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Vellore Institute of Technology – Annual Report 2017-18
1. About VIT
VIT, established particular streams based on their interests.
under Section 3 of VIT provides world-class education that is
the University recognized globally, with a skill set that
Grants Commission gives you a chance to make an impact in
(UGC) Act, 1956, your workplace.
was founded in
1984 as a self- The Vellore Campus - It is located in the
Dr. G. Viswanathan financing institution historic city of Vellore, which is almost
Founder & Chancellor - VIT
called Vellore midway (about 3 hour drive) between
Engineering College. The Union Ministry of Bangalore, considered the Silicon Valley of
Human Resources Development conferred Asia and Chennai, known for its modern
Deemed University status on Vellore manufacturing prowess. It provides an
Engineering College in 2001. The ideal environment for both study and
Institutions is headed by its founder and interaction with industry.
Chancellor, Dr. G. Viswanathan, a former
Parliamentarian and Minister in the Tamil The Chennai Campus - It is located in
Nadu Government. In recognition of his Chennai, formerly known as Madras. It is
service to India in offering world class the capital of Tamil Nadu and is considered
education, he was conferred an honorary as the gateway to the southern part of
doctorate by the West Virginia University, India. Leading software companies have a
USA. big presence in the city. It is also known as
the ‘Detroit of India’, as 60% of India’s auto
The objective of VIT is to create a dynamic exports originate from the city. It is also a
environment that facilitates interaction major exporter of leather goods, and
and dialogue. To augment learning nurtures a pulsating entertainment
resources and promote inter disciplinary industry. A dedicated 100 Mbps leased line
research, VIT has consolidated various connecting Vellore and Chennai campuses
disciplines. There is, thus, synergy in the facilitates utilisation of all the e-resources
teaching-learning process and members of in both the campuses.
the faculty are able to specialise in
VIT Vellore Campus VIT Chennai Campus
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