Established in 1984, the Vellore Institute of Technology is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Vellore (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. This institution also has a branch campus in Chennai. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Indian higher education institution. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 40-year-old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Indian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. VIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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private
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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averagely selective
Name | Vellore Institute of Technology ![]() |
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Name (Non Latin) | விஐடி பல்கலைக்கழகம் |
Acronym | VIT |
Founded | 1984 |
Motto | A place to learn; a chance to grow |
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Address | Katpadi-Thiruvalam Road Vellore 632 014 Tamil Nadu India |
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+91 (416) 224 3091 |
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Other locations | Chennai |
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The following Vellore Institute of Technology's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Vellore Institute of Technology's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
International students |
7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Vellore Institute of Technology's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Vellore Institute of Technology a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Vellore Institute of Technology's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Vellore Institute of Technology has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Vellore Institute of Technology is a private higher education institution.
Vellore Institute of Technology is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Vellore Institute of Technology does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Vellore Institute of Technology's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Vellore Institute of Technology's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Vellore Institute of Technology is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: University Grants Commission of India
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2001
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