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VIT Chennai PhD Courses & Fees 2026: Admission Dates & Eligibility

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VIT Chennai Ph.D.
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Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai PhD -VITREE Jan 2026 session applications are open, and the last date to apply is Nov 20, 2025. Further, the VITREE 2026 will be held on Dec 7, 2025.

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VIT Chennai PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2026
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VIT Chennai PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2026

The following table presents the key highlights of the VIT Chennai PhD course:

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1L - 1.2L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

VITREE

Graduation score60%

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Q: How can I get admission in Ph.D at VIT Chennai?

VIT Chennai admission to PhD course is based on entrance-exam. The institute conducts VITREE for admission to PhD course. VITREE is a computer-based test of two hours conducted at the test venue opted by the candidate. Selected candidates are further called for a personal interview round.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for Ph.D at VIT Chennai?

Candidates must pass a master’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate or a CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale to apply for VIT Chennai PhD programme. Besides, aspirants must also qualify VITREE followed by a personal interview round for admission.

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Ph.D. in Social Work

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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Ph.D. in Business Administration in Management

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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Ph.D. in Geology

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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Ph.D. in Mathematics

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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Ph.D in Chemistry

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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Ph.D in Law

30 monthsOffered by VIT School of Law, Chennai

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₹1 L

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Ph.D. in English

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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Ph.D. in Fashion Technology

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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Ph.D. in Sociology

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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Ph.D. in Physics

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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Ph.D in Psychology

3 years

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Ph.D in Economics

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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Ph.D. in Political Science

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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Ph.D. in French

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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Ph.D in Law

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

3 years

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Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

3 years

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₹1.2 L

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VIT Chennai Ph.D.
VIT Chennai PhD Fees 2026

The detailed VIT Chennai PhD fees is as follows:

Fee components	Amount (for 30 months - 3 years)
Tuition	₹ 1 L - 1.2 L
Hostel	₹ 4.45 L
One-time Payment	₹ 3 K
Total fee	₹ 5.48 L - 5.68 L

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VIT Chennai PhD Admission Dates 2026

Below are VIT Chennai PhD admission dates:

Dates	Upcoming Events
Jan '26	VITREE 2026 July Session Application Form Tentative
Apr '26	VITREE 2026 Admit CardTentative
Apr '26	VITREE exam date 2026 (July Session)Tentative
May '26	VITREE 2026 Last Date for Paying Tuition FeesTentative
May '26	VITREE 2026 July Personal Interview RoundTentative

Dates	Past Events
20 Dec '25	VITREE 2026 result (January Session)
7 Dec '25	VITREE 2026 exam date (January Session)

VIT Chennai Ph.D.
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VIT Chennai	-/-	₹ 1.2 L	-/-
Institute of Management Studies BHU	-/-	₹ 4.5 K	-/-
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Rabindranath Tagore University Compare	-/-	₹ 1.52 L - 3.15 L	-/-
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The VIT Law Entrance Test 2026 application form for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programmes will be released on the website of VIT, vit.ac.in. Candidates need to note that the VITLEE 2026 application form for law courses will be available after the release of the notification.

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Which companies were a part of the VIT Business School Chennai placement season?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Many companies took part in the 2025 placement season, some of them are:

VIT Business School Placements: Top Recruiters
Deloitte	HCL
HDFC Bank	EY
HSBC	KPMG
TCS	IBM
Federal Bank	Morgan Stanley

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How are the average package recorded during VIT Business School Chennai placements?

Answered 3 weeks ago

VIT Business School Chennai average package for 2025 has not been released. Once out it will be updated on this page. Meanwhile students can have a look at the highest package given in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest Package	INR 1 Crore per annum

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How many offers were given to students during VIT Business School Chennai placements?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Over 11,140 offers were given during the 2025 placement season. Refer to the table below to know more:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Offers Made	11,140
Super Dream Offers	3,563
Dream Offers	3,499

diksha soni

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What is the highest package offered during VIT Business School, Chennai placements?

Answered 3 weeks ago

During the 2025 VIT Business School Chennai placement season the highest package recorded was INR 1 Crore per annum. The same is presented in the table below: