VNIT offers a competitive Electronics and Communications Engineering program with admission via the JEE Mains exam. A score of around 120 and a rank close to 6615, aided by reservation, can secure a seat during the 7th counseling round. Admission requires at least 75% in 12th-grade exams. VNIT ranks among the Top 5 NITs, necessitating a rank below 6000 for entry. The ECE department boasts a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, with research-active professors, many holding PhDs from premier institutions.
However, some faculty are perceived as less approachable. The curriculum, rated 6/10, includes rigorous exams and practical labs. The fee structure varies by category. General students pay approximately ?67,000 per semester, while SC/ST students enjoy reduced fees (?4,000 for college, ?37,000 for hostel). Hostel fees range from ?37,000 to ?40,000 per semester. Economically disadvantaged students receive a two-thirds fee remission if their family income is below ?5 lakh. The total annual cost for a hostellite is around ?2.4 lakh.
VNIT provides scholarships and fee remissions based on category and income level, including full tuition waivers for SC/ST students and up to 100% remission for low-income families. Placement opportunities are robust, with 80-90% of students securing jobs yearly. The Computer Science department sees nearly 100% placement, with average packages of 18-20 LPA and the highest at 64 LPA. Electronics and Communication Engineering placements are around 80%, with average packages of 15-16 LPA.
Overall, the college's average package is 10-11 LPA, with notable recruiters like Google and Goldman Sachs. Around 230-250 companies visit annually, offering jobs and internships. Scholarships and loan facilities aid students financially, and various state and central scholarships support economically weaker sections and high achievers.
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