VIT MBA Admission 2026 through CAT, NMAT: Selection Criteria, Cutoff & Dates

VIT MBA Admission 2026 through CAT, NMAT: Selection Criteria, Cutoff & Dates

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Updated on Mar 19, 2026 08:57 IST
VIT MBA admissions require candidates to have appeared for a national level MBA entrance exam, such as XCAT, XAT, NMAT, etc. Shortlisted candidates have to go through a personal interview round for VIT MBA admissions. Final selection of a candidate for VIT MBA admission takes into account multiple factors. Check complete details here.

VIT MBA admissions is based on candidates performance in entrance exams, personal interview and other selection parameters. VIT accepts CAT, XAT, MAT, or VITBEE scores for MBA admissions. Shortlisted candidates have to go through a personal interview round for VIT MBA admissions.

VIT MBA Selection Criteria

VIT MBA Admission through CAT, NMAT: Selection Criteria, Cut off

VIT MBA Admission Criteria 2026: Vellore Institute of Technology offers MBA admission every year. Candidates holding a valid score in CAT, XAT or MAT are eligible for the VIT MBA admissions. VIT Vellore also conducts VITBEE for candidates who do not have a valid score in any of the national level entrance test. Candidates can apply for VIT MBA admission until April 12. VITBEE 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on May 3, 2026. Final selection of a candidate for VIT MBA admission takes into account multiple factors such as entrance exam score, past academic record, work experience, and performance in PI round. Scroll down for more details on VIT MBA admission through CAT, NMAT, XAT, and other entrance exams.

Table of contents
  • VIT MBA Admission 2026: Overview
  • VIT MBA Admission Dates 2026
  • VIT MBA Admission: Eligibility Criteria
  • VIT MBA Selection Criteria 2026
  • VIT MBA Fee Structure

VIT MBA Admission 2026: Overview

The table below mentions key insights on VIT MBA admissions 2026:

Features

Details

Course offered

- MBA in Marketing

- MBA in Finance

- MBA in Human Resources

- MBA in Operations

- MBA in Business Analytics

Course duration

2 years

Name of Institute

Vellore Institute of Technology

Mode of program

Residential, Full-time

Course level

Post Graduation

Batch

2026-28

Applicable score

- CAT

- XAT

- MAT

Official website

vit.ac.in

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which are the top colleges for MBA with CMAT score of 80 to 85 percentile?
A: 
If you score between 80 to 85 percentile CMAT you need not worry about admission. There are a large number of MBA colleges that accept candidates with CMAT score in the range of 80 to 85 percentile. A number of government as well as private institutes with good infrastructure and placements are within your reach. Some of those popular colleges include, Welingkar Institute of Management-Mumbai, Welingkar Institute of Management-Bangalore, Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management, IFIM-Bangalore, IFMR- Chennai, NIBM-Pune, NL Dalmiya Institute of Management, IMT Hyderabad, IMT Nagpur, XISS Ranchi, ITM Navi Mumbai, Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida, Xavier Business School-Xavier University, Great Lakes Institute of Management-Gurgaon, BIMTECH-Greater Noida, XIME-Bangalore, ISBM-Pune, Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow, KIIT School of Management, IPE Hyderabad, SIES College of Management Studies-Navi Mumbai and Chetana Institute of Management and Research-Mumbai among others.
Q:   What is CMAT cutoff?
A: 

CMAT cutoff refers to minimum percentile required for admission to a particular college. Score accepting colleges determine the cut offs individually based on certain parameters. CMAT cut offs for top colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA are generally 99 percentile and above.

Q:   What is the CAT exam cutoff required to get admission to IIM Bangalore?
A: 

The CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore hovers between 97-100 percentile. The qualifying CAT cut off required for being eligible for IIM Bangalore's Written Ability test (What) and Personal Interview PI is 85 percentile for General category students, whereas for SC candidates, it is 70 percentile. For ST candidates, it is 65 percentile and for PwD candidates it is 60 percentile. Given below are the sectional and overall qualifying CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore.

  • General category: 80 VARC 75 DILR 75 Quantitative Aptitude 85 (Overall)
  • NC-OBC category: 75 VARC 65 DILR 65 Quantitative Aptitude 75 (Overall)
  • EWS category: 70 VARC 65 DILR 65 Quantitative Aptitude 75 (Overall)
  • SC category: 65 VARC 60 DILR 60 Quantitative Aptitude 70 (Overall)
  • ST category: 55 VARC 55 DILR 55 Quantitative Aptitude 65 (Overall)
  • PwD category: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall)

VIT MBA Admission Dates 2026

Candidates aspiring for MBA admission offered by VIT, Vellore, have to fill the application form for the institute. VIT MBA application form is to be filled even if the candidate has applied for an entrance test accepted for VIT MBA admission. The table below mentions the schedule for VIT MBA admission 2026:

VIT MBA Admission Dates
Issuance of VIT MBA admission form
31-Oct-2025
Last date to submit VIT MBA application form
12-Apr-2026
VITBEE exam date 2026
03-May-2026
Release of VIT MBA shortlist
To be announced
Date of personal interview
To be announced
Date of seat allotment
To be announced
Last date for advance fee payment (INR 1,00,000)
To be announced
Last Date for balance fee payment (INR 2,51,500)
To be announced
Commencement of classes
To be announced

NOTE: The table above mentions tentative dates for VIT MBA admission 2026 based on previous admission sessions.

