About VIT Vellore
Established in 1984, VIT is a top private deemed university located on a 372‑acre campus in Tamil Nadu. Known for its multi‑campus system (Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, AP, and Mauritius), VIT offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs .
Latest Updates
VITEEE 2025: Admission counselling started on May 7, 2025, following VITEEE results (Feb–May application window)
Placements 2025 (ongoing): Most branches across all campuses have reported strong placement outcomes
Established: 1984
Type: Private Deemed University
Location: Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Campus Area: 372 acres
Accreditations: UGC, NAAC A++, ABET, ACCA, ACBSP
NIRF 2024 Ranking: 11th in Engineering, 10th among Universities, 19th Overall
QS World Univ Rankings 2025: 791–800 globally
Top Recruiters: Accenture, Deloitte, Intel, Nokia, PwC, TCS, Cognizant, L&T, Infosys
B.Tech Specializations & Fees
| Branch (Popular) | Category | Annual Tuition & Caution Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology, EEE, ECE, HST | Group A | ₹1,73,000 + ₹3,000 = ₹1,76,000 |
| CSE, IT, ECE‑Biomedical, EVs, AI/ML, Cyber Sec | Group B | ₹1,95,000 + ₹3,000 = ₹1,98,000 |
Other UG Programs:
B.Sc, BBA, B.Com – ₹95,000 – ₹1.32 LPA
B.Des (Industrial Design) – ₹1.78 LPA
PG Programs:
M.Tech – ₹1.93 LPA
MBA – ₹3.52 LPA
M.Sc – ₹60,000 – ₹1.10 LPA
Other Charges:
One-time caution deposit: ₹3,000
Hostel seat rent: ₹45,848 – ₹126,248/year
Mess: ₹56,200 – ₹72,300/year
B.Tech: Based on class 12 marks (≥60%) + VITEEE score, followed by counselling (VITEEE rank 1 to 100,000 eligible)
M.Tech: Admission via VITMEE or GATE
MBA: Based on CAT/Other entrance tests
Other programs: Admission via relevant entrance exams (e.g., CLAT, CEED)
VITEEE Cutoff 2024 (B.Tech – General Category)
Based on Round 1 VITEEE data:
CSE: 8,006
AI/Data Engg: 9,100–9,300
ECE: 19,800
IT: 9,050
Biotechnology: 26,500
Mechanical: 86,000
Civil: 89,000
Final cutoffs vary by round and category.
Placements 2024–25
Highest Package: ₹88 LPA
Average Package: ₹9.9 LPA
NIRF UG 4-year Median Salary (2022–23): ₹9 LPA; Placement rate ~68%
Branch‑wise Insights (Reddit):
*“Median of BTech CSE is 6 LPA. 292 students >20 LPA offers out of ~25k”*
Top company hirings for CSE included TCS (2,008), Cognizant (675), LTI Mindtree (475), TCS Digital (406), Infosys (388), Accenture AEH (161), Bank of America (156).
Placement Categories:
Super dream (8–20 LPA): many offers
Dream (5–8 LPA), Regular (3–5 LPA)
NIRF 2024:
11th in Engineering
10th in University
19th Overall in India
Outlook India: #1 private engineering college (2024)
IIRF 2025 B.Tech: Ranked #5 among 173 institutes
THE 2024: 601–800 globally
Board toppers: Full tuition waiver
VITEEE rank 1–10: 100% waiver
Ranks 11–50: 75%, 51–100: 50%, 101–500: 25% waiver
Other merit, sports, and need-based scholarships
Campus Facilities
Urban campus with modern infrastructure: lecture halls, labs, digital library
Hostels with Wi‑Fi, AC/non‑AC rooms, sports complexes, gym
Clubs and societies: tech, cultural, entrepreneurship
Festivals: Riviera (tech + cultural fest), Gravitas
VIT Vellore - FAQs
Q1: What is VITEEE cutoff for CSE?
A: Round 1 closing rank was around 8,006 for general category
Q2: What is the hostel fee per year?
A: ₹45,848 – ₹126,248, plus mess ₹56,200–₹72,300
Q3: What’s the average placement package?
A: ₹9.9 LPA overall; median for UG branches ~₹9 LPA, CSE median ~₹6 LPA
Q4: Are scholarships available?
A: Yes—tuition waivers for top rankers, board toppers, and other categories
