Ph.D. in Social Work 

at VIT Chennai, Vandalur

VIT Chennai admission to PhD course is based on entrance-exam. The institute conducts VITREE for admission to PhD course. VITREE is a computer-based test of two hours conducted at the test venue opted by the candidate. Selected candidates are further called for a personal interview round. 

Candidates must pass a master’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate or a CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale to apply for VIT Chennai PhD programme. Besides, aspirants must also qualify VITREE followed by a personal interview round for admission.

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai, across fifteen specialisations in which Computer Science Engineering (CSE) is one of the most opted VIT Chennai BTech branches. VIT, Chennai offers four sub-domains of Computer Science Engineering (CSE) apart from CSE, which are listed below:

BTech CSE – Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

BTech CSE – Cyber Physical Systems

BTech CSE – Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

BTech CSE – Data Science

Candidates willing to apply in BTech at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) must take VITEEE to become eligible for the counselling round, followed by document verification and fee payment.

The overall the highest package offered during VIT placements 2025 stood at INR 1 Crore per annum. Earlier, the highest and average package offered during placements 2024 stood at INR 88 LPA and INR 9.9 LPA, respectively.

Now, the placement highlights of the year 2023-24 for VIT Chennai campus particularly are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Total offers	1,880
Unique offers	1,589
Regular offers	411
Dream offers	735
Super dream offers	733

The answer to this question depends on the course applied by the candidate. The deemed-to-be university considers entrance exam scores for courses such as BTech, MBA, MTech, MCA, BA LLB (Hons), etc. The institute conducts entrance exams such as VITEEE, VITMEE and VITREE for admission to specific programmes. For courses such as BSc, BBA (Hons), BCom (Hon), etc., selection is merit-based. 

Yes, VIT Chennai provides good placements to its students. The key highlights of VIT Chennai placements 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Total offers	1,880
Unique offers	1,589
Regular offers	411
Dream offers	735
Super dream offers	733

VIT Chennai highest package offered during placements 2024 is not released. However, the overall highest package offered at VIT in 2025 stood at INR 1 Crore per annum. Earlier, the overall highest package offered in 2024 stood at INR 88 LPA.

In order to get admission at Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai, candidates must sit and appear for entrance exam as per respective courses. Aspirants must also fulfil the eligibility requirements for admission. Below is the eligibility criteria for top VIT Chennai courses:

Popular Courses	Common Eligibility
BE/ BTech	Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology with at least 60% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST and applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur , Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.)
ME/ MTech	BE/ BTech in relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate
MCA	UG degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate or first class
MBA/ PGDM	UG or integrated degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate or first class (50% aggregate for SC/ ST and applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur , Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura)
BCom (Hons)	Class 12 with Accountancy / Commerce / Mathematics as one of the subjects with at least 70% aggregate (60% aggregate for SC/ ST and applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur , Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura)
PhD	Master’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate or a CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale

VIT Chennai salary package data 2024 is not released. However, the overall the highest package offered during VIT placements 2025 stood at INR 1 Crore per annum. Earlier, the highest and average package at VIT in 2024 stood at INR 88 LPA and INR 9.9 LPA, respectively.

{Source: MCA students & alumni}

Here's a summary of the feedback from students and alumni:

Pros:

* Good placement record: Over 75% of students get placed in top companies like NetApp, Nokia, Deloitte, Cisco, Microsoft, Amazon, and many more.
* High salary packages: the highest package offered was 39 LPA, average package was around 6 LPA, and the lowest was around 3 LPA.
* Experienced and knowledgeable faculty: Almost all professors are Ph.D. holders, making them experts in their fields.
* Infrastructure and amenities: Good libraries, state-of-the-art laboratories, and comfortable hostels with Wi-Fi, medical facilities, and sports amenities.
* Festivals and events: Various cultural and tech-related events like Technovit and Vibrance provide opportunities for students to showcase their skills and talents.
* Scholarship options: Meritorious and economically backward students receive scholarships.

Cons:

* Some faculty members may not be helpful: While most professors are supportive, a few might not be approachable or helpful.
* Limited availability of certain resources: Although most facilities are available, there might be limitations on certain resources or equipment.
* Food quality varies: Feedback suggests that food quality can vary depending on the mess or location.

Conclusion:
Based on the feedback, it appears that the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme at VIT Chennai offers a strong foundation in computer applications, excellent placement prospects, and access to modern infrastructure and amenities. While there may be some minor drawbacks, overall, the programme seems to be worth considering for those interested in pursuing a career in the software industry.