VIT Chennai: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

Ayesha Taneem Ayesha Taneem | Sep 12, 2023
Ayesha Taneem
Ayesha Taneem

Updated on - Sep 12, 2023

VIT Chennai was established in 2010 under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956, Vellore Institute of Technology admission 2023 will conclude by May 31, 2023. The VIT Chennai BTech admission 2023 will be based on the VITEEE 2023 exam. Results for VITEEE 2023 have been released. The counseling period for the VITEEE 2023 BTech exam will end on June 14, 2023. Results from the VITMEE 2023 will be announced on May 12, 2023.

VIT University Chennai is still looking for and implementing new ways to increase the quality of higher education. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited VIT with the highest grade, A++, in 2021 (4th cycle). With a faculty of 667 professors and 181 staff members, it provides world-class education to 8250 students.

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VIT Chennai Quick Insights

VIT Chennai has candidates from almost 50 countries. The major highlights of VIT University Chennai, like the type of university, courses offered, etc., are mentioned below.

Year of Establishment 1984
Type of University Private
Accreditation NAAC A++ grade, ACBSP
Recognition UGC
Courses / Degrees Offered Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Research programs
No. of Courses Offered 19
Infrastructure Facilities Health-care facility, Food court, Banks, Gymnasium
Location Chennai

VIT Chennai Admission Dates 2023

Below are the important tentative admission dates for 2023.

Event Date
VIT Admission 2023 Closes May 31, 2023
VITEEE 2023 Result April 26, 2023 
VITEEE 2023 BTech Counselling Begins April 26, 2023 
VITEEE 2023 BTech Counselling Ends June 14, 2023 
VITMEE 2023 Results May 12, 2023 

VIT Chennai Ranking

VIT Chennai is a UGC-recognized university. NIRF is an organization run by the government of India which ranks Universities. Below given are the ranks bagged by VIT University Chennai.

  • Recognized as an Institution of Eminence by Govt. of India.
  • Ranked 12th in research, 12th in Engineering Category, 13th in University Category, and 21st in the Overall Category by the MHRD-NIRF Ranking 2020.
  • QS Asia Ranking – Top 198 in 2021
  • The India University Ranking - 18 in 2021
  • The World University Ranking 2021 (emerging economies) – Top 251-300
  • Stanford University 2020 top 2%

VIT Chennai Courses

VIT Chennai offers various courses in science, commerce, and arts. Given below are the various courses offered to the students.

Course Duration Selection Criteria
B.Tech 4 Years  10+2 with 60% minimum marks + VITEEE scores
BBA 3 Years 10+2 with 60% minimum marks
M.Tech 2 Years Graduated with 60% minimum marks + VITMEE scores
BA 5 Years 10+2 with 60% minimum marks 
MCA 2 Years Graduate Degree

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VIT Chennai Fee Details

The fee-related information regarding the courses offered at VIT University Chennai is mentioned below.

Course Total Tuition Fees
B.Tech

INR 7.80 Lakh

BBA

INR 2.75 Lakh

M.Tech

INR 3.80 Lakh

MCA

INR 2.77 Lakh

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VIT Chennai Departments

VIT Chennai has various departments under disciplines such as Science, Engineering, Management, and Medicine. Every department is under the guidance of separate faculty members. Given below are the departments of the Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai.

Physics Law International Law and Development
Chemistry Commerce Management
Data Science Science Intellectual Property Laws

Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai Admission 2024

VIT Chennai admission 2024 is ongoing. VIT Chennai offers courses, namely B.Tech, B.Sc, M.Tech, M.Sc, BBA-LLB, BA-LLB, and LLM. To get admission into VIT Chennai, a student has to appear for VITEEE, which the Vellore Institute of Technology conducts. The applications are structured around several schools of study and offer degree programs in engineering, technology, management, sciences, and humanities. Students need to visit the VIT official website for the application form. 

VIT Chennai Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for VIT University Chennai depend on the student's score from VITEEE. Eligibility criteria for the various courses offered are given below.

B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidate must have completed 10+2 in PCM/ PCB stream with at least 60% marks in aggregate [50% for SC/ ST categories, Jammu and Kashmir, and the North-Eastern state's candidates]
  • The candidates must have valid VITEEE scores.

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BBA Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidate must have completed a 10+2 examination conducted by the State/ Central Board with a minimum of 70% marks in aggregate [60 % for SC/ST, Jammu & Kashmir, and the North-Eastern States candidates/ for candidates who have a valid score in CLAT/ LSAT/ any other recognized law test.

