M.Sc. in Business Statistics 

at VIT Vellore, Vellore

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

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 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

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.

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Is VIT Vellore good for M.Sc. in Biotechnology?

Here's what current students and alumni have to say:

Placement Opportunities:

* Over 70% of students are placed in M.Sc. Biotechnology, with the average package ranging from INR3.75 Lacs to INR8.19 Lacs per annum.
* Top recruiting companies include Dr. Reddy's, Biocon, and Novozymes, offering roles like Research Scientist, Bioengineer, and Bioinformatician.

Faculty and Curriculum:

* The faculty is highly qualified and knowledgeable, with a strong emphasis on practical training and hands-on experience.
* The curriculum is relevant and industry-focused, preparing students for careers in biotechnology.

Infrastructure and Facilities:

* The campus has well-equipped labs, smart classrooms, and a vast library with a wide range of resources.
* Hostels are comfortable, with good food options and recreational facilities.

Student Life and Activities:

* VIT hosts various cultural events, festivals, and competitions throughout the year, providing ample opportunities for students to engage and showcase their talents.
* Clubs and associations cater to diverse interests, fostering teamwork and leadership skills.

Placement Cell:

* The placement cell is actively involved in arranging internships and job placements, ensuring that students receive maximum exposure.

Overall, VIT Vellore seems to be a good choice for pursuing M.Sc. in Biotechnology, given its strong reputation, excellent infrastructure, and promising placement opportunities.

IIT is a public/government university. Whereas, VIT is a private university. Therefore there is difference in the fee for various courses and the education structure as well. IIT is best in offering Engineering courses to students when talking about the government university. VIT is one of the best private university offering Engineering and various other courses to students. Both are best universities and are incomparable. To get admission to VIT, candidates must have valid scores in VITEEE,  VITMEE,  VITREE, and other entrance exams.

Yes, it is true that VIT Vellore is well known for offering placements to almost all the students. 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 highest package offered at VIT Vellore in 2024 stood at 88 LPA. The VIT Vellore CSE average package is yet to be released. However, the overall VIT Vellore average package offered in 2024 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.