Andhra Boy scores Rank 1 in VITEEE Result

Varre Aditya Vardhan of Narayana Srichaitanya Junior College, Vishakhapatnam has secured Rank 1 in VIT Enginering Entrance Exam.  The exam was held on April 9 and 20, 2014, in 112 cities across India. 

The result for the same was announced on May 1, and VIT founder-chancellor Dr G. Viswanathan said that of the 1,93,851 registered candidates, 1,84,483 (Boys-148184; Girls-36299) appeared for the exam.

Mayank Sharan from Jharkhand secured the second rank, followed by Hyderabad student Gangam Rohith Reddy, also from Narayana Srichaitanya Junior College.

“Our admission is merit based on the marks secured by the candidates in the entrance examination which we conduct,” Dr Viswanathan said.

“The counseling for those with ranks up to 8000 will be held on May 19 at Vellore and Chennai Campuses, followed by those with ranks up to 12,000 on the 20th. Ranks up to 16000 will sit for counseling on May 21; and those with ranks up to 20,000 will sit on May 22, 2014,” he added.

The chancellor said that both Central and State toppers will be awarded with 100% fee waiver for all four years. Chancellor also added that plus two toppers among students (one boy and one girl) from government schools in rural areas in each district of Tamil Nadu appearing for VITEEE and secure top marks will be given 100 per cent tuition fee waiver and full exemption from hostel and mess fee under the unique STAR (Supporting the Advancement of Rural Students) programme.

Source: HT Campus