VIT Vellore is one of the prestigious institution in India that aim to provide quality higher education on par with international standards. It persistently seeks and adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of higher education on a consistent basis. The campus has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with students from all corners of the globe. Experienced and learned teachers are strongly encouraged to nurture the students. The global standards set at VIT in the field of teaching and research spur us on in our relentless pursuit of excellence.
Spread across a vast area of 372 acres, VIT Campus is a state-of-the-art infrastructure for both students and faculty. VIT Vellore campus has fully furnished and well-equipped labs. Moreover, the campus is fortified with plenty of features that support events, an auditorium, plus open spaces, outdoor stages and more. A notable feature of VIT is the well-planned and comprehensive premises provided for both students and faculty. Seven academic blocks in VIT are extremely specialised in their particular field. The layout has been excellently planned to make the optimum utilisation of the 372-acre campus. Read on to learn more about the VIT Vellore campus, hostel, student life, and more.
VIT Vellore Infrastructure Highlights
A striking feature of VIT is the well-planned and comprehensive premises provided for both students and faculty. There are seven academic blocks in VIT which are extremely specialised in their particular field, namely- MB, GDN, CDMM, SMV, CBMR, TT, SJT and GANDHI BLOCK. The layout has been excellently planned to make the maximum utilisation of the 372-acre campus. The idea behind these separate blocks is to make every block equipped with the necessary amenities whilst providing the perfect atmosphere for both studies and research.
| Particular |
VIT Vellore Campus Highlights |
|---|---|
| Area |
372 acres |
| Hostel |
Separate hostel for male & female candidates |
| Facilities |
Library, Cafeteria, Hostel, Sports Complex, etc. |
| No. of academic blocks |
7 |
VIT Vellore is a home away from home; the hostels of VIT are designed to provide comfortable and safe living. The campus has 24 hostels, out of which 18 blocks are designated for boys and the rest are for girls. The block in total caters to over 22,000 residents every year.
INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENTIAL (HAVING HOSTELS)
1. Total Number of students in Hostels – 21,936
2. Total Number of Toilets in Hostels – 3,372
3 . Separate toilets for the differently abled – In Men’s Hostel / Women’s Hostel
4. Separate toilets for the differently abled – Administration block Men / Women
VIT Vellore Hostel Facilities
The facilities and amenities at VIT Vellore include:
- AC and non-AC single and shared bed options
- Rooms equipped with ergonomically designed furniture, including a cot, chair, study table, study lamp, bookshelf and a cupboard
- 24-hour water supply and power supply supported by stand-by captive generators
- First aid centre, pharmacy, photocopy service, food kiosks, gymnasium (AC & Non-AC), swimming pool, sport amenities, laundry service, Wi-Fi service, beauty salon, tailoring unit, driving, dance and music classes, utility shop and visitor rooms
- Security guard to chaperone and safely transit students to and from the campus to the nearest railway station and bus stops for late night / early hours of the day
- Residential Counsellors, Wardens, Supervisors, maintenance staff and security guards available 24x7
VIT Vellore Hostel Fee
The VIT Vellore hostel fee will vary as per the number of beds. There are separate charges for the mess. Check below the hostel fee for the VIT Vellore campus:
| Occupancy | Total Hostel Fee (AC) | Total Hostel Fee (Non-AC) |
|---|---|---|
| Single bedded | INR 1.34 lakh | INR 92,448 |
| Double bedded | INR 1.05 lakh | INR 77,248 |
| Three bedded | INR 98,748 | INR 70,548 |
| Four bedded | INR 87,948 | INR 64,948 |
| Six bedded | INR 80,848 | INR 60,848 |
Our University firmly believes in providing its students exposure to national and international knowledge experts, through regular national and international conferences/symposia and workshops hosted on campus. It is with this view that a wide choice of modern conference facilities has been meticulously planned and incorporated into the VIT campus.
‘Anna Audi ‘, commonly used by students, is nothing short of a marvel. Able to accommodate 1800 students and spread over an area of 15436 sq. feet, it has been built with centralised air conditioners, Wi-fi service and a spectacular stage along with green rooms and a perfect amount of lighting. This auditorium is used for various events and conferences.
