Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) - Vellore
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · Established 1984
Overview
Spread across 372 acres in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, VIT was established in 1984 and now runs on a scale few private engineering institutes match: 46,603 students taught by 3,352 faculty. It holds UGC and NBA approval, and in NIRF 2025 it placed #16 in the Engineering category (score 65.25/100) and #21 in the Overall ranking (score 62.88/100), a pairing that points to a broad academic base rather than strength in engineering alone.
Placement data bears out the engineering focus. In 2023-24, of 5,964 students graduating from the 4-year Engineering UG programme, 4,031 were placed, with a median salary of 8.99 LPA; the previous two years show similar numbers, with medians of 9 LPA (2022-23, on 4,923 of 7,053 placed) and 8 LPA (2021-22, on 4,212 of 6,177 placed). The Engineering PG 2-year programme has stayed close behind, with medians of 8.7 LPA, 7 LPA, and 7 LPA over the same three years, and placement rates consistently above 85%.
Outside engineering, the picture is thinner. The Overall UG 3-year and 5-year programmes, and the Overall PG 1-year programme, show far lower placement proportions and salaries, generally between 1.8 LPA and 3.83 LPA, and with far fewer students placed relative to those graduating. Anyone applying for a non-engineering programme at VIT should weigh this gap against the strength of its engineering placement record.
Courses & Fees
| Course | Duration | Total Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (Biotechnology) | 4 Years | INR 6.95 Lakhs | 10+2+ VITEEE |
| B.Tech (Bioinformatics) | 4 Years | INR 7.83 Lakhs | 10+2+ VITEEE |
| B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) | 4 Years | INR 7.83 Lakhs | 10+2+ VITEEE |
| B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) | 4 Years | INR 6.95 Lakhs | 10+2+ VITEEE |
| B.Tech (Data Science) | 4 Years | INR 7.83 Lakhs | 10+2+ VITEEE |
| B.Tech (Biomedical Engineering) | 4 Years | INR 7.83 Lakhs | 10+2+ VITEEE |
| B.Tech (Civil Engineering) | 4 Years | INR 6.95 Lakhs | 10+2+ VITEEE |
| B.Tech (Health Sciences and Technology) | 4 Years | INR 6.95 Lakhs | 10+2+ VITEEE |
| B.Tech (Information Technology) | 4 Years | INR 7.83 Lakhs | 10+2+ VITEEE |
| B.Tech (Electrical And Computer Engineering) | 4 Years | INR 7.83 Lakhs | 10+2+ VITEEE |
| B.Tech (Manufacturing Engineering) | 4 Years | INR 7.83 Lakhs | 10+2+ VITEEE |
| B.Tech (Information Security) | 4 Years | INR 7.83 Lakhs | 10+2+ VITEEE |
| B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) | 4 Years | INR 7.83 Lakhs | 10+2+ VITEEE |
| B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) | 4 Years | INR 7.83 Lakhs | 10+2+ VITEEE |
Admissions
Empowering
Students who are looking for a first-rate technical education from an institution that bases admissions on merit and also has a clear and honest process can find those opportunities at VIT (top tier). In addition to promoting and supporting the academic achievements and holistic potential of its students, the university creates an environment in which students with varied talents can develop and grow. VIT uses a student-centered model to furnish high-performing students with the tools and global opportunities they need to become tomorrow's leaders.
Admission Process
A major influence on admission is the Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE). To gain admission to any program, students must register online for an examination and book a time to take it. Examiners will then have an opportunity to take a proctored, computer-based test after they receive their results. Short listed applicants will be called into a common counselling centre to be given an assignment according to merit in the campus or branch selection process.
Eligibility Criteria
Students must also have completed 12 grades of high school, with a strong background in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (or Biology) as well as a defined percentage of total aggregate marks (in these subjects). Applicants must also meet any applicable age requirements, and provide documentation supporting their residence, as well as their academic qualifications to support their application.
Placements
The Career Development Centre (CDC) at VIT Vellore provides a centralised campus recruitment process for all branches at VIT Vellore. VIT Vellore classifies job offers into three groups; Super Dream, Dream and Regular jobs based on the type of job offer and salary offered for each type of job. Thousands of students from VIT Vellore are placed every year, and the best companies around the world in IT, core engineering and consulting are hiring students from VIT Vellore. Graduates of VIT Vellore have successfully completed extensive training in Technical Skills, Aptitude and Soft Skills to be prepared for the job market in India and around the World.
Top Recruiters
Reported by the institute in its NIRF data submission. Median salary is the figure NIRF asks for — half of the placed students were paid more, half less.
Engineering
| Year | Programme | Graduated | Placed | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | UG 4-year | 5,964 | 4,031 | 8.99 LPA |
| 2023-24 | PG 2-year | 918 | 679 | 8.7 LPA |
| 2022-23 | UG 4-year | 7,053 | 4,923 | 9 LPA |
| 2022-23 | PG 2-year | 502 | 454 | 7 LPA |
| 2021-22 | UG 4-year | 6,177 | 4,212 | 8 LPA |
| 2021-22 | PG 2-year | 683 | 585 | 7 LPA |
Overall
| Year | Programme | Graduated | Placed | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | UG 3-year | 1,016 | 178 | 3.06 LPA |
| 2023-24 | PG 1-year | 10 | 5 | 3 LPA |
| 2023-24 | UG 5-year | 227 | 96 | 1.8 LPA |
| 2022-23 | UG 5-year | 195 | 66 | 3.69 LPA |
| 2022-23 | UG 3-year | 974 | 184 | 3.6 LPA |
| 2022-23 | PG 1-year | 14 | 5 | 2.4 LPA |
| 2021-22 | UG 3-year | 652 | 132 | 3.83 LPA |
| 2021-22 | UG 5-year | 141 | 5 | 3 LPA |
Rankings
Published by the National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Education. The score is out of 100 and is what the rank was decided on.
| Year | Category | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Engineering | #16 | 65.25 |
| 2025 | Overall | #21 | 62.88 |
Infrastructure
The VIT Campus has (372) acres of land and is made up of (24) modern hostel blocks where (22,000) male and female residents can live "away from home." All of the hostel rooms have multi-cuisine canteen facilities and continuous water supply, gym access, and high levels of hygiene due to the use of sterilized kitchens.
There are (7) specialized academic buildings on the VIT Roof to support the creation and operation of immersive research and learning, including the Silver Jubilee Tower and Technology Tower. The rest of the campus includes Smart Classrooms with digital projectors, a large Central Library with (7) floors of books and materials for research, technologically advanced laboratories for students to conduct experiments and research on, and an (1,800) seat air-conditioned auditorium that can accommodate Global Conferences and provide Advanced Technical Training.
The VIT Campus is committed to promoting Wellness Through a combination of (20) acres of physical activity through sports, New Swimming Pools that are World-Class, New Basketball Courts that are Fully Synthetic, and New Tennis Courts that Are Fully illuminated. The Indoor Facilities also include a Fully Air-Conditioned Gymnasium, Snooker Table Facilities, and Badminton Courts with Wooden Floors.
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