VITEEE Fee Refund Policy 2026: Rules, Withdrawal Process, Hostel, Eligibility Guidelines

Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam 2027 ( VITEEE )

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VITEEE 2026 Fee Refund Policy: VIT Vellore offer facility to students to apply for VIT fee refund process. Candidates can check complete details regarding the admission, tuition fee, hostel fee, withdrawal. The percentage of the VITEEE course fee refunded depends entirely on when they formally submit their withdrawal request relative admission date

VITEEE Fee Refund Policy 2026: Candidates who want to know about VIT refund process for tuition fee must know that VIT University does provide full fee refund, if withdrawal is submitted on time. VITEEE tuition fee refund policy for BTech is applicable for all VIT campuses in India. Students who wan to withdraw their admission or VITEEE seat allotment. Check complete details regarding VITEEE admission fee refund policy details beelow. 

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VITEEE Refund Policy: Fees, Withdrawal Process Explained, Rules

VIT University ihas completed conducting VITEEE counselling. Admissions have been completed. The phase V seat allotment result was announced on June 20. Candidates who have been allocated seats must download their VIT 2026 BTech provisional allotment letter from counselling portal. The VITEEE 2026 counselling was conducted in phases (rank-wise). 

In such cases, students can apply for VIT withdrawal process. However, to receive VITEEE tuition fee refund, understanding the VIT fee refund policy is important. In this article, we have provided complete details regarding the VIT tuition fee refund policy, how to apply, eligibility, and VIT UGC guidelines. Let’s understand VITEEE 2026 fee details. 

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Table of contents
  • VITEEE 2026 Fees: Types and Refund Stats
  • VIT Fee Refund Policy of Tuition Fee as per UGC Guidelines
  • When will VIT Refund Facility Open?
  • How is VIT Tuition Fee Refunded?
  • How to apply for VIT full fee refund: Withdrawal Process
  • VIT Hostel Fee Refund Policy
  • VITEEE Fee Refund Policy for Failed Eligibility Criteria
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VITEEE 2026 Fees: Types and Refund Stats

During VITEEE admission process, before paying confirmation or advance tuition fee, students must note the following-

Fee Type

Amount

Refundable Status

Registration fee

INR 1350/-

Non-Refundable

Counselling registration fee

INR 5900/-

Non-Refundable

Caution deposit

INR 5000/-

Refundable with specific time limit along with tuition fee

VIT Fee Refund Policy of Tuition Fee as per UGC Guidelines 

Once a candidate clears VITEEE 2026 and participates in the counselling and secure a seat, they have to pay an advance fee to confirm their admission. The VIT advance fee is nothing but a partial amount of the tuition fee required to book your seat for allocated branch, course, and category. Once you have paid the advance fee, later they can pay the balance amount within given deadline. 

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However, if a candidate later chooses to withdraw their admission, they can do so but within the guidelines. VIT university aligns its VITEEE refund policy with the standard guidelines set by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

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When will VIT Refund Facility Open?

The facility for online withdrawal in VITEEE admission usually opens once all counselling stages are completed. Students who want to withdraw from allocated process must opt for refund option as per the guidelines mentioned. VIT fee amount usually gets refunded within 15 to 30 days to the source account. 

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How is VIT Tuition Fee Refunded?

The percentage of the VITEEE course fee refunded depends entirely on when they formally submit their withdrawal request relative to the formally notified last date of admission. Candidates can check the instructions for the VITEEE Tuition Fee Refund Policy below -

Time of VIT withdrawal request

Percentage of fee refunded

15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission (before orientation, usually before September 30)

100%

Even with a full refund, a processing fee of INR 1000 - 1180/- is deducted.

Less than 15 days before the last date of admission

90% 

15 days or less, before the last date of admission

80%

30 days or less, but more than 15 days, after the last date of admission

50%

More than 30 days after the last date of admission

0%

NOTE: The aggregate fee mentioned above includes tuition fee and non-boarding charges. Caution deposits are usually refundable in full across all timelines. Students must note that specific dates have been announced for VIT admission counselling. 

