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{{Short description|Private deemed university in Tamil Nadu, India}}
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'''VIT University''', formerly called '''Vellore Engineering College''', is an Indian institute of higher education and a ] under Section 3 of the UGC Act. Founded in 1984, as Vellore Engineering College, by Mr. ], the institution offers 20 undergraduate, 34 postgraduate, 4 integrated and 4 research programs. It has campuses both at ] and ], ], ]. VIT University has ranked as one of Top Private Universities in India by Careers 360 (Magazine) in 2015.<ref></ref>
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'''Vellore Institute of Technology''' or '''VIT''' is a ] ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ugc.ac.in/deemeduniversitylist.aspx?id=ELvvTRQMzalJ3/R/MmUcsQ==&Unitype=Jc2qxh2PCqffjt5wPbleBA==|title=Deemed University Tamil Nadu|publisher=]|access-date=2 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/ResearchRanking.html |access-date=2022-09-01 |website=www.nirfindia.org}}</ref> in ], ], ].


The institution offers 66 Undergraduate, 58 Postgraduate, 15 Integrated, 2 Research and 2 M.Tech. Industrial Programmes.<ref>{{Cite web|last=University|first=V. I. T.|title=Admission|url=https://vit.ac.in/admissions/overview|access-date=2020-12-12|website=Admission{{!}} VIT|language=en}}</ref> It has campuses in ] and ] and three sister universities as distinct ] in ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to UGC, New Delhi, India |url=https://www.ugc.gov.in/universitydetails/Private_university_other?id=959 |access-date=2024-03-24 |website=www.ugc.gov.in}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to UGC, New Delhi, India |url=https://www.ugc.gov.in/universitydetails/Private_university_other?id=932 |access-date=2024-03-24 |website=www.ugc.gov.in}}</ref> ]<ref name="VITB">{{Cite web|title=About VIT-Bangalore|url=https://vitbangalore.in/about/|access-date=2023-06-24}}</ref> in India and an international campus in ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=VIT Mauritius |url=https://www.vitmauritius.mu/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
==History==
VIT University was initially founded as Vellore Engineering College on 5 July 1984 by Dr. G Viswanathan, a former parliamentarian and minister in the government of Tamil Nadu. Started initially with a relatively small campus and only three undergraduate engineering courses — civil, mechanical, and electronics and communication — the college continued to progress under the able leadership of G. Viswanathan.


== History ==
The college was initially affiliated with Madras University. In 1999 Vellore Engineering College was awarded the ISO 9002 certificate for three years by ] (DNV) of the Netherlands, making VEC the first educational institute in India to achieve this recognition. In June 2001 the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development conferred VEC as a ‘deemed university’ and the college became VIT University.
VIT was founded in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College, as a self-financing engineering college under ] by its founder ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2024-02-19 |title=Centre, State should allocate more funds for education, health: VIT founder-chancellor |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/centre-state-should-allocate-more-funds-for-education-health-vit-founder-chancellor/article67863623.ece |access-date=2024-05-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In 2001, It became ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Technology |first=Vellore Institute of |title=About Vit |url=https://vit.ac.in/about-vit |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=About Vit {{!}} VIT |language=English}}</ref>


== Administration and Organization ==
==Accreditation==
The university has board of management, academic council and Finance committee. ] is the founder-chancellor of VIT and all its sister universities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=AdminVit |date=2020-06-24 |title=Governance {{!}} VIT |url=https://vit.ac.in/governance |access-date=2024-07-21 |website=governance {{!}} VIT |language=en}}</ref> The campus spans over 372 acres.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Contentuser |date=2018-11-01 |title=Infrastructure |url=https://vit.ac.in/infrastructure |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=Infrastructure {{!}} VIT |language=en}}</ref>
*The ] (IET), United Kingdom and the ], United Kingdom have audited the teaching-learning processes at VIT and accredited the programs in 2004, with the highest validity of five years.
*VIT University has been re-accredited by the ] (NAAC) with an 'A' grade.
*Programs at VIT are accredited by the ], India (IEI). The ] (ABET) of the US accredited the civil, mechanical, information technology, computer science, biomedical engineering, electronics & communication and electrical & electronics engineering programmes.<ref name="The Hindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/emphasis-is-on-human-resource-development/article57024.ece|title= U.S. Embassy Chief, handing over the ABET certificate to G. Viswanathan, Chancellor of VIT University, Vellore|date=30 November 2009|work=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Accredited Programs VIT University, Vellore, India|url=http://main.abet.org/aps/AccreditedProgramsDetails.aspx?OrganizationID=1049|publisher=]}}</ref>


