VIT Bhopal University
VIT Bhopal University is a private university in Kothri Kalan in Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, India. It was established by the Vellore Institute of Technology.[1][2][3][4]
Type | Private |
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Established | 2017 |
Founder | G. Viswanathan |
Academic affiliations | UGC |
Chancellor | G. Viswanathan |
Vice-Chancellor | Dr. U. Kamachi Mudali |
Dean | SCSE- Dr. S Poonkuntran
SEEE - Dr. Debashis Adhikari SMEC- Dr. S Balaguru SASL- Dr. V Ganesan Architecture - Dr. Sheetal Sharma Business School - Dr. Ashish Tripathi |
Address | Kothri-Kalan, Near Ashta, Bhopal-Indore Highway,466114 , , , 23.077°N 76.851°E |
Website |

VIT Bhopal University, envisioned with a new global outlook will empower its aspirants to attain excellence through learning. The comprehensive teaching methodology designed by the University, redefines the approach to learning, educating and building knowledge-based societies in the country. Collaboration with reputed national and international organisations and strategic partnerships with universities around the world are being established, to prepare a globally competent generation of professionals.
Salient Features
- 250 acres of sprawling lush green Campus strategically located on the Indore – Bhopal Highway, the two cleanest cities in the country
- CALTech – Collaborative and Active Learning through Technology
- Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS)TM empowers students with freedom to choose courses, faculty and pace of study
- Sophisticated laboratories actively engage students in acquiring practical knowledge of industrial standards
- First campus to provide unlimited internet access with state-of- the-art Wave 2 technology
- Mandatory Soft Skills training as part of curriculum for better placement prospects and professional skills
- Entrepreneurship Cell established to incubate innovative ideas and business models
- Hack-a-thons, Make-a-thons, Idea-thons integrated into the academic system
- Clubs, Student Chapters & Technical Associations actively engage students for all-round development
- Faculty Proctors for guidance in academic progress and personality development
- Spacious hostel accommodation, with well-equipped health and recreation amenities
- Modern facilities for sports, fitness and extra-curricular activities
- Student community from various states of India present a diverse cultural ambience on campus
- A flagship university that aligns with the ‘Swachh Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ missions
The culturally diverse student community is trained to develop appropriate technologies to address socially relevant issues that align with the Nation’s self-sustainability and development initiatives. VIT Bhopal University led by Founder and Chancellor Dr. G Viswanathan, has been established with a vision to create technically skilled young minds at the heart of India. Vice-President Mr. Sankar Viswanathan, and Assistant Vice-President Ms. Kadhambari S Viswanathan, have pioneered this important milestone for VIT, by setting up the University in Madhya Pradesh to cater to the growing demand for quality higher education in India under the able administration of Vice-Chancellor Dr. U. Kamachi Mudali.
Academics
VIT Bhopal has made a mark in higher education as one of the best engineering institutes in Central India. The Institute hosts 6 Schools offering academic and research-oriented engineering and management courses both at undergraduate and post-graduate levels. The prospective students can opt for any school, based on their area of interest and future career goals.
At VIT Bhopal, research plays an imperative role on par with academics, facilitating interdepartmental collaborations, besides providing ample opportunities for the students to keep themselves updated of the technological advancements and innovations. All the schools are equipped with state of the art laboratories to impart practical knowledge as per the current industrial standards.
School of Advanced Sciences & Languages
School of Computing Science & Engineering
School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Diversity
“Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”
The world is one family
Imbibing this philosophy, VIT Bhopal University is committed towards creating a diversity and inclusive community by embracing people from different cultural backgrounds. VIT Bhopal University recognize the importance of sharing diverse cultural ethics and values among individuals to promote mutual respect for various communities and create a welcoming campus environment. Thus, VIT Bhopal University strongly support students in their efforts to conduct and participate in diverse social and cultural activities to stay connected to their traditions and at the same time introduce others to their ethics and values in a rich sociocultural milieu.
See also
References
- "Private University Madhya Pradesh". UGC. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- "Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan opens VIT Bhopal University in Sehore district". The Times of India. 21 October 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- "VIT to establish its third campus in MP's Sehore district". Hindustan Times. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- "CM to lay foundation for Vellore Institute of Technology campus near Bhopal". The Times of India. 19 October 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2018.