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VIT Vellore Admission 2026: Fees, Eligibility, Dates & Selection Process

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VIT Vellore Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   Are VIT Vellore admissions open?
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Yes, VIT Vellore admissions are open. Interested students can check the official site of the university to apply. The admissions are mostly entrance-based. Students need to apply for accepted exams too.

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Q:   Is 75000 rank good in VITEEE for VIT Vellore admission?
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With a rank of 75,000 it is not possible to get admission in VIT Vellore. Especially the core branches, such as CSE. The cutoff generally goes very high for VIT Vellore. However, with this rank, students may try applying for other VIT Campuses.

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Q:   Are admissions to VIT (Vellore) solely based on the VITEEE?
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No, VIT Vellore admissions are not solely based on VITEEE. The university conducts VITEEE for BTech admission, VITMEE for MTech admissions and VITREE for PhD admission. The institute accepts national-level entrance exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT, CMAT, ATMA, etc., for MBA course. However, admission to a few other courses, including BSc, BSc (Hons), BCA, BCom, MSc, MCA, among others, is based on the aggregate obtained by the candidates in previous qualifying degree/ exam (merit-based). After passing the entrance exam, aspirants are called further rounds of selection. Shortlisted aspirants need to come for counselling and document verification round.

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Q:   How can I get admission in VIT Vellore?
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To get admission in VIT Vellore, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online. The university selects students mainly on an entrance basis. Students have to appear for VITEEE/ VITMEE, etc. exams. It also accepts national-level entrance tests. Selection rounds include interview and counselling. Final admission is done after fees is paid.

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VIT Vellore Admission & Application Process 2026

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Q:   Can I get direct admission in VIT Vellore?
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No, candidates can not get direct admission in VIT Vellore. The college provides an admission process to students on the basis of an entrance exam for the majority of the courses. Some of the popular national-level entrance exams accepted by the college are NATA, GATE, CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, etc. 

Q:   Who can apply for VITMEE for VIT Vellore M.Tech admission?
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To get admission in VIT Vellore MTech, students have to appear for the VITMEE exam. The basic eligibility to apply for the exam is as below:

  • BTech/ B.E/ BArch/ BDes/ MCA/ MSc or equivalent in a relevant field from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% aggregate
Q:   What is the total fee for VIT Vellore MSc course?
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The total fee for MSc ranges between INR 1.22 Lacs and INR 2.22 lakh. This fee includes a one-time caution deposit of INR 2,000.

Q:   Who is eligible for VIT Vellore admission?
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Students have to meet the VIT Vellore course eligibility to get admission in the university. The requirements and minimum percentage may change depending on the programme and specialisation. The common eligibility however, is as below:

  • VIT Vellore UG eligibility - Class 12 with required subjects from a recognised board
  • VIT Vellore PG eligibility - UG degree in relevant field from a recognised university
  • VIT Vellore PhD eligibility - PG degree in relevant field from a recognised university

VIT Vellore BTech Admission 2026

26 courses 4 - 5 years
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  • 10+2 with 60% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: VITEEE, CBSE 12th, ISC, Tamilnadu 12th

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Oct '26
VITEEE 2027 Registration Start DateTentative
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Apr '27-May '27
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Q:   What are the documents required for admission at VIT Vellore?
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VIT Velloreadmission 2026 is currently open for various courses. The application process at VIT Vellore is conducted online or offline. Students can check the list of documents required for admission below:

  • Scanned photograph and signature
  • Copy of age proof certificate/ copy of Aadhaar Card
  • Copy of Class 12 marksheet
  • Copy of Community Certificate (for SC/ ST applicants)
  • Copy of Nativity Certificate (for applicants hailing from North Eastern States and Jammu & Kashmir/ Ladakh)
Q:   How can I take admission to VIT Vellore BTech course?
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Admission to VIT BTech course is based on VITEEE score, followed by a counselling round. Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination is conducted by the Vellore Institute of Technology every year for admission to undergraduate engineering courses (BTech) of participating institutes. Every year, VITEEE is held to get students enrolled in various undergraduate courses. VIT also considers the eligibility of the aspirants for final admission. After completion of the selection rounds, the institute releases a merit list to announce the names of the shortlisted candidates. The shortlisted aspirants are called for counselling and document verification. Aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the institute.