==Academics and research==
==Recognition==
VIT's academic disciplines is divided into 20 Schools of Study in its Vellore and Chennai campus.<ref name="VIT Law School">{{cite web | url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/VITs-Law-School-Launched/2014/08/06/article2366045.ece | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222164903/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/VITs-Law-School-Launched/2014/08/06/article2366045.ece | url-status=dead | archive-date=22 December 2014 | title=VIT's Law School Launched}}</ref><ref name="youtube.com">{{Cite web|title=Life at VIT Chennai {{!}} VITEEE 2020 {{!}} Vellore Institute of Technology {{!}} Life at VIT - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4J0ocDLVVE&feature=youtu.be|access-date=2020-07-15|website=www.youtube.com| date=10 November 2016 }}</ref>
* VIT University was the first educational institution in India to be awarded ] certificate for three years by the ] (DNV) of ] for management of the cultural festival 'Riviera' in 2011.<ref name="Accreditation">{{cite web| url=http://www.vit.ac.in/AboutVIT/Accreditation.asp| title=VIT University - Accreditation| accessdate=20 September 2009}}</ref>
* VIT is the first educational institution to be honoured with the TVN-KIDAO-NIQR award instituted by the National Institute of Quality and Reliability (NIQR), for maintaining exceptional quality.{{cn|date=October 2015}}
*VIT University was the first Indian engineering institution to get ] accreditation for both civil and mechanical programs.<ref name="The Hindu"/> VIT has also got ABET accreditation for its Bio Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering programs since academic year 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/abet-accreditation-for-two-more-programmes-at-vit-university/article2921953.ece|title= ABET accreditation for two more programmes at VIT university, Vellore|date=23 February 2012|work=]}}</ref>


VIT implements the Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS) which gives the students the freedom to choose and make their own timetables by choosing the subjects and faculties for the next semester.
==Admissions==
Admission is conducted on merit basis only, through online entrance exam conducted over a span of 20 days. VIT organises its own entrance exam "Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination" (VITEEE). 2014 saw over 1,93,000 students appear for the entrance examination. To make the process transparent and efficient the exam has been conducted online since 2013.<ref name="VIT opts for computer-based entrance exam for B.Tech">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/vit-opts-for-computerbased-entrance-exam-for-btech/article4186857.ece|title=VIT opts for computer-based entrance exam for B.Tech|location=Chennai,India|publisher="The Hindu"|date=11 December 2012}}</ref> VITEEE 2016 will be conducted from April 6 to April 17, 2016 in three sessions.<ref name=" VITEEE 2016 Dates Declared">{{cite web|url= http://www.shiksha.com/news/viteee-2016-dates-declared-article-11602-1|title= VITEEE 2016 Dates Declared|date= April 2016}}</ref><ref name=" VITEEE 2016">{{cite web|url= http://admission.aglasem.com/viteee/|title= VITEEE 2016 Complete Information|publisher=" aglasem"|date=April 2016}}</ref><ref name=" VITEEE 2016: Guidelines for application">{{cite web|url= http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/viteee-2016/1/495294.html|title= VITEEE 2016: Guidelines for application|publisher=" indiatoday"|date=April 2016}}</ref>


33 Professors of VIT are among the top 2% of scientists in the world, as shown in a survey conducted by Stanford University, USA in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-23 |title=VIT University |url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/vit-university |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=Times Higher Education (THE) |language=en}}</ref>
Admissions to postgraduate courses is done through separate exam VITMEE held in the first week of June every year.


==Ranking== == Rankings ==
{{Infobox India university ranking
VIT has been regularly ranked among the top ten best Engineering College of India
| type = University and Institute
<!--International-->
| ARWU_W_2022 = 601–700
| QS_W_2023 = 851–900
| QS_A_2023 = 173
| THE_W_2023 = 801–1000
| THES_A_2022 = 251–300
| THES_E_2022 = 301–350
<!--India-->
|NIRF_O_2024=19|NIRF_R_2024=13|NIRF_U_2024=10|NIRF_E_2024=11| OUTLOOK_E_P_2022 = 1
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Internationally, VIT was ranked 1001–1200 in the '']'' of 2023<ref name="Rankings_QS_W_2023" /> and 173 in Asia.<ref name="Rankings_QS_A_2023" /> It was ranked 801–1000 in the world by the '']'' of 2023,<ref name=Rankings_THE_W_2023/> 251–300 in Asia in 2022<ref name=Rankings_THES_A_2022/> and 301–350 among emerging economies.<ref name=Rankings_THES_E_2022/> It was ranked 601–700 in the '']'' of 2022.<ref name=Rankings_ARWU_W_2022/>
==Academics==


