VIT Ranking and Accreditation - VIT Vellore was ranked 10th in the university, 11th in the engineering domain, 13th in the research and 19th in the overall category by NIRF in 2024. 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 | 10th |
Engineering | 11th | |
Overall | 19th | |
Research | 13th | |
Innovation | 11-50 | |
QS World University Rankings | 791-800 |
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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.
Ranking Publisher Careers360
Domain | Year | Rank/Rating |
Universities | 2024 | 4 (Private) |
Engineering | 2024 | 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 2024 ranking, VIT’s ranking among the various universities is 8, while its ranking among the top 100 engineering universities is 11. Below is the ranking of VIT Vellore and other top universities.
Universities | NIRF Ranking | |
Universities Ranking | Engineering Rankings | |
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) | 8 | 11 |
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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Yes, you can apply for VITEEE 2027 even if you passed your main board in 2025 and are appearing for NIOS in November 2026.
VIT accepts NIOS as a valid board for eligibility. Your NIOS result will be treated as the qualifying Class 12 exam.
Make sure you have Physics, Chemistry, and Maths in NIOS. You must also meet the minimum percentage criteria set by VIT.
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Yes, you can give them alongside.
You can take VT exams, more likely RTR(A), an exam for the DGCA Radio licensing exam. The age limit is a minimum of 16 years, involving a written MCQ test to pass with 70% and a practical of 50%, which is completely different from the medical field.
But, you have to be clear on what your future scope is so that you won't fail on the focused one.
Hope it helps with your query. Good luck.
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For VITEEE, focus only on your VITEEE exam score and rank. KCET marks are irrelevant. To qualify, ensure 60% in Class 12 PCM/PCB and aim for a rank under 25,000 for good branches.
To know more details access below mentioned link:
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/viteee-2025-qualifying-marks-vit-btech-cutoff-details
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If you want to apply for VITEEE at Vellore, you need to appear for the VITEEE entrance exam. The exam can be taken at designated exam centers, and it is not necessary to write it only at the Vellore campus. You can choose an exam center that is convenient for you while filling the application form. Admission will be based on your performance in this entrance exam.
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OTBS for VITEEE 2026 is expected to open around April 2026.
This is usually when VIT starts slot booking every year.
You’ll be able to choose your exam date, time, and centre once it opens.
Keep checking the official VIT website to stay informed and avoid missing the exact announcement.
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