Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai, popularly known as VIT Chennai is a deemed university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and was established in the year 2010. Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai campus is recognized by the UGC and has been re-accredited by NAAC with an ‘A++’ grade. As per the NIRF Ranking 2023, VIT Chennai has been ranked 8th Best in University, 11th Best in Research and Engineering and overall it is ranked in 17th position.
- VIT Chennai offers 19 UG, 18 PG, 3 Integrated M.Tech & Research programmes.
- Full-time PhD in Engineering and Management, Science and Languages and Integrated PhD in Engineering is also offered at VIT Chennai.
- VIT Chennai also offers several Diploma courses as well.
- Admission to VIT Chennai B.Tech program is based on merit in VITEEE.
- For Admission to M.Tech and PhD programs, VIT Chennai conducts VITMEE and VITREE respectively.
- VIT Chennai MBA Admission is based on CAT/XAT/MAT/NMAT/GMAT/CMAT/ATMA scores.
VIT Chennai Placement 2023 has concluded with 2889 total offers, 634 dream offers and 1033 super dream offers. VIT Chennai's highest package stood at INR 59,00,000 by Krypto as per the latest statistics of VIT Chennai Placement 2023. The second highest package offered at VIT Chennai Placement 2023 was INR 46,00,000 by Microsoft.
VIT Chennai Highlights 2024
Here are some important highlights of Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai Campus.
VIT Chennai Highlights 2024 |
University Name |
VIT Chennai |
Established | University Type |
2010 |
Campus Area |
192 Acres |
NAAC Grade |
A++ |
Recognized by |
UGC |
Campuses |
Vellore, AP, Bangalore, Bhopal |
Entrance Exam |
B.Tech: VITEEE
M.Tech/MCA: VITMEE
PhD: VITREE
MBA: CAT, XAT, MAT, NMAT, GMAT, CMAT, ATMA |
Flagship Course |
B.Tech |
No. of Schools |
10 |
Highest Package Offered |
INR 59,00,000 by Krypto |
Top Recruiters |
Krypto, Microsoft, Airbnb, Qualcomm, Adobe, Uber, Intuit |
Official Website |
https://chennai.vit.ac.in/ |
VIT Chennai Rankings
VIT Chennai has been ranked under the following categories.
- As per the NIRF Ranking 2023, VIT Chennai has been ranked 8th Best in University, 11th Best in Research and Engineering and overall it is ranked in 17th position.
- Rank 9 in the University category and Rank 12 in the Engineering category by NIRF 2022.
- Ranked 601-700 in Shanghai Ranking 2022 in the world.
- Ranked 2-3 in Shanghai Ranking 2022 in India.
- 246th Enginering & Technology in the world.
- Recognized as an Institution of Eminence by the Govt. of India.
- No. 1 Private University for Innovation as recognized by ARIIA, Govt. of India.
- Among the Top 3% of the world's universities as ranked by QS Global World Ranking.
- Ranked among the top 301 - 400 universities in the world for Computer Science, by The Times Higher Education World Ranking.
- Limca Book of Records for the 8th time for unbeatable placement records.
VIT Chennai Admission 2024
VIT Chennai Admission 2024 is open now for all courses. Admission at VIT Chennai is based on merit in the university-level examination which includes VITEEE, VITMEE, and VITREE. VIT Chennai also accepts merit in National Level Examinations like CAT, NMAT, CMAT, XAT, etc for MBA courses.
How to Apply for VIT Chennai MBA Admission 2024?
Here are the steps to apply for VIT Chennai MBA Admission 2024:
- Visit the official website of VIT Vellore @https://vit.ac.in/.
- Click on the “MBA Admission 2024 Apply Now” tab appearing on the top of the home page.
- The applicant will be redirected to a new window.
- Click on the “New User” tab if not registered already.
- Fill in the information like Name, DOB, Gender, Email Address, Mobile Number etc.
- Once the registration is successful, a password will be sent from VIT to the registered mobile number and Email ID.
- Login in with your registered email ID and password received from VIT.
- Fill in the application form carefully with all relevant details.
- An application number will be generated after submission.