The ] (NIRF) by the ] ranked VIT 19th overall in India in 2024, 10th among universities and 11th among Engineering institutes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NIRF 2024 |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/nirfpdfcdn/2024/pdf/Report/IR2024_Report.pdf}}</ref>
VIT offers academic programs in Engineering, Technology, Applied Sciences, and Management. It offers 20 undergraduate (UG) programs, 34 post graduate (PG), 4 integrated MS courses and 4 doctoral programs. VIT has consolidated its disciplines into 10 "Schools of Study" with the recent addition of the VIT Law School at its Chennai campus.<ref name="VIT Law School">{{cite web | url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/VITs-Law-School-Launched/2014/08/06/article2366045.ece | title=VIT's Law School Launched}}</ref> Research centers are part of the schools to encourage collaboration between the research and coursework areas and provide opportunity for coursework students to participate in research projects. The university organizes many industrial workshops like Automotive Engineering workshops which was organized by ParaMek Technologies in GraVitas Fest and similar other workshops.<ref name="Degrees">{{cite web| url=http://www.vit.ac.in/admissions/Programmes.asp| title=VIT University - Degrees offered| accessdate=20 September 2009}}</ref>


VIT was ranked first among private engineering colleges in India by '']'' in 2022.<ref name=Rankings_OUTLOOK_E_P_2022/> '']'' ranked it 20 among engineering colleges in 2020.
The university is among the first in India to implement the Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS) which gives the students flexibility to make their own time tables by choosing the subjects and the faculties under whose guidance they want to study. This leads to increase in the students' academic performance and gives good learning experiences.<ref>{{Cite journal|title = Effects of FFCS (Fully Flexible Credit System) on Learning Experience and Academic Performance|url = http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S187704281404275X|journal = Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences|date = 2014-01-01|volume = 143|doi = 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.07.347|first = Shahila|last = Zafar|first2 = B.|last2 = Manjurekar|first3 = N. Prem|last3 = Kumar|first4 = Zaved Ahmed|last4 = Khan}}</ref>


== Accreditation ==
The institute follows a credit system for evaluating academic performance. The grade point average (GPA) is on a scale of 0 to 10. Courses are allotted number of credits according to their importance. Each academic year is divided into two semesters, and teaching programmes are organized around the credit system. Teaching includes lectures, tutorials, practicals, projects, seminars, dissertations, and field and industrial training. The grades are allotted on the basis of relative technique where class average and standard deviation is taken into account so as to ensure fair grades for all students regardless of different marks evaluators.
VIT has been accredited with the following:


* A++ grade by ], it has completed 4 cycles of accreditation and is going for the 5th cycle.<ref>{{Cite web|title=University|url=https://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/public/index.php/iiqa_report/eyJpdiI6IkpmaW1GdGFmZk0xeFhZaTBabDRCdEE9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoicVhTYnY2algrM0M0aEFCcmRwUVB6QT09IiwibWFjIjoiNWE4MjU2NDliZjUwMTdkNzViYjFkNTVkZTgxNDAzNTk2NzY3YzdiZWJiNjA3NThlMGFkNmQ4ZDZjYTJjMzc0MyJ9}}</ref>
The CGPA is not the same as the American one. In India some credits might be awarded during Bachelor studies for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, while during the Master programme this is not allowed.
* It is preparing for the third round of accreditation by the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbaind.org/accreditationprogram/AccreditedProgram?ID=/L+fxyhb6EPZUvjtT2wypA==&name=60b06RPPuXIuQ+VQx+usVKFuuPjt8csmoZ1A+TgAoSyESafutiTaa+8qf3UL6PmpKtGsCKMibibdpMlzRMRUbgKKi5drhIL/7JX4C9+McAk=|title=National Board of Accreditation|website=www.nbaind.org}}</ref>
* It is accredited by the International accrediting agency ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/education/Why-private-universities-go-for-international-accreditation/article15592928.ece|title=Why private universities go for international accreditation|newspaper=The Hindu|date=14 December 2010|last1=Krishnamoorthy|first1=R.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2012/feb/23/vit-programmes-gets-abet-accreditation-342739.html|title = VIT programmes gets ABET accreditation| date=16 May 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/vit-programmes-gets-abet-accreditation-449302.html|title=VIT programmes gets ABET accreditation|date=23 February 2012}}</ref>
* ] has accredited the VIT Business School.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://acbsp.org/news/384496/VIT-Business-School-Accredited-with-ACBSP-Global-Business-Accreditation.htm | title=VIT Business School Accredited with ACBSP Global Business Accreditation - Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs }}</ref>
* ] has accredited the BBA program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.accaglobal.com/in/en/qualifications/why-acca/university-partnerships.html|title = University Partnerships in India &#124; ACCA Global}}</ref>


