Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VIT Chennai), Chennai – 2026 Overview

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Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VIT Chennai) has recorded total fees from ₹1 and placement records with average packages up to ₹29 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.

35Active programmes
11Student reviews
4.0Average rating
6Placement years

About Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VIT Chennai)

History and Background

Latest Update: VITEEE 2024 registrations are open, interested students can apply.   VIT Chennai MBA results are out.   Admissions are open to Integrated MSc Applied Psychology, LLM PG Law Programme, Fashion Technology, Integrated MTech 5 Years Programme.  About VIT Chennai Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai (also known as VIT Chennai) is a private, autonomous institution founded in 2010 . VIT Chennai is a member university of the VIT Group of Institutes . VIT Chennai is recognized by the UGC. VIT Chennai was recently reaccredited by NAAC with a 'A++' rating . According to the NIRF Ranking 2023 , VIT Chennai is ranked eighth best in universities, eleventh best in research and engineering, and seventeenth overall. VIT Chennai Campus is spread over 192.13 acres and has roughly 13000 students from various nations and states in India.  VIT Chennai has a total of 508 faculty and 137 staff personnel . TCS, Wipro, and Cognizant have all accredited VIT Chennai for academic partnership and placement. Furthermore, it has been included in the Limca Book of Records for Campus Recruitment. Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai Courses 19 undergraduate, 18 postgraduate, and three combined MTech programs . Additionally, the institute offers PhD degrees in a variety of fields. The institute offers courses in BTech, MTech, MSc, MCA, MBA, BA LLB, BBA LLB, LLM, BHC, BPC, MTI , and others. VIT Chennai Admission B.Tech degree is based on VITEEE scores. VIT Chennai organizes the VITMEE and VITREE exams for admission to M.Tech and PhD programs. VIT Chennai Placement 2023 ended with 2889 total offers, including 634 dream offers and 1033 super dream offers.   VIT Chennai Highlights VIT Chennai Highlights are given in the table below: Particular Detail College Vellore Institute of Technology Year of establishment 2010 Also known as VITC, VIT Chennai, VIT University Chennai Campus location Chennai, Tamil Nadu Campus type Private Campus size 192 Acre Recognized by UGC Accredited by NAAC- ‘A' Grade Entrance exam accepted VITEEE , JEE Main, SAT,  CLAT , LSAT, VITMEE,  GATE, VITREE,  UGC NET , CSIR NET Mode of education Full-time No. of International collaborations 300+ No. of schools 9 Total number of courses 19 courses across 6 streams Total no. of faculty 75+ International visiting faculty 175+ Gender intake Co-ed Application mode Online No. of books 2.20 lakh+ Hostel facility Available Official website chennai.vit.ac.in VIT Chennai Courses VIT Chennai offers programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Along with that the university also offers a program at the Doctorate level. The various undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs include engineering, technology, science, law, management, social sciences, and humanities . These programs are offered under several specializations,  giving students a pool of options to choose from.   VIT Chennai offers a variety of degrees, including BTech, MTech, MSc, MCA, MBA, BA LLB, BBA LLB, LLM, BHC, BPC, and MTI . Furthermore, BTech in Computer Science is the flagship course at VIT Chennai. The candidates are required to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria defined by the university. Admission to these programs depends on candidates' performance in the last qualifying examination or the entrance examinations conducted at different levels. The following are the most popular VIT Chennai programmes:  

Campus and Location

Established in 1992. Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Vandalur - Kelambakkam Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Courses and Programmes Offered

B.Tech / B.E. Programmes

- B.Tech Civil Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 60% marks in PCM/PCB from any recognized board. · B.Tech / B.E. profile

- B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 60% marks in PCM/PCB from any recognized board.

- B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 60% marks in PCM/PCB from any recognized board.

- B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 60% marks in PCM/PCB from any recognized board.

- B.Tech Electronics and Computer Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 60% marks in PCM/PCB from any recognized board.

- B.Tech Fashion Technology – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 60% marks in PCM/PCB from any recognized board.

- B.Tech Mechanical Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 60% marks in PCM/PCB from any recognized board.

- B.Tech+M.Tech(Software Engineering) – 5 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 70% marks from any recognized board.

