STARS-SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF RURAL STUDENTS
"A Child should never be deprived of quality education owing to poverty. This forceful thought in my mind became the seed that gave birth to the innovative STARS Scheme". – Dr.G.Viswanathan, Chancellor, VIT- Vellore
Philanthropy makes a big difference to people’s lives. On these lines, Our Beloved chancellor Dr.G.Viswanathan has taken several community development initiatives for the betterment of the society, and STARS (Support the Advancement of Rural Students Scheme) is one such philanthropic activity started in the year 2008. It aims at enhancing the rural students’ quality of life.
For children in rural villages of Tamil Nadu who grow up in difficult circumstances, VIT has become more than a place of academic instruction. It is a home away from home where they feel safe and happy, surrounded by caring Professors/Proctors who not only give them the education and skills to face the future, but also become their emotional pillar.
Since 2008 rural students of Tamil Nadu have been admitted through STARS scheme. Each student’s story is an inspiring story of change. Daily wage labourers and domestic helpers find it difficult to educate their children due to their unstable income and difficult living conditions. Their children who are academically brilliant, continue to live their lives in poverty like their families or settle down to basic jobs which satisfies neither their basic needs or their intellectual hunger While many people in our society ignore these hard facts and go ahead with their lives, VIT Management Stands tall as it takes these children in its fold through the STARS scheme (SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF RURAL STUDENTS). Financially disadvantaged children don’t have to stop dreaming of becoming an Engineer. VIT STARS Scheme helps these students from under privileged background to achieve what they deserve by giving them 100% fee waiver for their academic and hostel facilities including basic medical expenses..
The transition to higher education, which is particularly difficult and expensive for rural youth, requires support. To meet this concept in reality, VIT launched this social innovation as STARS Scheme. Based on their 12th std. marks, one boy and a girl from rural Government Higher Secondary schools in the different districts of Tamil Nadu are chosen under this STARS scheme. Most of the selected meritorious students are first generation graduates from the below poverty line families. The selected Students (STARS) are given admission to a B.Tech course in VIT with 100 percent Scholarship covering free accommodation, food, healthcare and other academic facilities.
VIT stands proud in giving high-quality education to the rural students of Tamil Nadu and provide the doorway for a good career, better social status and most importantly, fine tune them to be responsible citizens.
STARS First Generation Graduates Details
| BATCH | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST GRADUATES | 11 | 51 | 50 | 52 | 45 | 46 | 35 | 41 | 44 | 45 | 34 | 38 | 52 | 36 | 41 | 34 | 655 |
| TOTAL STUDENTS | 13 | 57 | 57 | 61 | 57 | 56 | 52 | 57 | 57 | 60 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 70 | 75 | 74 | 945 |
For further details contact:
| STARS Coordinator |
| Dr.Meenakshi S, STARS Coordinator stars.coordinator@vit.ac.in 0416-220-2652 Mobile No:9566656736 STARS Co-coordinator Dr. Govardhan K, STARS Co-Coordinator stars.cocoordinator@vit.ac.in Mobile No: 9443965472 |
STARS-Eligibility Criteria
- Students who have taken Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science subjects alone are eligible under this scheme.
- This opportunity will be limited to one student in a family
- The annual income of the family should be below Rs 1,50,000/-.
- Top Ten boys and girls from Rural Government schools are shortlisted for the scheme (Government Schools located under Corporation, Municipality, Town panchayat limits are not eligible).
- Such identified District toppers will be called for an interview based on marks secured in their Higher Secondary examination. Among them, one male and one female student will be admitted, after the results are published.
- Final admissions to STARS scheme will be decided by the VIT Management.
Salient Features
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STARS-Alumni Abroad
T.SARANYA
B.TECH CSE-2008 BATCH
CTS, Associate, USA
R. RAVIKUMAR
B.TECH CSE-2009 BATCH
Facebook, Software Engineer, USA
R. RAJBHARATH
B.TECH CSE-2009 BATCH
Amazon, Software Developer, USA
T.ARUN PRASATH
B.TECH CIVIL-2009 BATCH
DOHA Steel Fabrication,
Structural Engineer, UAE
Ms.RAMYA
B.TECH ECE-2009 BATCH
Continental Tyres, Senior Consultant, Germany
L.THANIGESWARAN
B.TECH EEE-2009 BATCH
IN3 GROUP, Senior Consultant,
Germany
D.VIGNESH
B.TECH EEE-2009 BATCH
Algihaz Contracting Ltd,
Site Engineer, Saudi Arabia
M.PRADEEPKUMAR
B.TECH EIE-2009 BATCH
Upstart Networks Inc, Software Engineer, USA
G. NADHIYA
B.TECH CSE-2010 BATCH
Dubai Airlines, Splunk Consultant,
