Engineering Colleges in Vellore

Vellore is home to one of India most distinctive engineering campuses — VIT Vellore, the flagship campus of the VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology) deemed university. Established 1984, VIT Vellore is NIRF #16 with NAAC A++ accreditation, occupying a 372-acre campus in Katpadi. The institute admits via VITEEE (its own entrance exam) with strong product-company recruiter networks across Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Adobe, Goldman Sachs and Indian service majors. The Vellore region also hosts smaller private engineering colleges; however, VIT Vellore dominates the engineering education landscape. Tuition typically ranges ₹2,50,000-4,50,000/year by branch. Hostel and mess fees ₹1,30,000-2,00,000/year inclusive. Vellore is approximately 130 km from Chennai with reasonable train and bus connectivity to Chennai/Bengaluru.