BioMET-2026

  The School of Healthcare Science and Engineering (SHINE) and the Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT) at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) organized an International Conference on Biomaterials, Bioengineering, and Biotheranostics – BioMET ’26. The conference inaugural featured a distinguished Speakers & Guests Shri. Raj Shekhar Singh Read more…

VIT signs MoU with Cognavi India

  VIT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cognavi India, backed by Japan’s Forum Engineering Inc. & KKR’s Global Impact Fund to bring AI-powered placement solutions to the students. The MoU was officially exchanged between our Executive Director Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy and Mr. Zachary Bushnell, Head of Communication Read more…

The Centre of Excellence in Medical Technology inaugurated at VIT Vellore

The Centre of Excellence in Medical Technology, under the School of Healthcare Science and Engineering of VIT, was inaugurated at its campus in Vellore. According to a press release, the newly established facility, developed in collaboration with the Hyderabad-based Institute of Advanced Medical Research and Innovation (IAMRAI), aims to strengthen indigenous Read more…

GST 2.0 Summit

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…

Tech Summit 2026

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…