==Culture and Fests==
==Schools==
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Teaching at VIT is structured around nine schools listed below. A student is registered in one of these schools according to his/her field of study.<ref name="Schools">{{cite web| url=http://www.vit.ac.in/schools.asp| title=VIT University - Schools of study| accessdate=20 September 2009}}</ref>
! Campus !! Cultural & Sports !! Technical

* School of Computing, Science & Engineering
* School of Bio Sciences & Technology
* School of Information Technology & Engineering
* School of Electrical Engineering
* School of Social Sciences & Languages
* School of Advanced Sciences
* School of Electronics Engineering
* School of Mechanical & Building Sciences
* VIT Business School
* VIT Law School
* School of architecture

==Research==
VIT's research strength spans over diverse disciplines like CAD/CAM, Rapid Prototyping, Manufacturing, Product Design, Energy, Biomedical Research, Information Technology, Nanotechnology, Optoelectronics and Materials Engineering. It also expands to research in basic sciences, applied sciences and biosciences. Emerging fields and key hi-tech disciplines of the future are focused on. It encourages its researchers to participate in a wide range of international research collaborations. VIT's extensive network creates unique opportunities for conducting and supporting research, particularly in inter- and multi-disciplinary areas.

The research output of many educational institutions is steadily growing - as indicated in the recently released report of Scopus, an abstracting and indexing database that includes over 19,000 titles from more than 5,000 international publishers.

While IIT-Madras, Chennai tops the list of institutions in the State with the highest number of research papers indexed by the database, VIT University is a close 2nd. On the nationwide level VIT University is ranked 4th, placing it ahead of IIT Delhi and Bombay, with Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore ranked first.

C. Ramalingam, Dean (SBST) at VIT University said, “Scopus rankings are important because the University Grants Commission considers them while reviewing universities. For the third consecutive year, VIT has more publications than any other private institution in the country.”

Prof. Ramalingam added that ever since the university began project-based learning for its students and research scholars, there has been a substantial increase in the interest taken in research. “Research and teaching need to go hand in hand. We encourage our teachers to take an interest in research activities,” he said.

He also said that while the maximum number of publications was still from the sciences, engineering too was picking up. Heads of other universities who have made it to the list too, are delighted.
<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/features/education/iitm-vit-top-list-of-univs-with-high-research-output/article4627827.ece</ref>

==Campuses==

===Vellore Campus===
VIT has a lush green campus which spreads about 350 acres. It is divided in two by the ]–] railway line. The academic portion of the campus and the women's hostels are to the south of the railway tracks while the northern portion houses the men's hostels and the outdoor stadium. Both the parts are connected by three subways. The campus resembles a city, with lake, gardens, lawns, residential complexes, food courts, hair salons and wide roads. The campus has its own water supply and backup electricity supply along with shopping complexes to cater to the needs of residents.

VIT university Reviews <ref>http://www.engineering.careers360.com/vit-university-vellore/reviews</ref>

====Location====
It is in the city of ] in India's southern state, ], between Chennai and ]. It is 130&nbsp;km west of Chennai and 180&nbsp;km east of ]. The nearest airport is ] (two and half hours drive). ]-] is the nearest railway station, just 3&nbsp;km from VIT campus and accessible by train and road from Chennai and Bengaluru. It is just 5&nbsp;km from the Andhra Pradesh border and approximately 25&nbsp;km from ].<ref>http://vit.ac.in/informationfor/location.asp</ref>

====Hostels====
Every effort has been made at the Vellore Institute of Technology to provide the best facilities for students who live on campus. The men's hostel strength is about 15000. The hostel area includes an outdoor stadium, an olympic sized swimming pool, basketball courts, badminton courts, squash courts, tennis courts and an indoor stadium, where students can play table tennis and badminton. 18 hostels are on VIT campus. There are 15 men's hostels, which accommodate students in single-, two- and three-, four- and six-bedded rooms. AC and non-AC rooms are available in all categories allotted on the basis of merit. The six women's hostels have room for 3200 students. Women students have access to gym facilities, swimming pool and a salon inside one of these hostel premises.

All the hostels are named after pioneers in science, literature and peace.

====Sports and activities====

VIT has a number of centers for physical education and sports activities that help the students maintain fitness and develop a competitive spirit. Its numerous outdoor playgrounds and indoor courts are spread over a 20-acre area.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://vit.ac.in/campuslife/sportsfacilities.asp|title=sports facilities in vit}}</ref>
University sporting facilities include an athletic track and field stadium, gym, ] courts, ]s, two ] (one is ]), a ], two A.C. gymnasium, ] court, squash and many more.

