Admission to VIT University is through the VITEEE entrance exam, with a high cutoff score of 90+ out of 125. Around 200,000 students take the exam, but only about 1,500 gain admission. The admission process is online, with priority given based on rank. Fees vary by rank, starting at approximately INR 2.2 lakh per year for ranks up to 30,000, increasing to INR 3 lakh for ranks between 30,001 and 60,000, and up to INR 3.8 lakh for ranks between 60,001 and 100,000.
Beyond this, fees can reach INR 5-6 lakh annually for Category-5 admissions. The faculty-to-student ratio is about 1:11, offering personalized attention, and most faculty hold Ph.D. degrees. Students use the Fully Flexible Credit System to choose faculty and class timings. VIT has a strong placement record, with 95% of students placed, offering an average CTC of INR 9.23 LPA, with top offers reaching INR 1.2 crore. Major recruiters include Microsoft and Amazon, with the highest package offered in 2022-2023 being INR 1.2 crore.
Scholarships are available based on entrance exam rank and academic performance, with full fee waivers for top ranks. The university also supports entrepreneurship and offers financial aid through various scholarships and loans.
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