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VIT MBA Admission: Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for VIT MBA admissions is as follows:

  • Qualifying Degree: Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university/institute.
  • Qualifying Score: 60 per cent aggregate is required to be eligible for VIT MBA admissions. A relaxation of 10 per cent marks is applicable for the following category candidates:
    • SC/ST categories
    • Candidates hailing from Jammu and Kashmir
    • Candidates hailing from Ladakh
    • Candidates hailing from North-Eastern States
  • Work Experience: Candidates without work experience are eligible to apply. However, will have an added advantage in the VIT MBA selection process.
Candidates appearing for their final year examination of a qualifying degree course with results to be published on or before August 14, 2026, are also eligible to apply for VIT MBA admission.

VIT MBA Admission 2026: Entrance Exam Scores

VIT shortlists candidates for MBA admissions based on the following entrance exam scores:

  • VITBEE
  • CAT
  • XAT
  • MAT

NOTE: Candidates with high scores in CAT will be considered for early admission.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I got 82 percentile in CMAT. Which college will I get with this score?
A: 

With 82 percentile in CMAT, you stand a chance of getting colleges like Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon, Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida, IPE Hyderabad, FLAME University Pune, Asia Pacific Institute of Management Delhi, Prestige Institute of Management Indore among others.

Q:   What is the CAT cut off for IIM Lucknow?
A: 
The CAT cut offs for IIM Lucknow is usually around 97-99 percentile. The two courses - PGP Agri-Business Management (ABM) and PGP Sustainable Management (some) are extremely popular among MBA aspirants who wish to make a career in these areas. The institute also offers PGP programme. The qualifying CAT cut off for IIM Lucknow's Written Ability test (What) and Personal Interview PI is 90 percentile for General category students, whereas for SC candidates, it is 70 percentile. For ST and PwD candidates, it is 60 percentile. Given below are the sectional and overall qualifying CAT cut offs for IIM Lucknow PGP course. General category: 85 VARC 85 DILR 85 Quantitative Aptitude 90 (Overall) NC-OBC category: 77 VARC 77 DILR 77 Quantitative Aptitude 82 (Overall) EWS category: 77 VARC 77 DILR 77 Quantitative Aptitude 82 (Overall) SC category: 55 VARC 55 DILR 55 Quantitative Aptitude 70 (Overall) ST category: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall) PwD category: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall) Click here for detailed IIM Lucknow admission and selection criteria: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/iim-lucknow-shortlist-admission-criteria-blogId-18509.
Q:   What is the cut off mark for GMAT?
A: 

GMAT Cut Off is the minimum GMAT score required to get into your desired business school. The GMAT Cut Off is decided by the universities themselves. A GMAT score of 700 or above will be accepted by a majority of business schools. Majorly, it is the top B-schools that require a score of more than 700. Students must understand that a GMAT score is only a part of their application and is not the only criteria. In order to get selected in top MBA colleges, student must focus on building a holistic profile which has a fine balance of academics, a good GMAT score, and extracurricular activities.

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VIT MBA Selection Criteria 2026

The space below mentions the parameters included in the VIT MBA selection process:

  • Academic performance at UG level
  • Score in the accepted MBA entrance exam
  • Performance in the personal interview round
  • Work experience
VIT does not provide any weightage details of parameters under the MBA selection process.

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VIT MBA Fee Structure

Previous year's fee for VIT ’s PGDM courses are as follows:

MBA Year

Fee Component

Amount (in INR)

First Year

Tuition Fee

3,48,500

Caution Deposit (Refundable)

3,000

First year fee

3,51,500

Second Year

Tuition Fee

3,48,500

Caution Deposit (Refundable)

Second year fee

3,48,500

Total fee

-

7,00,000

VIT MBA Admissions 2026: Scholarships

VIT provides scholarships to candidates based on their scores in MBA entrance exam. MBA scholarships at VIT Vellore are based on academic excellence. The space below provides details for tuition fee waivers based on the scores from entrance exams:

  • 95 percentile or above in CAT/XAT/GMAT leads to a full tuition fee waiver.
  • 90 percentile score or above (up to 95%) in CAT/XAT/GMAT leads to 50 per cent tuition fee waiver.
  • Scoring between 791 and 800 in MAT leads to a full tuition fee waiver.
  • Scoring between 760 and 790 in MAT leads to a 50 per cent tuition fee waiver.
  • Candidates with an NMAT score of 346 to 360 are eligible for a 100 per cent tuition fee waiver.
  • Candidates with an NMAT score of 325 to 345 are eligible for a 50 per cent tuition fee waiver.
VIT can change the MBA selection criteria, fee, and scholarship schemes in every admission session.

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