As part of the Education Plus Career Counselling Series, VIT, Vellore, in collaboration with The Hindu, hosted a webinar on “Experience VIT: A World Full Of Opportunities”.
During the webinar, three experts provided insights into, and a student representative offered an overview of, the academic and career prospects at VIT.
Highlighting the institution’s journey over the past 40 years, Kadhambari S. Viswanathan, assistant vice-president, VIT Vellore, said, “What started in 1984 with just 180 students has now grown into a thriving educational ecosystem with over one lakh students across four campuses.”
She said that the institution’s B.Tech programme receives over two lakh applications every year. “We expect this number to reach nearly three lakhs this year,” she said, adding that the entrance exam is scheduled for April.
Sharing details about VIT’s fully flexible credit system (FFCS), she said, “As part of the system, students can select their subjects, faculty, and class schedules, making it highly student-centric.”
Samuel Rajkumar, director, Career Development Cell, VIT Vellore, spoke about the university’s placement record. “At VIT, placement training begins from the first year itself,” he said, and outlined a structured approach that includes developing both qualitative and quantitative skills as part of the curriculum. “We also conduct annual psychometric tests to assess and guide students effectively,” he added.
Over 800 companies have been part of campus recruitment for four consecutive years, with top packages reaching ₹1 crore in 2023 and 2025, he said.
Emily Gilbert, a pre-final year student at VIT Vellore, described the institution as a “cultural melting pot” and praised the FFCS for its flexibility as students could learn at their own pace. “It [FFCS] accommodates both slow learners and ambitious students wanting to fast-track their studies,” she said.
Sasikumar, director of Admissions, VIT Vellore, spoke about the VIT Engineering Entrance Examination, which will be conducted from April 20 to 27. “We offer 71 courses across 47 programmes,” he says.
The entrance exam is a two-and-a-half hour, computer-based test comprising multiple-choice questions in Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Aptitude, and English. There is no negative marking. The panellists also advised students and parents to be cautious of fraudulent admission schemes. They warned against paying any individual or agency claiming to guarantee a seat at VIT. All official admission-related information is available on the university’s website, they said.
Published – February 02, 2025 12:31 am IST