EdGe - Your Grooming PartnerJoin Today

EdBlogs

VIT Chennai vs Amrita Chennai

🎓 Rankings & Reputation

  • VIT Chennai (part of VIT University):

    • NIRF University rank: ~17‑19 (2023–2024) ( vit.ac.in)

    • NIRF Engineering rank: ≈11 

    • Internationally listed in QS & THE rankings 

  • Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (multi-campus, includes Chennai):

    • NIRF University rank: 7 in 2024 (amrita.edu)

    • Engineering rank: 23 in 2024 

    • Accredited A++ by NAAC, strong THE Impact rankings 

Verdict: Amrita leads overall in university rankings; VIT holds an edge specifically in engineering.


🎯 Academic Programs & Focus

  • VIT Chennai: Offers a wide range of engineering streams—CSE, ECE, AI/DS, Cybersecurity; benefits from robust infrastructure and alumni network. 

  • Amrita Chennai: Newer campus (est. 2019) offering core branches like CSE, ECE, EEE, Cybersecurity, Mechanical, Civil. Part of a reputed multi-campus institution renowned for research and holistic programs. 


💼 Placements & Career Outcomes

  • VIT Chennai: Average CSE/ECE package ~₹4.5–5.5 LPA, with top offers exceeding ₹20 LPA. Strong placement ecosystem. 

  • Amrita Chennai: As a newer campus, local placement data is limited; other campuses report average packages ~₹9.7 LPA and highest up to ₹56 LPA . Amrita’s wider brand strength supports diverse recruitment.

Overall, both deliver solid placements, with VIT offering stronger immediate results at Chennai; Amrita's established campuses show stronger research and high-end offers.


🏫 Campus Life & Culture

  • VIT Chennai: Modern infrastructure, second to main Vellore campus; known for energetic student life and tech fests.

  • Amrita Chennai: Compact 16-acre campus as part of Amrita’s multi-campus culture; benefits from strong values, disciplined environment, and socially-driven ethos. (amrita.edu)


💰 Fees & Accessibility

  • Fees are comparable, but VIT tends to be slightly more expensive per most sources.

  • Your choice may depend on closeness to home, specialization interests, and budget flexibility.

🔍 Student Opinions

 

“Go for VIT Chennai. […] the general opinion is that VIT Chennai is better.”

 

“Compared to VIT, Amrita University has a better track record for placement … challenging for students to receive good placement offers at VIT.” 

Expect a range of opinions—common view: VIT excels in engineering and brand; Amrita excels in research and overall ranking.


Quick Comparison

FactorVIT ChennaiAmrita Chennai
University RankNIRF ≈17–19 / Eng ≈11NIRF Univ 7 / Eng 23
Engineering EdgeStrong, wide branchesGood, but fewer disciplines
PlacementsAvg 4.5–5.5 LPA, top ₹20+ LPAParent campuses avg 9.7 LPA & beyond
ResearchGood, but secondary to VelloreHigh research culture across campuses
FeesSlightly higherSlightly lower
CampusNew, vibrant, large alumniSmaller, disciplined, holistic


🧭 Final Take

  • Choose VIT Chennai if you want: strong engineering‑centric culture, wide specialization, energetic campus life, and slightly better immediate placements in core tech.

  • Choose Amrita Chennai if you prefer: higher overall university prestige, a more research‑oriented and values‑focused institution, slightly lower fees, and holistic development.

Your decision may boil down to preferred specializations, campus vibe, and whether you lean toward immediate engineering placements (VIT) or broader academic prestige and research potential (Amrita).

Note: It's only for reference 


You may also like

  • EdGe
    Published 2d

🎯 Advertising as a Career: A Creative Path to Influence and Impact

 🎯 Advertising as a Career: A Creative Path to Influence and Impact🧠 What is Advertising?Advertising is the art and science of communication aimed at promoting a product, service,

  • EdGe
    Published 2d

🚀 Aerospace Engineering: Fly Beyond Limits

🚀 Aerospace Engineering: Fly Beyond Limits✈️ IntroductionAerospace Engineering is a highly specialized branch of engineering that deals with the design, development, testing, and production

  • EdGe
    Published 2d

7 On-Demand Careers You Can Build from Your Hobbies

Turn What You Love Into What You Do – Powered by EdGe🔍 Why Turn a Hobby into a Career?When your passion becomes your profession, work no longer feels like a burden. The rise of digital

  • EdGe
    Published 7d+

All About TG EAPCET

Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, Duration & SyllabusYour Complete Guide to Telangana EAPCET (Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test)📌 What is TG EAPCET?TG EAPCET (Telangana

  • EdGe
    Published 7d+

Architecture After JEE Main Paper 2: Careers Beyond Buildings

JEE Main Paper 2 is the primary gateway for students aiming to pursue B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) or B.Plan (Bachelor of Planning). While most aspirants are familiar with the conventional image of

  • VENKATESH PANYAM
    Published 7d+

Finding a Mentor: Your Guide to Growth and Success

Dear Students,In the journey of self-development and achieving excellence, one of the most powerful assets you can have is a mentor—a person who acts as a role model, advisor, and friend. Mentorship

  • A. Rashmi Bhavani
    Published 7d+

Know My campus: ANITS

The BeginingAnil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences (ANITS) is situated in Bheemunipatnam of Andhra Pradesh state (Province) in India. The institute was established in the Academic Year

  • EdGe
    Published 7d+

National Sanskrit University (NSU): A Comprehensive Overview

Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, now known as National Sanskrit University (NSU), is a central university located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. Established in 1956 under the Ministry of Education

  • VENKATESH PANYAM
    Published 7d+

How to Learn Physics

Walter Lewin a  former professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) says  “ Teachers who make Physics boring are criminals”. I agree with him. Physics

  • Prof. N. Chitti Babu
    Published 7d+

Q&A with the expert in Chemical Engineering

What is Chemical Engineering?Prof: Chemical engineering is the field of applied science that employs physical, chemical, and biochemical rate processes for the betterment of humanity.What

  • Sri Chaitanya Ayyagari
    Published 7d+

Green Hydrogen As A Future Energy Carrier

As World is moving towards a renewable economy, Hydrogen gas, as a key energy carrier, is going to play a key role in the target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050(https://www.ipcc.ch). Why

  • EdGe
    Published 7d+

COMEDK UGET

About COMEDK UGET 2025The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) conducts the Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) for admission to engineering courses in approximately