VITEEE 2026 Counselling Step-by-Step Guide: VIT Group of Institutions started VITEEE counselling 2026. The mode of counselling is online and is done in phases. Check below to get a complete step-by-step guide on how to apply for counselling in VITEEE, choice-filling process, instructions, VIT counselling fee details, etc.
VIT Vellore has commenced VITEEE counselling 2026. Candidates who qualified VIT entrance exam can register and apply for admission counselling within the prescribed counselling dates. Here, candidates who are willing to participate in VITEEE 2026 counselling can check how to register and complete their choice-filling properly with no mistakes. This page contains details about VITEEE 2026 counselling dates, fees, and steps to do VIT admission choice filling and locking. The VIT exam result 2026 was announced on May 8 at 6:00 pm.
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VITEEE 2026 Phase-Wise Counselling Dates
VIT is conducting counselling in five phases for each rank category in VITEEE. candidates can check the VITEEE 2026 counselling schedule below for all phases -
VITEEE Phase I counselling fee dates (for Rank 1 to 20000)
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Counselling fee payment |
May 8 to May 11 |
| Choice filling |
May 12 (10:00 am) to May 13 (5:00 pm) |
| Seat allotment |
May 14 |
| Advance fee payment |
May 14 to 18 |
| Balance fee payment |
May 27 |
Phase II counselling dates (for rank 20001 to 45000)
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Counselling fee payment |
May 8 to May 18 |
| Choice filling |
May 19 to May 20 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) |
| Seat allotment |
May 22 |
| Advance fee payment |
May 22 to 27 |
| Balance fee payment |
June 10 |
Phase III Counselling dates (for rank 45001 to 70000)
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Counselling fee payment |
May 8 to May 27 |
| Choice filling |
May 28 to 29 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) |
| Seat allotment |
May 31 |
| Advance fee payment |
May 31 to June 6 |
| Balance fee payment |
June 19 |
Phase IV Counselling (from rank 70001 to 1 Lakh)
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Counselling fee payment |
May 8 to June 6 |
| Choice filling |
June 7 (10:00 am) to June 8 (5:00 pm) |
| Seat allotment |
June 10 |
| Advance fee payment |
June 10 to 16 |
| Balance fee payment |
July 1 |
Phase V Counselling Dates (Above 1 lakh)
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Counselling fee payment |
May 8 to June 17 (5:00 pm) |
| Choice filling |
June 17 (10:00 am) to June 18 (5:00 pm) |
| Seat allotment |
June 20 |
| Advance fee payment |
June 20 to June 21 |
| Balance fee payment |
July 4 |
- VITEEE 2026 Counselling Process: Important Points to Note before doing VIT choice filling
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- How to do VITEEE 2026 Choice-Filling?
- What are minor programmes in VITEEE?
- How to edit priority during VITEEE 2026 Choice-Filling?
- VITEEE 2026 Seat Allotment
VITEEE 2026 Counselling Process: Important Points to Note before doing VIT choice filling
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Candidates who have qualified VITEEE 2026 (conducted on April 28 to May 3) can participate in counselling.
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No extension for choice filing is offered.
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VITEEE counselling 2026 fee payment is mandatory.
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If the applicant fails to meet the counselling eligibility, then the provisional admission offered at the time of counselling will be cancelled.
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Students can modify their choices as many times as they want within the given time frame.
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Students with 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh above rank are eligible for VIT AP and Bhopal campuses only. For students with 1.5 lakh above rank, only VIT AP campus is eligible.
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Students with MPCEA streams are eligible for all BTech programmes, and students with BPCEA stream are eligible for Bio-related programmes only during choice filling for VITEEE.
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VITEEE Seat Allotment 2026 is done based on your rank.
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VITEEE Counselling 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
In this section, students can get a detailed guide on VITEEE 2026 counselling and choice-filling process, along with how to edit priority and shuffle their preferences.
Log in to access VIT Counselling Dashboard
Qualified candidates must visit official website - vit.ac.in and click on counselling portal link. Now login using credentials - application number and password. After logging, check rank and result. The dashboard will display VITEEE 2026 rank and marks, along with which phase of counselling you are eligible.
Details mentioned under VITEEE 2026 counselling section -
Status- whether you are eligible for counselling or not, as per your rank -
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Counselling phase
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Counselling fee deadline
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Choice filling dates
VITEEE Counselling Declaration and Fee Payment
Once you have read all the instructions, proceed to the next stage. A declaration form for counselling will be displayed on the screen. Read it carefully and confirm. Then, you will be redirected to the payment stage -
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A counselling fee of INR 5900 must be paid for registration. It is same for all categories and is non-refundable.
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Select payment mode and pay fees.
