VIT University moves up 55 places in QS world ranking and 9th now in India

VELLORE: VIT University’s ranking according to the QS world ranking has moved 55 places up and is at 9th position in India and 346th worldwide, sources said. The rankings, which are based on five academic areas, include arts and humanities, engineering and technology, life sciences and medicine, natural sciences and social sciences and management. While the university’s EEE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) has been ranked 8th in India, computer science and information systems and mechanical engineering have moved north by 50 spots, varsity officials revealed. VIT is currently ranked 9th in India in the Shanghai ranking 2021 and is also the 12th best research institute in India according to the Centre’s National Institution Ranking Framework, officials added.