ABOUT VIT UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1984, as Vellore Engineering College, the Institute was upgraded to a University, conferred in recognition of its academic excellence, by the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India, in 2001. The founder Dr. G. Viswanathan is the Chancellor. Mr. Sekar Viswanathan and Mr. G. V. Selvam are serving the University as Pro Chancellors. Dr. D. P. Kothari is the Vice Chancellor. VIT today comprises of six constituent Schools and interdisciplinary centres offering many specialized programmes. Accredited by National and International agencies, VIT offers quality education with international ambience and caters to students from all over the world. VIT is the only Indian Institute to get International accreditations like IET (UK), EI (UK). VIT is offering 15 undergraduate programmes and 30 post graduate programmes. It also offers research programmes leading to the award of M.Phil. and Ph.D. Degrees. More than 14,000 students are studying in the institute. Nearly one fourth of them are women. Around 850 fulltime faculty members supported by about 800 administrative and supporting staff facilitate the students to become not only professionals but also employable ensuring contribution to the wealth of the nation. The campus spread over 350 acres is located on the Ranipet – Katpadi Road. Well furnished hostels accommodate two thirds of the student population. The strategic location of the institute adds value to the education by enabling constant interaction with industries located near by.