VIT Vellore: Admission 2023, Courses, Fee, Ranking & Placement 

VIT Vellore: The Vellore Institute of Technology was established in 1984 with UGC approval as a self-financing institution called the Vellore Engineering College. In 2001, it got university status as a privately deemed university. VIT is placed in the 9th position under the university category and the 18th position under engineering. It is also ranked 173 in the QS World University Rankings 2023.

The VIT offers more than 70 courses in various disciplines such as engineering, architecture, law, business administration, computer science, the arts and humanities, commerce, and design. The university is approved by AICTE and UGC and accredited by NAAC with an A++ grade.

The university is best known for its 4-year B.Tech. degree. With national and international recognition, the Vellore Institute of Technology has held the record of placing a large number of students in top-notch IT companies for seven years. The highest salary package offered is INR 1.2 CPA.

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VIT Vellore Admission 2023

VIT conducts its own entrance exam and also accepts the scores of various national-level exams for admission purposes. Candidates who are interested in applying to VIT are advised to check the important details related to admission below.

Important Dates

Entrance Exam

Vellore Institute of Technology conducts VITEEE, VITMEE, VITBEE, and VITREE for admission to B.Tech., M.Tech., MBA, and PhD. For other courses, admissions are done on a merit basis. Students can fill out the VITEEE application form online via the official website of VIT. The exam is conducted online via CBT. Check out the complete VITEEE exam pattern in the table below.

VITEE Cut- off

Applicants with a score of 118 or higher would probably fall between 1 and 250. Applicants receiving less than a 31 will be ranked 20,000 or lower. Candidates can review the expected cut-off for the various branches of B.Tech. in the given table.

VIT Vellore Ranking

The Vellore Institute of Technology has gained not only national but also international recognition. In the 2022 NIRF Ranking, VIT is ranked as the 9th best university category, the 10th best research institution, and the 12th best engineering institution in India.

As per the report from Stanford University, 48 professors at VIT are among the top 2% of scientists in the world. The VIT has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with more than 350 international universities to enhance student exchange and transfer programmes. The university is AICTE and UGC-approved.

VIT Vellore Infrastructure

The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT Vellore) is located at Tiruvalam Rd., Katpadi, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Apart from this, VIT Vellore has three other campuses, which are located in Bhopal, Chennai, and Amravati. These campuses are managed by the VIT group of institutions. The institute is located 130 kilometres from Chennai and 180 kilometres from Bangalore. The college is located approximately two hours from the airport.

Facilities Offered at the VIT Campus

• Hostal
• Library
• Cafeteria
• Gym
• Auditorium 
• Labs
• Convenience Store
• Hospital 
• Smart Class Room
• Transport Facilities

VIT Vellore Popular Courses

The Vellore Institute of Technology offers more than 70 graduate, postgraduate, and PFD courses. The Candidates can review the eligibility, selection criteria, and tuition fees for some of the popular courses at VIT Vellore.

How to apply for VIT 2023 ?

Candidates who meet the required eligibility criteria Can apply for the VIT entrance exam. Candidates can apply online, offline or in person.

Apply Online 

• Visit the official website of VIT and complete your registration.
• Now login with your credentials and fill in the basic information.
• Pay the application fee of INR 1150 through credit or debit card or net banking.
• Upload your photograph and signature.

Apply Offline 

• Candidates who wish to apply offline can purchase the application form by paying INR 1200 in cash to their nearest post office. Fill out the form with a black ballpoint pen, then use a pencil to fill in the bubbles.
• Fill in the details in the application form and attach a recent photo. Make sure to mention a valid email ID and exam centre in the form.
• Post the application to the university. 

Application Fee

Candidates who are applying for VIT can submit their application in both online and offline modes. Fees can be paid via credit or debit card, net banking, or demand draft.

VIT Vellore Scholarship 2023

Candidates who are central or state board toppers will get a 100% tuition fee waiver for 4 years (B.Tech.). Aside from that, candidates with the highest VITEEE exam rank will be awarded scholarships based on their performance.

Who is Eligible?

• Under the “GV School Development Project,” VIT Vellore provides scholarships to B.Tech students on a merit basis.
• Those who successfully complete the CAT, XAT, or GMAT with a score of 95 percentile or higher get a full tuition fee waiver in the MBA.
• Those who qualify for admission to VIT Vellore and have a household income of INR 1.5 LPA will receive a 100% relaxation for their academic and dormitory expenses.

VIT Vellore Placement 

Last year, a total of 863 recruiters visited the campus. In 2023, VIT placed two students in Motorq with a pre-placement offer of INR 1.02 crore. As a result of its placement records, VIT also holds the Limca Book of Records for the eighth time. Candidates can review the placement statistics for 2022.  

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