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Vellore Institute of Technology

#31 in India Admissions open
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Overview

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is a private deemed university in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Vellore Institute of Technology at a glance

Where it stands

On IndiaScholar it is #31 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 2,233,363 times (h-index 349), according to OpenAlex.

What you can study

Vellore Institute of Technology has 64 courses listed on IndiaScholar: 58 bachelor's, 5 master's and 1 diploma. The largest subject areas are Engineering (44), Arts, Design & Architecture (6), Computer Science & IT (4) and Business & Management (2).

Start dates and course length

Most courses start in Fall and Spring. The most common course length is 4 years.

Ranked near it in India

Universities placed just above and below Vellore Institute of Technology on IndiaScholar:

#29 Panjab University#30 University of Roorkee#32 Aligarh Muslim University#33 Jadavpur University
Questions about Vellore Institute of Technology
Is Vellore Institute of Technology a good university?
On IndiaScholar it is #31 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 2,233,363 times (h-index 349), according to OpenAlex.
How many courses does Vellore Institute of Technology offer?
Vellore Institute of Technology has 64 courses listed on IndiaScholar: 58 bachelor's, 5 master's and 1 diploma. The largest subject areas are Engineering (44), Arts, Design & Architecture (6), Computer Science & IT (4) and Business & Management (2).
When do courses at Vellore Institute of Technology start?
Most courses listed start in Fall and Spring.

Programs at Vellore Institute of Technology

64 programs across 3 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

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B.Arch

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Bachelor's Degree
4 years
Full Time
Built Environment
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B.Des.

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Bachelor's Degree
4 years
Full Time
Arts, Design & Architecture
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Bachelor of Design Programme

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The Bachelor of Design at Vellore Institute of Technology (B.Des) is an undergraduate degree that focuses on creating products that are functional, aesthetically appealing, and erg...

Bachelor's Degree
4 year programme
Full Time
Arts, Design & Architecture
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Diploma

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Diploma in Industrial Safety and Engineering

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The Diploma in Industrial Safety and Engineering is a PG Diploma programme in Industrial Safety and Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, created through an MoU with L&...

Diploma
Full Time
Engineering
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Master's Degree

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Master of Architecture

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The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) at Vellore Institute of Technology is offered in the branch Digital Technology in Buildings. The programme focuses on architecture, digital tech...

Master's Degree
two-year, four-semester
Full Time
Architecture
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Master of Business Administration

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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Vellore Institute of Technology is a two-year, four-semester postgraduate programme offered by VIT Business School. Students study di...

Master's Degree
2 Years
Full Time
Business Administration (MBA)
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Master of Computer Application

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The Master of Computer Applications (MCA) is a post-graduation programme that allows students to pursue the course of VIT. The programme is offered as an MCA 2 years programme with...

Master's Degree
2 years (4 semesters)
Full Time
Computer Science & IT
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Master of Design Programme

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The Master of Design (M.Des) is a two-year program focused on hands-on designing varied products across domains such as Toy design, Consumer products, crafted artefacts, smart prod...

Master's Degree
2 years programme
Full Time
Arts, Design & Architecture
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Master of Social Work

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The Master of Social Work (MSW) at Vellore Institute of Technology is a two-year, four-semester postgraduate programme with a field and research focus. Students study a curriculum...

Master's Degree
2 years, four semesters
Full Time
Social Work
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Tuition fees & costs

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

For international students

The university states it has partnerships with over 500 foreign universities and describes opportunities for students and faculty to connect with international experts and collaborate on projects. It also describes an option to study part of an academic programme at VIT and complete the remaining tenure at a partner foreign university.

Read the student visa & the immigration authority guide →

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Last updated 10 Oct 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.