VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
About Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore Institute of Technology is a private deemed university located in Vellore, India. Founded in 1984, as Vellore Engineering College, by G. Viswanathan, the institution offers 54 Undergraduate, 34 Postgraduate, 9 Integrated, 2 Research and 2 M.Tech Industrial Programmes.
It was established by G. Viswanathan as Vellore Engineering College in 1984 under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956. Vellore Institute of Technology comprises three other campuses located in Bhopal, Chennai and Amaravati, and is run and managed by the VIT Group of Institutes.
VIT – AN INSTITUTION OF EMINENCE
- NIRF Ranking 2020 :VIT* has been ranked among the top 20 Universities in the Country for the 4th time consecutively and in Engineering, VIT has been ranked 15th in India.
- THE World University Rankings 2021 :Computer Science at VIT Ranked among the Top 4 & Engineering Subjects ranked among the Top 8 in India.
- Shanghai World Universities Ranking (ARWU) 2020 :VIT is one among the Top 9 Institutions in India and the only Private Institution from India.
- QS World University Rankings 2020 :5 Subjects at VIT ranked among the Top 500 in the World.
- Placements : Highest number of dream offers in the country with the Highest CTC of Rs. 44 LPA.
- International Relationships :With over 300+ International MoUs, VIT has a truly global presence.
Vellore Institute of Technology Highlights
Year of establishment | 1984 |
Also known as | VIT University Vellore, VIT Vellore, VIT Vellore University |
University location | Vellore, Tamil Nadu |
University type | Private deemed |
NIRF 2020 ranking | – 15 (Engineering)- 16 (University)- 28 (Overall) |
Accredited by | NAAC- ‘A’ Grade |
Campus size | 372 acres |
Approved by | UGC |
Accepted entrance exam | VITEEE, JEE Main, SAT, CLAT, LSAT, VITMEE, MAT, XAT, GMAT, CAT, ATMA, CMAT, NATA, UCEED |
Number of courses offered | 101 courses across 10 streams |
Flagship course | BTech |
Application mode | Online/Offline |
Courses Offered at Vellore Institute of Technology
BTech Programs offered from VIT Vellore Campus :
- Biotechnology
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in Bioinformatics
- Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in Block Chain Technology
- Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in Information Security
- Computer Science Engineering & Business Systems (In collaboration with TCS)
- Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in Data Science
- Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in Internet of Things
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Electronics & Communication with Specialisation in Bio Medical Engineering
- Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical with Specialisation in Automotive Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production & Industrial Engineering
BTech Programs offered from VIT Chennai Campus :
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
- Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in AI & Machine Learning
- Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in Cyber Physical Systems
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Electronics & Computer Engineering
- Fashion Technology
- Mechanical Engineering with specialisation in Electric Vehicles
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics & Automation
BTech Programs offered from VIT Andhra Pradesh Campus :
- Computer Science Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in Robotics
- Computer Science & Business Systems (In collaboration with TCS)
- Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in Data Analytics
- Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in Networking & Security
- Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering with specialisation in Embedded Systems
- Electronics & Communication Engineering with specialisation in VLSI
- Mechanical Engineering
BTech Programs offered from VIT Bhopal Campus :
- Aerospace Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics
- Electronics & Communication Engineering (Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence & Cybernetics)
- Computer Science Engineering (Specialisation in Health Informatics)
- Computer Science Engineering (Specialisation in Cloud Computing & Automation)
- Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in AI & Machine Learning
- Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in Gaming Technology
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics)
- Mechanical Engineering
Eligibility
Nationality:
- The applicant should be a Resident / Non Resident Indian National / PIO.
Age Limit :
- Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after 1st July 1999 are eligible to apply for UG Engineering admission (UGEA) 2021. The date of birth as recorded in the High School / SSC / X Certificate will be considered authentic. Candidates should produce this certificate in original as a proof of their age at the time of counselling / admission, failing which they will be disqualified.
Qualifying Examination:
Candidates applying for UG Engineering admission should have either completed or shall be appearing in 2021, in any one of the following qualifying examinations:
- The final examination of the 10+2 system of Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State Board; Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, New Delhi), The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE), New Delhi.
- Intermediate or Two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board/ University.
- High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.
- General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Srilanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
- As per VIT Norms, Regular ‘NIOS’ board candidates are also eligible for Undergraduate Engineering programmes. Applicants should produce the Migration Cum Transfer Certificate at the time of joining.
- They should also provide the marks secured in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and Total (including all subjects) and upload the scanned copy of the mark list and other relevant documents whenever available on the application form.
- For Indian nationals/ NRI/ PIO card holder, appearance in VITEEE-21 is mandatory to be eligible for B. Tech. admission under regular mode (Applicants under International/NRI quota exempted) . In case VITEEE gets cancelled due to natural calamities, qualifying criteria may be substituted with higher secondary marks or JEE-21 or a valid SAT. Applicants will be informed with specifics in such case.
Eligibility Criteria For The Qualifying Examination:
- Candidates applying for the Undergraduate Engineering admission in 2021 should have secured minimum aggregate of 55% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology in the qualifying examination (+2/Intermediate).
- Candidates applying for the Undergraduate Engineering admission in 2021 should have passed with minimum aggregate of 45% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology in the qualifying examination (+2/Intermediate) for the following categories:
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST
- Candidates hailing from Jammu and Kashmir/ Ladakh and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. CERTIFICATE TO PROVE COMMUNITY / NATIVITY should be produced at the time of counselling, failing which they will not be considered for admission.
Subject Eligibility:
- Candidates having studied Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry in +2 / Higher Secondary Board are eligible for all the B.Tech. Programmes
- Candidates having studied Biology/Physics/Chemistry in +2/ Higher Secondary Board are eligible for the following Bio stream programmes only. Upon joining, the students need to mandatorily register for a bridge course in Mathematics
- Tech. Bio-engineering(VIT-Bhopal)
- Tech. Biotechnology(VIT, Vellore)
- Tech. Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Bioinformatics(VIT, Vellore)
- Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Specialization in Health Informatics) (VIT-Bhopal)
- BTech Electronics & Communication with specialisation in Biomedical Engineering(VIT,Vellore)
Admission Process
- Selection is based on the rank secured through online remote proctored examination.
- Selected candidates will be called for online counselling based their ranking.
- Eligible Candidates may select specific campus and programme during the Counselling.
- After payment of full fees classes will be conducted online / reporting in person to the Institution.
- Candidates are expected to prove their genuineness on joining
Facilites at Vellore Institute of Technology
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 HostelSports Complex
Available 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.
Labs
Available 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 Facilities
- Auditorium
- Convenience Store
Other Facilities:
Conference Hall|Guest House|Banks and ATMs|Counseling Hall|Drawing Room|FM Station|Reception and Waiting Halls|Chinese language Centre|Discussion Rooms|Research Scholars Rooms|Crystal Research Centre|Advanced Materials Research Centre|3B Technology VIT Embedded Sys. Innovation Centre|IBM Main Frame Centre for Excellence|Training and Seminar Hall|Virtual Reality Centre|Architectural Studio|E-Commerce Lab|Post Office|Book Store