- Anna Auditorium (Seating capacity – 1800)
- Dr. M. Channa Reddy Auditorium (Seating capacity – 469)
- Dr. Ambedkar Auditorium (Seating capacity – 198)
- Kamaraj Auditorium (Seating capacity – 128)
- Era Sezhiyan Auditorium (at Gandhi block) (Seating capacity –462)
VIT Vellore vs VIT Chennai vs SRM Kattankulathur Chennai
Check below the comparison of the top three colleges/ universities of Chennai offering hostel facilities:
| College/ University Name | Hostel Fee | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| VIT Vellore | INR 60,848 - INR 1.34 lakh | Single to six-bedded rooms available |
| VIT Chennai | INR 72,800 - INR 1.45 lakh | Double to six-bedded rooms are available |
| SRM Kattankulathur Chennai | INR 29,500 - INR 1.54 lakh* | Six/ eight sharing room |
VIT Vellore Hostel Life
The hostel life of VIT Vellore is a blend of modern facilities and comfortable living. The residential staff of the hostel campus is always available the support the students. Living on campus provides an opportunity for students to connect with a diverse population of people, engage in campus activities and establish relationships with faculty and staff members.
Hostel review committee meetings are conducted once in 15 days by the hostel administrators to address students’ queries and requirements, and to keep them updated on the upgrade of services and events.
Check out the student's experience at VIT Vellore:
VIT Vellore Academic and Research Facilities
- Integrated library management system with KOHA Software
- RFID self-check-in, book drop, and Check-out kiosk
- Touch Screen KIOSK for Library Information
- VM | 8 CPU | 64 GB RAM | 1.2 TB HDD
- Video Conferencing facility
- CCTV Surveillance System
Auditorium:
VIT Vellore Library
| Library Resources | Vellore-Campus |
|---|---|
|
Total Number of Books
|
2,50,886
|
|
Total Number of Back Volumes
|
18,350
|
|
Print Journals / Magazines
|
412
|
|
National
|
330
|
|
International
|
82
|
|
Online databases/E-Journals :(On and Off Campus access facility) ABI Inform Complete (Pro-Quest), ACM-DL, ACS Publications, ASCE-DL, ASME-DL, ASTM Journals and Standards, Bentham Science, British Standard Euro Codes, CMIE Reports (Prowess IQ, Economic Outlook and Industry Outlook, EBSCO Business Source Complete, Electrochemical Society (ECS Digital Library), EMERALD Management Journals, Emerald Emerging Market Case Studies (EEMCS), HBR Cases, IEL (IEEE & IEE), Indian Standards, Indiastat, IOP Journals, MathSciNet, Springer Nature Journals, Nature Research Journals and Scientific American, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Journals, Proquest e-brary, SAE Technical Papers (SAE Mobilus), SAGE Online Journals, ScienceDirect, Scifinder Scholar, Scopus, Indiastat and ProQuest-Dissertation & Theses (ETD) Part A & B (Science and Engineering, Humanities and Social Science ) Web of Science and Wiley e-journals. |
16,829
|
|
E-Book – (On and off-campus access facility)
|
3,64,708
|
Special Features
- Highly qualified & efficient librarians and staff.
- Standard textbooks from well-known publishers.
- Textbooks and e-resources are constantly updated
- A Scanner facility
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.
Library:
VIT Vellore Sports Facilities
To achieve a healthier lifestyle while coping with the pressures of studying, one needs to be healthy both emotionally and physically. With this motto, VIT emphasises the importance of sports and considers them an integral part of the curriculum. VIT has a number of centres for physical education and sports activities that help the students maintain fitness and develop a competitive spirit. Its numerous outdoor playgrounds and indoor courts are spread over a 20-acre area.
VIT Vellore ensures a healthy lifestyle for students with its sports facilities. VIT has a number of centres for physical education and sports activities that help the students maintain fitness. The various outdoor playgrounds and indoor courts are spread over a 20-acre area.
The sports facilities include:
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Basketball court
- Tennis court, etc.
