Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chennai

  Vellore Institute of Technlogy (VIT) was established in the year 1984 under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956, as a self-financing institution called the Vellore Engineering College. The Union Ministry of Human Resources Development conferred University status on Vellore Engineering College in 2001. VIT was established with the aim of providing quality higher education on par with international standards. It persistently seeks and adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of higher education on a consistent basis.
  Vellore Institute of Technology is headed by its founder and Chancellor, Dr. G. Viswanathan, a former Parliamentarian and Minister in the Tamil Nadu Government. In recognition of his service to India in offering world class education, he was conferred an honorary doctorate by the West Virginia University, USA. Mr.Sankar Viswanathan, Dr.Sekar Viswanathan and Dr.G.V. Selvam are the Vice-Presidents; Dr. Rambabu Kodali is the Vice-Chancellor and Dr. Partha Sharathi Mallick is the Pro-Vice Chancellor I/C.

  VIT Chennai, which was established in 2010, is one of the leading engineering colleges in India, offers the best exposure in terms of world class education, internship opportunities, top-notch placement opportunities, and infrastructural amenities. VIT Chennai, the top engineering college in India, aims to provide a world-class education that imbibes strong ethical values in our students to gain a competitive edge over others.  Its mission is to maintain an intellectually stimulating environment for students to learn professional ethics and push them out of their comfort zones to reach heights of success. The Institute ensure that the graduates walk out with many skills and learning. It provides a domain for polishing technical mastery and interpretive and analytical skills, which is the need of the hour. VIT Chennai, fosters principles and ensures to achieve the mission and vision to enrich the learning process for the future leaders of our society.
  VIT Chennai offers 19 Undergraduate, 18 Postgraduate, 03 Integrated M. Tech and Research programmes. In addition, full-time PhD in Engineering and Management disciplines, PhD in Science and Languages and Integrated PhD programmes in engineering disciplines are offered. And several other Diploma courses in management, arts, engineering, and law. Hence, graduating from VIT Chennai: the best engineering college in Chennai, will promise you a bright future in the industry. The faculties have exceptional skills training students and years of experience in the field. They hold the perfect blend of knowledge, industry experience and research skills. We believe in fostering an environment that helps to brainstorm creative ideas and be the place where students find their voice.

  The  VIT campus is spread across a vast area of 192 acres. The remarkable aspect of VIT is the well-planned and comprehensive premises with state-of-the-art infrastructure provided for both students and faculty. Fully furnished and well-equipped labs decorate every building in the University.The layout has been excellently planned to make the maximum utilisation of the campus.  There are two academic blocks in VIT which are extremely specialised in their own particular field, the idea behind which is to make every block equipped with the necessary amenities whilst providing the perfect atmosphere for both studies and research.   Moreover, the campus is fortified with ample features that support diverse events - Auditoriums, plush open spaces, outdoor stages and much more. 

   VIT, Chennai offers an array of clubs that help to create a recreational space for students to display their talents and get involved with important causes. At present, there are 70 + clubs present on campus. Here we present a few clubs that are as follows: National Entrepreneurship Network club, Youth Red cross club, Rotaract club, Robotics club and many more. The infrastructural amenities are top-notch and will continue to grow immensely in the upcoming years. The constant efforts make VIT the top engineering college in India.

Vision:
  Transforming life through excellence in education and research.
Mission:
 World class Education: Excellence in education, grounded in ethics and critical thinking, for improvement of life.
  Cutting edge Research: An innovation ecosystem to extend knowledge and solve critical problems. 

  Impactful People: Happy, accountable, caring and effective workforce and students.
  Rewarding Co-creations: Active collaboration with national & international industries & universities for productivity and economic development.
  Service to Society: Service to the region and world through knowledge and compassion.

 The credibiity of VIT will be evident by taking a look at some Quick Facts: (i) NAAC has re-accredited VIT with an ‘A++’ grade; (ii) Land Area : 192.13 Acres; (iii) VIT Chennai has around 13000 students; (iv) Students from various countries as well as from every state in India; (v) 508 faculty and 137 staff members are in VIT Chennai; (vi) VIT has been accredited by TCS, Wipro and Cognizant for academic collaboration and placements; (vii) Entered the Limca Book of Records for Campus Recruitment.

