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hostels. Besides, they would be given special training in English, computers
and information technology by experienced faculty.
Also, for the students from weaker sections, book bank scheme is in place.
This enables the students to borrow books from the library for an extended
period of time, than compared to other students.
students participating in various competitions/conferences in India
and abroad
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VIT encourages students to participate in various competitions. Very
recently, our students have won the maximum number of literary events
in the Cultural Fest
Pegasus
held at CMC from 22
nd
to 27
th
July 2013.
Pegasus
is the
most
popular
Medical
Fest
in
South
India.
With tough competitors from AIIMS, KMC, Pondicherry Institute
of Medical Sciences, MCC, SSN, Sastra, Manipal, SVCE and of
course the host, our invincible literary warriors of 17 boys and 8 girls
emerged victoriously in almost all the intense and enthralling literary
events. The students representing the University are provided with
financial assistance.
health centre, health insurance etc.
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Healthcare facility is available round the clock at the VIT Health Centre.
With 6453 sq.ft. space in the first floor & 1511 sq. ft in the health centre
annexe (ground floor) of AL Mudalaiyar Block, it has 18 In-patient beds,
4 observation beds, 5 consultation rooms and a pharmacy. For patients
convenience five full time doctors and two part time doctors are
employed to render 24 hours service, with support from 10 staff nurses,
1 health assistant, 1 male nursing assistant, 1 pharmacist, 2 lab
technicians, 1 assistant, 1 DEO & 4 hospital workers. In addition, ten
specialist and physiotherapy services are available as visiting consultants
(list enclosed below). It is also equipped with an ECG machine, Pulse
oximeter, emergency medicines and three ambulances. All treatment,
consultation & medicines including lab investigations are carried out free
of cost for all students, staff & staff dependents. The Health Centre
annexe (Speciality wing) is also opened in the ground floor of the same
building in which all specialists out patients are seen including
physiotherapy. The first aid centres at men’s hostel and at ladies hostel is
functioning round the clock.
skill development (spoken English, computer literacy, etc.)
o
Basic
English
course and
Introduction to computers
course are
conducted for all the freshers every year.
o
The English language laboratory has been established to enhance
the communication skills of the students
o
As a part of the curriculum, the students are required to take
seminars / written assignments, which will enhance their
presentation skills.
performance enhancement for slow learners:
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A scheme called Student Assisted Training (SAT) is implemented