Admission to Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) is determined through the JEE Mains exam and seat allocation is conducted via the JOSAA counseling process, which includes 7 rounds and a spot round for remaining seats. Candidates can secure seats based on All India Rank (AIR) and state merit rank, with reserved spots for certain categories. A candidate with an AIR of 27,000 and a category rank of 6,300 gained admission to Chemical Engineering. There is no management quota available. The faculty at VNIT is highly qualified, often holding PhDs from top institutions like IIT Bombay, and maintains a favorable student-to-faculty ratio of 1:15 to 1:20. The curriculum includes 4 exams annually and offers robust research internship opportunities. The fee structure varies by category and income. General category students pay around ₹66,600 per semester in tuition, plus ₹40,000 for hostel fees. SC/ST students pay significantly less, with a tuition fee of ₹4,100 and hostel charges of ₹32,000 per semester. OBC students can apply for a 50% fee waiver, and additional concessions are available for low-income families, including a 100% fee waiver for those with annual incomes under ₹1 lakh. The total cost for a four-year program is approximately ₹2,40,000 for girls. The initial seat reservation requires a ₹40,000 deposit. VNIT has strong placement opportunities, with over 150 companies visiting annually and a placement ratio of about 70% overall, rising to more than 95% in core branches. The highest salary package reported in 2022 was 68 LPA, with average packages between 7-9 LPA. Core branches, such as Computer Science, have average offers of 22 LPA. Notable recruiters include Amazon, Google, ExxonMobil, Reliance, and Goldman Sachs. Internship opportunities start in the 5th semester, with stipends between ₹5,000 and ₹75,000 per month. VNIT offers various scholarships and partners with banks to provide student loans.
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