Basketball Court:
Gym:
Places to visit in and around the VIT Vellore Campus
Students studying at the VIT Vellore campus can make great weekend plans to explore the area around it. From food places to temples, the area around the campus has a lot to offer. Check below the places to visit in and around the VIT Vellore campus:
- Jalanandeshwarar Temple
- Vellore Fort
- Archaeological Museum of India
- St. John's Church
- Sripuram Golden Temple
- Jalagamparai Falls
- Sri Selva Vinayagar Temple
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Infrastructure/Facilities
- Library
The Central library spreads over to ground plus six floors with an area of 7770 sq.m. It has specialized collections of books, journals & other resources in sciences, engineering and technology, biotechnology, humanities, social sciences and management ranging from printed books, e-books, back volumes and CDs\DVDs. The Central Library subscribes to national and international journals in print and e-Journals.Central Library is using LIBSYS software for library automation.
- Cafeteria
VIT has been amply blessed with three fully equipped multi cuisine cafeteria present at three strategic locations in college. All the three cafeterias are on contract basis with external caterers and provide quality food at very student friendly prices. Hosting a wide array of cuisines and dishes, they cater to students home style food from every corner of country with no compromise on the quality.
- Hostel
The University has a total number of 23 hostels, 17 for boys in single, double, three, four bedded and six bedded rooms. A gym facility is also attached with a well maintained swimming pool. The 6 Women's hostels. Women students have access to gym facilities and a newly built swimming pool inside one of these hostel premises. Individual metering service for those who want A/C facilities is also provided.
Boys HostelNumber of beds - 13000|Single Occupancy|Shared Rooms|In-Campus Hostel, Girls HostelNumber of beds - 4300|Single Occupancy|Shared Rooms|In-Campus Hostel - Sports ComplexAvailable Facilities:Squash Court|Swimming Pool|Two Hockey Ground|Seven Volleyball Court|Athletics (Track & Field)|Four Handball Courts|Snooker Tables|Eighteen Badminton Courts (11 Flood Light Courts)|Seven Basketball Courts (5 Flood Lght Courts)|Two Cricket Grounds|Four Football Grounds (One with Grass)|Five Flood Lights Tennis Courts (2 Synthetic)
- Gym
There are four gymnasium, two exclusively for men, one exclusively for women and one shared by both. Two qualified gym instructors are available round-the-clock to train students specifically for their respective sports. This gym has separate timings for men and women. A/C Gymnasium fees for students - INR 4000 (Per Semester)
- Shuttle Service
University provides shuttle cabs that run all around the college during all the active hours of the day. Shuttle cabs not only take students from any point to any point, but they do so at meager prices.
- LabsAvailable Facilities:Civil Engineering Lab|Chemistry Lab|Computer Lab|Design Lab|Electrical Lab|Electronics Lab|Film Lab|Mechanical Lab|Medical Lab|Physics Lab|Computational Fluid Dynamics Lab|Computer Aided Machine Drawing Lab|Product Design Lab|Engg. Graphics Lab|Creativity & Art for Animation Lab|Software Testing and Verification Lab|Computer Architecture and Embedded System Lab|Microsoft I Spark Development Center|Operating Systems Lab|Software Development and Management Lab|Web Technology and Open Source Programming Lab|Multimedia and Animation Lab|Networking and Pervasive Computing Lab|Information and Network Security Lab|Database and Computational Intelligence Lab|Image Processing Computer Graphics and Vision Lab|Green Matte Studio Lab|High Performance Computing Research Lab|Open Source Technologies Lab|Theoretical Computer Science & Lan. Processing Lab|Data Technology Lab|Grid & Cloud Computing Lab|Software System Lab|Computational Intelligence Lab|Image Processing Vision and Graphics Lab|High Performance Computing Lab|Mobile Computing Lab/ Intel Multicore Lab|Funded Research Lab|Finance Market Lab|Innovation Lab|Cisco Centre of Engineering Excellence|Product Innovation Centre Bio Lab|Nano Technology Lab|Electrical Machines Lab|Protection and Switchgear Power System Lab|Control System Lab|Power Electronics Lab & Drives Lab|Bio Science Lab|Material Science Research Lab|Bio Medical Genetics Research Lab|Molecular & Micro Biology Research Lab|Electron Device Circuit Control Lab|Device Research Lab|Networking & Communication Lab|Optical Communication Lab|Drug Design Lab|Material Chemistry Lab|Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab|Electro Chemical Research & XRD Lab|Organical Polymers Research