Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) University, Vellore, often considered as one of the best technical universities in India was established in the year 1984with the aim of providing quality higher education on par with international standards. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore (VIT Vellore) is an institute of eminence and a deemed university, situated in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. VIT University aims to impart futuristic technical education and instill high patterns of discipline through our dedicated staff, which shall set global standards, making our students technologically superior and ethically strong, who successively shall improve the standard of lifetime of the humanity. The university currently offers 43 undergraduate, 32 postgraduate, and 2 integrated and research programs in the fields of Engineering, Technology, Applied Sciences, and Management. It consists of 16 schools and has three other campuses in Chennai, Amaravati, and Bhopal. Over the years, the institution has made its place among the country’s leading engineering colleges.
VIT’s academics is structured around nine schools listed below-
- School of Computing Science & Engineering (SCSE)
- School of Biosciences & Technology (SBST)
- School of Information Technology & Engineering (SITE)
- School of Electrical Engineering (SELECT)
- School of Social Sciences & Languages (SSL)
- School of Advanced Sciences (SAS)
- School of Electronics Engineering (SENSE)
- School of Mechanical & Building Sciences (SMBS)
- VIT Business School (VITBS)
Vellore Institute of Technology courses offer includes a mix of graduate, postgraduate, and research label program. The college provides 18 Bachelors of Technology program out of a total 28 Bachelors program. The institute is considered as a preferred destination for every program. Some of the B.Tech program offered by the college includes Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production, and Industrial Engineering, Electronic and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering among others. The M.Tech program includes programs like Automotive Engineering, biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and Construction Technology and Management, etc. It mainly focuses in the courses specialization in Computer Science.
VIT Vellore is approved by University Grants Commission (UGC). The university is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Government of India, with Grade ‘A’. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Industry Consortium of India, awarded VIT as ‘Excellence in faculty for the year 2017’ and ‘The University of the Year 2016′ in India.
VIT provides students with excellent employment opportunities. It has an exceptional placement record and ensures a high ROI. The institution has made its place in the Limca Book of Records for placing the highest number of students in the IT sector for seven consecutive years.
The college today has a well-established alumni network who heads private companies, big and small corporations. This is why every year VIT seems to be ahead of most institutes. The placement cell at VIT is known for fulfilling the student’s professional needs. They focus on students’ development by providing a soft skill and personality development program. The management provides sound guidance to students related to placements and career growth. Placement for 2020 batch saw the highest package of 41.6 LPA being secured by one of its students and the average package coming in at 7.25 LPA CTC. The placement performance for the college has become a matter of pride for VIT.
VIT Vellore Hostels are one of the most sophisticated hostel systems in the entire country. These hostels are well designed and maintained on par with international standards. Girls and boys have separate hostels. These hostels are hygienically maintained and offer students’ access to a wide range of messes both veg and non-veg. The hostel diversity is amazing.
Vellore Institute of Technology has some of the tops of leaders and teaching faculties. VIT has excellent global standards within the fields of research and teaching. The institute is among the top private technical institute in the country.