- An application fee of INR 1,200 has to be paid through online mode.
- Upload the necessary documents.
How to Apply for VIT Chennai PhD Admission 2024?
The applicants of VIT Chennai PhD Admission 2024 have to appear for VITREE. VITREE application fee is INR 1200. Interested students can apply on the official website of VITREE i.e. https://admissions.vit.ac.in/phdapplication/login.
VITREE 2024
Vellore Institute of Technology Research Entrance Examination (VITREE) is an online MCQ-based entrance examination conducted by the VIT Group of Institutions for admissions to PhD and Direct PhD courses. The examination will be held on May 5, 2024. The last date to apply for VITREE 2024 is April 25, 2024. The duration of the exam is 2 hours and there is no negative marking in this examination. The applicant will get one mark for each correct answer. VITREE will be conducted in English mode only. The exam pattern of VITREE is as follows:
VITREE 2024 Exam Pattern (PhD) |
Technical Questions |
70 Marks |
English Communication Skills |
15 Marks |
Statistics and Probability |
15 Marks |
VITREE 2024 Exam Pattern (Direct PhD) |
Technical Questions |
80 Marks |
English Communication Skills |
20 Marks |
Important Note: For Ph.D. students, the minimum duration of study is 30 months for full-time scholars and 36 months for part-time scholars. Students getting admission to direct Ph.D. have to complete a course duration of 4 years.
VIT Chennai Courses & Fees
VIT Chennai offers 19 UG, 18 PG, 3 Integrated M.Tech & Research programmes. Full-time PhD in Engineering and Management, Science and Languages and Integrated PhD in Engineering is also offered at VIT Chennai. VIT Chennai also offers several Diploma courses as well.
Given below are some details on VIT Chennai Courses & Fees
Courses |
Tuition Fee |
Specialization |
Eligibility Criteria |
B.Tech |
INR 1,73,000 – INR 1,95,000 Per Annum |
Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cyber-Physical Systems, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fashion Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Mechatronics & Automation Engineering, Electric Vehicle Technology |
10+2 |
B.Sc |
INR 75,000 |
Fashion Design |
10+2 |
MCA |
INR 1,37,000 |
Computer Applications |
Graduation |
M.Tech |
INR 2,33,000 – INR 3,02,000 |
Computer Science And Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Structural Engineering, Cad/ Cam, Vlsi System Design, Embedded Systems, M.Tech By Research, Big Data Analytics, Mechatronics, Power Electronics And Drives, Cloud Computing, Cyber-Physical Systems |
Graduation |
BA-LLB (Hons.) |
INR 1,90,000 Per Annum |
- |
10+2 |
MBA |
INR 3,48,500 |
Finance, Human Resource Management, Systems Management, Business Analytics, Marketing, Operations Man,agement |
Graduation |
LLM |
INR 85,000 Per Annum |
Corporate Law, International Law, Intellectual Property Rights |
LLB |
Ph.D |
|
Science, Business Administration, Engineering and Technology, Language Studies, Humanities |
Masters in relevant field |
BBA (Hons.) |
INR 2,75,000 |
Business Administration |
10+2 |
BBA + LLB |
INR 1,90,000 |
- |
10+2 |
M.Sc |
INR 60,000 – INR 80,000 |
Chemistry, Physics, Data Science |
Graduation |
VIT Chennai Placement 2023
VIT Chennai holds the Limca Book of Records for Campus Recruitment. It offers Placements to candidates through a working body called PAT. Candidates are counseled before appearing for an interview and the PAT team guides them throughout the placement procedure. The highlights of the VIT Chennai Placements 2023 are mentioned below.
Particulars |
Details |
Total Offers |
2889 |
Unique Offers |
1789 |
Regular Offers |
1222 |
Dream Offers |
634 |
Super Dreams Offers |
1033 |
Highest Package Offered |
INR 59,00,000 |
VIT Chennai Company Wise Offers
Here are some details on VIT Chennai Placements based on companies.