Lab|Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Lab|Synthetic Organic Chemistry Lab|Analytic Chemistry Research Lab|Advance Digital Signal Processing Lab|Digital Signal Processing Lab|Analog and Digital Circuits Lab|Analog System Design Lab|Micro Processor & Micro Controller Lab|Digital Simulation Lab|Chemistry Research Lab|Photonics Research Lab|Advanced Computation & Simulation Lab (Nano)|Power System Research Lab|Thin Film Lab|Schneider Centre for Excellance Lab|Modern Physics Lab|Condensed Matter Physics Research Lab|Data Acquisition Lab|Optical Sensor Lab|Sensor System Lab|Measurement & Instrumentation Lab|Nxp Semi Conductors Lab|Virtual Instrumentation Lab|Process Control Lab|Nano & Bio-Electro Chemical Research lab|Analytical Instrumentation Lab|Mems Design Lab|Advanced Micro Controller Lab|Herbal Extract Lab|Molecular Biology Lab|CBST Meeting & Seminar Lab|Project Lab (DRDO-VIT)|Bio Chromatography Proteomics lab|Micro Bial - Cell Culture Lab|MAMMALIAN Cell Culture Lab|Bio Remediation Lab|Instrumentation Lab|Bio Molecules Lab|Free Scale VIT Excellency Lab|Motorola VIT Wireless and RFID Application Lab|Bio-Process Engineering Lab|Instrumentation Analysis Lab|Bio Informatics Lab|Computational Biology Lab|Mechanical Operation Lab|Protein Chemistry Lab|Chemical Reaction Lab|Mass Transfer Operation Lab|Renal Research Lab|Cancer Biology Lab|Sol-Gel Biosensor Lab|Apoptosis and Cell Death Research Lab|Survey Lab|Welding Shop|Transportation Engineering Lab|Foundry Shop|Robotics & Dynamics Lab|Metrology Lab|Nano Composites Lab|Clinical Lab|Creation Lab
- Hospital / Medical FacilitiesWi-Fi CampusAuditoriumA/C ClassroomsConvenience Store
Check below frequently asked questions around VIT Vellore infrastructure:
VIT Vellore Infrastructure FAQs
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.
Spread across a vast area of 372 acres, VIT Campus is the state-of-the-art infrastructure for both students and faculty. VIT Vellore campus has fully furnished and well-equipped labs. Moreover, the campus is fortified with plenty of features that support events-auditorium, plus open spaces, outdoor stages and more. A noting feature of VIT is the well-planned and comprehensive premises provided for both students and faculty. There are seven academic blocks in VIT that are extremely specialised in their own particular field. The layout has been excellently planned to make the optimum utilisation of the 372-acre campus.
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VIT Vellore campus is located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and offers a safe environment to students. The college offers all the essential facilities for students, including academic blocks, a library, collaboration spaces, a café, a convenience store, etc. Vellore Institute of Technology campus offers a
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VIT Vellore campus is located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and offers a safe environment to students. The college offers all the essential facilities for students, including academic blocks, a library, collaboration spaces, a café, a convenience store, etc. VIT Vellore Tamil Nadu campus provides a vibran
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VIT Vellore provides hostel facilities to students pursuing a course from the institute. There are AC and Non-AC single and shared bed options. The shared accommodation is offered only to first year UG students. As per the information available on the web, students get to choose from AC or Non-Ac ro
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The duration of the BSc + MSc course is five years, but there is an exit option after successful completion of three years with BSc degree and four years with BSc (Hons.) degree. On completion of the five years of the course, candidates are awarded with be awarded with two different degrees. i.e., B
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The duration of the BA + MA in Public Services course is five years, but there is an exit option after successful completion of three years with BA degree and four years with BA (Hons.) degree. On completion of the five years of the course, candidates are awarded with be awarded with two different d
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The VIT Vellore hostel fee will vary as per the room beds. There are separate charges for mess. Check below the hostel fee for VIT Vellore campus:
Occupancy
Total Hostel Fee (AC)
Total Hostel Fee (Non-AC)
Single bedded
INR 1.34 lakh
INR 92,448
Double bedded
INR 1.05 lakh
INR 77,248
Three bedded
INR 98,748
INR 70,548
Four bedded
INR 87,948
INR 64,948
Six bedded
INR 80,848
INR 60,848