🏛️ Ranked #1 Private Engineering College – Outlook India 2022

Vellore Institute of
Technology

A Place to Learn. A Chance to Grow. Shaping innovators, researchers, and global leaders since 1984.

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// Who We Are

About VIT University

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Founded 1984
Established as Vellore Engineering College by Dr. G. Viswanathan, a self-financing institution committed to quality technical education.
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Deemed University
Achieved Deemed University status in 2001 under Section 3 of the UGC Act. Renamed VIT University in September 2006.
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Global Presence
Campuses in Vellore (372 acres), Chennai (192 acres), Amaravati, Bhopal, Bengaluru, and an international campus in Mauritius.
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FFCS Pioneer
Among the first Indian universities to introduce the Fully Flexible Credit System — enabling students to choose courses, faculty, and schedules.
// Timeline
1984
Vellore Engineering College founded by G. Viswanathan as a self-financing institution.
2001
Granted Deemed University status by the UGC under the Ministry of Education.
2006
Renamed to VIT University. Chennai campus established.
2010
FFCS (Fully Flexible Credit System) introduced — a first of its kind in India.
2020
Ranked among top universities globally in QS and Times Higher Education.
2024
NIRF ranked VIT 19th overall in India, 10th among universities, 11th in Engineering.
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70+ UG Programs
Undergraduate programs across Engineering, Science, Business, Law, Design, and Humanities.
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50+ PG Programs
Postgraduate programs and 10+ integrated programs for deeper specialization.
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15+ Schools
SCOPE (CS), SMEC (Mechanical), SBST (Biosciences), VITBS (Business) and more with dedicated labs and research centers.
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10+ Research Centers
Centre for Nanotechnology Research, Automotive Research Centre, Bio-Medical Research Centre and more.
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₹100+ Crore Funding
Research funding from ISRO, DST, DRDO, and international bodies. 50+ ongoing projects across engineering, biosciences, and clean energy.
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Online Programs
3 postgraduate and 2+ certificate programs in Data Science, Computer Science, and Management via VIT Online.
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Student Chapters
IEEE, ACM, ASME, AIESEC, SAE International, and research groups like CSED, CompBio Cell, and BRSI.
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Student Teams
SAE teams, robotics groups, aero and space innovation squads, hackathon collectives — for national and international competitions.
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University Overview
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is a private deemed university established in 1984 by Dr. G. Viswanathan. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and integrated programs and has campuses in Vellore, Chennai, Amaravati, Bhopal, Bengaluru, and Mauritius.
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Student-Centric Learning
VIT pioneered the Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS), allowing students to choose courses, faculty, and schedules. This promotes personalized learning and interdisciplinary exploration.
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Student Life & Clubs
VIT hosts student chapters like IEEE, ACM, ASME, AIESEC, and SAE International. Students actively participate in robotics, aero design, coding clubs, and hackathons.
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Global Recognition
VIT is globally ranked including QS World Ranking 691 (2026) and holds A++ NAAC accreditation. It is among the top private engineering institutions in India.
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QS World University Rankings
2026
791-800
QS World University Rankings
2025
173
QS Asia Rankings
2023
801-1000
Times Higher Education World
2023
601-700
ARWU (Shanghai Rankings)
2022
251-300
Times Higher Ed Asia
2022
// India (NIRF 2024)
19
NIRF Overall
2024
10
NIRF Universities
2024
11
NIRF Engineering
2024
13
NIRF Research
2024
#1
Private Engineering – Outlook India
2022
A++
NAAC Accreditation (5th Cycle)
Current
SC
Soumith Chintala
Lead Creator – PyTorch (Meta AI)
Creator and maintainer of PyTorch, the world's leading deep learning framework powering modern AI research.
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Atulya Kaushik
Co-founder & CEO – PrepInsta Prime
Entrepreneur democratising tech placement preparation for millions of Indian students.
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Shubhangi Swaroop
First Female Pilot – Indian Navy
Trailblazer who became the Indian Navy's first female pilot, breaking barriers in defence aviation.
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Anand Prakash
Indian Ethical Hacker
Renowned ethical hacker known for discovering critical vulnerabilities in Facebook, Twitter, and Uber.
PM
Papias Musafiri
Rwanda Minister of Education
Rwandan government minister who has driven national education reform and digital transformation.
IR
Indhuja Ravichandran
Model & Actress
South Indian model and actress known for several critically acclaimed regional film productions.
RIVIERA
Riviera – VIT Vellore
📅 February 🌍 International 🏅 Guinness Record

Riviera is the flagship international sports and cultural festival of VIT Vellore, conducted annually in February. Spanning four days, Riviera 2025 hosted over 45,000 students from 80+ universities across 26 countries. The festival includes sports tournaments, cultural competitions, pro-shows, and social awareness events, and has achieved both ISO certification and a Guinness World Record.

VIBRANCE
Vibrance – VIT Chennai
📅 Feb–March 🎨 Cultural ⚽ Sports

Vibrance is the flagship cultural and sports festival of VIT Chennai, held in late February or early March. This four-day event attracts 22,000+ students including international participants, showcasing art, music, dance, and athletics. It is known for its student-led organization, inclusivity, and dynamic energy.

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Main Campus (Vellore)

Vellore Institute of Technology,
Vellore – 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India

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Chennai Campus

VIT Chennai, Vandalur–Kelambakkam Road,
Chennai – 600 127, Tamil Nadu

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