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LLM Eligibility Criteria 

  • Should have graduated from any recognized university/ institute with a minimum of 60% marks.
  • Candidates appearing for their final degree or final semester exam in the current year are also eligible to apply.
  • Must have completed their final semester/ year exams before the selection counseling at VIT.

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Why Choose VIT Chennai?

VIT Chennai provides world-class education. It provides the students with an ecosystem that allows them to extend their knowledge and solve critical problems. It collaborates with national and international industries and universities for productivity and economic development. It embodies the students with knowledge and compassion to serve the region and the world. In 2019, Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai was ranked 2nd amongst the cleanest Higher Educational Institutions in the country under the SWACHH Campus Ranking 2019 of Universities (Residential) by the MHRD Govt. of India.

VIT Chennai Academic Advantages

VIT Chennai offers excellence in education, grounded in ethics and critical thinking to improve life. Some of its academic advantages are:

  • The institute persistently seeks and adopts innovative methods to consistently improve the quality of higher education.
  • Experienced and learned teachers are strongly encouraged to nurture the students. 
  • The global standards set at VIT in teaching and research spur the students on in their relentless pursuit of excellence. 
  • The Memoranda of Understanding with various international universities provides for an exchange of students and faculty and encourages joint research projects for the mutual benefit of these universities.

VIT Chennai vs Other VIT Campuses

VIT Vellore has a rating of 4 whereas the Chennai campus has a 3.8 rating out of 5. Some of the other comparisons are tabled below.

VIT Campus NIRF Ranking (Overall Category) Highest Package
Vellore 12 75 LPA
Chennai 21 44 LPA
AP-Amravati 28 20 LPA
Bhopal NA 45 LPA

VIT University Chennai Cutoff

VIT Chennai VITEEE cutoff 2023 will be released soon. The institute concedes students for B.Tech through its engineering selection test, the Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE). Besides its entrance exam, VITEEE, VITMEE, and VITREE, the institute also accepts national-level exams like the CLAT/ LSAT for admission to UG and PG courses. 

VIT Chennai VITEEE Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

BTech Specialisation  Cutoff Rank 
Bioinformatics 7000
Biomedical Engineering 12500
Biotechnology 13000
Civil Engineering 14000
Computer Science and Engineering 14500
Electronics and Communication Engineering 15000
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 15500
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering 16000
Information Technology 16500
Mechanical Engineering 18500

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VIT Chennai Result

VITEEE is an entrance exam conducted by VIT. Interested students have to register and appear for the exam. Both registration and the conduction of the exam are online. The VITEEE 2023 results are announced on the official website of the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT). Through the VITEEE 2023 result, candidates will be able to verify their earned scores and All India Rank (AIR) in an online method. Candidates can view their VITEEE results using their application number and password. It should be noted that the VITEEE 2023 results will only be available online.

VIT Chennai Infrastructure

Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai campus has two academic blocks that are extremely specialized in their field. Modern conference facilities are meticulously designed to expose students to national and international knowledge through workshops and conferences. VIT campus is spread across a vast area of 192 acres. It is a well-planned and comprehensive infrastructure provided for both students and faculty. Other facilities provided are.

  • Fully furnished and well-equipped labs
  • Library
  • Hostels
  • Outdoor Stages
  • Wifi Campus
  • Auditorium
  • Seminar Halls
  • Guest house
  • Sports and Fitness Center
  • Canteens

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Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai Placements

VIT Chennai 2022 placements have concluded, with around 530 companies visiting the campus. The number of offers made was 11357. It has a placement and training centre that is integral in creating an outstanding placement record. The centre facilitates training activities for students and ensures they get placed in national and international companies. In 2022, 

  • The highest salary package offered was INR 75.0 LPA.

Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai Top Recruiters

Some of the top recruiters visiting VIT Chennai are:

Intel Amazon Dell
Deloitte Morgan GE
L&T TCS Cognizant
Wipro Infosys Hitachi

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VIT Chennai Scholarships

VIT Chennai promotes and motivates talented students by offering them scholarships and awards yearly. Merit-based scholarships are awarded to class toppers. The economically disadvantaged students are provided need-based scholarships every year. Free education is only available for rural students who secure ranks at the District level (Tamil Nadu), and first-year admission scholarships for top-rank holders in VITEEE are granted. 100% scholarships are given to the students who are first-rank holders of the State Board and Central Board.

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VIT Chennai Collaborations

VIT Chennai has a strong worldwide presence with over 300 international Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worldwide. International partner universities are in Australia, the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, Asia-Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, and South America. Some of its international collaborations are tabled below.

