Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) was founded in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College by Honorable Chancellor Dr. G. Viswanathan. University status was conferred in 2001 by MHRD Govt. of India in recognition of its excellence in academics, research and extracurricular initiatives.

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has emerged as one of the best institutes of India and is aspiring to become a global leader. Quality in teaching-learning, research and innovation makes VIT unique.

• Ranked among the top 601-700 Universities of the world and one among the top 3 Institutions in India (Shanghai ARWU Ranking 2022)
• The 9th best University, the 10th best research institution and the 12th best engineering institution in India (NIRF Ranking, Govt. of India 2022)
• Engineering and Technology subject areas of VIT are the 346th best in the World and the 9th best in India as per QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022.
• NAAC Accreditation with A++ grade in the 4th cycle
• Ranked within the top 200 Universities in Asia (QS - Asia University Rankings 2022)

More information is available here https://vit.ac.in/