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.
Ranking Publisher Careers360
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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Hello Dear Student,
The official VITEEE 2027 syllabus will be released along with the admission brochure, which is usually published a few months before the application process begins. The syllabus is generally based on the Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum.
For preparation, NCERT textbooks should be your primary study
Hello Dear Student,
No, the VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) for the 2026 academic year is not available now
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https://engineering.careers360.com/exams/viteee
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Hello,
With a VITEEE rank of around 69,000 , you have a good chance of getting CSE (AI & ML) at VIT-AP . Based on recent admission trends, CSE AI & ML at VIT-AP has been available up to around the 60,000–80,000 rank range depending on the fee category and
Hello Dear Student,
With a 69k rank in VITEEE, you are eligible for Category 4 or 5 to secure CSE with a specialization in AI/ML at the VIT AP campus. Category 1 and 2 seats typically close much earlier for Computer Science branches.
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Hello Dear Student,
With an 81k rank in VITEEE, it is highly unlikely you will get ECE at the VIT-AP campus in Category 1. Category 1 seats are reserved for top ranks, usually the top 10,000–20,000.
You can check, find and access more information here:
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/viteee-2026-rank-vs-branch-for-vit-admission
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