How to apply for VIT full fee refund: Withdrawal Process

Students must note that VIT do not accept withdrawals on call or any informal email. To apply for VITEEE tuition fee withdrawal or VIT admission cancellation/fee refund, students have to raise a withdrawal request VITEEE counselling portal or VTOP Login. The VIT refund amount will be calculated as pe UGC guidelines and the timeline (based on the withdrawal date).

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How to Withdraw VIT Seat and Get Full Refund?

To apply for a VITEEE 2026 fee refund, candidates can follow the steps mentioned below -

  • Go to VIT freshers portal and login using credentials

  • Then search for withdrawal or fee refund option in the dashboard.

  • Enter your bank details, such as account number, IFSC code, account holders name, and bank branch. Ensure that all details match the parent’s or students ban account.

  • Submit the online withdrawal form. Keep a screenshot or PDF receipt of VIT fee cancellation confirmation.

  • Once approved, the VIT refund fee amount will be credited directly to the source account within 15 to 30 working days.

  • The VIT refund facility usually open after phase III counselling or after the completion of all VITEEE counselling rounds at VIT freshers portal

  • The feshers portal for each campus is different. 

The VITEEE 2026-27 academic session is expected to start in the second or third week of July 2026 (across all campuses). The dates for orientation will be updated and informed to students on their registered email ID. 

DIRECT LINK: 

VITEEE Freshers Portal (Vellore Campus)

VITEEE Chennai Campus Freshers Portal

VTOP Bhopal

VITEEE Freshers Portal (AP Campus)

For reference, candidate's can check last year's dashboard to understand -

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VIT Hostel Fee Refund Policy

Candidates can also request for a VIT hostel fee refund. However, the criteria and instructions are different compared to the admission process, which can be checked below -

  • If a student decides to leave the hostel facilities within 4 months of the academic session starting, then 10% of the hostel fee is deducted per month. The remaining balance is then refunded to the students bank account. 

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VITEEE Fee Refund Policy for Failed Eligibility Criteria

VIT is strict with their VITEEE eligibility and students are strictly scrutinised based on that. Hence, the following VIT refund policy is implemented for not meeting the eligibility criteria-

  • If a student loses their seat due to failing to meet minimum class 12th PCM aggregate (which is 60%), along with 50% in Maths/Biology, a fee refund is processed, but only after deducting administrative fees. 

  • Students are advised to keep their receipt along with confirmation page, application form copy, and other VITEEE registration details. 

Thus, it is advised to keep a close watch on VIT counselling portal and schedule. The refund facility usually starts after the completion of counselling. If you want to withdraw, then do it at least 15 days before deadline. VIT classes usually commence in the last week of July, so make sure to complete them as per the fee refund timeline for VITEEE.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I change my VIT campus or branch after admission?
A: 

No, VIT does not allow students to change their selected branches or campuses after admission. Candidates are therefore advised to read the counselling instructions carefully before submitting their choices.

Q:   What is the VITEEE counselling fee?
A: 

VITEEE counselling 2026 registration fee is INR 5900. To partcipate in counselling, students must pay the fee. The accepted payment mode include: net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI. 

Q:   What is VITEEE rank card?
A: 

Students will be able to download the VITEEE result in the form of a rank card. Once the result is displayed after logging in, the result can be downloaded as a VITEEE rank card. During the admission process, a print out of the rank card will be required.

Q:   Can I request to change my VITEEE seat allotment?
A: 

Students allotted through the VITEEE counselling process cannot request to change their allotment. Since the allotment is done according to the student's rank and preference, the authorities will not accept any requests to make changes.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What BTech CSE specialisations are offered at VIT Bhopal?
A: 

VIT Bhopal offers the following specialisations in BTech CSE:

  • BTech CSE
  • BTech CSE (AI & ML)
  • BTech CSE (Health Informatics)
  • BTech CSE (E-Commerce Technology)
  • BTech CSE (Cloud Computing & Automation)
  • BTech CSE (Cyber Security & Digital Forensics)
  • BTech CSE Specialisation in Gaming Technology
  • BTech CSE Specialisation in Education Technology
Q:   What are the stages of VITEEE admission process?
A: 

The VITEEE admission process undergoes following stages -

  • First, applicant has to apply and appear for entrance test
  • Once results are announced, institute conducts a counselling process based on rank
  • Selected applicants will have to then select programme for admission

Shortlisted students have to download their provisional letter and attend the document verification round to complete VITEEE admission process.

