NO. Lodging isn't necessary for understudies in VIT. Understudies are permitted to remain outside the school premises in PG or at lease. There is part of good convenience offices are accessible external the grounds. Yet, I for one accept that you ought to decide on lodging for the first year. Once, you get acclimated with the principles and your emphasis is on the examinations and buckling down, then you can move outside after the first year.