Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai Campus Answered Questions

Candidates seeking admission to the BSc programme must meet the specified VIT Chennai BSc eligibility criteria which vary according to the specialisation selected by candidates. Given below are the specialisation-wise eligibility criteria for BSc offered at VIT Chennai:Course NameEligibility CriteriaBSc in Computer ScienceA minimum overall aggregate of 70% with Mathematics / Business Mathematics as one of the subjects in the qualifying examination (Class 12 or equivalent exam)The minimum aggregate in case of candidates belonging to the SC/ ST community or Jammu and Kashmir/ Ladakh and the North Eastern States is 60%BSc in Fashion DesignA minimum aggregate of 60% in the qualifying exam (Class 12 or equivalent exam)The minimum aggregate in case of candidates belonging to the SC/ ST community or Jammu and Kashmir/ Ladakh and the North Eastern States is 50%BSc in Economics (Hons)A minimum aggregate of 70% in the qualifying exam (Class 12 or equivalent exam)The minimum aggregate in case of candidates belonging to the SC/ ST community or Jammu and Kashmir/ Ladakh and the North Eastern States is 60% 

Candidates seeking admission to the BSc programme at VIT Chennai can get direct admission to the programme as the institute accepts the qualifying examination marks. However, candidates are required to appear for the Personal Interview round if they wish to take admission to the BSc in Economics Hons programme. 

VIT Chennai BSc curriculum for the fashion design specialisation is divided into University Core, Programme Core, Programme Elective, University Elective and, Bridge Courses. Students get the total credit points for completing each course. 

VIT Chennai BSc course admission across all the specialisations is entirely merit-based. The admissions are based on marks obtained by candidates in the qualifying examination (Class 12 or equivalent). Shortlisted candidates are further required to appear for the Personal Interview conducted by the institute as the part of the admission process.  

VIT Chennai BSc median package for the year 2022 offered to the graduates as disclosed in the NIRF report 2023 was INR 3.82 LPA. Out of the 652 total students, 132 students from the UG programme got placed. Some of the major recruiters participated in the placement process include Amazon, PwC, Wipro, Infosys, Capgemini etc.  In the absence of BSc-specific placement data, generic placement data has been taken.

The minimum rank in VITEEE to get into Mechatronics Category 1 in VIT Chennai is around 29,000-39,500 based on the closing ranks for different categories at VIT Chennai as per the provided sources. There are 120 seat offered under this category and median salary offered are 8 Lakh per annum . TNEA and VITEEE are the nly 2 exams accepted to get into VIT Chennai with the required rank.

VIT Chennai doesn't officially release specific cutoff marks or percentiles for its M.Tech. programs, including Computer Science and Engineering. Admissions are based on a composite score that considers several factors:GATE Score: This carries significant weightage, and a higher GATE score will significantly improve your chances of admission.Academic Performance: This includes your marks in your undergraduate degree, particularly in relevant subjects like computer science and mathematics.Work Experience (if applicable): Relevant work experience in the field can be a positive factor in your application.Statement of Purpose (SOP): A well-written SOP highlighting your academic interests, research experience, and career goals can strengthen your application.

For B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at Vellore Institute of Technology, the fees will be as given below:Tuition Fees (Per Annum) INR 1,95,000Caution Deposit (Refundable) (One-time payment) INR 3,000Total fees to be paid for the first year INR 1,98,000There are four VIT campuses, VIT Vellore, Chennai, Amaravathi, and Bhopal. For all Campuses, fees should be the same.

General category candidates must have secured a minimum aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology in their class 12th examination.SC/ST candidates from specific regions need to score a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.Applicants should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology as compulsory subjects in their class 12th examination.The applicant's date of birth should fall on or after July 1, 2002.Candidates must be Indian Nationals/PIO/OCI.NRI applicants can apply directly under the NRI category.