Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS) started in 1997 as a private multi-disciplinary institute in Pitampura, New Delhi. It is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), approved by AICTE and the Bar Council of India (BCI), accredited with NAAC A++, and covered under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act. Select programmes also have NBA accreditation.

VIPS is not listed as an independent institution in the NIRF rankings. Its national recognition comes through rankings by India Today and Outlook in areas such as Law and BBA, which are detailed in the Rankings section.

The institute runs from a 5-acre urban campus in Pitampura, North Delhi, near Pitampura Metro Station. It has separate academic blocks for engineering, law, management, and liberal arts programmes.

  • B.Tech (4 years), with CSE, AI and Data Science, AI and ML, Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, Cyber Security, Industrial IoT, and VLSI Design
    • Total fees: INR 7,20,000
  • B.Tech Lateral Entry (3 years), seven specialisations for diploma holders, Total fees: INR 5,43,000
  • BA LLB / BBA LLB (Hons., 5 years), Total fees: INR 7,15,500
  • LLB (3 years), Total fees: INR 4,34,100
  • BBA (4 years), Total fees: INR 5,67,200
  • BCA (4 years), Total fees: INR 5,58,800
  • BA Hons (Economics / English, 4 years) and B.Com Hons (4 years), Total fees: INR 5,45,200
  • MCA (2 years), Total fees: INR 4,36,400
  • LLM (1 year), Total fees: INR 1,52,700
  • MA (Economics / English / Mass Communication, 2 years), Total fees: INR 2,46,600 to 2,56,600

For 2023-24 placements, VIPS reported an average CTC of INR 4.46 LPA in the NIRF 2024 data, covering engineering, management, and law streams. IBM, Infosys, Godrej, Amazon, and Accenture are among its confirmed campus recruiters.

Admission Update: The B.Tech programme for the 2026-27 academic session is scheduled to begin in October to November 2026.

VIPS Admission Dates 2026

For the 2026-27 session, VIPS uses entrance exams such as IPU CET, CUET UG, CLAT, IPU CET Law, CUET PG, and IPU CET PG for different programmes. The upcoming academic activity mentioned for the current cycle is listed below.

EventDate
B.Tech Programme StartOctober to November 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

VIPS Courses and Fees

VIPS offers UG and PG courses in six disciplines: Engineering, Law, Management, Commerce, Liberal Arts, and Mass Communication. The total course fee starts at INR 1,52,700 for LLM and goes up to INR 7,20,000 for B.Tech.

CourseDurationEligibilityFee
B.Tech (7 specialisations)4 years10+2 with 45% PCM + IPU CETINR 7,20,000
B.Tech Lateral Entry3 yearsDiploma with 45%INR 5,43,000
BA LLB / BBA LLB (Hons.)5 years10+2 with 45% + CLAT/IPU CET LawINR 7,15,500
LLB3 yearsGraduation with 45% + IPU CET LawINR 4,34,100
BBA4 years10+2 with 50%INR 5,67,200
BCA4 years10+2 with 50%INR 5,58,800
BA Hons / B.Com Hons4 years10+2 with 45%INR 5,45,200
MCA2 yearsBCA/B.Sc with 50% + CUET PGINR 4,36,400
LLM1 yearLLB with 55%INR 1,52,700
MA (Economics / English / Mass Communication)2 yearsGraduation in relevant subject with 50%INR 2,46,600 to 2,56,600

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The B.Tech programme includes new-age technology streams such as VLSI Design, Industrial IoT, AI and Data Science, and Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, along with core CSE-focused options.

VIPS Admission Process

Admission to VIPS is handled through GGSIPU routes, entrance exam scores, counselling, and merit-based selection, depending on the course. Applicants first meet the course eligibility rules and then follow the counselling or merit process linked to their programme.

  1. Choose the course and check the required qualification and minimum marks.
  2. Appear for the accepted entrance exam, such as IPU CET, CUET UG, CLAT, AILET, CUET PG, or IPU CET PG.
  3. Register for the relevant GGSIPU counselling or merit-based admission process.
  4. Fill college and course choices where counselling is required.
  5. Accept the allotted seat, complete document verification, and pay the required fee at VIPS.
ProgrammeExam AcceptedSelection Mode
B.TechIPU CET / CUET UGGGSIPU Centralised Counselling
B.Tech Lateral EntryIPU CET Lateral / CUET UGGGSIPU Counselling
BA LLB / BBA LLBCLAT / AILET / IPU CET LawGGSIPU Law Counselling
LLB (3-year)IPU CET Law / CLAT PGGGSIPU Counselling
BBA / BCA / BA / B.ComIPU CET / CUET UGMerit-based
MCA / LLM / MACUET PG / IPU CET PGMerit-based

B.Tech

For B.Tech, students need 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. General Category applicants must also have a valid IPU CET or CUET UG score.

  • Exam: IPU CET conducted by GGSIPU or CUET UG
  • Process: Score submission, GGSIPU online counselling, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and fee payment at VIPS
  • Lateral Entry: Diploma holders with 45% can seek direct second-year admission through IPU CET Lateral Entry counselling

BA LLB and BBA LLB

The 5-year integrated law courses require 10+2 with at least 45% marks. Students apply with CLAT, AILET, or IPU CET Law scores, and GGSIPU Law counselling allots seats according to merit rank and preference.

LLB (3-year)

The 3-year LLB is open to graduates with at least 45% marks and a valid IPU CET Law or CLAT PG score. The programme has approval from the Bar Council of India.

BBA, BCA, BA Hons, and B.Com Hons

For these UG courses, students need 10+2 in any stream with minimum marks between 45% and 50%. Admission is based on IPU CET or CUET UG scores. UG management and commerce admissions do not require a group discussion or interview.