The campus is ] enabled.<ref name="WiFi">{{cite web| url=http://yack.com/index.php/home-mainmenu-1/142| title=Pronto Networks Deploys Fully Secure Wi-Fi At VIT Campus| accessdate=20 September 2009}}</ref>The campus has a good music scene and has a music room to encourage students to form bands and create music &mdash; everything from classical to heavy metal.

====College festivals====
Two main college fests are conducted in VIT: GRAVITAS and Riviera.

GRAVITAS is a ] (technology oriented festival) conducted in August/September.

Riviera is a sports and ]. According to organizers for Riviera 2011, it pulls more than 300 participants from over 20 colleges and universities. Rivera 2013 was a bigger success. It saw popular names like ], ], ], and many more. ParaMek Technologies from New Delhi conducted a workshop on Automotive Engineering during the fest which was attended by more than 450 students.<ref name="riviera">{{cite web|url=http://www.vit.ac.in/campuslife/riviera.asp|title=VIT University-Campus life|accessdate=20 September 2009}}</ref>

The most recent edition, Riviera 2015 from February 6-9 was a grand success. It included the Swachh Bharat Marathon and a multi-cultural parade called Aikya.<ref>{{Cite news|title = Focus on social, cultural issues at VIT’s Riviera|url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/focus-on-social-cultural-issues-at-vits-riviera/article6867271.ece|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 2015-02-07|access-date = 2015-11-25|issn = 0971-751X|language = en-IN}}</ref> The performances by ] playback singers ], ]], ] and the popular fusion rock band ] <ref>{{Cite news|title = Focus on social, cultural issues at VIT’s Riviera|url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/focus-on-social-cultural-issues-at-vits-riviera/article6867271.ece|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 2015-02-07|access-date = 2015-11-25|issn = 0971-751X|language = en-IN}}</ref>during Riviera 2015, were attended by more than 20000 internal and external students. MTV VJ ] also had an interaction with the students during VIT's own Comic Con. The chief guests for the inaugural ceremony and valedictory ceremony were ace ] ]<ref>{{Cite news|title = VIT’s Riviera 2015 takes off|url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/vits-riviera-2015-takes-off/article6862990.ece|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 2015-02-06|access-date = 2015-11-25|issn = 0971-751X|language = en-IN}}</ref> and ] actor ] respectively.<ref>{{Cite news|title = Curtains down on VIT Riviera|url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/curtains-down-on-vit-riviera/article6872715.ece|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 2015-02-09|access-date = 2015-11-25|issn = 0971-751X|language = en-IN}}</ref>

===Chennai campus===
The Chennai campus is on the ]-] road. The campus is known for its greenery and is called the '''Green Campus''' which spreads about 180 acres. It has an open-air auditorium called 'amphi-theater'. It has a well-furnished library with books available to students. The campus has ATM facilities and major food spots as Gazebo, Nescafe Point and others.
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University sporting facilities include an athletic track, ] courts, badminton court, ] and a ]. The campus is ] enabled. The campus has a music room and a dance room to encourage students to form dance groups and create music.

====Location====
The campus is midway between Vandalur Zoo and ] in South Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is 30&nbsp;km from ] and 42&nbsp;km from Chennai Central Junction. It is easily accessible by Metro train and deluxe buses from ] and Central Railway Junction. The nearest Metro Station is Vandalur Zoo, which is 9&nbsp;km from the campus. The campus can be reached by MTC buses from ] bound for Tiruporur. From Vandalur Zoo, van services are available.

