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Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai, popularly known as VIT Chennai, is a deemed university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and was established in 2010. Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai campus is recognised by the UGC and has been re-accredited by NAAC with an ‘A++’ grade.
VIT Chennai offers popular courses such as B.Tech, BCA, B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Tech., MBA, and PhD programs. The institute also provides several Diploma courses. The B.Tech fee at VIT Chennai starts from INR 1.76 Lakhs, including a caution deposit of INR 3,000*. Admission to the VIT Chennai B.Tech program is based on the VITEEE score. For Admission to M.Tech. and PhD programs, the university conducts VITMEE and VITREE, respectively.
*Caution Deposit of INR 3,000 is refundable
As per the placement 2025 highlights available on the official website of VIT, the highest package offered was INR 1 Cr PA. In 2024, the highest package offered stood at INR 88 LPA. The institute secured a total of 12579 offers and 4051 internships. 632 companies participated in VIT Chennai Placement*, including Virtusa, Deloitte, Intel, Accenture, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, PayPal, and Amazon.
*Collective placement record for four VIT Campuses: Vellore, Chennai, AP, and Bhopal
VIT Chennai Admission Dates 2026
VIT Chennai conducts VITEEE, VITMEE, and VITREE for admission to B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD courses, respectively.
VIT Chennai PhD Admission Dates 2026
The admission dates for VITREE 2026 (January Session) are officially announced. These are the following dates:
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Date of VITREE through Computer-Based Test | Dec 07, 2025 |
| Personal Interview Date | Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025 |
| Declaration of results | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Last date for selecting a Research Guide | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | Dec 31, 2025 |
VIT Chennai UG and PG Admission Dates 2026
The examination dates for various entrance exams for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at VIT Chennai are ongoing. These are the following dates:
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| MBA/PGDM | |
| MAT Exam Date | Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025 |
| NMAT 2025 Registration Date | Aug 01, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025 |
| NMAT 2025 Scheduling | Aug 01, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025 |
| CAT Admit Card | Nov 05, 2025 |
| CAT Exam Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
| XAT Registration Timeline | Jul 10, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025 |
| LL.M | |
| AILET Registration Timeline (End Date Tentative) | Aug 07, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025 |
| Submission of Application for AILET 2025 for Admission [LLM] | Aug 07, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025 |
| AILET Admit Card | Nov 28, 2025 |
| AILET Exam Date | Dec 14, 2025 |
| Date for AILET 2025 for Admission [LLM] | Dec 14, 2025 |
| AILET Result | Dec 21, 2025 |
| BBA/BBA LL.B | |
| CLAT 2025 Registration Date | Aug 01, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 |
| CLAT 2025 Exam Date | Dec 07, 2025 |
| CLAT 2025 Result | Dec 17, 2025 |
VIT Chennai Courses & Fees
VIT Chennai offers 64 courses in fields like Engineering, Commerce, Management, and Science. Popular Courses include B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Sc, PhD, B.Com (Hons.), M.Sc, BBA, L.L.M, MBA, MCA. Given below are some details on VIT Chennai Courses & Fees:
| Courses | Specialisation | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Learning & Machine Learning | INR 1,98,000 | |
| Computer Science & Engineering | INR 1,95,000 | |
| Mechatronics & Automation Engineering | INR 1,98,000 | |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | INR 1,73,000 | |
| Electronics & Computer Engineering |
INR 1,98,000 |
|
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | ||
| Electrical Computer Engineering | ||
| Fashion Technology | INR 1,76,000 | |
| Computer Science & Engineering Data |
INR 1,98,000 |
|
| Cyber Physical System | ||
| Robotics and Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Cyber Security | ||
| VLSI Design | ||
| Civil Engineering | INR 1,76,000 | |
| Mechanical Engineering- Electric Vehicles | INR 1,98,000 | |
| Computer Science & Engineering | INR 1,09,000 | |
| Mechatronics | INR 1,05,000 | |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | INR 1,92,000 | |
| Embedded Systems |
INR 1,93,000 |
|
| Vlsi System Design | ||
| Cad/Cam | INR 1,53,000 | |
| Big Data Analytics | INR 1,93,000 | |
| Electric Mobility |
INR 1,53,0000 |
|
| Structural Engineering | ||
| Computer Science | INR 90,000 | |
| Fashion Design | INR 92,000 | |
| BCom (Hons.) | — | INR 1,42,000 |
| MBA | Finance | INR 3,49,000 |
| Business Analytics | INR 3,51,000 | |
| Marketing | ||
| Operations | ||
| Human Resource | ||
| BBA | — | INR 1,05,000 |
| Data Science | INR 80,000 | |
| Physics | INR 75,000 | |
| Chemistry | INR 77,000 | |
| International Law |
INR 1,02,000 |
|
| Corporate Law | ||
| Intellectual Property Rights | ||
| MCA | — | INR 3,07,000 |
| PhD | 20 Specialisations | INR 40,000 |
VIT Chennai Admission
Admission at VIT Chennai is based on merit in the university-level examination, which includes VITEEE for B.Tech, VITMEE for M.Tech, and VITREE for PhD programs. VIT Chennai admissions are also based on merit in National Level Examinations like CAT, ATMA, NMAT, CMAT, XAT, etc, for MBA courses. The university also considers VITLEE, CLAT and LSAT for admissions to law programs.