BA Programmes

- BA (Hons) Media Communication – 3 years · BA profile

BCom Programmes

- B.Com Business Process Services – 3 years – Passing with a minimum overall aggregate of 70% with Commerce, Accountancy, Bookkeeping, and Accountancy, Mathematics as one of the subjects in the qualifying test. · BCom profile

BSc Programmes

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Agriculture – 3 years – The final examination of the 10+2 system of Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State Board or Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, New Delhi) or The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE, New Delhi) or Intermediate or Two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized board/university or its equivalent examination. NIOS Board and Open schools recognized by JEE.Students who have appeared for their standard XII exams and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply, subject to submitting a passing certificate by the stated date. · BSc profile

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Computer Science – 3 years – The final examination of the 10+2 system of Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State Board or Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, New Delhi) or The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE, New Delhi) or Intermediate or Two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized board/university or its equivalent examination. NIOS Board and Open schools recognized by JEE.Students who have appeared for their standard XII exams and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply, subject to submitting a passing certificate by the stated date.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Economics – 3 years – The final examination of the 10+2 system of Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State Board or Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, New Delhi) or The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE, New Delhi) or Intermediate or Two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized board/university or its equivalent examination. NIOS Board and Open schools recognized by JEE.Students who have appeared for their standard XII exams and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply, subject to submitting a passing certificate by the stated date.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Fashion Design – 3 years – The final examination of the 10+2 system of Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State Board or Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, New Delhi) or The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE, New Delhi) or Intermediate or Two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized board/university or its equivalent examination. NIOS Board and Open schools recognized by JEE.Students who have appeared for their standard XII exams and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply, subject to submitting a passing certificate by the stated date.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Hospitality and Hotel Administration – 3 years – The final examination of the 10+2 system of Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State Board or Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, New Delhi) or The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE, New Delhi) or Intermediate or Two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized board/university or its equivalent examination. NIOS Board and Open schools recognized by JEE.Students who have appeared for their standard XII exams and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply, subject to submitting a passing certificate by the stated date.

Integrated Law Programmes

- BA.LLB (HONS) – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the VIT for BA-LLB should have done XII from a recognized institute with at least 70%(60% for reserved category) aggregate. · Integrated Law profile

- BBA LLB (Hons) – 5 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 60% marks from any recognized board.

M.Phil Programmes

- Master of Philosophy – 1 years · M.Phil profile

M.Tech / M.E. Programmes

- M.Tech Big Data Analytics – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 60% marks from any recognized university. · M.Tech / M.E. profile

- M.Tech CAD/CAM – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 60% marks from any recognized university.

- M.Tech Cloud Computing – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 60% marks from any recognized university.

- M.Tech Communication Design – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 60% marks from any recognized university.

- M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 60% marks from any recognized university.

- M.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 60% marks from any recognized university.

- M.Tech Embedded System – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 60% marks from any recognized university.

- M.Tech Mechatronics – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 60% marks from any recognized university.

- M.Tech Power Electronics & Drives – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 60% marks from any recognized university.

- M.Tech Structural Engineering – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 60% marks from any recognized university.

MBA / PGDM Programmes

- MBA Finance – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks from any recognized university. · MBA / PGDM profile

- MBA General Management – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks from any recognized university.

- MBA International Business – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks from any recognized university.

- MBA Marketing – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks from any recognized university.

- MBA System Management – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks from any recognized university.

MCA Programmes

- Master of Computer Application – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 60% marks from any recognized university. · MCA / MCM profile

P.hd Programmes

- Doctor of Philosophy – 5 years · P.hd profile

Course Fees at Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VIT Chennai)

B.Tech / B.E. Fees

Recorded annual fee for most B.Tech / B.E.: ₹3,000 – ₹1,73,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

BA Fees

Recorded annual fee for most BA: ₹1 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

BCom Fees

Recorded annual fee for most BCom: ₹2,000 – ₹1,38,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

BSc Fees

Recorded annual fee for most BSc: ₹2,000 – ₹90,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

Integrated Law Fees

Recorded annual fee for most Integrated Law: ₹2,000 – ₹1,90,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

M.Phil Fees

Recorded annual fee for most M.Phil: ₹12,900 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

P.hd Fees

Recorded annual fee for most P.hd: ₹20,900 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

Admission Process and Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria by Programme

- B.Tech / B.E.: Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 60% marks in PCM/PCB from any recognized board..

- BCom: Passing with a minimum overall aggregate of 70% with Commerce, Accountancy, Bookkeeping, and Accountancy, Mathematics as one of the subjects in the qualifying test..

- BSc: The final examination of the 10+2 system of Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State Board or Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, New Delhi) or The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE, New Delhi) or Intermediate or Two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized board/university or its equivalent examination. NIOS Board and Open schools recognized by JEE.Students who have appeared for their standard XII exams and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply, subject to submitting a passing certificate by the stated date..