MCA and Postgraduate Programmes

MCA applicants must hold a BCA, B.Sc (IT), or B.Sc (CS) degree with at least 50% marks and a valid CUET PG or IPU CET PG score. LLM is a 1-year course for LLB graduates with 55% marks. MA courses in Economics, English, and Mass Communication use CUET PG or IPU CET PG merit.

VIPS Placements

VIPS reports placements for students from engineering, law, management, and liberal arts. As per NIRF 2024 data, the 2023-24 average CTC stood at INR 4.46 LPA, while the highest offer was INR 8 LPA. These numbers include streams where many students choose practice, government service, or higher studies instead of campus jobs.

Engineering and management students mainly use campus recruitment for job opportunities. More than 562 companies have hired from VIPS in recent placement seasons. Recruiters include IBM, Infosys, Wipro, Godrej, Amazon, Accenture, ITC, and Flipkart. B.Tech CSE and AI specialisations receive a large share of technology-sector offers.

Metric2023-24 (NIRF Reported)
Average CTCINR 4.46 LPA
Highest CTCINR 8 LPA

VIPS Law School graduates often move towards Bar Council enrolment, judicial services, corporate legal departments, and government legal services. Alumni from the institute work with law firms, PSUs, and central government legal offices across India.

VIPS Rankings

Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies has ranking recognition in Law, BBA, and related academic areas. India Today and Outlook have listed VIPS in their category-wise rankings.

Ranking BodyCategory2025 Rank2024 Rank
India TodayLaw#25#26
OutlookBBAData not available#17

VIPS is not ranked as a separate institution in NIRF. GGSIPU, its parent university, appears separately in the NIRF University rankings. The institute's repeated India Today Law ranking shows the position of VIPS Law School among law colleges in Delhi-NCR.

VIPS Campus and Infrastructure

The VIPS campus covers 5 acres in Pitampura, North Delhi, and students can reach it through the Delhi Metro at Pitampura station. Within its compact city campus, the institute has separate academic blocks for Engineering, Law, Management, Arts, and Commerce. It also provides a central library, computer labs, and a moot court hall for law students.

Other campus facilities include seminar halls, an auditorium, and separate common rooms for boys and girls. VIPS does not have on-campus residential hostels. Students who need accommodation usually choose private paying-guest options in Pitampura and Rohini.

VIPS vs MAIT vs BPIT

VIPS, MAIT (Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology), and BPIT (Bhagwan Parshuram Institute of Technology) are often compared by B.Tech aspirants looking at GGSIPU-affiliated private colleges in Delhi. All three are located in North Delhi and take part in the same GGSIPU counselling process.

ParameterVIPSMAITBPIT
LocationPitampura, DelhiAdarsh Nagar, DelhiRohini, Delhi
AffiliationGGSIPUGGSIPUGGSIPU
NAAC GradeA++AA
B.Tech Total FeesINR 7,20,000Lower rangeLower range
Programme DiversityEngineering + Law + Management + ArtsEngineering onlyEngineering + Management

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

VIPS has the higher NAAC grade among the three and offers a wider academic mix, with law and liberal arts available along with engineering. MAIT and BPIT are mainly engineering-focused colleges with lower B.Tech fee ranges. Students who want only engineering at a lower fee may consider MAIT or BPIT, while students looking for a multi-disciplinary campus may prefer VIPS.

VIPS FAQs

Ques. How strong is VIPS Delhi as a college option?

Ans. VIPS is affiliated with GGSIPU and has NAAC A++ accreditation, which is NAAC's highest grade. It offers Engineering, Law, Management, Commerce, and Arts courses from a 5-acre campus in North Delhi. India Today ranked its Law category at #25 in 2025, and its BBA programme has appeared in Outlook rankings.

Ques. What total fee does VIPS charge for B.Tech?

Ans. The 4-year B.Tech course at VIPS has a total fee of INR 7,20,000, including tuition and other charges for the full programme. The 3-year B.Tech Lateral Entry course costs INR 5,43,000 in total.

Ques. Which route is used for B.Tech admission at VIPS?

Ans. B.Tech applicants need 10+2 with PCM and at least 45% marks, along with a valid IPU CET or CUET UG score. GGSIPU centralised online counselling is used for seat allotment. GGSIPU-affiliated colleges do not have a separate management quota admission route.

Ques. Which law courses can students study at VIPS?

Ans. VIPS Law School offers BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.), both 5-year integrated programmes with total fees of INR 7,15,500. It also offers a 3-year LLB for graduates with total fees of INR 4,34,100. At the PG level, VIPS has a 1-year LLM in Corporate Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution with total fees of INR 1,52,700. Admission is based on CLAT, AILET, or IPU CET Law.

Ques. Are hostels available on the VIPS campus?

Ans. VIPS does not run residential hostels on campus. Its Pitampura campus is in a connected residential area of North Delhi, where paying-guest accommodation is available nearby. Students can also reach the campus through Pitampura station on the Delhi Metro Green Line.

Ques. Has VIPS received an NIRF rank?

Ans. VIPS is not listed independently in the NIRF rankings. Its parent university, GGSIPU, participates separately in the NIRF University rankings. VIPS has been ranked #25 in Law by India Today 2025, and its BBA category was ranked #17 by Outlook in 2024.

Ques. What package do VIPS students get on average?

Ans. NIRF 2024 data shows that the average CTC across graduating disciplines at VIPS was INR 4.46 LPA. This includes engineering, management, and other streams. Technology recruiters such as IBM, Infosys, and Wipro hire from the campus, while many law graduates move towards Bar Council enrolment, judicial services, and government legal roles.