIT Chennai?

VIT Chennai application process is conducted online. Students fulfiling the eligibility requirements can follow the below steps to apply for admission:

Go to the official website of VIT Chennai.
Click on 'Apply Now'.
Register as a new user and enter your basic details.
Get the email verified.
Complete the form.
Pay the fee and submit the form.

Q: Can I live in PG as an other state student in VIT Chennai?

Yes offcourse you can live in PG . First you have search for the PG near the college vit chennai and you have taste the food of the PG and rules and the check the rooms of the PG it should be clean . And compare the price of the PG and college hostel if it is more cheaper choose PG if it is not much difference you can go with the college hostel

VIT Chennai M.Sc.
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Specialization	Curriculum
M.Sc. in Data Science,VIT Chennai
M.Sc. in Chemistry,VIT Chennai
M.Sc. in Physics,VIT Chennai

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VIT Chennai	-/-	₹ 1.5 L - 1.6 L	-/-
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology Compare	₹ 5.1 LPA	₹ 1.5 L - 5 L	-/-
Amrita School of Physical Sciences Coimbatore	-/-	₹ 2.2 L - 2.5 L	-/-

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Placements: There are lots of MNC and IT companies which have their recruitment on campus. The campus interview is so good. 70% of people who apply for campus interview are placed in really good jobs with a great package. The maximum goes till 20LPA. The minimum is from 4 LPA.

Infrastructure: There is Wi-Fi facility around the entire campus and the campus infrastructure is too damn good. They have a good place for hanging out. There is a Domino's inside the campus itself and the canteen has really good atmosphere and the food is quite good.

Faculty: The teachers are very highly qualified and most of the teachers have completed post doctorate fellowship and everyone is a guide for research scholars. The method of teaching is really good. The staffs are also cooperative. The teachers are good at what they do.

Other: The vit Chennai has a really good campus and the people are good. The campus can't be described crowded because the campus is too vast. The cultural programme is good.

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Is there any scholarship offered to BTech students at VIT Chennai?

Answered 6 days ago

Yes, VIT offers VITEEE Scholarship given under "GV School Development Programme" (GVSDP) to BTech students. Students get VIT Chennai BTech scholarship based on meritorious rank scored in the VIT Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE) in the first year of the programme and the continuance of the same for

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

I scored 78% in class 12th. I had my PI and GD, and it went well. Can I get a chance in VIT school of Law, Chennai?

Answered 5 days ago

Your class 12 and CLAT score is good to secure a seat at VIT school of Law, Chennai.

Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

I got Phase 5 in VIT counselling. What are my admission chances/options?

Answered 2 weeks ago

Admissions to core engineering branches at VIT Vellore or Chennai are already closed by this stage.

Don't worry. You may secure core or specialized branches (like Mechanical, Civil, or ECE) and occasionally lower-demand specializations in CSE, usually under higher tuition fee categories (Category 4 o

Akanksha Yadav

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Which was the least competitive B.Tech course at VIT Chennai?

Answered 3 weeks ago

For The General AI category among all the offered B.Tech programs, the least popular specialisation was B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics) with a closing rank of 14500.

The cutoff data displayed above has been sourced from third-party channels. While

Riya Jeet

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Which is the least competitive BTech branch of VIT Chennai?

Answered 3 weeks ago

BTech in Mechanical Engineering was the least competitive branch at VIT Chennai with an estimated cutoff rank of 100000. Hence, students with this rank might still get admission depending on available seats and other factors.

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