  VIT, Chennai  places students in top-notch reputed companies that offer wide exposure and equip them for their masters in the future. We have successfully placed 1000+ candidates in top-notch companies. It holds the highest number of recruitments through placements and offer lucrative international internship opportunities as well. A list of the top recruiters that visit VIT Chennai for campus recruitment: Microsoft , Amazon, Infosys, Hero, ITC and Mahindra.

 VIT was established with the aim of providing quality higher education on par with international standards. It persistently seeks and adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of higher education on a consistent basis.  The campus has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with students from all corners of the globe.  Experienced and learned teachers are strongly encouraged to nurture the students. The global standards set at VIT in the field of teaching and research spur us on in its relentless pursuit of excellence.  The highly motivated youngsters on the campus are a constant source of pride. The Memoranda of Understanding with various international universities are  major strength for the Institute. They provide for an exchange of students and faculty and encourage joint research projects for the mutual benefit of these universities. Many of its students, who pursue their research projects in foreign universities, bring high quality to their work and esteem to India and have done the collge proud. With steady steps, VIT continues to march forward. 

Why Choose VIT?

  VIT has time and again proved that it is one of the best colleges in imparting immense knowledge in the subject matter and makes sure that the students pass out with all the required skills necessary to grab a substantial place for themselves in the job market.VIT has the best infrastructure and a highly stimulating campus, which provides a large and enriching environment for the students to explore their fullest potential.-VIT makes sure that the students receive a wide range of experiential learning opportunities by conducting workshops, seminars, international conferences and webinars, symposiums, and much more.Students are also encouraged to take part in research projects and present research findings. This will help them explore the subject matter with a deeper understanding and give them hands-on experience in carrying out research.No play and all work makes Jack a dull boy. VIT believes in this and makes sure that it encourages the students to participate in extracurricular activities. Right from sports, cultural and college tours, students will enjoy the benefits of leading a full-fledged college life.Be it engineering admission in Chennai or any other course, VIT will definitely offer an outstanding learning experience. VIT helps students garner a unique perspective and sets them a class apart from others. You can take a look at our previous AYI courses offered.  We also have numerous courses available for Undergraduate Admission, Postgraduate Admission, Research Admission, International Admission. Please take a look at them.  For admission related queries contact us through admin.chennai@vit.ac.in or  +91 44 3993 1555

  Admission is based on candidates' performance in the VITEEE exam, which is followed by VITEEE counselling. Admission to other courses, such as B.Sc, BBA, B.Sc, B.Com, and M.Sc, is based on previous qualifying exam performance. Admission to the B. Arch programme requires a valid NATA score.

  The Career Development Centre (CDC) works towards creating an environment that encourages students to think beyond the classroom and to develop the necessary skills to excel in their chosen fields. The centre is committed to providing students with personalized career guidance, practical training, and relevant resources that can help them succeed in their careers.
Objectives
  To create a comprehensive platform that provides students with access to a wide range of career development resources.
  To provide students with personalized career guidance that can help them identify their strengths, interests, and goals.
  To organize talks, training sessions, and workshops that help students acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen fields.
  To provide continuing support to students throughout their academic journey and beyond, ensuring they are well-prepared for their careers.
  To offer a soft skills curriculum that helps students develop interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
  To facilitate industrial certifications and training that can help students stand out in the job market.

INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

  1 VITEEE Scholarship given under "GV School Development Programme" (GVSDP) Meritorious rank scored in the VIT Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE) in the first year of the programme and the continuance of the same for consecutive years of the programme, based on the criteria mentioned in the award letter issued on admission.

  2 Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship (Financial Assistance to deserving students) Meritorious students from an economically weak background who satisfy criteria specified In the application.

  Application and details would be on VTOP from mid-January

  3 Merit Awards The top 10 students of each branch of a programme from the 1st to final year, with a record of above 75% attendance, no history of arrears and not having violated of the code of conduct of the Institute

  4 Cent percent Attendance Awards* Maintained a record of 100% attendance in each semester

  5 Merit Awards for NRI / Foreign students Students with no standing arrears and have completed the registered courses in the first attempt with the CGPA of above eight and have not violated the code of displine would be selected as a whole from each branch of engineering.