Country Partnering University
Germany
University of Applied Sciences, Aachen, Technical University, Dresden
USA
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Kent State University, OH, University of Central Missouri, Princeton University, Princeton

VIT Chennai Distance Education

Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai and classroom programs offer distance/online courses at vitol.ac.in.. VITOL portal is an online learning platform run by VIT. Candidates can easily enroll themselves in courses through this online portal. VIT was severable of online courses, including mobile application design and development, internet and web programming, and marketing management. On this page, candidates can learn about the online VIT courses available and how to enroll.

Following are some of the online courses offered by Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai.

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Essentials of Machine Learning
  • Operating Systems
  • Data Communication and Networking
  • Subject Oriented Software Engineering
  • Database Technologies
  • Cloud Computing
  • Python Programming

VIT Chennai Alumni

VIT Chennai alumni are known worldwide. VIT Chennai has a Vellore Institute of Technology Alumni Association. It allows all the alumni to network and connect. Some of the notable Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai alumni are.

Notable Alumni Profession
Shubhangi Swaroop Pilot in the Indian Navy
Papias Malimba Musafiri Rwandan academic, researcher, and politician
Dhyan Sreenivasan Indian actor, screenwriter, and film director
Bindu Madhavi Indian model and actress

VIT Chennai Highlights

Institution Type Private
Total Faculty 544
Year of Establishment 2010
Genders Accepted Co-Ed
Student Enrollment 9221
Total Area (In Acre) 180 Acres
Website http://chennai.vit.ac.in/

VIT Chennai Courses & Fees 2024

Course Average Fees Duration
MTech ₹3,80,000 2 Years
BTech ₹7,59,692 4 Years
MBA ₹7,00,000 2 Years
BSc ₹2,32,500 3 Years
BBA -- 3 Years
BA -- 3 Years
MCA ₹2,74,000 3 Years
BCom ₹3,75,000 3 Years

VIT Chennai Courses and Fee Structure

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VIT Chennai FAQs

Which mode is the VITEEE exam conducted?

VITEEE is an online exam and is a computer-based test.

When was VIT Chennai established?

VIT Chennai was established in the year 2010.

Is VIT Chennai a recognised institute?

Yes, VIT Chennai is a UGC- recognised, NAAC accredited institute.

What is the VIT Chennai ranking?

VIT Chennai has ranked 12th in research, 12th in Engineering Category, 13th in University Category, and 21st in the Overall Category by the MHRD-NIRF Ranking 2020. The 2023 rankings will be released soon.

What is the highest package offered at VIT Chennai?

INR 44 LPA was the highest package at 2019 placements.

Is VIT Vellore better than VIT Chennai?

VIT Vellore is deemed to be better than VIT Chennai, based on parameters like placement, infrastructure, college life, faculty, hostel, affordability, industry exposure, etc.

How many rounds of counseling happen during the admissions?

There are 2 rounds of counseling after the exams.

VIT Chennai Reviews

Overall Rating

3.8

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Distribution of Rating

>4-5 star

8

>3-4 star

20

>2-3 star

4

1-2 star

1

Placements & Internships

4

Fees & Scholarships

3.4

Academics & Faculty

4.2

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities

3.8

Clubs & Associations

3.8

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B M Tyres Batch 2023 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]
1
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2022
1 Infrastructure
1 Campus

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities : College infrastructure is quite good.

Clubs & Associations : Life was not bad here. There is a gym with a little space crunch though...

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Siddu Katragadda Batch 2023 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]
5
Reviewed on Dec 01, 2019
5 Placements
5 Fees
5 Academics
5 Infrastructure

Placements & Internships : I have not done with any internship and the campus will get nearly 732 companies for the interview the students and the average package for the students with was placed in companies is nearly 9 lakhs per annum

Entrance Exams & Admissions : VIT C

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Iip Review Batch 2021 B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering
4.4
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2018
4 Placements
3.5 Fees
4.5 Academics
5 Infrastructure
5 Campus

Placements & Internships : I haven't done any internships but in this college there is a lot more exposure to internships than other colleges. Accenture, Wipro, Infosys, L&T, mahindra,paypal few local companies and lot more hire from the campus. Start-ups ar

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Ridhima Chawdhary Batch 2017 B.Tech Computer Engineering
3.5
Reviewed on Mar 05, 2018
4.5 Placements
2.5 Fees
3.5 Infrastructure

Placements & Internships : I interned in KPMG. a lot of companies show up for placements and if you're the combination of lucky and hard-working you can get amazing placements that may work out well for you.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : I took the VITEEE in 2013, it was

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Fayaz Batch 2019 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]
Reviewed on Mar 03, 2018

Entrance Exams & Admissions : Viteee Min 60% on board and clear VITEEE securing a decent rank.There is no min/cut off marks.

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