Is VIT Vellore a private or a government university?

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Founded in 1984, Vellore Institute of Technology, also known as VIT Vellore or VIT University, is a privately operated research university situated in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It holds the distinction of being recognised as an Institution of Eminence and is acknowledged as the top private university for

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VIT Vellore enjoys the status of a private Deemed-to-be University. Established in 1984, it is believed that the university is one of the best private universities due to its rankings. The university ranked 17 by the NIRF 2022 under the Overall category. VIT Vellore is located in Katpadi in Vellore,

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