How to Apply for B.Tech VIT Chennai
Candidates who want to take admission at VIT Chennai can apply through their official website.
Here are the steps to apply for VIT Chennai:
- Visit the official website of VIT Chennai: @chennai.vit.ac.in
- Register yourself by clicking on the “New User” tab.
- Fill in the information like Name, DOB, Gender, Email Address, Mobile Number, etc.
- Once the registration is successful, a password will be sent from VIT to the registered mobile number and Email ID.
- Log in with your registered email ID and password received from VIT and fill the application form.
- Pay the required application fee of INR 1350 for VITEEE(non-refundable) and upload the necessary documents.
VIT Chennai Cutoff
VIT Chennai VITEEE Cutoff 2025 has not been released yet. However, students can get an idea from the VITEEE Cutoff 2024 data. The overall cutoff rank for VITEEE was 22500 - 98500 for the General Category. The table below shows the VIT Chennai Cutoff for VITEEE 2024 round 1:
| Course (B.Tech) | Round 1 (2024) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 22500 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 23500 |
| Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science) | 23500 |
| Cyber Security | 24000 |
| Cyber Physical System | 25000 |
| Electronics & Computer Engineering | 43000 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 43000 |
| VSLI Design | 44000 |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | 45000 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 81000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 94500 |
| Mechatronics & Automation Engineering | 95500 |
| Fashion Technology | 96500 |
| Civil Engineering | 98500 |
VIT Chennai Placement
VIT Chennai has released the highest package secured for 2025, which is INR Cr 1 PA. Meanwhile, the highest package for 2024 was INR 88 LPA and average package of INR 9.9 LPA The top recruiters at VIT Chennai Placement 2025 included Virtusa, Deloitte, Intel, Accenture, Wipro, Infosys, PayPal, Amazon, Cloudera, Microsoft, Amdocs, Cisco, Dell, Tech Mahindra, Zomato, Trimble, Schneider Electric, SAP, Oracle, Philips, Honeywell, HP, Hitachi, Sonata, IBM, HCL, Visa, TCS, Cognizant, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, Myntra, and Whirlpool.
VIT Chennai Placement Statistics
The placement statistics for 2025 have been listed below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Offers | 3,160 |
| Dream Offers (Above INR 6 LPA) | 763 |
| Super Dream Offers (Above INR 10 LPA) | 936 |
| Unique Offers | 2,192 |
| Regular Offers | 1,457 |
| Highest Package (All Campuses) | INR 1 Crore per annum (2025) |
| Highest Package (2024) | INR 88 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | TCS, Microsoft, Intel, Deloitte, Accenture, PWC, Adobe |
VIT Chennai Scholarship
VIT Chennai provides merit-based scholarships to students with top ranks in VITEEE. Eligible students can receive up to a 100% tuition fee waiver for all four years of their B.Tech program. The VIT Chennai scholarship details are as follows:
| VITEEE | Tuition Fee Waiver |
|---|---|
| 1 – 10 | 100% waiver for 4 years |
| 11 – 50 | 75% waiver for 4 years |
| 51 – 100 | 50% waiver for 4 years |
| 101 – 500 | 25% waiver for 4 years |
VIT Chennai vs VIT Vellore vs MIT Manipal
VIT Chennai, VIT Vellore, and MIT Manipal are the three most popular private technical colleges in India with a good reputation for quality education and excellent industry linkages. Though VIT Vellore and MIT Manipal have higher national rankings and have more courses to offer, VIT Chennai offers an inexpensive alternative with competitive placements.