==Departments==
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|Vellore|| ] ||GraVITas
! Serial no. !! Department<ref>http://www.infermap.com/college/Vellore-Institute-of-Technology-Vellore&tab=admission</ref>
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|Chennai||Vibrance||technoVIT
| 1 || Computer Science and Engineering
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|2 || Computer Science and Engg (spec. in Big Data Analytics)
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|3 || Biomedical Engineering
|- |-
|Bhopal||Aarambh||AdVITya
|4 || Biotechnology
|- |-
|Andhra Pradesh
|5 || Civil Engineering
|Vitopia
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|VTAPP
|6 || Mechanical Engineering
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|7 || Mechanical Engineering (specialization in Energy Engineering)
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== Gender discrimination == == Controversies ==
In October 2013, two female students were suspended after they helped organize an online opinion survey of female VIT students, focusing on issues of safety and inequality.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Venugopal |first=Vasudha |date=2013-10-11 |title=Two VIT students sent home for dissent |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/two-vit-students-sent-home-for-dissent/article5222323.ece |access-date=2021-04-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Commenting on the issue, VIT vice president Sekar Viswanathan said: "The students started a campaign based on the misplaced notion that the university discriminates against women, which is false. They were taken home by their parents".<ref name=":0" /> An American professor who was working at the institute at the time was reportedly fired for supporting the two dismissed students via a Change.org petition.<ref name=":1" /> Reports citing students, rules require male and female students at VIT to live in strictly segregated facilities, in addition to imposing restrictions upon the women that the men are not burdened by."<ref name=":1">{{cite news |last1=Ghosh |first1=Palash |title=VIT: A Case Of Blatant Gender Discrimination At A Top Indian Engineering School |url=https://www.ibtimes.com/vit-case-blatant-gender-discrimination-top-indian-engineering-school-1462288 |access-date=17 September 2024 |agency=International Business Times |date=9 November 2013}}</ref>
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Gender discrimination has been a common issue raised in universities across India.<ref name="article7">, "On India’s Campuses, Female Students Speak Out About ‘Deep Rooted’ Gender Discrimination", Chronicle of Higheer Education, 22 April 2013.</ref> Some students have complained that VIT University has much more restrictive hostel rules for female students, compared to their male counterparts and regard this as an evidence of gender discrimination in VIT. University officials, however, maintain that stricter female hostel rules are a necessary safety precaution given the rise in crimes against women.<ref name="article8">, “Rapes in Tamil Nadu on the rise over last 3 years” The Hindu, 20 July 2014.</ref><ref name="article1">, “When It Comes to College Rules, It's All Down to Safety” The Hindu, 6 June 2013.</ref> University officials have also stated that, while they agree that men and women must be treated equally, they have at times been faced by irate parents who have insisted on stricter codes of conduct. Measured steps, however, are being taken to ensure that both genders are treated equally thus allowing both male and female students equal opportunities to access the university's vast resources.


In March 2024, VIT organized an athletic event to promote gender equality. However, there was a social media outrage because the college initially asked men to run 10 kilometers and women to run 5 kilometers.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Macpherson |first1=James |title=Run for Gender Equality Proves the Opposite |url=https://jamesmacpherson.substack.com/p/run-for-gender-equality-proves-the |website=The James Macpherson Report |publisher=Substack |access-date=17 September 2024}}</ref> The event poster was later redesigned.
In October 2013, two female students were suspended after they helped to organize an online opinion survey of female VIT students, focusing on issues of female safety and inequality.<ref name="article2">,“Two VIT Students Sent Home for Dissent” The Hindu, 11 October 2013.</ref><ref name="article3">,“Kept Away from Commotion” The Hindu, 11 October 2013.</ref> Dr. Theodore Moallem, a VIT Professor who supported the students and filed a public petition in their defense,<ref name="ref7">“Petitioning G. Viswanathan VIT University: Give Women Equal Rights and Stop Suppressing Free Speech” Change.org October 2013.</ref> was simultaneously fired from the university.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sankar |first=Nanditha |url=http://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2013/10/update-vit-university-refuses-act-even-thousands-register-protest/ |title= VIT University Refuses To Act Even While Thousands Register Their Protest! |work=] |date=25 October 2013 }}</ref><ref name="article6">, “VIT: A Case Of Blatant Gender Discrimination At A Top Indian Engineering School” International Business Times, 9 November 2013.</ref> Less than 10% of the female students living in VIT's female hostel took part in the survey, only after knowing that their identity would not be revealed. Of those who did participate, roughly 84% of respondents indicated that they were dissuaded "from speaking out publicly against VIT’s management decisions" by "fear of expulsion, suspension or other academic devastation".<ref name="article2"/><ref name="article3"/><ref name="article4">, VIT Female Student Survey Results</ref> Commenting on the issue, VIT University Vice President Sekar Viswanathan said: “The students started a campaign based on the misplaced notion that the university discriminates against women, which is not true. They were taken home by their parents”.<ref>{{cite news |last=BP Staff |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/10/vit-university-professor-removed-after-starting-online-petition/ |title=VIT University Professor removed after starting Online Petition? |work=Biharprabha News |location=Bihar, India |date=27 October 2013 }}</ref>