Q:   What are the requirements for admission to VIT Vellore BTech?
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Candidates should have secured a minimum aggregate of 60% (50% for SC/ ST/ applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the North-Eastern states) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in the qualifying examination (Class 12 or equivalent) from a recognised board to apply for the BTech course. Apart from the qualification, candidates must fulfill the below-mentioned criteria:

  • Applicant must be a resident/ non-resident Indian National/ PIO
  • Candidates having Mathematics/ Physics/ Chemistry in Class 12 only are eligible for all the BTech
  • Candidates need to pass Class 12 with Physics/ Chemistry/ Biology and English for admission to BTech Biotechnology, CSE Bioinformatics and ECE Biomedical Engineering.
Q:   Is it easy to get into VIT Vellore for BTech course?
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Admission to the VIT Vellore B.Tech course is based on the VITEEE score. VIT Engineering Entrance Exam is a computer-based test conducted for a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. The VITEEE question paper consists of 125 questions. The questions will be based on Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English and Aptitude. The shortlisted aspirants are called for counselling and document verification. Aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the institute. 

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VIT Vellore UG - 3 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 3 years2025-26
Total students4778
% Female students
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48%
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Total students40835
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VIT Vellore Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   Is it easy to get admission in VIT Vellore?
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No, getting admission in VIT Vellore is not easy. Students have to go through the selection rounds and clear the accepted tests to get a seat. The competition is very high. Students have to crack the accepted test + interview/ counselling. But, with right preparation, getting a seat is possible.

Q:   Can an average student get admission in VIT Vellore?
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An average student can get admission in VIT Vellore only with the right planning. The university offers entrance-based admissions mainly. So aspirants have to go through the exam pattern and score well in the accepted tests. The admission chances depend on different factors. 

Q:   Is there any entrance exam for BBA in VIT Vellore?
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Entrance exam is not required for admission to BBA in VIT Vellore, as the admission is entirely merit based and counselling. Also candidates have to be eligible- Class 12 with at least 65% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST and others) with Commerce /Accountancy /Book Keeping and Accountancy /Mathematics /Business Maths & Statistics /Business Studies /Business Management /Business Economics /Economics as one of the subjects in the qualifying examination

Q:   Is studying BTech at VIT Vellore costly?
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VIT Vellore BTech fee is between INR 6.9 lakh and INR 19.6 lakh as per official sources. Students should pay the course fee after completion of selection rounds to confirm their seats.

Admission will be cancelled in case fee is not paid. Students also need to pay registration fee to apply for admission. BTech application fee is INR 1,350. Students can pay the registration fee through any of the online payment modes. 

Q:   What is the selection criteria for VIT Vellore admission?
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VIT Vellore selection process is both merit and entrance-based. This depends on the programme. The common selection criteria is as below for some popular programmes:

Course

Selection Criteria

BTech

VITEEE + Counselling

MCA

VITMEE + PI + Counselling

BBA

Merit-based + Counselling

MBA

CAT/ MAT/XAT + Interview + academic performance + work experience

BCA

Merit-based + Counselling

MTech

VITMEE + PI + Counselling

Q:   How can I seek VIT Vellore BCom admission?
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VIT University BCom course admission is merit-based. Hence, the selection is done based on aggregate obtained by eligible candidates in previous qualifying degree/exam. The shortlisted candidates are called for a counselling (virtual or physical) round. Moreover, the final admission to BCom programme subjects to merit list preparation based on cut off decided by VIT Vellore as per seat availability. The interested students can visit the institute's official website to register and apply for the UG course.

Q:   When will VITEEE 2026 be conducted?
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VITEEE 2026 exam dates will be announced. The candidates will have to select their preferred slot. VITEEE 2026 application form will have to be submitted before the final date for the eligible candidates to be registered for the examination. 

Q:   Can I join VIT Vellore BDes without entrance?
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No, aspirants wishing to apply for BDes course at VIT Vellore should either have UCEED score or appeared for VIT DAT (Design Aptitude Test). VIT-DAT is a written exam of two hours duration consisting of objective type questions - MSQ & MCQ, short descriptive answers, and creative ability questions with no negative marking. The university gives 50% weightage to entrance exam score. After entrance exam, the next step of selection is based on portfolio followed by a personal interview round.

Q:   How can I apply for VIT Vellore for BCom admission?
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Candidates willing to seek VIT Vellore BCom admission can apply in online mode by visiting the official website of the Deemed University. To access application and create login credentials, the students need to register by entering a few basic details, such as name, email ID, phone number, etc. The registered students can further login and fill out the application form. For the successful submission of application, a fee of INR 500 has to be paid. The mentioned fee is as per past years' data. Hence, is indicative.

