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Vellore Institute of Technology Research Entrance Examination 2026 ( VITREE )

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UPASANA PRADHAN
Updated on Dec 20, 2025 01:03 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

VITREE 2026 admissions: Vellore Institute of Technology has announced VITREE 2026 result TODAY (December 20) at admissions.vit.ac.in. Candidates who had appeared for entrance test and personal interview can now check their result and pay the online admission fee of INR 43000 (annual tuition fee + INR 3000 caution deposit) by January 2, 2026. Qualifying candidates can check their VITREE 2026 exam result using their login credentials - application number and password. 

The VITREE PhD test had questions from subject-based questions, English communication skills, 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 VITREE January 2026 score, followed by PG degree marks, research proposal and personal interview. The dates of VITREE personal interview are available below. Qualifying candidates in the VITREE exam 2026 will be admitted to the VIT Vellore, Chennai, AP, and Bhopal campuses. To know more about VITREE 2026 examination, read below.

Latest Update: VITREE 2026 results for January session announced, check now

Table of contents
  • VITREE 2026 Result
  • VITREE Exam Date 2026
  • VITREE 2026 PhD and Direct PhD Selection Process
  • VITREE 2026 Counselling
  • VITREE Exam Pattern 2026
  • VITREE Admit Card 2026: Instructions and Test Cities
  • VITREE Application Form 2026
  • VITREE PhD Eligibility Criteria
  • VITREE Syllabus 2026
  • VITREE Campuses for Admission
  • VITREE 2026 Fee Structure and Fellowship
  • VITREE 2026 Contact Information
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VITREE 2026 Result

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The VITREE 2026 result date for January session is now available. The result has been announced on official website and can be checked using their application number and password. The VITREE result scorecard 2026 will comprise qualifying status of applicant, including candidate's details, score in individual subjects, and qualifying status. Applicants declared qualified based on the VITREE result 2026 will be have to pay online admission fee and attend counselling. 

Selection Procedure for VITREE 2026 Admission

Candidates applying for VITREE 2026 will be shortlisted through the following process -

Stream Selection Procedure
PhD Selection is based on the VITREE score, PG degree marks, Research Proposal, and Personal Interview.
Direct PhD Selection is based on the VITREE score, B.Tech or B.E degree scores, Research Proposal, and Personal Interview.
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Q:   What is the VITREE 2026 result date?
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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. 

VITREE Exam Date 2026

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
31 Dec ' 25

Last date to pay VITREE tuition fee (January Session)

Jan ' 26

VITREE 2026 July Session Application Form

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Apr ' 26

VITREE 2026 Admit Card

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Apr ' 26

VITREE exam date 2026 (July Session)

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Apr ' 26

VITREE 2026 July Session Exam Dates

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May ' 26

VITREE 2026 Last Date for Paying Tuition Fees

TENTATIVE
May ' 26

VITREE 2026 July Personal Interview Round

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DatesPast Exam Dates
20 Dec ' 25

VITREE 2026 result (January Session)

13 Dec ' 25 - 14 Dec ' 25

VITREE 2026 personal interview (January Session)

07 Dec ' 25

VITREE 2026 exam date (January Session)

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VITREE 2026 PhD and Direct PhD Selection Process

Selection of VITREE -qualified candidates will be based on the performance in the exam, PG degree marks, research proposal, followed by personal interview. The details regarding the VITREE counselling and personal interview will be notified and informed to the applicants on their registered email ID. The dates for personal interview and counselling instructions are available on official website and information brochure. Candidates can check here on our page. 

Event Interview Date Counselling Mode and additional details
For those who applied for VIT-Vellore Campus December 13 Offline - Candidates who travel more than 200 km will be eligible for travel support equivalent to second class sleeper (Non-AC) train fare, upon submission of valid travel proof.
For those who applied for VIT-Chennai Campus December 13
For those who applied for VIT-AP Campus December 9 to 12 Online
For those who applied for VIT-Bhopal Campus December 13 to 14 Online
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VITREE 2026 Counselling

The Vellore Institute of Technology will conduct VITREE 2026 counselling process after the announcement of results. The counselling process comprises registration, personal interviews, guide selection and document verification. Candidates must pay VITREE 2026 counselling fee online to confirm their admission. Also, they must carry the folowing documents while reporting to the college -

  • Tution fee payment receipt
  • Marks list (Class X to XII)
  • UG and PG (degree/provisional certificate and mark sheets- year-wise/semester-wise or consolidated marks sheet)
  • Transfer certificate/Migration certificate/College-leaving certificate (original)
  • Nativity certificate for North-Eastern States of India
  • Student Profile
  • Physical Fitness Certificate
  • Affidavit by the parent/guardian
  • Affidavit by the student
  • Undertaking by the student
  • Six recent passport-size photographs 

Candidates must submit their research guide and pay the tuition fees before the deadline (as specified.)

