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VIT Vellore Facilities 2026: Campus, Library, Hostel and Mess

Private|Estd. 1984|NAAC Grade A++|NIRF #16 (Engineering) 2025

• Updated on 15 Dec, 2025 by Sneha Madheshia

VIT Vellore campus spreads across 372 acres and offers a wide range of amenities to all the students, such as well-equipped classrooms, advanced laboratories, a fully automated central library, hostels, healthcare services, and efficient transportation.

 

Vellore Institute of Technology campus offers a wide range of sports, fitness, dining, and e-learning resources to serve the needs of its students, so students can enjoy a safe, comfortable, and enriching learning experience.

 

Table of Contents
  1. VIT Vellore Facilities Highlights
  2. VIT Vellore Hostel
  3. VIT Vellore Library
  4. VIT Vellore Transport Facilities
  5. VIT Vellore Health Care Facilities
  6. VIT Vellore Sports Complex Facilities
  7. VIT Vellore Facilities FAQ’s

 

VIT Vellore Facilities Highlights

VIT Vellore Campus is spread across 372 acres, which include modern academic infrastructure, air-conditioned classrooms, well-planned hostels, advanced sports amenities, healthcare services, and efficient transport systems, supporting both academic excellence and campus life. Mentioned below are some of the VIT Vellore Campus facilities.

Category

Details

Campus Area

Spread over 372 acres, the green campus with modern academic and residential infrastructure

Central Library

7,770 sq. m, 6 floors, fully automated with digital and e-learning resources

Classrooms & Labs

Smart classrooms and advanced laboratories with modern equipment

Sports Facilities

Extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, gyms, and swimming pools

Medical Facility

24×7 Health Centre with on-campus medical support

Transport

University buses and shuttle services for internal and external commuting

Hostel Accommodation

Separate hostels for men and women with AC and non-AC options

Hostel Facilities

Wi-Fi, mess, laundry, security, study areas, and recreational spaces

Safety & Security

24×7 security, CCTV surveillance, and biometric access

 

VIT Vellore Hostel

VIT Vellore offers 32 hostels for over 30,000 students. The rooms offered are both AC and non-AC with furniture. Additionally, the campus offers numerous facilities in the hostel, such as a swimming pool, high-speed Wi-Fi, a gym, etc, with 24/7 security and medical support.

Facility Name

Facility Description at VIT Vellore

Hostels

VIT Vellore has 24 hostels accommodating over 22,000 students annually, with 18 blocks for boys and the rest for girls.

Room Options

VIT Vellore offers both AC and Non-AC single and shared bed options to suit different student preferences and budgets.

Room Furniture

Rooms at VIT Vellore are equipped with ergonomic furniture, including a cot, chair, study table, study lamp, bookshelf, and cupboard.

Health and Support Services

VIT Vellore campus provides a first aid centre, pharmacy, and photocopy services to support student health and academic needs.

Recreational Amenities

Students at VIT Vellore enjoy facilities like food kiosks, gymnasium (AC and Non-AC), swimming pool, sports amenities, and laundry services.

Additional Services

VIT Vellore also offers Wi-Fi, a beauty salon, a tailoring unit, driving, dance, and music classes, utility shops, and visitor rooms.

Security and Support Staff

VIT Vellore ensures 24x7 availability of residential counsellors, wardens, supervisors, maintenance staff, and security guards.

Student Safety

VIT Vellore provides security guards to escort students safely between campus and nearby transport hubs during late night and early hours.

Utilities

VIT Vellore guarantees a 24-hour water and power supply, supported by backup captive generators for uninterrupted services.

 

VIT Vellore Library

The Central Library of Vellore Institute of Technology spans 7,770 sq. m with 6 floors (excluding the ground floor) and offers a collection in science, engineering, humanities, and management, including printed books, e-books, and journals.

 

The Library consists of national and international journals in both print and digital formats and provides video conferencing and government-supported e-learning facilities. Additionally, the library is fully automated with KOHA, featuring RFID and biometric systems, self-issue and return kiosks, WEB-OPAC, and online renewal services.

