What is the process of VITREE counselling?

The VITREE 2026 counselling process includes the following stages- Candidate's registration Participate in the interview (held in hybrid mode) Opt for guide/research selection Document verification process, followed by payment of the tuition fees. The last date for submitting the guide selection and fee payment is December 31.

What is the mode of the VITREE application form?

VITREE 2026 application form is available online only. Candidates can apply from official website. Last date to submit VITREE exam form is November 20. Candidates must enter their details correctly to attempt exam.

What is the VITREE 2026 result date?

The VITREE result 2026 date is December 20 for the January session. Candidates who have appeared for the exam on December 7, 2025 can check their result by logging in to their account. The result will determine the qualifying status of the applicant for the interview and counselling process.

Where can I download the VITREE exam syllabus?

Candidates can download the VITREE 2026 syllabus here on our page or from the official website of VITREE. Candidates must note that syllabus of each branch is different and is available in PDF format. While checking the syllabus, candidates must check VITREE branch paper code and syllabus carefully.

What is the eligibility to download VITREE 2026 hall ticket?

Candidates who have applied for VITREE exam can download their admit card. Link to access hall ticket will be updated on official website. Candidates can download it by entering their user ID and password.

What is the reporting time to reach the VITREE exam centre?

Candidates must reach the exam hall/centre by 9:00 am. The deadline to reach the exam hall is 9:15 am. Candidates will not be permitted after that. The VITREE 2026 exam for the January session starts from 10:00 am and will conclude at 12:00 pm.

In how many cities is VITREE 2026 exam conducted?

This year, the VITREE 2026 (January session) is being conducted in 25 cities. The list of VITREE test centres have been updated in the information bulletin. Candidates are advised to carefully fill the test city option while filling the VITREE application form 2026.

Does VITREE offer admission to GATE-qualified candidates?

Yes, GATE-qualified candidates can apply for the VITREE exam. For that, candidates must have a good academic record in their bachelor's degree. The minimum qualifying percentage is 75% or an aggregate CGPA of 8.0 on a 10-point scale. Candidates must go through the VITREE criteria before applying.

What is the minimum eligibility criteria to appear for VITREE Ph.D in Architecture and Planning?

Candidates who want to pursue PhD through VITREE must be aware of the eligibility. For architecture and planning, candidates must have a bachelor's degree, followed by a master's degree in relevant discipline or equiavalent. In addition, the minimum qualifying mark is 60% or CGPA - 6.5 on 10-point scale. Only full-time courses are applicable for PhD admission.

What is the eligibility criteria for foreign nationals to apply for VITREE 2026?

The foreign nationals eligibility for VITREE 2026 are - Must have completed master's with minimum qualifying mark Students have valid ID proof, such as VISA Interested foreign nationals must have good English communication skills

What is the pattern of VITREE exam for admission to Ph.D?

VITREE exam pattern for PhD applicants can be checked below VITREE is conducted online for two hours Question paper consists of 100 MCQs For each correct answer, 1 mark will be rewarded. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The VITREE question paper consists of technical - 70 questions, English communication skills - 15 marks, and statistics and probability - 15 marks

What is the VITREE exam pattern for Direct PhD applicants?

VITREE exam pattern for Direct PhD applicants are- Mode of exam is online for two hours Total 100 questions are asked in exam. Each question is of 1 mark and there is no negative marking. The VITREE question paper for PhD consists of the following questions: (Technical - 80 questions, English communication skills - 20 questions).

What will be the language of VITREE 2026 question paper?

VITREE 2026 question paper is in English language. Time duration of VITREE 2026 exam is two hours. Candidates will be alloted a computer to attempt test. VITREE question paper will consists of technical, English communication skills, and statistics and probability questions.

VITREE PhD Non Engineering 2026: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

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VITREE 2026: VITREE 2026 admissions have started for the January session. Candidates who wish to apply for PhD/Direct PhD/PhD deep technology programmes in the Vellore Institute of Technology can apply for VITREE exam 2026. The application mode is online and is available on the official website. The last date to submit the VITREE application form 2026 is November 20, and the exam will be conducted on December 7 (9 am to 12 pm).

The admission process for VITREE 2026 comprises a registration process, followed by appearing for the exam, a personal interview, results, selection of a research guide, and a counselling process. The online entrance test comprises subject-based questions, English communication skills, and probability and statistics questions.

The VITREE exam dates 2026 have been updated on the official website. The selection of the applicants will be based on the VITREE January 2026 score, followed by PG degree marks, research proposal and personal interview. Qualifying candidates in the VITREE exam 2026 will be admitted to the VIT Vellore, Chennai, AP, and Bhopal campuses. To learn more about the VITREE 2026 examination, read below.

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VITREE Eligibility Criteria 2026
VITREE Exam Date 2026
VITREE Application Form 2026
VITREE Exam Pattern 2026
VITREE Admit Card 2026
VITREE Syllabus 2026
VITREE Result 2026
VITREE 2026 Counselling
VITREE 2026 PhD and Direct PhD Selection Process
VITREE Participating Institutes 2026
VITREE 2026 Fee Structure and Fellowship
VITREE 2026 Contact Information

VITREE Eligibility Criteria 2026

VITREE Exam Date 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of VITREE 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
27 Aug ' 25 - 20 Nov ' 25	VITREE 2026 application form (January Session) r
07 Dec ' 25	VITREE 2026 exam date (January Session)
13 Dec ' 25 - 14 Dec ' 25	VITREE 2026 personal interview (January Session)
20 Dec ' 25	VITREE 2026 result (January Session)
31 Dec ' 25	Last date to pay VITREE tuition fee (January Session)
Jan ' 26	VITREE 2026 July Session Application Form TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	VITREE 2026 Admit Card TENTATIVE
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