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Q:   What is the process of VITREE counselling?
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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. 

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VITREE Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates can check the VITREE 2026 exam pattern on the official website. Applicants appearing for the exam must refer to the exam pattern for their preparation. The VITREE exam will take place on December 20, 2025. The VITREE 2026 exam is an online computer-based exam for 2 hours. The exam authority asks all the questions in multiple-choice format. For more details, candidates can refer to the table given below.  

Subject   

Number of questions  

English Communication   

15  

Statistics and Probability   

15  

Technical  

70 

Available Specialisations for PhD through VITREE

Physics Chemistry Mathematics
Data Science Bio Sciences and Biotechnology Life Science
Civil Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Information Technology
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Bio-Medical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering English Commerce and Accountancy
Psychology Sociology Social Work
Political Science Economics Tamil
Hindi French Historical Studies
International Relations Spanish Management
Design Agriculture Architecture and Planning

Hospitality and Management

Health Sciences

Media Arts and Technology

Chemical Engineering

Geology

Fashion Technology and Law

 

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Q:   What is the VITREE exam pattern for Direct PhD applicants?
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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).

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

Q:   What will be the language of VITREE 2026 question paper?
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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.

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VITREE Admit Card 2026: Instructions and Test Cities

Vellore Institute of Technology have released VITREE 2026 admit card online on its official website. Candidates must carry their admit card and one valid photo ID proof to exam center.

Steps to download VITREE hall ticket 2026

  • Visit official website of VITREE admissions
  • Click on admit card link
  • Enter 10-digital application number, password, and registered email ID
  • Confirm and download admit card

NOTE: Candidates must check that their VITREE hall ticket 2026 must have a watermark like below-

VITREE Admit Card

 

VITREE PhD Exam 2026: Important Instructions

Appearing applicants must keep their admit card safe till admission process. Students must reach their test center by 9:00 am. No entries will be allowed after 9:15 pm. Electronic devices, such as phones, bluetooth, etc. are prohibited. Also, no text material, such as notes, books are allowed. However, candidates can carry a pen or pencil to exam. Notepad/scratch card will be provided inside exam hall. 

VITREE 2026 Exam Cities

Check list of test cities below -

State

VITREE Test Cities

Andhra Pradesh

Amravati (AP), Tirupati, Visakhapatnam

Assam Guwahati
Delhi New Delhi
Karnataka Bengaluru
Kerala Kochi, Kozhikhode, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
Madhya Pradesh Bhopal
Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune
Odisha Bhubaneswar
Puducherry Puducherry
Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Vellore

Telangana Hyderabad
Uttar Pradesh Lucknow
West Bengal Kolkata

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the reporting time to reach the VITREE exam centre?
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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.

Q:   What is the eligibility to download VITREE 2026 hall ticket?
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Candidates who have applied for VITREE exam can download their admit card. Link to access hall ticket is now available on official website. Candidates can download it by entering their user ID (application number), password, and registered email ID.

Q:   In how many cities is VITREE 2026 exam conducted?
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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. 

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VITREE Application Form 2026

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VIT Vellore has extended VITREE 2026 application form last date. Now candidates can submit their form till November 24. Registrations have started for January 2026 session. Application form process of VITREE PhD comprises registration, filling information, uploading of documents, and fee payment. VITREE 2026 registration fee is INR 1200 for all categories and must be paid through netbanking/credit card/debit card. 

 

VITREE 2026 registrations for the January session have started and is available at admissions.vit.ac.in. Last date to submit is November 24, 2025. VITREE application form process comprises registration, filling details, uploading documents, and payment of fees. The VITREE 2026 application fee is INR 1200 for all categories and must be paid online via netbanking/debit card or credit card. 

NOTE: The VITREE application form is released twice a year, for January and July sessions.

How to Fill the VITREE Application Form 2026? 

  • Visit official website of VITREE admissions.vit.ac.in.  
  • Register and create password to access application form portal
  • Fill in personal, educational, and communication details
  • Upload documents as per specifications
  • Pay VITREE registration fees using any payment mode
  • Preview and submit application form

DIRECT LINK: Apply Here

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Q:   What is the mode of the VITREE application form?
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VITREE 2026 application form is available online only. Candidates can apply from official website. Last date to submit VITREE exam form was November 24. Candidates must enter their details correctly to attempt exam.

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VITREE PhD Eligibility Criteria

Vellore Institute of Technology mentions eligibility criteria of VITREE January 2026 in the official notification. Criteria for VITREE is different for all course programmes. Applicants are advised to check VITREE 2026 eligibility criteria before filling application form. For all Research Programmes, candidate must have studied in regular, full-time, and formal education in their previous degree programmes (UG and PG). For more details, candidates can refer to table given below. 

VITREE January 2026 Eligibility Criteria

  • For PhD, candidates must have a master's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum qualifying mark of 60% or CGPA of 6.5. 
  • For Direct PhD, candidates must have an excellent academic record in their bachelor's degree with a minimum qualifying percentage of 75% or CGPA of 7.5
  • For PhD Deep Technology Research Chancellor Fellowship, candidates must have an outstanding academic record in either bachelor's or master's degree with a minimum 75% marks or a CGPA OF 8.0

Download VITREE 2026 January Information Bulletin 

VITREE 2026 Exam Dates (January session)

Events Dates
Start date of online application form August 27
Last date to submit application form November 24 (EXTENDED)
VITREE 2026 exam date December 7
Declaration of VITREE result December 20
Last date to select a research guide December 31
Last date to pay tution fees (online) December 31
Reporting in person January 2026

Interview Schedule of VITREE 2026

Event Interview Date Counselling Mode and additional details
For those who applied for VIT-Vellore Campus December 13 Offline - Candidates who travel more than 200 km will be eligible for travel support equivalent to second class sleeper (Non-AC) train fare, upon submission of valid travel proof.
For those who applied for VIT-Chennai Campus December 13
For those who applied for VIT-AP Campus December 9 to 12 Online
For those who applied for VIT-Bhopal Campus December 13 to 14 Online

Note: A separate call letter for VITREE and personal interview will be sent by respective campus. No accomodation will be provided to students by institution. Students have to make their own arrangements (for stay) during interview.

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Q:   Does VITREE offer admission to GATE-qualified candidates?
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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. 

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

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

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
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VITREE Syllabus 2026

The VITREE 2026 syllabus is updated on the official website along with the information brochure. Candidates appearing for the VITREE 2026 exam must be aware of the syllabus. The syllabus of VITREE will include the topics from the postgraduate topics and syllabus. Referring to the VITREE exam syllabus 2026 helps candidates prepare an effective strategy for scoring well in the exam. The VITREE exam syllabus comprises important topics and chapters asked in the exam. Applicants can download the updated VITREE 2026 syllabus for January session below -

Download VITREE 2026 Syllabus

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Q:   Where can I download the VITREE exam syllabus?
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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. 

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VITREE Campuses for Admission

Admissions through VITREE 2026 are offered to the following institutes.  

Campuses  

Complete address 

VIT Vellore 

VIT Vellore Vellore- 632014, Tamil Nadu, India 

VIT Chennai Vandalur 

VIT Chennai Vandalur - Kelambakkam Road Chennai - 600 127, Tamil Nadu, India 

VIT-AP 

Deputy Director - Admissions VIT AP University Inavolu, (Beside AP Secretariat) Near Vijayawada, 522 237 Andhra Pradesh, India 

VIT-Bhopal 

Assistant Director - Admissions VIT Bhopal University Bhopal-Indore Highway Kothrikalan, Sehore Madhya Pradesh - 466114 

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VITREE 2026 Fee Structure and Fellowship

The VITREE 2026 admission fee structure can be checked below -

Programme Caution Deposit Tution Fee per annum Thesis fee
PhD Internal (full-time) INR 3000 INR 40,000 INR 10,000
PhD External (part-time) Teachers INR 3000 INR 60,000 INR 10,000
PhD External (part-time) Industry INR 3000 INR 75,000 INR 10,000
Direct PhD INR 3000 INR 40,000 INR 10,000

PhD (Deep Technology)

INR 3000 INR 40,000 INR 10,000

The thesis fee must be paid at the time of submission. 

Research Fellowship (PhD Vellore/Chennai/AP Campus)

VIT Fellowship GATE Qualified (Above 60 percentile) and qualified NET score Others
First year INR 35000 INR 31000
Second year INR 40000 INR 35000
Third year INR 40000 INR 35000

Research Fellowship (Direct PhD) Vellore and Chennai Campus only

VIT Fellowship GATE Qualified (Above 60 percentile) and qualified NET score Others
First two years INR 26000 INR 21000
Third and fourth year INR 35000 INR 30000

Research Fellowship (PhD in VIT Bhopal Campus)

VIT Fellowship GATE Qualified (Above 60 percentile) and qualified NET score Others
First year INR 31000 INR 25000
Second year INR 35000 INR 31000
Third year INR 35000 INR 31000

Research Fellowship (Direct PhD) in VIT Bhopal Campus

VIT Fellowship GATE Qualified (Above 60 percentile) and qualified NET score Others
First two years INR 21000 INR 16000
Third and Fourth year INR 30000 INR 25000

 

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VITREE 2026 Contact Information

For any issues regarding the admission, application form, or results, candidates can contact below -

Vellore Institute of Technology

PG - Admission

Director - PG Admissions

VIT, Vellore – 632 014

Phone :+91-416-220 2188 / 2050

Mail : pgadmission@vit.ac.in

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