VIT Ranking and Accreditation - VIT Vellore was ranked 10th in the university, 16th in the engineering domain, 14th in the research and 21th in the overall category by NIRF in 2025. The institute has consistently performed well, making it one of the top choices for engineering aspirants. Established in 2001, VIT Vellore is a private university that offers a wide range of UG and PG courses across different fields of study. Admission to B.Tech courses is based on the VITEEE exam. Read further to know more about VIT ranking and accreditation.
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Institute rankings play a major role in deciding which institute to opt for while pursuing higher education. Various bodies have their parameters to rank various educational institutions. To help students make the right decision, Careers360 has compiled the rankings from various sources under different categories. In India, NIRF is the ranking body that ranks various educational institutions based on 5 parameters. These 5 parameters are Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) and Peer Perception. The following table comprises the VIT Vellore rankings from the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) and other bodies
Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
NIRF | University | 14th |
Engineering | 16th | |
Overall | 21th | |
Research | 14th | |
QS World University Rankings | 691 |
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Careers360 allocates ranking to the institutes based on various parameters. The Careers360 ranking is done to help students understand the best options for them in terms of facilities, placement opportunities, affordability and more. Candidates are advised to check the Careers360 rankings to know the best options for admission. As per our analysis, VIT is the best engineering college and university with a rank of ‘AAAAA’.The following table includes the Vellore Institute of Technology ranking by Careers360.
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Domain | Year | Rank/Rating |
|---|---|---|
Universities | 2026 | 5 (Private) |
Engineering | 2025 | AAAAA |
Vellore Institute of Technology has also received accreditations from several agencies like NAAC, ABET, ACCA and ACESB. The institute has an NAAC grade of A++ and a CGPA of 3.66/4
As per the NIRF 2025 ranking, VIT’s ranking among the various universities is 14, while its ranking among the top 100 engineering universities is 16. Below is the ranking of VIT Vellore and other top universities.
Universities | NIRF Ranking 2025 | |
Universities Ranking | Engineering Rankings | |
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) | 14 | 16 |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | 7 | 19 |
Anna University | 14 | 13 |
18 | 28 | |
Bharathiar University | 21 | - |
Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | 26 | 34 |
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | 29 | 36 |
Alagappa University | 30 | 36 |
University of Madras | 50 | - |
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 51 | 66 |
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Hi,
Please check here https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/viteee-previous-year-question-paper
The downloadable pdfs are availabale. However, please know that VITEEE official question papers are not disclosed or available. Most of the question papers are mock tests or memory based questions from past years. But practising with these will definitely help.
Hello S Haran Radhesh,
We currently don't have VITEEE 2026 question paper but you can refer the following links meanwhile:
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/viteee-sample-papers
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/viteee-chapter-wise-weightage
Hello Student,
Yes, you are eligible for VITEEE because of have 60% aggregate score in MPC, However, because you have a low score in maths, I suggest you check with the conducting body regarding your eligibility.
Hello Student,
Click on the given article link to download the VIT Entrance exam question paper and sample paper PDF.
Link:
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/viteee-previous-year-question-paper
No, VITEEE slot booking has not started yet. The authority will announce the details at vit.ac.in. The slot booking process is expected to start soon after the registration period. The authority will provide the link through email. You can check this article for all the latest updates- https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/viteee-slot-booking
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