- Integrated Law: The candidate seeking admission in the VIT for BA-LLB should have done XII from a recognized institute with at least 70%(60% for reserved category) aggregate..

- M.Tech / M.E.: Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 60% marks from any recognized university..

- MBA / PGDM: Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks from any recognized university..

- MCA / MCM: Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 60% marks from any recognized university..

Entrance Exams Accepted

How to Apply

Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.

Cutoffs and Entrance Exams

Entrance Exams for Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VIT Chennai)

Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: ATMA, CLAT, GATE, JEE Main, TANCET.

Cutoff Trends

Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.

Placements and Recruiters

Placement Highlights by Programme

2018
₹30 LPA
2023
₹12 LPA
2023
₹44 LPA
2023
₹8 LPA
2023
₹59 LPA
2023
₹65 LPA

MBA / PGDM (2023): Highest ₹12 LPA, Average ₹10 LPA, Lowest ₹5 LPA.

Integrated Law (2023): Highest ₹44 LPA, Average ₹8 LPA.

MCA / MCM (2023): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA, Lowest ₹3 LPA.

M.Tech / M.E. (2023): Highest ₹59 LPA, Average ₹10 LPA.

B.Tech / B.E. (2023): Highest ₹65 LPA, Average ₹29 LPA.

B.Tech / B.E. (2018): Highest ₹30 LPA, Average ₹6 LPA.

Top Recruiters

Accenture, AGC Netwokrs, Akamai Technologies, Alcatel, Alcatel-Lucent, Altair, Amazon, Applied Materials, Aricent Group, Ashok Leyland, Bank of America, Blue Star Infotech Ltd., Capital IQ, Carborundum Universal Limited, Cholamandalam Finance, Chrysler India Automotive Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, Cisco, Cognizant, CommVault Systems India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, Cosmic Circuits, Cumi Murugappa Group, Deloitte, Delphi, Dr.Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, eBay, Ericsson India Pvt Ltd, ESAB India Ltd., Chennai, FLIPKART, FLSmidth, GE Healthcare, GEODESIC TECHNIQUES, Global Scholar, Chennai, Google, Greaves Cotton Limited, HCL, HDFC Bank, HONDA, Honeywell, Hospira Inc, Hyundai Motors, In Mobi, iNautix Technologies, India Bulls, Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd, Intergraph, ITC, Joshworkz, KLA Tencor, Kuliza Technologies, L&T ECC and others (97 recruiters in database).

Placement Data Disclaimer

Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.

Student Reviews and Ratings

Overall Student Ratings

- Total active reviews: 11

- Average overall rating: 4.0/5

- Infrastructure: 4.5/5

- Hostel: 3.3/5

- Clubs/Activities: 4.0/5

- Faculty: 4.4/5

- Admission: 4.0/5

Overall
4.0/5
Infrastructure
4.5/5
Hostel
3.3/5
Clubs / Activities
4.0/5
Faculty
4.4/5
Admission
4.0/5

Faculty and Departments

Key Faculty Members

- Dr.Vaidehi vijayakumar – Sr.Professor (Ph.D)

- Dr.Vijayakumar V – Associate Dean and Professor (Ph.D)

- Dr.Subbulakshmi T – Associate Dean and Professor (Ph.D)

- Dr.Geetha S – Professor (Ph.D)

- Dr.Jagadeesh Kannan R – Professor (Ph.D)

Rankings and Recognition

NIRF and Other Rankings

- nirf 2022: Rank 12 out of 200.

Frequently asked questions

What is Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VIT Chennai) known for?

Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VIT Chennai) offers B.Tech / B.E., BA, BCom, BSc, Integrated Law, M.Phil, M.Tech / M.E., MBA / PGDM, MCA / MCM, P.hd across 35 active programme records.

What are the main courses at Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VIT Chennai)?

Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VIT Chennai) lists B.Tech Civil Engineering, B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering, B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering, B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering, B.Tech Electronics and Computer Engineering, and other programmes.

What are the fees at Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VIT Chennai)?

Recorded total fees range from ₹1 to ₹1,90,000. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.

Which entrance exams are accepted by Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VIT Chennai)?

The active programme mappings list ATMA, CLAT, GATE, JEE Main, TANCET.

How are placements at Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VIT Chennai)?

Placement records are available for 6 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.

What is the average package at Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VIT Chennai)?

The available placement records include average package values such as ₹10 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.

What is the ranking of Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VIT Chennai)?

The profile contains 1 active ranking record(s), including nirf rank 12.

What is the student rating of Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VIT Chennai)?

Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai (VIT Chennai) has an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 from 11 active review(s).

Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.