Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai Campus Answered Questions

With a VITEEE rank of 52,000 under Category 2, securing admission to top branches like Computer Science Engineering at VIT Chennai may be difficult, as the cutoff for such branches is usually much lower. However, you may have a chance in other branches like Civil, Mechanical, or Fashion Technology. Check the official cutoff during counseling for more details.

Yes, aspirants can be admitted to Vellore Institute of Technology for BTech without JEE Main marks. Hence, VIT does not make JEE Main scores compulsory for admission to its BTech courses. However, candidates cannot seek admission to BTech at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, unless they appear for the VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE). It is an online exam that evaluates a student's knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English. To be eligible for BTech in VIT Chennai, applicants must ensure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria.

Yes, you can get CSE with specializations at VIT Chennai, provided your VITEEE score is competitive enough. The cutoff for CSE with specializations like AI, Data Science, and Cybersecurity can vary each year based on factors like the number of applicants and available seats. If your rank falls within the cutoff range, you should be able to secure admission.   

The VIT Law Entrance Examination (VITLEE) 2025 application process has been closed. Candidates can apply online through the official VIT School of Law, Chennai website. The last date to submit the application form was March 31, 2025. Key Details:Application Fee: INR 1,200Exam Date: April 20, 2025 (online mode)Application Process:Visit the official websiteComplete the registrationVerify your emailFill out the application formPay the application feeUpload required documentsSubmit the applicationEnsure all information is accurate and complete before submission.For more details and to apply, visit the official VIT School of Law website.

Yes, VIT School of Law considers entrance exam scores of the candidates for admission. Aspirants can appear for in-house entrance exam i.e. VITLEE for BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) and AIAT for LLM programmes. Besides, the school also accepts CLAT scores for UG Law courses and CLAT-PG and AILET scores for PG programmes. Once selected, candidates also need to pass GDPI round for final selection.

VIT Chennai BTech application process for admissions to the academic year 2026 had been open earlier. The last date to apply for admission through VITEEE was March 31, 2026. The VITEEE exam was tentatively held from April 28 to May 3, 2026, and the result will be declared in the second week of May 2026.      

VIT Chennai BTech seats are cumulative of the seats available for various BTech specialisations available at the institute. In total, there are 3,420 BTech seats at the institute. These seats are offered to eligible candidates who meet the course-specific selection criteria. Check out the following table for the distribution of the total VIT Chennai BTech seats over some specialisations:CoursesSeatsBTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering360BTech in Civil Engineering30BTech in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics)300BTech in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)480 

Candidates who are selected for admission at VIT School of Law need to report at the campus for document verification. The requirement may slightly vary for candidates belonging to different category. Below are the documents required at the time of admission:Transfer Certificate/ School leaving Certificate (Or)Migration Certificate (issued by the board) and Conduct/ Character Certificate issued by the SchoolStudent Profile-signed by Student and parentSSLC/ Class 10 marksheet (all attempts)HSC/ Class 12 marksheet (all attempts)Certificate of Physical Fitness (Certified by authorized Physician)Affidavit by the Student (Signed and Notarized)Affidavit by the Parent (Signed and Notarized)Undertaking Form (signed by Student and Parent on an A4 Sheet)Two recent Passport-size colour photographHostel Affidavit (Signed & Notarized) (For hostellers only)Copy of documents (set 1)Copy of Provisional Admission Letter (PAL)Copy of SSLC/ Class 10 marksheet (all attempts)Copy of HSC/ Class 12 marksheet (all attempts)Copy of Aadhaar CardCommunity Certificate (for SC/ ST candidates only)Nativity Certificate (for candidates hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and the North Eastern states)Below are the documents required from NRI/ Foreign students:Passport Copy (Student & Parent)Employer Certificate (Original)Sponsorship Letter (Original)

Candidates fulfiling the eligibility requirements need to first apply on the official website of VIT School of Law for the preferred course. The school offers admission to UG courses based on CLAT or VITLEE scores. The selection for LLM is based on AIAT, CLAT-PG or AILET scores. Selected candidates are further called for a group discussion and personal interview round. Once the results are declared, shortlisted aspirants need to report at the campus for document verification and fee payment.

VIT School of Law Chennai application forms are available on the official website of the school. Candidates fulfiling the eligibility requirements can apply for the preferred course. Aspirants need to pay a non-refundable application fee of INR 1,200 to apply for a programme. Below are the steps to apply for VIT School of Law admission:School of Law:Step 1: Visit the official website of VIT School of Law.Step 2: Under the 'Admission' tab, click on 'Apply Now' and click on the preferred course.Step 3: Register by clicking on 'New Applicant'.Step 4: Verify the registered E-Mail address by using the OTP received from VIT.Step 5: Once OTP is validated, a password is sent to the registered E-Mail address. Keep this E-Mail-ID and password secure until the admission process is completed.Step 6: Fill out the details in the application form.Step 7: Pay the non-refundable application fee online using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or Paytm.Step 8: Upload the Age Proof Certificate, Clas 12 marksheet (if available) and submit the form.