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Vivekananda College of Technology and Management (VCTM), Aligarh, established in 2008, is a private institute under the N.L. Educational Society. Located at Mathura Bypass, Near Khair Road, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, the VCTM campus spans 10.7 acres in a pollution-free environment. Affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, and the Board of Technical Education (BTE), Lucknow, VCTM is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute has a faculty strength of 89 and a student enrollment of approximately 790. VCTM is recognized for its quality education and is rated 4.0/5 based on student reviews for campus life, faculty, and infrastructure.
VCTM Aligarh offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs in Engineering and Management. Popular courses include BTech, MBA, MTech, and Diploma in Engineering. Admissions are based on entrance exams such as JEE Main, CUET, UPTAC, and JEECUP, with some programs offering merit-based admission. The institute has a placement rate of approximately 60% as per the 2024 placement report, with the highest salary package of INR 5 LPA and an average package of INR 2.5 LPA.
Key facts and figures about VCTM Aligarh are given in the table below:
Particulars | VCTM Aligarh Highlights 2025 |
Institute Name | Vivekananda College of Technology and Management, Aligarh |
Establishment year | 2008 |
Campus size | 10.7 acres |
Recognised by | AICTE |
Affiliated to | AKTU, Lucknow; BTE, Lucknow |
Popular courses | BTech, MBA, MTech, Diploma in Engineering |
Admission Criteria | Entrance Examination (JEE Main, CUET, UPTAC, JEECUP) / Merit-based |
Official website | https://www.vctm.in |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹55,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, Qualify in relevant entrance examinations such as JEE Main or state-level engineering entrance exam. |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹59,700 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum of 50% aggregate marks, valid score in a national-level management entrance exam (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT) |
Diploma | ₹30,150 | 10th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized board, minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination, studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹57,500 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Valid GATE score |
The table below lists VCTM Aligarh fees for all courses along with their eligibility criteria:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
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BTech (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 2,45,000 | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid JEE Main/UPTAC score |
BTech (Electronics & Communication Engineering) | INR 2,45,000 | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid JEE Main/UPTAC score |
BTech (Information Technology) | INR 2,45,000 | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid JEE Main/UPTAC score |
BTech (Mechanical Engineering) | INR 2,45,000 | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid JEE Main/UPTAC score |
BTech (Civil Engineering) | INR 2,45,000 | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid JEE Main/UPTAC score |
BTech (Electrical Engineering) | INR 2,45,000 | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid JEE Main/UPTAC score |
BTech (Agricultural Engineering) | INR 2,45,000 | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid JEE Main/UPTAC score |
MBA | INR 1,33,000 | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories); valid CAT/MAT/CMAT/CUET PG score |
MTech (Production Engineering) | INR 1,15,000 | BTech/BE in relevant discipline with minimum 50% marks; valid GATE score |
Diploma (Civil Engineering) | INR 1,01,000 | 10th with minimum 35% marks; valid JEECUP score |
VCTM Aligarh admissions are conducted through entrance exams or merit-based processes, depending on the program. Applications are submitted via the institute’s website or relevant exam portals. Key admission criteria include:
Tentative admission dates for VCTM Aligarh are as follows:
Event | Date |
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BTech Application Last Date | August 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
JEE Main Application Last Date | February 25, 2025 (Tentative) |
JEE Main Exam Date | April 2–9, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET UG Application Last Date | March 31, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET UG Exam Date | May 15–31, 2025 (Tentative) |
MBA Application Last Date | June 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET PG Application Last Date | February 25, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET PG Exam Date | March 13–April 1, 2025 (Tentative) |
JEECUP Application Last Date | May 31, 2025 (Tentative) |
JEECUP Exam Date | June 15–20, 2025 (Tentative) |
VCTM Aligarh has a dedicated placement cell that organizes training, internships, and campus recruitment drives. Approximately 60% of students were placed in 2024, with top recruiters including IBM, Wipro, and Hero. Placement statistics for 2024 are as follows:
Particulars | Placement Statistics |
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Placement Rate | 60% |
Highest Package | INR 5 LPA |
Average Package | INR 2.5 LPA |
Median Package | INR 2.3 LPA |
Top Recruiters | IBM, Wipro, Hero, Electric |
Top recruiters for VCTM Aligarh graduates include:
IBM | Wipro | Hero |
Electric | HCL | TCS |
VCTM Aligarh cutoff 2025 for B.Tech has been released on the official website of UPTAC (uptac.admissions.nic.in). VCTM Aligarh JEE Main cutoff 2025 Opening Rank (290137) & Closing Rank (1334373) for B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering in the general category (Home State). The VCTM Aligarh B.Tech JEE Main cutoff 2025 is given in the table below:
Courses | Quota | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
B.Tech in Information Technology | Home State | OPEN | 178986 | 405288 |
B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering | Home State | OPEN | 534918 | 1419370 |
B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering | Home State | OPEN | 290137 | 1334373 |
B.Tech
B.Tech in Computer Science (Engineering)VCTM Aligarh has not been ranked by NIRF, but it is recognized for its academic quality. Student reviews rate the institute as follows:
Category | Rating (2024) |
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Campus Life | 4.2/5 |
Faculty | 4.1/5 |
Infrastructure | 4.1/5 |
Placements | 3.6/5 |
The 10.7-acre campus offers modern facilities for academic and personal growth:
Library – Over 20,000 books, national and international journals, and e-resources
Hostels – Separate for boys and girls, with Wi-Fi and mess facilities; some reviews note average hostel quality
Sports Facilities – Cricket, football, volleyball, indoor games
Laboratories – Well-equipped for engineering disciplines
Other Facilities – Canteen, transport services, medical room
Students report a vibrant campus life with festivals and limited extracurricular activities, though some suggest more clubs and societies could enhance the experience.
VCTM Aligarh offers scholarships to support meritorious and economically weaker students:
Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
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Merit-Based Scholarship | 80%+ in 10+2 or entrance exam | Up to INR 50,000 per year |
Post-Matric Scholarship | SC/ST/OBC, family income < INR 2 LPA | Up to INR 55,000 per year |
Need-Based Scholarship | Family income < INR 2.5 LPA | Up to 50% tuition fee waiver |