Vinayaka Missions University [VMU] Salem was established in 1981 by the Founder-Chairman, Dr A. Shanmugasundaram. VMU is approved by AICTE and is accredited by NAAC with a grade of A. The college offers top courses like B.SC., Bachelor of Engineering, BTech, MTech, MBA, MBBS, and MSc. Admission to these courses is done based on both entrance exams and merit.

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Vinayaka Missions University recorded the highest package of INR 1,80,000 and INR 96,000 in the placement drive in 2021–2022. The top recruiters participating in the placement drive include MRF, HCL, American Megatrends, Yamaha, Infosys, Byju’s, SpiceJet, etc.

Table of Contents

  1. Vinayaka Missions University Ranking
  2. Vinayaka Missions University Courses & Fees
  3. Vinayaka Missions University Placement
    3.1 Placement Statistics
  4. Vinayaka Missions University Scholarship
  5. Vinayaka Missions University Facilities
  6. Vinayaka Missions University Vs Periyar University
  7. Vinayaka Mission University FAQs

Vinayaka Missions University Ranking

The ranking details of the college are mentioned in the table below.

Ranked by Years Rank
NIRF 2020 151 out of 200 in India in 2020
Edu-Rank 2023 326 in India
Uni Rank 2023 271

Vinayaka Missions University Courses & Fees

Vinayaka Missions University [VMU] top courses and fee details are mentioned in the table below.

Course Name Details Selection Criteria
BE
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Fees: INR 2,40,000-2,80,000
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 50%
 JEE Main
B.Tech
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 1,80,000-2,40,000
  • Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with 50%
 JEE Main
B.Arch
  • Duration: 5 Years
  • Fees: INR 6,75,000
  • Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with 50%
 JEE Main
B.Pharma
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Fees: INR 5,60,000
  • Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with 40%
 Merit-based
MBBS
  • Duration: 4.5 Years
  • Fees: INR 80,00,000
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 60%
 NEET UG
MBA
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 1,40,000
  • Eligibility: Graduation
 Merit-based
BSc
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 60,000
  • Eligibility: 10+2
 Merit-based
B.Com
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 45,000
  • Eligibility: 10+2
 Merit-based
B.A
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 30,000
  • Eligibility: 10+2
 Merit-based
BPT
  • Duration: 4.5 Years
  • Fees: INR 4,95,000
  • Eligibility: 10+2
 Merit-based
M.P.T
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 1,60,000
  • Eligibility: B.P.T.
 Merit-based
MSc
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 1,02,000
  • Eligibility: Graduation
 Merit-based
M.Pharm
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 1,02,000
  • Eligibility: B.Pharm.
 Merit-based

Vinayaka Missions University Placement

In the 2021–22 placement drive at Vinayaka Missions University [VMU], the highest CTC bagged by the students is INR 1,80,000, and the minimum package bagged is INR 96000. Top recruiters who participated in the placement are MRF, HCL, American Megatrends, Yamaha, Infosys, Byju’s, SpiceJet, etc.

Placement Statistics

Academic Year Total Number of Recruiters Visited A number of students opted for placement Total Number of students offered placements Maximum salary per annum Minimum salary per annum
2018-19 53 91 89 INR 3,48,440 INR 1,00,800
2019-20 21 140 55 INR 6,00,000 INR 1,68,000
2020-21 17 135 41 INR 3,96,000 INR 1,32,000
2021-22 5 369 23 INR 1,80,000 INR 96,000

Vinayaka Missions University Scholarship

The scholarships offered by VMU are mentioned below.

Founders Scholarship

  • Top 100 rank holders in state board, CBSE.
  • 2 rank holders in each district in Tamil Nadu.
  • JEE Main top 5000 rank holders.
  • JEE Advanced top 1000 rank holders.

University Scholarship

  • Academic merit.
  • Sports proficiency.
  • PWD.
  • Economically and socially backward.
  • Wards of ex-servicemen.
  • Alumni.
  • First graduation.

Vinayaka Missions University Facilities

Facilities offered by the university are mentioned below.

  • Computers with Internet facilities
  • Supporting facilities for research.
  • 24X7 internet facilities in Libraries.
  • Travel grant for Faculties to attend conferences.
  • Hitech Computer Lab: Separate computer systems and networks are available to facilitate the departments
  • Online Cloud Classroom Environment The virtual lab is a project initiated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
  • Indoor and outdoor games facilities (Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball courts, and cricket grounds) are available.
  • Spacious and ventilated halls are provided to accommodate more than two hundred students in time to conduct all the examinations.

Comparison: Vinayaka Missions University Vs Periyar University

A comparison between Vinayaka Missions University [VMU] Vs Periyar University is mentioned in the table below.

Particulars Vinayaka Missions University [VMU] Periyar University
Accreditation NAAC with an A grade. NAAC with 'A++' grade
Ranking 151 out of 200 colleges in India in 2020 by NIRF 63 rd by NIRF 2022
Top Courses Offered Medicine.
Dentistry.
Engineering and Technology.
Commerce and Management.
Pharmacy.
Architecture.
Physiotherapy.
Arts and Science.		 PG Technology Programmes.
M.Phil Arts Programmes.
M.Phil Science Programme.
Ph.D. Arts Programmes
Ph.D. Technology Programmes.
D.Litt Arts. D.Litt Arts.
D.Sc Science. D.Sc Science.
scholarship Available Available
Highest CTC INR 1.80 LPA INR 3 LPA
Average CTC INR 0.96 LPA INR 1.5 LPA
Top Recruiters MRF, HCL, American Megatrends, Yamaha, Infosys, Byju’s, SpiceJet, etc. Infosys, Wipro, Indian Health Care, etc.

Vinayaka Mission University FAQs

Ques. What is the rank of Vinayaka Mission University?

Ans. VMU The overall ranking by the NIRF is 151 out of 200 colleges in India in 2020.

Ques. What is the NAAC grade for Vinayaka Mission University?

Ans. The Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation is accredited by NAAC with an A grade.

Ques. Is Vinayaka University UGC-approved?

Ans. Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation is a UGC, Government of India recognized private deemed-to-be-university located in Salem, Tamil Nadu,

Ques. Who approved Vinayaka Mission University?

Ans. Vinayaka Missions University (VMU), Salem, was established as a deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, by MHRD, the Government of India, in the year 2001.

Ques. Is Vinayaka Mission University private or government-owned?

Ans. Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation is a UGC, a government-recognized private deemed-to-be university located in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.

Ques. What is the dress code of Vinayaka Mission University?

Ans. Male faculty shall wear formal shirts and pants. Female staff members shall wear sarees inside the college campus.

Ques. Who is the owner of Vinayaka Mission University?

Ans. Dr Shanmugasundaram, a noble philanthropist and educator, established the Thirumuruga Kirupananda Variyar Thavathiru Sundara Swamigal Medical Educational and Charitable Trust in the year 1981.

Ques. When are the examinations conducted at VMU?

Ans. Examinations are conducted twice a year, for the odd and even semester-end terms. Odd semester-end-term examinations are generally held in March–May. The examination calendar is uploaded to the university website.

Ques. What is the schedule of the convocation?

Ans. The annual convocation of every year is on July 7, which is the birthday of the Hon’ble Founder Chancellor Dr A. Shanmugasundaram.