Particulars |
Amount |
Krypto |
INR 59,00,000 |
Texas |
INR 32,50,000 |
Microsoft |
INR 46,00,000 |
Appdynamics |
INR 43,50,000 |
Adobe |
INR 40,92,000 |
Expedia |
INR 40,80,000 |
Media.net |
INR 38,00,000 |
De Shaw |
INR 36,50,000 |
AirBnb |
INR 34,80,000 |
Work India |
INR 33,00,000 |
VIT Chennai Scholarships 2024
VIT Chennai offers scholarships to the top 1000 rank holders in VITEEE entrance exam under GV School Development Program (GVSDP). The following table shows the percentage of fee waivers according the rank acquired by a candidate:
Performance |
Scholarship |
Central and State Board Toppers |
100% waiver on Tuition Fees (for all 4 years) |
1 to 50 Rank Holder in VITEEE |
75% waiver on Tuition Fees (for all 4 years) |
51 to 100 Rank Holder in VITEEE |
50% waiver on Tuition Fees (for all 4 years) |
101 to 1000 Rank Holder in VITEEE |
25% waiver on Tuition Fees (for all 4 years) |
Terms and Conditions:
1. Scholarship for the First year will be applicable on the basis of rank as above.
2. From the Second year onwards, Scholarship will be applicable for each year if the student scored 8.0 or above CGPA, maintain the required Attendance and does not indulge in indisciplinary activities.
VIT Chennai Colleges/Departments
Here is the list of VIT Chennai Colleges/Departments.
School of Advanced Science (SAS) |
School of Social Sciences and Languages |
School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCOPE) |
School of Electronics Engineering (SENSE) |
School of Mechanical Engineering (SMEC) |
School of Civil Engineering (SCE) |
VIT Fashion Institute of Technology (VFIT) |
School of Electrical Engineering (SELECT) |
School of Civil Engineering (SCE) |
VIT Chennai FAQs
Ques. What are the courses offered at VIT Chennai?
Ans. VIT Chennai offers 19 UG, 18 PG, 3 Integrated M.Tech & Research programmes. Full-time PhD in Engineering and Management, Science and Languages and Integrated PhD in Engineering is also offered at VIT Chennai. Moreover, VIT Chennai also offers several Diploma courses as well.
Ques. What is the highest package offered at VIT Chennai?
Ans. As per VIT Chennai Placement 2023, VIT Chennai highest package offered stands at INR 59,00,000.
Ques. Does VIT Chennai charge any application fee?
Ans. Yes, the application fee at VIT Chennai is INR 1200.
Ques. Can I join VIT Chennai without appearing for VITEEE?
Ans. Yes. You can still join the Vellore Institute of Technology without appearing for VITEEE. There are a large number of courses offered by VIT which provide direct admission to students.
Ques. Is it worth studying at VIT Chennai?
Ans. Vellore Institute of Technology is a reputed institute so one will be able to get better knowledge. Also, VIT offers great placement opportunities to its students. Furthermore, Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai campus is recognized by the UGC and has been re-accredited by NAAC with an ‘A++’ grade. As per the NIRF Ranking 2023, VIT Chennai has been ranked 8th Best in University, 11th Best in Research and Engineering and overall it is ranked in 17th position.
Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at VIT Chennai?
Ans. B.Tech fee at VIT Chennai ranges from INR 1,73,000 – INR 1,95,000 Per Annum.
Ques. Who are the top recruiters at VIT Chennai Placement 2023?
Ans. The top recruiters at VIT Chennai Placement 2023 are Krypto, Microsoft, Airbnb, Qualcomm, Adobe, Uber, Intuit.
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for VIT Chennai Admission?
Ans. VIT Chennai Admission is done on the basis of scores in
VITMEE and VITREE respectively. VIT Chennai MBA Admission is based on CAT/XAT/
MAT/NMAT/
GMAT/CMAT/ATMA.
Ques. Does VIT Chennai offers MBA?
Ans. Yes, VIT Chennai offers MBA on the basis of
CAT/XAT/MAT/NMAT/GMAT/CMAT/ATMA scores. VIT Chennai charges INR 3,48,500 fpr MBA. It offers MBA specializations in Finance, Human Resource Management, Systems Management, Business Analytics, Marketing, Operations Man,agement.