Library Resources

Details

Total Number of Books

2,54,027

Total Number of Back Volumes

18,350

Print Journals / Magazines

412

National

330

International

82

Online databases/E-Journals :(On and Off Campus access facility)

16,829

E-Book – (On and Off Campus access facility)

3,64,806

 

VIT Vellore Transport Facilities

VIT Vellore transport facilities ensure safe and convenient commuting for all the students, both on and off campus. University buses operate across Vellore, helping day scholars reach the campus on time and in comfort. Shuttle cabs also run throughout the VIT Vellore campus during active hours for easy internal movement.

 

VIT Vellore Health Care Facilities

VIT Vellore Health Centre Facilities provides 24×7 healthcare services for students and staff. It is located in the AL Mudalaiyar Block, with 6,453 sq. ft. on the first floor and 1,511 sq. ft. with a reception, Pharmacy, 2 outpatient consultation rooms (one male and one female), an Emergency room with 3 beds, a Dressing/Suturing room situated on the ground floor, ensuring satisfactory medical facilities on campus.

 

VIT Vellore Sports Complex Facilities

VIT Vellore campus offers complete indoor and outdoor sports facilities, which include track and field, football, cricket, basketball, hockey, tennis, volleyball, and handball courts, many equipped with floodlights.

 

Indoor amenities consist of badminton courts, table tennis halls, squash courts, snooker rooms, and multiple air-conditioned gymnasiums for men and women. Separate swimming pools for men and women are also available for training and leisure.

Outdoor Sports

Quantity

Indoor Sports:

Quantity

400 Mts Track and Field

1

Badminton(Wooden Floor, Men)

3

Football

3

Badminton (Wooden Floor, Women)

2

Cricket

2

Table Tennis Women

8

Badminton (Women, Floodlight)

6

Table Tennis Men

16

Badminton (Men, Floodlight)

18

SnookerA/c

3

Basketball (Synthetic Court Floodlit)

1

Squash courts (Wooden, Men)

2

Basketball Court Floodlit

5

Squash courts (Wooden, Women)

1

Handball Courts Floodlit

4

Gymnasium Trendset A/C

1

Hockey Field

2

Gymnasium (Indoor Men A/c)

1

Tennis (Synthetic Court Floodlit)

4

Gymnasium (Women, A&B A/c)

1

Volleyball(Floodlight)

3

Gymnasium (C&D Indoor Women A/c)

1

Volleyball (Synthetic Court Floodlit)

2

Gymnasium ( G Women A/c)

1

Throwball Court Floodlit

2

Gymnasium (Women Indoor )

2

FITTY A/C Gym

1

Multi Gym (Men)

2

Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool Men 50m *25m

1

Swimming Pool Women 25m *12.5m

1

 

VIT Vellore Facilities FAQ’s

Do VIT Vellore Campus Facilities include a swimming pool?

Yes, VIT Vellore Campus Facilities include separate swimming pools for men and women for sports training and recreation.

What is the VIT Vellore campus size?

The VIT Vellore campus spans approximately 372 acres, making it one of the largest private university campuses in India.

Does VIT Vellore have sports facilities?

Yes, VIT Vellore Campus Facilities offer extensive indoor and outdoor sports infrastructure, including courts, gymnasiums, tracks, and swimming pools.

How is the VIT Vellore library?

The VIT Vellore Central Library spans 7,770 sq. m across 6 floors and offers extensive academic resources. It houses printed books, e-books, journals, back volumes, and CDs/DVDs covering science, engineering, biotechnology, humanities, social sciences, and management. The library also provides video conferencing facilities and access to NPTEL, SWAYAM, e-PG Pathshala, and other Government of India–supported e-learning platforms.

Do VIT Vellore Campus facilities include AC rooms?

Yes, as part of VIT Vellore Facilities, selected classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and hostels have air-conditioned facilities.

Is a gym available in VIT Vellore?

The Department of Physical Education at VIT is located in the VIT Shopping Complex, which houses an air-conditioned gymnasium and a snooker hall. Separate fitness centres for men and women are available in the hostels, along with an international-standard swimming pool on campus.

What are the Vit Vellore campus facilities timings?

VIT Vellore facilities, including academic blocks, the library, and laboratories, operate on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Timings for amenities such as the gym, swimming pool, cafeterias, and specialized centres may vary and often extend to evenings or weekends, so students should check the official VIT portal or student apps for updated schedules.

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