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Once the payment is complete, save and download VITEEE counselling 2026 fee receipt.
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How to do VITEEE 2026 Choice-Filling?
The VIT choice-filling is very important and must be done carefully, as the final seat allotment is done based on the preferences submitted along with the rank obtained. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do VITEEE choice-filling 2026 online:
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The dashboard for choice filling will display the timer for how much time is remaining to complete the preference adding stage.
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All submitted choices will be automatically freezed at 5:00 pm on the last date of choice-filling.
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At the time of VITEEE choice filling, select the following: BTech programme, category, branch, fee category, and core/minor
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In fee category system, it is important to always select the lowest fee category. You cannot choose a higher fee category if a lower fee is available for the same branch. Incase you do, the system will not accept.
Refer to VITEEE 2026 Rank Vs Branch Vs Category and VIT Rank Vs Branch to understand preference combination while doing choice filling
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If a candidate is interested in a particular branch, then they can select same branch for all categories, starting from lowest category.
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Once done, review all the programmes selected and submit.
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Candidates can check the list of the programmes they have chosen during the VIT BTech choice-filling window.
What are minor programmes in VITEEE?
Minor programmes in VIT are additional specialised programmes that can be taken along with core BTech course programmes. Candidates who wish to pursue Minor programmes with core programmes will be required to complete an additional 18 to 20 credits beyond prescribed degree requirements. The additional payment is required to complete the required credits.
Also read: Which VIT campus is best for BTech Programmes
How to edit priority during VITEEE 2026 Choice-Filling?
To edit priority, click on edit priority section, and change the number as your preferences. You can swap the numbers as many times you can within the given deadline. Once done, click on update priority. If you have chosen the same branch under multiple categories, then it is advisable to delete the one with highest category first.
There is no limit to adding your preferences. You can add as many options as you can to get the best option. Once the activity is done, check registered choices carefully.
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VITEEE 2026 Seat Allotment
The date of the seat allotment will be displayed here based on your phase-wise counselling. On the date of seat allotment, the allotted seat will be displayed. In case, the seat is not allotted during counselling, candidates will be given an opportunity in the subsequent phase of counselling based on the rank obtained. Once the seat is allotted, the category/branch or campus cannot be changed.
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Commonly asked questions
The VITEEE counselling fee is INR 5,900 (inclusive of GST). During the counselling registration, the students will have to pay the counselling fee online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI. If the fee is not paid, then the students cannot participate in the counselling process.
VIT declared the VITEEE 2026 result on May 8.
Students can fill their choices for VITEEE counselling online. First, candidates have to register by paying a fee of INR 5900 (non-refundable) and fill their campus and course choices in the order of preference. Based on merit, submitted choices and seats available students will be allotted seat at VIT campus.
For VITEEE admissions, there is no specific reservation criteria. Students will be offered admission based on their rank, order of preferences, eligibility and seats.
Commonly asked questions
Dates for VITEEE seat allotment 2026 have been updated on the counselling portal. Candidates can login and check their scheduled counselling dates.

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Student Forum
Answered 2 days ago
VITEEE 2026 topper's name and list for MPCEA and BPCEA stream will be available soon after the result declaration.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
The VITEEE result 2026 link is now active on the official website.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates can download their VITEEE admit card at OTBS portal. To download, students have to provide their application number and password.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, scorecard is not generated for attempting VITEEE mock test. It is curated for practice and understanding question paper pattern.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Private Universities (Strong Placements in CSE/IT)
VIT Vellore/Chennai – CSE/IT admission possible via VITEEE. Fees ~₹7–8 lakh.
SRM Institute of Science & Technology (Chennai/Kattankulathur) – Strong CSE placements. Fees ~₹10–12 lakh.
Lovely Professional University (LPU, Punjab) – CSE/IT/ECE easily ava
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
In VITEEE, VIT mainly focuses on class 12th syllabus than 11th standard syllabus. To score 300 to 400 marks in VIT exam, we advise to -
- Cover 12th syllabus first
- Solve PYQs and mock test
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
So basically, the syllabus for SRM, VITEEE, GITAM, and most IIIT entrance exams is not something completely different. All of them are mostly based on your Class 11 and 12 NCERT. If you're preparing for JEE Main, you're already covering a big part of it.
Let me break it down in a simple way.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, the exact VITEEE test centre name and address will be displayed on admit card which is available two days before the allocated exam date. At the time of slot booking it will not be disclosed.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
The last date for VITEEE Slot Booking was April 19, 2026 (5:00 pm).
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
The slot booking process was done from April 17 to 19. The link was made available at OTBS portal. Registered candidates were able to book their exam slot using application number and password.
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Contributor-Level 7

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