Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), also known as VIT University, is a private university established in 1984. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC. In 2025, the university has been ranked 27th in Animation and 50th in B.Tech category by OyeCollege.
VIT Vellore offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs including B.Tech, BCA, M.Tech, MBA, M.Des, and PhD. The total fee for B.Tech CSE is approximately INR 7.83 Lakhs, while MBA costs around INR 1.6 Lakhs. Admissions are based on entrance exams such as VITEEE, VITMEE, VITREE along with national-level exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, CEED, NATA, and GATE followed by an interview.
As per recent placement reports, the university has recorded a highest package of INR 1 Cr PA and a median package of around INR 9.23–9.5 LPA across various programs. Top recruiters include TCS, Cognizant, SAP, Oracle, Philips, Honeywell, HP, Hitachi, Amdocs, Cisco, Dell, Tech Mahindra, Sonata, IBM, HCL, Visa, Myntra, and Whirlpool.
Key Highlights
| Particular |
Details |
| Established |
1984 |
| Type |
Private University |
| Recognition |
UGC Approved, NAAC A++ |
| Popular Courses |
B.Tech, BCA, M.Tech, MBA, M.Des, PhD |
| B.Tech Fee |
INR 7.83 Lakhs (CSE Total) |
| MBA Fee |
INR 1.6 Lakhs (Total) |
| Admissions |
VITEEE, VITMEE, VITREE, CAT, XAT, MAT, CEED, NATA, GATE + Interview |
| Highest Package |
INR 1 Cr PA |
| Median Package |
INR 9.23 – 9.5 LPA |
| Official Website |
vit.ac.in |
VIT Vellore Important Dates 2026
VIT Vellore admissions for UG, PG and Doctoral courses are completed for 2025. However, here are the important dates (Tentative) for the VIT Vellore Admission 2026.
VITEEE Exam Dates 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Exam Date |
Apr 28 - May 03, 2026 |
| Result |
May 11, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Registration |
Oct 24 - Mar 31, 2025 |
UCEED Dates 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Registration |
Oct 01 - Nov 05, 2025 |
| Exam |
Jan 18, 2026 |
| Cutoff |
Feb 05, 2026 |
| Result |
Mar 06, 2026 |
MBA Entrance Dates 2026
| Exam |
Details |
| CAT |
Aug 01 - Sep 20, 2025 (Reg), Nov 30 Exam, Dec 24 Result |
| XAT |
Jul 10 - Dec 11, 2025 (Reg), Jan 04 Exam, Jan 16 Result |
PhD Dates 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Registration |
Feb 06 - Apr 06, 2026 |
| Exam |
Apr 28 & May 03, 2026 |
| Result |
May 18, 2026 |
Rankings
| Ranking Body |
Category |
Rank |
| OyeCollege |
B.Tech |
50 |
| OyeCollege |
Animation |
27 |
| NIRF |
Overall |
21 |
| NIRF |
B.Tech |
16 |
Courses & Fees 2026
| Course |
Fees |
Selection |
| B.Tech |
INR 1.76 - 1.98 Lakhs |
VITEEE |
| MBA |
INR 3.52 Lakhs |
CAT/XAT/MAT |
| BCA/BBA |
INR 95,000 |
Merit |
| PhD |
INR 43,000 |
VITREE |
Placements 2026
| Data |
Statistics |
| Placement Rate |
70%+ |
| Highest Package |
INR 1 Cr PA |
| Median Package |
INR 9.5 LPA |
| Top Recruiters |
Cisco, Dell, IBM, HCL, Myntra, Whirlpool |
Scholarship
| Rank |
Benefit |
| 1-10 |
100% Fee Waiver |
| 11-50 |
75% |
| 51-100 |
50% |
| 101-500 |
25% |
VIT vs SRM
| Particular |
VIT |
SRM |
| Established |
1984 |
1985 |
| Highest Package |
1 Cr |
55 LPA |
| Avg Package |
9.5 LPA |
6.5 LPA |