STARS-SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF RURAL STUDENTS
For further details contact:
Dr. P. Balamurugan,
STARS Coordinator,
Associate Professor,
starscoordinator.cc@vit.ac.in
044-3993 1036
Salient Features
- Skill Training sessions on English Language Proficiency, Computer literacy, special classes on Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Personality development etc.
- Counselling sessions to the STARS.
- Facilitation of Internship and Campus recruitment.
- Hostel rooms will be provided to the STAR Students.
- Clean mess facility with vegetarian and Non-vegetarian food
- Academic logistics are duly taken care.
- STARS book bank
- Comprehensive Library Facility
- Placement training sessions, Certified program sessions are given to the STARS
- Industry Exposure, Behaviour Etiquette, Knowledge share sessions by the Alumni
- STARS are encouraged to become the member of the Clubs & Chapters
- STARS Alumni Meet to encourage and enhance the On Campus STARS
- STARS Coordinator will be In-charge of their Holistic development
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for the STARS scheme, students must have taken Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as their subjects during their higher secondary education.
- This opportunity is limited to one student per family. Only one student per family can benefit from the STARS scheme.
- The annual income of the student’s family should be below Rs 1,50,000/- to qualify for the scheme. This criterion ensures that the scheme supports economically disadvantaged students.
- The STARS scheme identifies and shortlists the top ten boys and girls from Rural Government schools and Corporation/Government schools in the Chennai revenue districts. This selection is based on academic merit and achievements.
- Among the identified district toppers, candidates will be called for an interview. The interview process is based on the marks secured in their Higher Secondary examination.
- The final admission to the STARS scheme is at the discretion of the VIT Management. After careful evaluation and assessment of the candidates, one male and one female student from each district will be admitted to the scheme.
The STARS scheme stands as a testament to VIT’s commitment to providing opportunities for deserving students based on merit and financial need. It is a transformative initiative that aims to empower talented individuals to pursue their dreams and achieve academic excellence.
Statistics
Academic Year | No. of Boys | No. of Girls | Total | No. of First Graduates |
2021 – 22 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
2022 – 23 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
2023 – 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 7 |
Total | 11 | 10 | 21 | 12 |