Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chennai is one of the best standard educational universities in the world. It was established in the year 2010 and its headquarters are in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The university is accredited by the UGC and it has been assigned the highest rating A++ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). VIT Chennai: Known for good teaching and research support, ranked 8th among universities, 11th among research and engineering ones, and 17th overall in India in NIRF rankings released 2023.
VIT Chennai offers a wide range of courses. However, to mention a few, there are 19 undergraduate programs, 18 postgraduate programs, 3 integrated M.Tech and research programs, and even PhD programs in engineering, management, and science. To get admission to VIT Chennai's B. Tech, the student has to clear the VIT Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE). For M. Tech, they need VITMEE, and for PhD, VITREE. The admissions into the MBA program are through tests like CAT , XAT , and several others.
VIT Chennai is particularly famous for very good placements that give students very good jobs. The highest offered salary to the students is as high as INR 59,00,000 by Krypto, while as many as 2,889 job offers were made to the students in 2023. VIT ensures the student gets a great career opportunity with its partnerships with big companies like TCS, Wipro, and Cognizant. Microsoft goes up to offering an as high salary of INR 46,00,000.
VIT Chennai believes that it is in bringing students from all around the world for the culmination of their learning with innovation, thus building up those minds to achieve future prosperity.
VIT Chennai Courses offered
VIT Chennai offers a number of courses. Some of its undergraduate (UG) courses are 19, and postgraduate (PG) is 18. It also has 3 Integrated M.Tech and research courses. For further studies, VIT Chennai offers full-time PhD programmes in streams like Engineering, Management, Science, and Languages, in addition to the Integrated PhD in Engineering. And along with that, VIT Chennai provides a number of diploma courses as well.
The details on the courses available at VIT Chennai and the respective fee structure are mentioned below:
Undergraduate Courses Fee Structure (2024-25)
| Course Group |
Courses |
Tuition Fee (Per Annum) |
Caution Deposit (One-time) |
Total Fees (1st Year) |
| Group A |
Bioengineering
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Fashion Technology |
₹1,73,000 |
₹3,000 |
₹1,76,000 |
| Group B |
Aerospace Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering (various specializations)
Electronics and Communication Engineering (various specializations)
Information Technology
Mechanical Engineering (various specializations)
Mechatronics and Automation |
₹1,95,000 |
₹3,000 |
₹1,98,000 |
Postgraduate Courses Fee Structure (2024-25)
| Course |
Tuition Fee (Per Annum) |
Caution Deposit (One-time) |
Total Fees (1st Year) |
| M.Tech |
₹1,53,000 |
₹3,000 |
₹1,56,000 |
| MBA |
₹3,48,500 |
₹3,000 |
₹3,51,500 |
VIT Chennai Admission process
| Step |
Information |
| Online Form |
Apply through the official website at vit.ac.in, fill in the form, and pay a non-refundable application fee. |
| Entrance Test |
Depending on the course, students need to take an entrance test like VITEEE, VITMEE, or VITREE. |
| Shortlisting |
If you qualify for the entrance test with good marks, students will be shortlisted for further admission rounds. |
| Prefer Your Campuses and Branch |
After being shortlisted, you can choose your preferred campus and branch. |
| Pay Fees |
If you are successful in the selection process, pay the full course fees by the given deadline to confirm your admission. |
Documents required
- Original Documents (To be submitted at the time of reporting)
- Mark sheets: All the attempts of 12th grade or qualifying exam.
- Transfer/School Leaving Certificate.
- Migration Certificate (if your board issues it).
- Affidavit by Student (signed and notarized) Download here.
- Affidavit by Parent (signed and notarized) Download here.
- Certificate of Physical Fitness (attested by doctor) Download here.
- Undertaking Form (signed by both student and parent) Download here.
- Two recent passport-size color photographs.
- Copy of Documents (1 set):
- COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates (both doses).
- Aadhar Card or age proof certificate.
- X & XII mark sheets
- Transfer/School Leaving Certificate.
- Migration Certificate.
- Community Certificate only for SC/ST students.
- Nativity Certificate for students coming from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and North Eastern states.
NRI/Foreign Students documents
- Passport Copies of both student and parent
- Employer Certificate (original)
- Sponsorship Letter (original)
All the document copy will be held by the institute and will not be returned.
VIT Chennai Fees and Scholarships
| Sr. NO. |
SCHOLARSHIPS/ AWARDS |
ELIGIBILITY |
| 1 |
VITEEE Scholarship under “GV School Development Programme†(GVSDP) |
Meritorious rank in VITEEE; continuation based on award letter criteria. |
| 2 |
Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship |
For meritorious students from economically weak backgrounds; details available on VTOP from mid-January. |
| 3 |
Merit Awards |
Top 10 students in each branch from 1st to final year; must have >75% attendance and no arrears or code violations. |
| 4 |
Cent percent Attendance Awards |
For students with 100% attendance in each semester. |
| 5 |
Merit Awards for NRI/Foreign students |
No standing arrears, completed courses in first attempt, CGPA > 8, no code violations. |
| 6 |
Best outgoing NRI/Foreign students |
One student with outstanding score/CGPA and extracurricular achievements from all branches. |
| 7 |
Sports Scholarship |
Awarded to students with record performance in various sports. |
| 8 |
Endowment Awards |
Various awards established in memory of loved ones, including specific cash awards and certificates for excellence in various fields. |
| 9 |
Ms. Usha Mukunda Rao Award for Meritorious students in German Language |
5 cash awards of ₹2000 each for top 5 meritorious students in German language. |
| 10 |
B K Vora Memorial Award |
₹2000 cash award for the most meritorious II Year M.Tech. Automotive Engineering student. |
| 11 |
Vijaya Mookambika Endowment Award |
₹21,000 cash award for two students from PG streams in Chemistry and Biotechnology from economically weak backgrounds. |
| 12 |
Mr. KGK Choudhary Award for Sports |
Gold medal and certificate for the best outgoing girl student excelling in sports. |
| 13 |
Chancellor’s Gold Medal (Best outgoing Engineering) – B.Tech. |
₹25,000 cash award and gold medal for the best all-round outgoing student in UG Engineering. |
| 14 |
Chancellor’s Special Award (Best outgoing Non-Engineering) – B.Sc. Agri (Honors) / B.Des. / B.Sc. |
₹10,000 cash award and special certificate for the best all-round outgoing student from Non-Engineering stream. |
| 15 |
Chancellor’s Special Award (Best outgoing Student) – 3 Year UG – BBA / BCA / B.Com. |
₹10,000 cash award and special certificate for the best all-round outgoing student in 3 Year UG courses. |
| 16 |
Chancellor’s Special Award (Best outgoing Student) – 5 Year Integrated – M.Tech. / M.Sc. |
₹10,000 cash award and special certificate for the best all-round outgoing student in 5 Year Integrated courses. |
| 17 |
Chancellor’s Special Award (Best outgoing Student) – 2 Year PG – M.Tech / M.Sc./ MCA / MBA / MSW / M.Des. |
₹10,000 cash award and special certificate for the best all-round outgoing student in 2 Year PG courses. |
Government Scholarships (2023–2024)
| Sr. NO. |
SCHOLARSHIPS/ AWARDS |
ELIGIBILITY |
| 1 |
VITEEE Scholarship under “GV School Development Programme†(GVSDP) |
Meritorious rank in VITEEE; continuation based on award letter criteria. |
| 2 |
Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship |
For meritorious students from economically weak backgrounds; details available on VTOP from mid-January. |
| 3 |
Merit Awards |
Top 10 students in each branch from 1st to final year; must have >75% attendance and no arrears or code violations. |
| 4 |
Cent percent Attendance Awards |
For students with 100% attendance in each semester. |
| 5 |
Merit Awards for NRI/Foreign students |
No standing arrears, completed courses in first attempt, CGPA > 8, no code violations. |
| 6 |
Best outgoing NRI/Foreign students |
One student with outstanding score/CGPA and extracurricular achievements from all branches. |
| 7 |
Sports Scholarship |
Awarded to students with record performance in various sports. |
| 8 |
Endowment Awards |
Various awards established in memory of loved ones, including specific cash awards and certificates for excellence in various fields. |
| 9 |
Ms. Usha Mukunda Rao Award for Meritorious students in German Language |
5 cash awards of ₹2000 each for top 5 meritorious students in German language. |
| 10 |
B K Vora Memorial Award |
₹2000 cash award for the most meritorious II Year M.Tech. Automotive Engineering student. |
| 11 |
Vijaya Mookambika Endowment Award |
₹21,000 cash award for two students from PG streams in Chemistry and Biotechnology from economically weak backgrounds. |
| 12 |
Mr. KGK Choudhary Award for Sports |
Gold medal and certificate for the best outgoing girl student excelling in sports. |
| 13 |
Chancellor’s Gold Medal (Best outgoing Engineering) – B.Tech. |
₹25,000 cash award and gold medal for the best all-round outgoing student in UG Engineering. |
| 14 |
Chancellor’s Special Award (Best outgoing Non-Engineering) – B.Sc. Agri (Honors) / B.Des. / B.Sc. |
₹10,000 cash award and special certificate for the best all-round outgoing student from Non-Engineering stream. |
| 15 |
Chancellor’s Special Award (Best outgoing Student) – 3 Year UG – BBA / BCA / B.Com. |
₹10,000 cash award and special certificate for the best all-round outgoing student in 3 Year UG courses. |
| 16 |
Chancellor’s Special Award (Best outgoing Student) – 5 Year Integrated – M.Tech. / M.Sc. |
₹10,000 cash award and special certificate for the best all-round outgoing student in 5 Year Integrated courses. |
| 17 |
Chancellor’s Special Award (Best outgoing Student) – 2 Year PG – M.Tech / M.Sc./ MCA / MBA / MSW / M.Des. |
₹10,000 cash award and special certificate for the best all-round outgoing student in 2 Year PG courses. |
VIT Chennai placements
VIT Vellore boasts of an excellent placement record. There are 14,345 offers given to the students. Included in the list are the Super Dream Offers of 4,461 that entail INR 10 LPA and above, followed by Dream Offers for 3,454 students, which comprises of INR 6 LPA and above. The highest salary offered was a whopping INR 1.02 Crores per annum, with a mean of INR 9.23 LPA. Industry majors that were some of the top recruiting companies included Microsoft, DE Shaw and Co., Qualcomm, Intel, Amazon, Bank of America, Texas Instruments, JP Morgan, and TCS Digital. In addition, 4,933 internship offers were facilitated by VIT Vellore to students, which gave students significant industry exposure before even graduating.
placement Statistics
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Offers |
14,345 |
| Super Dream Offers (INR 10 LPA & above) |
4,461 |
| Dream Offers (INR 6 LPA & above) |
3,454 |
| Total Companies Participated |
904 |
| Highest Package |
INR 1.02 Crores per Annum |
| Average Package |
INR 9.23 LPA |
Top Recruiting Companies
| Microsoft |
DE Shaw and Co. |
Qualcomm |
| Intel |
Amazon |
Bank of America |
| Texas Instruments |
JP Morgan |
TCS Digital |
Conclusion
VIT Chennai has excellent education, ample variety of courses, good job opportunity from topmost companies to deserving students, and great campus facilities. It's the perfect option for further academic life and professional career in times to come.
