Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) was founded in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College and later became a deemed‑to‑be university known as VIT University, headquartered in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Over four decades, it has grown into a multi‑disciplinary institution with campuses in Vellore, Chennai, Amaravati(AP) and Bhopal, offering programmes in Engineering, Management, Sciences, Commerce, Architecture, Design and more.

VIT Vellore is accredited with NAAC A++ grade and has been recognised as an Institution of Eminence and the No.1 private university for innovation by the Government of India. It consistently features in the top slots of NIRFrankings, placed within the top 10 universities nationally, and holds strong positions in Engineering, Research and Overall categories. At the global level, VIT appears in QS Asia and QS World University rankings, enhancing its international visibility.

With more than 15 schools of study and 100+ labs, VIT offers 47 B. Tech specialisations, 24 other UG programmes, 18integrated programmes, 39PG programmes and research degrees across disciplines. The institute is well‑known for its Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS), industry‑linked curriculum, strong research output and record‑breaking placements, making it a top choice for engineering and technology aspirants from across India.