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    Compare VIT Chennai vs HIT Kolkata

    Compare VIT Chennai B.Tech Mechanical Engineering vs HIT Kolkata B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. VIT Chennai is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 216 verified students while HIT Kolkata is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 164 verified students at Careers360. Explore Careers360 for detailed comparison on all course parameters and download free information on B.E /B.Tech Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.
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    B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

    via VIT Chennai

    B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering

    via HIT Kolkata

    Quick Facts

    Location

    Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu
    Kolkata, West Bengal

    Ownership

    Private
    Private

    College Type

    College
    College

    Establishment Year

    2010
    2001

    Campus Size

    192 Acres
    8 Acres

    Total Courses Offered

    44
    33

    Ranking & Accreditations

    Careers360 Rating
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    -

    AAA+

    Approvals

    Constituent, AICTE
    AICTE, Affiliated, +more

    Accreditations

    -
    NAAC

    Course & Fees Details

    Course Credential

    Degree
    Degree

    Degree

    B.E /B.Tech
    B.E /B.Tech

    Branch

    Mechanical Engineering
    Electronics and Communication Engineering

    Duration

    4 years
    4 years

    Mode

    Offline
    Offline

    Approved Intake

    180
    180

    Fees

    ₹ 7.8 Lakh
    ₹ 3.71 Lakh

    Exams Accepted

    Course Approval

    AICTE
    AICTE

    Admission Details

    • Admission Eligibility Criteria: 
    • PCMB/PCM applicants who have attempted Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English and Aptitude (MPCEA) in VITEEE 2026 with 60% aggregate of marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and with not less than 50% in Mathematics in +2/HSC/Intermediate examination are eligible for admission to all B. Tech Programmes. 
    • PCMB/PCB applicants who have attempted Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English and Aptitude (BPCEA) in VITEEE 2026 or PCB applicants who have attempted Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English and Aptitude (MPCEA) in VITEEE 2026 with 60% aggregate marks in Biology, Physics and Chemistry and with not less than 50% in Biology in +2/HSC/Intermediate examination are eligible for admission to the following programmes only. 
    •  B.Tech. Biotechnology (VIT-Vellore & VIT-Chennai) B.Tech. Computer Science and Engg. (Bioinformatics), (VIT - Vellore) B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engg. (Biomedical Engineering), (VIT - Vellore) B.Tech. Health Sciences and Technology (VIT - Vellore) B.Tech. Bioengineering (VIT - Bhopal) B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Health Informatics), (VIT - Bhopal) B.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering (Education Technology), (VIT-Bhopal)
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    80% seats to be filled from qualified WBJEE candidates, 10% from qualified JEE(Main) candidates and 10% under Management Quota for candidates having valid rank cards of WBJEE / JEE(Main).

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    Eligibility Criteria

    a. Nationality :

    The applicant for VITEEE should be a Resident / Non-Resident Indian National/OCI/PIO Holder. 

    b. Age Limit:

     Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after 1st July 2004 are eligible to apply for VITEEE-2026. The date of birth as recorded in the High School Certificate will be considered authentic. Candidates who fail to produce this certificate in original as proof of their age at the time of counselling, shall stand disqualified. 

    c. Qualifying Examination:

    Candidates appearing for the VITEEE-2026 should have either completed or shall be appearing in any one of the following qualifying examinations, in 2026.

    i. The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by any recognized Central/ State Board, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi; Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations or any other Board accepted by VIT as equivalent to 10+2 examination. 

    ii. Intermediate or two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board/ University. 

    iii. General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Srilanka) at the Advanced (A) level. 

    iv. High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University/Pearson Edexcel regulated by UK. For PCM: Physics & Mathematics - A Level/ Chemistry - A/AS Level and English - A/AS Level For PCB: Physics & Biology - A Level/ Chemistry - A/AS Level and English - A/AS Level 

    v. High School Certificate Examination of the International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva. For PCM: Physics & Mathematics - HL, Chemistry - SL/HL For PCB: Physics & Biology - HL, Chemistry - SL/HL 

    vi. Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with minimum of 5 subjects as recognized by central board.

     vii. Applicants who have completed the Class 12 (or equivalent) examination outside India should produce an equivalence certificate to the effect that the examination they have passed equivalent to the Class 12 Examination with grade/CGPA converted to percentage. 

    Candidates who have studied in Regular, Full Time and Formal Education with English as is one of the subject are eligible to apply. 

     For Indian nationals, attending VITEEE 2026 is mandatory to be eligible for B. Tech. admission.

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    • H.S. (10+2) examination of the Council of Higher Secondary Education, West Bengal or equivalent
    • Qualified Joint Entrance Examination conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board / JEE(Main) conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education and recommended by the WBJEE Board
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    College & Exam Cut-off

    Data presented for the year 2025

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    Fees

    Total Fees

    ₹ 7,80,000
    ₹ 3,70,800

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    Fees

    VIT Chennai has the highest tuition fee among all 2 colleges followed by HIT Kolkata.

    Facilities

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    Alumni Associations

    Auditorium

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    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Convenience Store

    Girls Hostel

    Guest Room/Waiting Room

    Gym

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Parking Facility

    Sports

    Transport Facility

    Wifi

    Alumni Associations

    Auditorium

    Banks/ATMs

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Convenience Store

    Girls Hostel

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Sports

    Transport Facility

    Wifi

    College Reviews & Perception

    College Infrastructure

    Campus Life

    Academics

    Placements

    Value for Money

    Total Reviews

    211
    159

    Individual Reviews

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    posted on 0 month ago by Sounak

    Regarding academics, it is an amazing college.

    posted on 1 year ago by Karthik Byju

    vit vellore

    posted on 2 years ago by ANNANGELINE SUNNY
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    My college life experience is overall good.

    posted on 8 months ago by Aditya Paul

    A good atmosphere for students who wants to upgrade

    posted on 9 months ago by Aniket Pal

    Well suited for a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

    posted on 1 year ago by Priyanshu Guha Thakurta
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    College Reviews & Perception

    HIT Kolkata has received the lowest rating for value for money whereas VIT Chennai has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.

    Which college/course would you like to go ahead with?

    VIT Chennai : Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai Campus

    B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

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    HIT Kolkata : Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata

    B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering

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