Q:   Is there any reservation criteria for VITEEE entrance examination?
A: 

For VITEEE admissions, there is no specific reservation criteria. Students will be offered admission based on their rank, order of preferences, eligibility and seats.

Q:   What after the VITEEE seat allotment?
A: 

After the students are allotted seats, they will have to confirm their VITEEE admission. The tuition fee has to be paid and the students will have to report to their institute for document verification. The original documents and photocopies have to submitted for verification.

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Q:   Are admissions guaranteed if the VITEEE cutoff is met?
A: 

No, the students will not be guaranteed admissions if they meet the VITEEE cutoff. However, they will have higher chances of admission if the cutoff is met. Since other factors will also be considered for admission, the students can check the cutoff for their admission chances.

Q:   Can I apply for VITEEE with my JEE Main score?
A: 

No, VIT only accepts VITEEE rank for its campus-wise admission. No other ranks or scores are accepted for admission at VIT Group of Institutions.

Q:   Does VIT release the official cutoffs?
A: 

No, the official VITEEE cutoffs are not released by the authorities. A rank list will be prepared based on percentile obtained in VITEEE exam.

Q:   Is 75% required for VITEEE?
A: 

No, 75% is not required for VITEEE. The minimum qualifying mark is 60% marks in physics, mathematics and chemistry. On the other hand, for SC/ST, Jammu and Ladakh and North-Eastern states, the minimum qualifying mark is 50%. 

According to the subject requirement, 60% or 50% is calculated based on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. PCB is required for Biotech/Bioengineering.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

After your rank is out, you must log into the portal to start your BTech admission process at VIT Bhopal University. You will submit a list of your preferred engineering branches online. The automated system checks your rank and choice list. It then allots your seat during the official counseling ro

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, a student's VITEEE rank directly decides their VIT Bhopal BTech fee category. Better ranks get lower fee slabs (Category 1), while lower ranks are pushed to higher fee slabs (Categories 2 through 5).  

VITEEE Rank Range

Category Available

1 – 10,000

Category 1

10,001 – 20,000

Category 2

20,001 – 30,000

Category 3

30,001 – 45,000

Category 3 or 4

45,001 – 60,000

Category 4 or 5

60,000+

Category 5

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 4 weeks ago

The rank needed for admission at VIT Bhopal would depend on the category and chosen branch. 

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 50000 to 100000. Hence, the highest rank acceptable was 100000. Please know that other categories, rounds, etc., will have different cutoffs.  

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

VIT Bhopal VITEEE cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for admission to the BTech course and its various specialisations. 

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 50000 to 100000, wherein BTech CSE was the most competitive branch for admission. For this branch, the round 1

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a month ago

VIT-AP University offers scholarships to students based on their VITEEE rank. Students with rank between 51 and 100 get 50% tuition fee waiver for all four-year. The rank should be 1-10 for 100% tuition fee waiver. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

25,000 VITEEE rank is above average. Students with this rank may find it difficult in getting admission in top branches like CSE. In VIT Andhra Pradesh campus, they may in less popular branches like Civil, Electrical, etc. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

In VITEEE, category refers to a rank-based fee tier system. VIT exam has five categories, based on which students rank is segregated. 

  • Category 1 has the lowest tuition fee. It is basically who have secured top rank in VITEEE (Rank 1 to 20000)

  • Category 2 and 3 have moderate tuition fee, specially for

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Piyush Shukla

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

Yes, mock test play a very important role in your exam preparation. VIT opens mock test on its official website, so that students can understand the exam pattern. It also helps students to be aware of how the online system works while attempting questions. As VIT does not allow calculator in VITEEE,

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Shiksha Gaurav

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Answered a month ago

To build time management skills, students must start practicing question sets of VITEEE sample papers, other engineering entrance exams, and full-length mock test daily.

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Sumridhi Sinha

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Answered a month ago

Since VIT does not release question sets officially, the best way is to keep solving sample papers. VITEEE exam not only tests your knowledge about the subjects but also your accuracy while attempting questions. The smartest way to use sample papers in VITEEE preparation is to practice daily. Here's

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