Dubai
R. PRASATH
B.TECH EIE-2010 BATCH
Wipro, Test Lead,
Australia
A.FAIROSE FARVEEN
B.TECH CSE - 2010 BATCH
CTS, Senior Associate,
USA
P. MADHUBALAN
B.TECH MECH-2010 BATCH
Accenture, Software Analyst,
Sweden
G.MAHALINGAM
B.TECH MECH-2010 BATCH
Deloitte Consulting GMBH, Senior
Consultant, Germany
S.KARUNAMOORTHI
B.TECH CSE-2011 BATCH
Paypal, Software Engineer, USA
G.KARTHIKEYAN
B.TECH CSE-2011 BATCH
Amazon, Senior Software Development
Engineer, USA
J. ATCHAYALINGAN
B.TECH EIE-2011 BATCH
RABO BANK, Data Analyst, Europe
M. MD KAMIL HUSSAIN
B.TECH IT -2011 BATCH
Private health care corporation, Senior Software Development specialist , UAE
E. KATHIRAVAN
B.TECH ECE-2013 BATCH
L&T Technology and Services,
Senior Engineer, UK
H. SARUKHAN
B.TECH CIVIL-2013 BATCH
AI Turki Infrastructure, Assistant
Engineer, OMAN
VIJAYARASU
B.TECH IT -2013 BATCH
QIB Bank, Development-Core Banking
Specialist, UAE
K.GAYATHRI
B.TECH IT -2013 BATCH
Alhilal Bank, T24 Technical
Consultant, UAE
K.TAMILSELVAN
B.TECH MECH(CHEMICAL)- 2014 BATCH
Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East,
Process Safety Consultant, UAE
T. BHUVANESH
B.TECH BIOTECH- 2014 BATCH
Sapio Sciences, Application
Engineer, UK
NARESH KUMAR
B.TECH IT-2016 BATCH
Fujitsu, Application Developer, Japan
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STARS Year wise Details
STARS Consolidated details (Based on Gender)
| BATCH | MALE | FEMALE | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 2009 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
| 2010 | 28 | 29 | 57 |
| 2011 | 27 | 34 | 61 |
| 2012 | 28 | 29 | 57 |
| 2013 | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| 2014 | 28 | 24 | 52 |
| 2015 | 27 | 30 | 57 |
| 2016 | 29 | 28 | 57 |
| 2017 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 2018 | 31 | 34 | 65 |
| 2019 | 28 | 39 | 67 |
| 2020 | 35 | 32 | 67 |
| 2021 | 33 | 37 | 70 |
| 2022 | 38 | 37 | 75 |
| 2023 | 36 | 38 | 69 |
| Total | 465 | 480 | 945 |
STARS-Placement Details
| S.NO | Graduation Year | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | 100% |
| 2 | 2013 | 95% |
| 3 | 2014 | 93% |
| 4 | 2015 | 95% |
| 5 | 2016 | 95% |
| 6 | 2017 | 96% |
| 7 | 2018 | 94% |
| 8 | 2019 | 98% |
| 9 | 2020 | 94% |
| 10 | 2021 | 93% |
| 11 | 2022 | 92% |
| 12 | 2023 | 100% |
STARS- PLACED IN MAJOR COMPANIES
- DELL
- HCL
- L&T
- BANK OF AMERICA
- TCS
- CTS
- INFOSYS
- ACCENTURE
- WIPRO
- IOC
- SHELL
- ZOHO
- HPE
- IBM
- TEMENOS
- L&T INFOTECH
- SAPIENT
- IDBI BANK
- ORACLE
- CAPGEMINI
- ZEOTAP
- HONEYWELL
- PHILIPS
- VIRTUSA
- BOSCH
- TECH MAHENDRA
- AMAZON
- HEXAWARE
- MINDTREE
- DELOITTE
- MRF
- DELTA ELECTRONICS
- ZYNGA
- TATA TECHNOLOGIES
- TATA AUTO COMP
- SAINT-GOBAIN
- VISTEON
- FORBES TECHNOLOGIES
- WHEELS INDIA
- SONATA
- SUN MOBILITY
- STANDARD CHARTERED GBS
- TRESVISTA
- AMDOCS
- CITI BANK
List of companies STARS placed
TESTIMONIALS
Voice of Mr. R. Sivakumar (VIT STARS 2008 -2012 Batch)
As a poor student who aspired to pursue engineering, my dream would have never been fulfilled without our Chancellor, Sir Dr. G . Viswanathan. The VIT STARS scheme is a lifeline for someone like me, and I will forever be grateful for providing equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their background. During my time at VIT, I was exposed to a world of knowledge, innovation, and personal growth. The education I received at VIT laid the foundation for my professional success. Today, as a well-placed and settled individual in my career, I attribute a significant part of my achievements to the solid education I received under your leadership. You have truly been a guiding light, and without your support, I cannot fathom the kind of life I would be leading today. I will always cherish the memories and experiences I had at VIT, and I will forever be grateful to you, Honorable Chancellor, sir, for having given me the chance to succeed.
With utmost respect and gratitude,
Mr. R. Sivakumar
VIT STARS 2008 Batch
(Konegoundanoor, Krishnagiri)
Software Engineer
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
Cloud Nine Moments of STARS’ Parents
As a family facing financial hardships, we believed that our dreams of giving our son a quality education would remain unattainable. We are filled with high hopes that our son, armed with the knowledge and skills gained from his education at VIT University, will be able to uplift our family and future generations. Honourable chancellor, sir, your kindness has opened doors for us and given us renewed faith in the possibilities that education can bring. In this moment of profound gratitude, we offered our heartfelt prayers to God for your well-being, happiness, and good health. May you and your entire family be blessed with long, fulfilling lives filled with peace and prosperity. Once again, we express our deepest thanks from the bottom of our hearts to you, honourable chancellor, sir, as a token of our love and respect.
With utmost respect and gratitude
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Mr. Karalamoorthy |
Mr. M.S. Murugesan. |