Research

A reputation for excellence in research supported by a high caliber staff is reflected in the demand for entry to Vellore Institute of Technology's programmes from high achieving students. Committed to excellence in fundamental research as well as the development of innovative technologies for the future, VIT offers a quality research training experience for its students. The Institute maintains its relevance to world-class research by linking with industry and business through local and international research networks.

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 focussed 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.

Within a short time of becoming a University in 2001, VIT has risen to the expectations of Government organisations, research institutes, mission-critical organisations like Defence establishments, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and atomic research centres. It has secured sponsorship for 50 research projects to the tune of Rs.100 million. VIT also offers consultancy services worth more than Rs. 2.2 million to the Defence Research and Development Laboratory.