Integrated M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at VIT Vellore, Vellore

Yes, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) offers a B.Sc. Mathematics course at its Vellore campus. The duration of the course is three years, and it is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the field of mathematics. The course curriculum includes topics such as calculus, algebra, probability, statistics, number theory, and discrete mathematics. The B.Sc. Mathematics program at VIT is structured to develop the analytical and problem-solving skills of students and prepare them for careers in various fields such as research, academia, finance, data analytics, and information technology. The program is delivered by experienced faculty members and is supported by modern infrastructure and research facilities. In addition to the B.Sc. Mathematics program, VIT also offers several other undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the field of Science, Technology, and Engineering. The admission to the B.Sc. Mathematics program at VIT is based on the VIT Entrance Examination (VITEEE) or the Class 12 Board exam scores.

No, VIT does not offer B.Sc. In Psychology courses to students. Instead, the university provides B.Sc. In Computer Science, Multimedia & Animation/ Visual Communication, Hospitality and Hotel Administration, and Visual Communication courses to students. The eligibility criteria for B.Sc. Is Class 12 with a minimum of 60% to 70% aggregate.

The total tuition fee for VIT Vellore BTech ranges between INR 4.9 lakh and 7.8 lakh. The total course fee, includes a caution deposit of INR 3,000 as well. The fee will vary as per the specialisation selected by the candidates. BTech is available in 24 specialisations, namely Computer Science and Engineering (Bioinformatics), Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, etc. Aspirants are required to pay the course fee after completion of all the selection rounds to confirm their seats.

In case, a candidate is unable to pay the fee within the specified time, his or her admission will stand cancelled. Aspirants will also need to pay a registration fee to apply for admission. The application fee for BTech courses is INR 1,350. Candidates can pay the registration fee via any of the online payment mode.

The mentioned fee details are taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Vellore Institute of Technology does not offer direct admission. It is necessary that you go through the course-specific selection rounds. For VIT Vellore course admission, candidates are selected based on their merit in the last qualifying exam or entrance exam. The institute conducts VITEEE for BTech admission, VITMEE for MTech and VITREE for PhD admission. For courses like BCom, BCA, BSc, etc., merit is considered. After completion of the selection rounds, the institute releases a merit list to announce the names of the shortlisted candidates. The shortlisted aspirants are called for counselling and document verification. Aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat at the institute.

The total tuition fee for various courses at VIT Vellore ranges from INR 1 lakh to INR 7.8 lakh depending upon the course selected by the candidate and the duration as per the official sources. Check below the VIT Vellore fees for top courses:

Course	Total Tuition Fee
BTech	INR 4.9 lakh - INR 7.8 lakh
MBA	INR 7 lakh
BCA	INR 1.6 lakh
MCA	INR 2.7 lakh
MTech	INR 1.6 lakh - INR 4.9 lakh

Check below the eligibility percentage and selection criteria required for some of the VIT Vellore courses:

Popular Courses	Common Eligibility
BTech	Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology with at least 60% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST and others) Candidates with date of birth falling on or after July 1, 2001
MCA	Graduation with a minimum of 60% aggregate or first-class
BBA	Class 12 with at least 65% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST and others) with Commerce /Accountancy /Book Keeping and Accountancy /Mathematics /Business Maths & Statistics /Business Studies /Business Management /Business Economics /Economics as one of the subjects in the qualifying examination
MBA/ PGDM	Any three-year UG/ Integrated degree with at least 60% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST and others)
BCA	Class 12 with Mathematics/ Business Mathematics as one of the subjects in the qualifying examination with at least 65% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST and others) Candidates with date of birth falling on July 1, 2002 or after
MTech	Graduation in a relevant discipline with at least 60% aggregate
PhD	Master’s degree in the relevant stream of Science with a first-class or a minimum of 60% aggregate

 

For that in the non-core branches, you have to secure under 50k rank and if you want to take admission in core branches then you have to secure under 10k rank. For CSE, you have to score under 1k and for ECE under 5k rank.

VIT Vellore officials do not release any VITEEE cutoff data in the public domain. However, as per the data collated from multiple sources regarding VITEEE 2021 cutoff, here are a few important highlights and predictions for VITEEE cutoff:

• VIT (most probably) will call the first 20,000 rank holders of VITEEE for Phase-1 of counselling which will start from July onwards
• VIT university uses equating methodology to calculate candidate’s marks
• Candidates with a score of 118 or above are likely to fall between 1-250 rank range
• Those with less than 31 marks are expected to have a rank of 20,000 or below

The following table mentions the VIT BTech 2024 predicted opening and closing rank as per the VITEEE score:

Marks obtained in VITEEE 2022	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
118 +	1	250
113 - 117	251	500
90 - 113	501	2,500
81 - 90	2,501	5,000
72 - 81	5,001	6,500
60 - 72	6,501	8,500
43 - 60	8,501	11,000
31 - 43	14,001	20,000
Less than 31	20,001	Last rank

The key highlights of VIT Vellore placements 2023 are presented in the below-mentioned table:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
No. of companies visited	904
No. of students placed	14,345
No. of super dream offers	4,461
No. of dream offers	3,453
the highest package	INR 1.02 crore per annum
Average package	INR 9.23 LPA

*In the absence of course-specific data, generic placement information is taken.

VIT Vellore has a good record of placements. As per the official website, 867 recruiters participated during VIT Vellore placements 2024 and placed 7,526 students of the batch 2024 in new-age job roles. The VIT Vellore average package offered during the 2024 placement drive stood at INR 9.90 LPA. The key highlights of VIT Vellore placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 1.02 crore per annum	INR 88 LPA
Average package	INR 9.60 LPA	INR 9.90 LPA
No. of companies visited	945	867
No. of students placed	8,938	7,526
No. of super dream offers	4,480	3,362
No. of dream offers	3,531	3,411

Note: The VIT Vellore placements are going on for the academic year 2023-2024. The above-mentioned data for 2024 may vary once the placement report for 2024 is out.