| Particulars | VIT Chennai | VIT Vellore | MIT Manipal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established Year | 2010 | 1984 | 1957 |
| NIRF Ranking (2024) | Not Ranked Separately | Ranked 8th (University Category) | Ranked 6th (University Category) |
| Total Courses Offered | 64 | 113 | 74 |
| Total B.Tech Fees (4 Years) | INR 7.83 Lakhs | INR 7.83 Lakhs | INR 19.58 Lakhs |
| B.Tech Admission Criteria | VITEEE + Counselling | VITEEE + Counselling | MET + Counselling |
| Highest Package | INR 88 LPA | INR 1 Crore | INR 51.03 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 9.9 LPA | INR 9.9 LPA | INR 10.49 LPA |
VIT Chennai Campus
The campus is well-equipped with essential amenities, including canteens, food courts, a shopping centre (V-Mart), banks with ATMs, backup power, and bus services for day scholars. The institute offers a range of sports and fitness options, including football and basketball grounds, swimming pools, and separate gyms for boys and girls. Students can also play indoor games, do yoga, and take part in tournaments. The campu has a big library with four floors. It has over 67,000 books, many e-books, and online journals. VIT Chennai has separate hostels for boys and girls with AC and non-AC rooms (2 to 6 sharing).
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VIT Chennai FAQs
Ques. Does VIT Chennai charge an application fee?
Ans. Yes, VIT Chennai charges an application fee for various programs. The application fees are as follows:
| Courses/ Exams | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| VITEEE | INR 1,350 |
| UG Programs | INR 600 |
| VITMEE | INR 1,200 |
| VITLEE | INR 1,200 |
| VITREE | INR 1,200 |
Ques. How is hostel life at VIT Chennai?
Ans. The hostel experience at VIT Chennai is good, particularly for first-year students.
Rooms are clean and can be shared with 2-6 other people. Some rooms have AC. The mess food is average - it depends on which hostel you are located in. The campus has a gym, with a night canteen, and a lot of fun stuff going on. The campus is well-maintained and safe.
However, there are rules to follow. You have to get back to the hostel by 9 p.m. The bathrooms are shared, and they aren't always clean. Hostel fees and mess fees can be a bit high.
According to reviews on Reddit and Quora, most students stay in the hostel in their first year and then move to PG or rented rooms, so you have more autonomy.
Ques. Is VIT Vellore better than VIT Chennai?
Ans. VIT Vellore is generally better than VIT Chennai according to student reviews, but both are good choices. Here's a simple comparison to help you decide:
| Features | VIT Vellore | VIT Chennai |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking | Higher rank and more well-known | Slightly lower rank |
| Placements | More companies, higher packages | Good placements, especially in CSE |
| Campus Life | Bigger campus, more clubs and events | Smaller but well-maintained campus |
| Courses Offered | More variety in courses and branches | Fewer branches compared to Vellore |
| Research & Exposure | More labs, research, and tie-ups | Good exposure, but less than Vellore |
| Competition | Tougher, more students | Slightly less competition |
Ques. What are the courses and programs offered by VIT Chennai?
Ans. VIT Chennai offers 19 undergraduate, 18 postgraduate, 3 integrated M.Tech, research programs, and full-time/part-time PhD options across engineering, management, science, arts, and law.
The university supports interdisciplinary learning with various electives, minors, and value-added programs.
Ques. Is it worth studying at VIT Chennai?
Ans. VIT Chennai is a great college after 12th grade. Here are some reasons why:
- It has a good rank among private colleges in India.
- Many good companies like Microsoft, TCS and Intel pick up students from here.
- The salaries are good, especially in the Computer Science and Information Technology streams (above INR 6 LPA or INR 10 LPA).
- The college has comparatively new buildings, labs and other facilities.
- There is also international exposure; at least you get the opportunity to participate in student exchange programs.
- There are many courses available, including unique ones like Fashion Technology.
Things to consider:
- Placements work out better for CS and IT branches.
- There are a lot of rules to follow in college.
- There may be fewer salary offers for some branches
Overall, VIT Chennai is worth it for students who want good placements and a quality education.
