Ranking and Recognition

Ranking and Recognition

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore was established in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College, with 180 students and 3 programs. Today it has evolved in to a deemed to be University with over 40,000 students offering 47 Undergraduate and 46 Postgraduate programs and having 17 schools in two campuses.

VIT is focussed on providing quality education and is engaged in transformative research. It offers bachelors, masters and doctoral level programs in diverse areas including Science, Engineering, Humanises, Life Science, Agriculture, Law, Fashion, Architecture, Hospitality, Design and Management. VIT has established 19 research centres, 11 in Vellore and 8 in Chennai, in almost all frontier areas including Biotechnology, Nano technology, Climate change and Data Science.

The Directorate of Rankings and Institutions of Eminence (IoE) at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is committed to enhancing the university’s reputation. We focus on implementing quality measures that improve VIT’s standing both globally and nationally. Through strategic initiatives and continuous evaluation, we strive to position VIT among the leading educational institutions.

VIT has grown as a leading Educational Institution in India. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited VIT Vellore with CGPA of 3.66 on four-point scale at A++ grade. VIT Vellore has been ranked among the Top 20 Universities in the country consecutively since 2016 by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Government of India. In NIRF 2024 VIT is ranked 10 University category, at 13 under Research, 11 under Engineering and at 19 in the Overall category.

VIT is also ranked high globally.  In QS World University Ranking by Subject 2025, VIT is globally ranked at 142 in the broad subject area “Engineering and Technology”. In the same ranking, in the subject areas Computer Science and Information Systems VIT is ranked globally at 110 and in Data Science and AI VIT is ranked in the bracket 51-100.

In QS World University Rankings 2025 the University is ranked in 791-800 band. In Shanghai Ranking of World Universities 2024 of VIT Vellore is in 501-600 rank band.

As a testimony to its commitment to green initiatives, in QS Sustainability Ranking 2025, VIT is ranked at 396 in the world.

76 Professors of VIT are among the Top 2% Scientists in the world according to the study conducted by the Stanford University, USA in 2024.

VIT is committed to the development of the community and society at large. Our continuous pursuit of excellence in education and research ensures that we remain a top choice for students both in India and abroad.

Directorate of Ranking and IoE

The Directorate of Ranking and IoE is dedicated to initiate strategic measures that foster academic excellence, research innovation, and institutional development by focusing on key performance indicators and collaborative efforts. We strive to position VIT among the premier institutions worldwide.

VISION

To excel in institutional performance through strategic initiatives and continuous improvement.

MISSION

Promote Excellence: Foster a culture of excellence by implementing best practices in teaching, research, academic administration and community engagement.
Data-Driven Approach: Collect and analyse data that supports informed decision-making and enhances the institutional performance in national and international rankings.
Continuous Improvement:Identify areas for improvement and promote initiatives that enhance the overall educational experience and institutional effectiveness.

Key Functions

Objectives

Future Plans

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2023 – FICCI honored VIT with the Special Jury Recognition Award for “Excellence in Globalization”

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ISO Certificates

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ORGANOGRAM

Dr. Murugan M

Deputy Director

Dr. Rushi Kumar B

Assistant Director

MRS. Jayanthi D

Section Supervisor

Mr. Vijayan J R

DEO

Roles and Responsibilities