In July 2022, the Madhya Pradesh government initiated an inquiry into Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) in Sehore after allegations that the institute fined students for reciting the Hanuman Chalisa in their hostel. The students reportedly recited the prayer to protest poor amenities in the hostel, but complaints from security staff and noise concerns led to fines for seven students. MP Home Minister Narottam Mishra condemned the fines, ordering that they be revoked and instructing the Sehore collector to investigate. The incident sparked political reactions, with BJP legislator Rameshwar Sharma threatening further protests if the fines were not withdrawn.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-07-09 |title=Students fined for reciting Hanuman Chalisa, MP govt intervenes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/students-fined-for-reciting-chalisa-mp-govt-intervenes/articleshow/92758651.cms |access-date=2024-11-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-09 |title=MP Govt orders probe after VIT Bhopal imposes fine on students for reciting Hanuman Chalisa in hostel |url=https://news.careers360.com/madhya-pradesh-govt-orders-probe-after-vit-bhopal-imposes-fine-on-students-for-reciting-hanuman-chalisa-in-hostel |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Careers360 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=VIT imposes fine on students for reciting Hanuman Chalisa, MP govt orders probe |url=https://www.newsbharati.com/Encyc/2022/7/9/VIT-imposes-fine-on-students-for-reciting-Hanuman-Chalisa-MP-govt-orders-probe.html |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=www.newsbharati.com |language=en}}</ref>
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In November 2024, The Madhya Pradesh government has launched an investigation into disciplinary actions taken by VIT-Bhopal after complaints from ABVP, which alleged unjust punishments for students involved in a social media controversy. A probe committee will review allegations related to the disciplinary measures, course and fee structures, and other campus issues. VIT-Bhopal has defended its actions, asserting the right to manage internal affairs and criticizing external interference. Academic experts have questioned the commission’s characterization of VIT as "dictatorial" prior to completing the investigation.<ref name="The Times of India">{{Cite news |date=2024-11-08 |title=MP govt orders probe into VIT row after ABVP complaint |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/probe-launched-into-vit-bhopal-controversy-amid-abvp-complaints/articleshow/115093907.cms |access-date=2024-11-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
File:Technology Tower(VIT).jpg|Technology Tower, Vellore

File:Tower View.jpg|Academic Block, Chennai
The social media controversy at VIT-Bhopal began with rumors of a viral video purportedly showing female students bathing in a hostel. Although the existence of such a video was unconfirmed, these rumors spread among students, leading to unrest on campus. Some students were disciplined by the university, which allegedly included suspensions lasting from six months to a year. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), a student organization, claimed that VIT penalized the students without a proper investigation and demanded further inquiries into the university’s handling of course-related matters, fee structure, and other campus issues.<ref name="The Times of India"/>
File:MBA Block.jpg|MBA Block, Chennai

File:Boys hostel,chennai campus.jpg|Men's Hostels, Chennai
== Notable alumni ==
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* ],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chintala |first=Soumith |title=Soumith on LinkedIn |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumith |website=LinkedIn |access-date=2024-11-06}}</ref> lead creator and maintainer of PyTorch, a software framework for ] in ]
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* Atulya Kaushik, co-founder and CEO, PrepInsta Prime <ref>{{Cite web |last=Chintapali |first=Rohit |title=Democratising Learning |url=http://businessworld.inhttps//www.businessworld.in/article/Democratising-Learning/20-09-2022-447390 |access-date=2023-07-29 |website=BW Businessworld |language=en}}</ref>
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* ], Rwandan ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/read/190052|title=Musafiri appointed as new Education minister|date=2015-06-25|website=The New Times|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref>
* ]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rao |first1=Subha J. |title=What's in a name? Quite a lot! |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/indu-madhavi-on-being-part-of-films-with-unusual-titles-and-her-latest-tamizhukku-en-ondrai-azhuthavum/article6435466.ece |access-date=13 December 2017 |work=] |date=22 September 2014 |language=en-IN}}</ref>
* ], Indian ethical hacker<ref>{{cite news |title=Hackers for good: How Anand Prakash rescued Facebook |url=https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Passcode/Security-culture/2016/1003/Hackers-for-good-How-Anand-Prakash-rescued-Facebook |access-date=3 May 2024 |work=]}}</ref>
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* ], Actress and YouTuber
* ], a Model and Actress
* ]<ref>Sathyendran, Nita (16 September 2015) "", ''The Hindu''. Retrieved 24 September 2020.</ref>
* ], first female pilot in ]<ref>"" (27 January 2018), ''Deccan Chronicle''. Retrieved 24 September 2020.</ref>

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Private deemed university in Tamil Nadu, India

Vellore Institute of Technology
Seal of Vellore Institute of Technology
Other nameVIT University
Former namesVellore Engineering College
Motto"A Place to Learn, A Chance to Grow"
TypePrivate Deemed University
Established1984; 41 years ago (1984)
FounderG. Viswanathan
ChancellorG. Viswanathan
Vice-ChancellorDr. V. S. Kanchana Bhaaskaran
Students20,000+ (All VIT Campuses)
LocationVellore, Tamil Nadu, India
12°58′09″N 79°09′21″E / 12.969193°N 79.155968°E / 12.969193; 79.155968
CampusUrban, 372 acres (151 ha)
Colors    Blue and White
NicknameVITians
AffiliationsUGC
Websitewww.vit.ac.in
Technology Tower building.
Periyar Central Library.