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VIT Chennai offers B.Tech, BCA, BBA, B.Des, B.Sc, M.Sc, M.Tech, MBA, M.Des, and PhD programs. VIT Chennai also offers several Diploma courses as well. The university provides BTech as its flagship program. VIT Chennai BTech fee ranges between INR 1.76 Lakhs and INR 1.98 Lakhs.
VIT publishes combined placement report for all its 4 campuses. The overall highest package recorded in 2025 was INR 1 Crore per annum. In 2024 the highest package offered stood at INR 88 LPA. Top recruiters at VIT Chennai placement drive were TCS, Microsoft, Intel, Deloitte, Accenture, PWC, Adobe to name a few.
The application for VITEEE 2025 started on 4 November 2024, and the application window closed on 31 March 2025. The VITEEE 2026 application process is expected to begin in the first week of November 2025, with the application form window open until around March 2026. The exam itself is projected to be held in April 2026
Admission to VIT Chennai B.Tech program is based on merit in VITEEE. VIT Chennai accepts LSAT/CLAT or other national-level entrance test followed by GD and PI for BA-LL.B/BBA-LL.B Admission. A valid score in VITMEE is required for VIT Chennai M.Tech, MCA and M.Tech by Research courses Admissions. CAT/ MAT/XAT/GMAT/ CMAT or NMAT qualified candidates are eligible to apply for MBA program at VIT Chennai.
The application fee of VITMEE Examination is INR 1200. The application fee of VITMEE can be paid through either debit card, credit card, net banking or any UPI Mode.
The highest package offered at the VIT Chennai is INR 75 lacs per year. Besides this the average placement pacakage offered in VIT Chennai is of 9 lacs per year.
The application fee of VITMEE entrance examination is INR 1200. The application fee can be paid via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Paytm mode.
VITMEE 2024 admit card is likely to be available for downloading in the first week of May 2024. VITMEE 2024 admit card can only be downloaded from the official website. As per the official notification, VITMEE 2024 exam is scheduled on May 05, 2024, however, it is subject to change in accordance with the announcement of election date
Interested and eligible candidates can fill out their online application form by April 10, at the official website. Earlier the last registration date was March 31. As per the official schedule released by VIT, the VITEEE 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted from April 19 to 30, 2024. Following this, the result will likely be released on May 3, 2024
After downloading the VITEEE 2024 hall ticket, candidates must check all the details mentioned in it. The details mentioned in the admit card of VITEEE 2024 are given below.
If there are any discrepancies found in the VITEEE 2024 Admit Card, candidates must contact the exam conducting authority to make corrections to the admit card before the examination. This is crucial since any inconsistency in the information provided and mentioned in the hall ticket may lead to the cancellation of the applicant's candidature.
You need to take part in VIT Engineering Entrance Examination and have to qualify it with valid cutoffs for taking admission to B.E.
You need to clear VITEE examination conducted by VIT Vellore for admission to B.Tech. CSC.
The first and second year fees of the course are INR 1.40 lacs and INR 1.37 lacs respectively.
VIT Vellore fees varies from course to course. Click here to get the course wise fees details of VIT Vellore.
VIT Chennai Admissions 2024 is ongoing. VIT University has started accepting applications for VITEEE 2024. The last date to apply for VITEEE 2024 is March 30, 2024. Interested candidates can apply for VITEEE 2024 through the official website.
The entrance exam for VIT Chennai is VITEEE which will be conducted around March 30th 2024 and you need to apply for the same once you have passed your 12th from your minimum aggregate marks.
VIT Chennai Admissions 2024 is ongoing. VIT University has started accepting applications for VITEEE 2024. The last date to apply for VITEEE 2024 is March 30, 2024. Interested candidates can apply for VITEEE 2024 through the official website.
Aspirants seeking to get admission in an MSc in data science should have passed Under graduation in Mathematics/Computer Science/ Physics/ Statistics or UG Degree in Engineering or Technology in CSE/IT/ECE/EEE/E&I with 60% of marks (Inclusive of all subjects). You can apply online from the official website of the VIT.
Vellore Institute of Technology does not offer the lateral entry admission. Check here for the Vellore Institute of Technology Courses details.
The slot for admission to PhD course at VIT University Chennai has already been over by september 2023 and you need to appear for the same for next year.
The student must have from science background in order to pursue a Fashion designing course.