Presiding over the function, Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy, Executive Director of Vellore Institute of Technology, raised concerns regarding the impact of GST on the MSME sector. She also highlighted the tax’s implications for the education sector, specifically concerning the establishment of institutional infrastructure and the potential cascading effect on student tuition Read more
At the Tech Summit hosted by The Hindu, the session titled “AI, Academia and Resilience: Building Institution and Talent for an Uncertain Future” featured Dr.Sandhya Pentareddy, Executive Director of Vellore Institute of Technology, along with other distinguished dignitaries, who shared insights on preparing institutions and talent for an AI-driven future. Read more
Dr. R. Selvarajan, Director, NRCB (ICAR), inaugurated the 8th Uzhavar Sangamam 2026, a two-day agricultural exhibition and seminar organized by the School of Agricultural Sciences, VIT University, Vellore.The event was graced by VIT Executive Director Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy and other dignitaries.
Addressing the gathering as the chief guest at the 31st Annual Alumni Meet of the VIT Alumni Association held at VIT Vellore, CK Ranganathan, CMD of CavinKare, emphasized that challenges are an inevitable part of both personal life and business. VIT Vice President Dr. Sekar Viswanathan and Executive Director Read more
VIT Vice President Dr. Sekar Viswanathan and Executive Director Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy attended the 77th Republic Day celebrations at VIT University, Vellore.
Nobel Laureate Dr. Moungi G. Bawendi visited VIT, with the event graced by Vice President Dr. Sekar Viswanathan and Executive Director Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy.
Chennai Public School at Thirumazhisai came alive with colour, creativity and celebration as it hosted the annual day, ‘Spectra ’25’ on the theme ‘A Journey Through Time’. Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy, Executive Director of VIT Vellore, inaugurated the event by lighting the traditional lamp, joined by trustee Aishwarya D and principal Read more
The 5th Indian International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM-2025) was jointly organized by VIT Business School and IEOM Society International (USA) during November 6-8, 2025. VIT Founder and Chancellor Dr. G Viswanathan presided over the function. Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy, Executive Director VIT, felicitated the scientists, professors and Read more
The Franco-Indian Campus, ILIADE-Consortium M.Sc. Biotechnology Twinning Degree Award Ceremony was held earlier during the day. We are honored to welcome distinguished guests, Mr. Etienne ROLLAND-PIEGUE, Consul General, @franceinpondy, and Padmabhushan Prof. T. Ramasami, Former Secretary General, DST, Govt of India. The ceremony was presided over by VIT Vice-President Read more
As a part of the joint initiative by the Times of India & the Government of Tamil Nadu, our Executive Director Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy addressed various stakeholders on “Combating drug menace through multi-dimensional approach” at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat, earlier in the day. Other dignitaries present include Shri. Dheeraj Kumar Read more