Vellore Institute of Technology or VIT is a private deemed university in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

The institution offers 66 Undergraduate, 58 Postgraduate, 15 Integrated, 2 Research and 2 M.Tech. Industrial Programmes. It has campuses in Vellore and Chennai and three sister universities as distinct state private universities in Amaravati, Bhopal, Bengaluru in India and an international campus in Mauritius.

History

VIT was founded in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College, as a self-financing engineering college under Anna University by its founder G. Viswanathan. In 2001, It became Deemed university.

Administration and Organization

The university has board of management, academic council and Finance committee. G. Viswanathan is the founder-chancellor of VIT and all its sister universities. The campus spans over 372 acres.

Academics and research

VIT's academic disciplines is divided into 20 Schools of Study in its Vellore and Chennai campus.

VIT implements the Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS) which gives the students the freedom to choose and make their own timetables by choosing the subjects and faculties for the next semester.

33 Professors of VIT are among the top 2% of scientists in the world, as shown in a survey conducted by Stanford University, USA in 2021.

Rankings

University and Institute rankings
General – international
ARWU (2022)601–700
QS (World) (2023)851–900
QS (Asia) (2023)173
Times (World) (2023)801–1000
Times (Asia) (2022)251–300
Times (Emerging) (2022)301–350
General – India
NIRF (Overall) (2024)19
NIRF (Research) (2024)13
NIRF (Universities) (2024)10
Engineering – India
NIRF (2024)11
Private colleges: 
Outlook India (2022)1


Internationally, VIT was ranked 1001–1200 in the QS World University Rankings of 2023 and 173 in Asia. It was ranked 801–1000 in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2023, 251–300 in Asia in 2022 and 301–350 among emerging economies. It was ranked 601–700 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities of 2022.

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) by the MoE ranked VIT 19th overall in India in 2024, 10th among universities and 11th among Engineering institutes.

VIT was ranked first among private engineering colleges in India by Outlook India in 2022. India Today ranked it 20 among engineering colleges in 2020.

Accreditation

VIT has been accredited with the following:

  • A++ grade by NAAC, it has completed 4 cycles of accreditation and is going for the 5th cycle.
  • It is preparing for the third round of accreditation by the NBA.
  • It is accredited by the International accrediting agency ABET.
  • ACBSP has accredited the VIT Business School.
  • ACCA has accredited the BBA program.

Culture and Fests

Campus Cultural & Sports Technical
Vellore Riviera GraVITas
Chennai Vibrance technoVIT
Bhopal Aarambh AdVITya
Andhra Pradesh Vitopia VTAPP

Controversies

In October 2013, two female students were suspended after they helped organize an online opinion survey of female VIT students, focusing on issues of safety and inequality. Commenting on the issue, VIT vice president Sekar Viswanathan said: "The students started a campaign based on the misplaced notion that the university discriminates against women, which is false. They were taken home by their parents". An American professor who was working at the institute at the time was reportedly fired for supporting the two dismissed students via a Change.org petition. Reports citing students, rules require male and female students at VIT to live in strictly segregated facilities, in addition to imposing restrictions upon the women that the men are not burdened by."

In March 2024, VIT organized an athletic event to promote gender equality. However, there was a social media outrage because the college initially asked men to run 10 kilometers and women to run 5 kilometers. The event poster was later redesigned.

In July 2022, the Madhya Pradesh government initiated an inquiry into Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) in Sehore after allegations that the institute fined students for reciting the Hanuman Chalisa in their hostel. The students reportedly recited the prayer to protest poor amenities in the hostel, but complaints from security staff and noise concerns led to fines for seven students. MP Home Minister Narottam Mishra condemned the fines, ordering that they be revoked and instructing the Sehore collector to investigate. The incident sparked political reactions, with BJP legislator Rameshwar Sharma threatening further protests if the fines were not withdrawn.

In November 2024, The Madhya Pradesh government has launched an investigation into disciplinary actions taken by VIT-Bhopal after complaints from ABVP, which alleged unjust punishments for students involved in a social media controversy. A probe committee will review allegations related to the disciplinary measures, course and fee structures, and other campus issues. VIT-Bhopal has defended its actions, asserting the right to manage internal affairs and criticizing external interference. Academic experts have questioned the commission’s characterization of VIT as "dictatorial" prior to completing the investigation.

The social media controversy at VIT-Bhopal began with rumors of a viral video purportedly showing female students bathing in a hostel. Although the existence of such a video was unconfirmed, these rumors spread among students, leading to unrest on campus. Some students were disciplined by the university, which allegedly included suspensions lasting from six months to a year. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), a student organization, claimed that VIT penalized the students without a proper investigation and demanded further inquiries into the university’s handling of course-related matters, fee structure, and other campus issues.

Notable alumni

See also

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