Q:   How many BDes seats are there in VIT Vellore?
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Selected aspirants need to pay fee to confirm their seat in the university. Below is the BDes intake at VIT Vellore:

Course NameIntake
BDes30
Q:   Who all are eligible for BCom admission at VIT Vellore?
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VIT Vellore BCom admission criteria are:
  • Passed Class 12 with Commerce / Accountancy / Book Keeping & Accountancy / Mathematics as one of the main subjects and a minimum of 60% aggregate, are eligible to apply. 
  • The minimum aggregate for SC/ST and for candidates belonging to Jammu & Kashmir and North-Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura is 50%
Q:   What are the essential qualifications for admission to MCA course at VIT Vellore?
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A pass in bachelor's degree of minimum three years duration in BCA/ BSc (IT/ Computer Science) with Mathematics as a mandatory subject at Class 12/ graduation level and a minimum of 60% aggregate or first class in the qualifying exam is required to apply for VIT Vellore MCA course. Candidates appearing for their final degree exam/ final semester exam in the current year are also eligible to apply.

Q:   What is the eligibility for MBA course at VIT Vellore?
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A pass in regular, full-time UG/ Integrated degree from a recognised institute/ university of at least three years duration with a minimum of 60% aggregate (50% for SC/ ST candidates and applicants belonging to Jammu & Kashmir and North-Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura) is required to apply for the MBA course. 

Additionally, the institute shortlists candidates for MBA course based on national-level entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, NMAT, ATMA. The shortlisted aspirants are further required to come for the PI round. Vellore Institute of Technology will also consider the academic performance and work experience of the candidates for final selection.

Q:   What is VIT Vellore fees for BSc?
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VIT Vellore BSc fees is different based on chosen specialisation. Details are given in the table below:

BSc CourseTotal Tuition Fees
BSc Computer ScienceINR 1.65 lakh
BSc Hospitality & Hotel AdministrationINR 2.25 lakh
BSc Multimedia & AnimationINR 2.91 lakh
BSc Visual CommunicationINR 3.75 lakh
BSc (Hons) AgricultureINR 4.4 lakh to INR 9 lakh
Q:   Which exam is required for admission to BSc at VIT Vellore?
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No entrance exams are required for applying to VIT Vellore BSc admissions. Candidates will be evaluated based on their last qualifying exam score whether from Class 12 board exams or final exams of a UG Diploma course.

Q:   What is the BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering syllabus at VIT Vellore?
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VIT Vellore BTech ECE course curriculum is inclusive of subjects related to the Engineering field with core subjects around Electronics and Communication specialisation. There are eight semesters in the UG course, wherein, each semester include a number of subjects. 

Students can check below some of the subjects included in the VIT Vellore BTech ECE curriculum:

VIT BTech ECE Subjects
Engineering ChemistryFundamentals of Electrical CircuitsElectromagnetic Field Theory
Network TheoryDigital Logic DesignsDigital Signal Processing
VLSI System DesignDigital Communication SystemsTransmission Lines and Waveguides
Q:   Which documents will be required during application stage of VIT Vellore MBA admission?
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VIT Vellore MBA admission process will require following documents during application stage:

  • Class 10th and Class 12th passing certificate and marksheet
  • UG level degree
  • Work experience certifcate
  • ID proof
Q:   Can I join VIT without 60% in PCM for BDes?
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No, a minimum of Class 12 with at least 60% in PCM is required to apply for VIT Vellore BDes programme. However, there is relaxation in percentage for SC/ ST and students from North-Eastern states. Check below the detailed eligibility:

  • Indian nationals/ Non-resident Indian National can apply for BDes course.
  • Candidates should have passed Class 12 or Intermediate or two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognised board/ university or its equivalent examination with at least 60% aggregate with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects to apply for BDes.
  • Students who have appeared for Class 12 finals and awaiting results can also apply, subject to submission of passing certificate by the notified date.

Note: In case, applicants belong to SC/ST community or hail from Jammu and Kashmir/ Ladakh and the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, 10% relaxation is provided.

 

Q:   Can I get refunds for BTech fees at VIT Vellore?
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Yes, BTech students who choose to cancel their admission at VIT Vellore will be refunded their course fees. These refunds are offered on UGC norm basis where candidates are offered a percentage of fees paid. 

This percentage is based on how early a candidate has cancelled their admission.

Q:   What is VITMEE exam date 2026?
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The Vellore Institute of Technology has announced the VITMEE exam dates on the official website. VITMEE exam was scheduled for April 28, 2026 and May 3, 2026. Applicants had to carry their VITMEE admit card along with one valid photo ID proof at the exam centre. 

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Updated on Aug 20, 2026