  6 Best outgoing NRI / Foreign students A single student with the most outstanding score / CGPA and achivments in extra curricular activities would be selected from all the branches of Engineering.

 7 Sports Scholarship Students with record performance in various sports and games would be selected for the award of the sports scholarships.

  8 Endowment Awards The "Endowment Award" is instated by parents/ others in memory of a loved one
Ms. Usha Mukunda Rao Award for Meritorious students in German Language (5*2000) 5 cash awards of Rs. 2000 and a certificate each for the top five meritorious students in German language
B K Vora Memorial Award A cash award of Rs. 2000 and certificate to the most meritorious student of II Year M. Tech. Automotive Engineering programme

  Vijayamookambika Endowment Award (2*21000) A cash award of Rs. 21,000 and certificate each to two students from each of the PG streams in Chemistry and Biotechnology and from an economically weak back-ground

  Mr. KGK Choudhary Award for Sports A gold medal and a certificate to be awarded to the best out-going lady student who excels in sports

  Ms. Binda Choudhary Award A gold medal and a certificate to be awarded to the most proficient and meritorious student in English Language

  Siddharth Merit Cum Means Award A cash award of Rs. 20,000 and certificate to a meritorious student from the III year Mechanical Engineering and an economically weak back-ground
Ishan Goel Endowment Award & Gold Medal A cash award of Rs. 11,000, a Gold medal and certificate to the best out-going student of Computer Science and Engineering

  Dr. Ramya Sekar Memorial Award & Gold Medal A cash award of Rs. 5,000, a Gold medal and certificate to the best out-going lady student of Electronics Communication and Engineering
Anshuman Singh Memorial Award & Gold Medal A cash award of Rs. 10,000, a Gold medal and certificate to the best out-going student of Mechanical Engineering

 Chancellor"s Gild Medal (Best out- going Engineering Student) A cash award of Rs. 25,000, a Gold medal and special certificate to the best all-round out-going student from the UG Engineering stream

  Chancellor"s Special Award (Best out-going Non Engineering Student) A cash award of Rs. 25,000, and special certificate to the best all-round out-going student from the Non-Engineering stream

Hostel Facilities
Two separate exclusive boys and girls hostel     
2,3,4 Bedded accommodation     
Optional A/C facility from centralized plant with fresh air supply     
State of the art Gym & Indoor games  
WIFI connectivity  
Centralized washing machine facility    
24/7 in house medical care unit and 24/7 ambulance facility available. We have tie up with a reputed hospital
 Entertainment halls with multi-channel television facility  
Open air movie screening facility for weekly movie shows
Exclusive visitors lounge
 Snacks vending machines at all hostel blocks
 24/7 security vigilance

Treated RO & Cool water in all the floors for drinking purpose    
Solar hot water for bathing  
Good house-keeping and green ambience

Saloon   
Smoking & Ragging – free campus

Dining
  Well-designed spacious and spotlessly well maintained dining halls catering are established to different the needs of students. We have special, north Indian, south Indian, vegetarian, non-vegetarian categories of food served in different messes. Special menus are provided during festival occasions. Separate canteen is also available to cater to the needs of the students.

Health Centre
  The Health Centre is located near the Academic Block 2. It is currently run by the Chettinad Medical Group.
It caters to any student’s medical needs 24×7.
Help Line Number : 044 3993 1100

Observation Beds
Consultation room
Doctor and staff nurses
Housekeeping
2 Ambulances

Sports

  To achieve a healthier lifestyle while coping with the highly demanding study environment, one needs to be healthy, both emotionally and physically. As a part of this process, VIT emphasizes the importance of sports and considers them as an integral part of the curriculum. VIT has a number of centers for physical education and sports activities that help the students maintain physical fitness and develop a competitive spirit. Its numerous outdoor playgrounds and indoor courts are spread over a vast area.

TRANSPORT FACILITIES
   VIT ensures the commuting of students, both inside and outside, as comfortable and accessible as possible. The University buses transport students across all locations in and around Vellore. This helps day scholars to reach college on time with comfort. Shuttle Cabs run all around the college during the active hours of the day.