Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is one of the premier institutions of India established in 1984 by Dr G Viswanathan, the Founder and Chancellor of the institute. VIT has become the 12th best research institution of India as per the Govt. of India ranking, 2021. VIT was awarded the highest grade A++ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). 33 Professors of VIT are among the top 2% scientists of the world as shown in a survey conducted by Stanford University, USA in 2021. VIT has developed a student concentric culture, ensured high quality learning, teaching and research experiences. VIT has been recognized as an Institution of Eminence (IoE) by MHRD, Government of India. VIT has a culture of diversity and inclusivity in the campus and welcomes unconventional thoughts, cross fertilization of ideas, autonomy, multi and interdisciplinary approaches. This is exemplified by the enrolment of more than 35000 students from all the States of India, Union Territories of India and 55 different countries.
