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

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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:   Are admissions to VIT (Vellore) solely based on the VITEEE?
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The institute conducts VITEEE for BTech admission, VITMEE for M.Tech 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:   What is the selection criteria for VIT Vellore BDes?
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VIT Vellore offers BDes with a duration of four years. Candidates seeking admission to BDes courses must pass Class 10 and Class 12 from a recognised board. The admission to the BDes course is UCEED entrance-based. Further, VIT conducts VIT-DAT for students who have not attended UCEED exams. Given below are more parameters required for admission along with their weightage:

Selection CriteriaWeightage
VIT DAT/ UCEED50%
Portfolio30%
Personal Interview20%
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Q:   What is the fee of VIT University BTech course?
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The total tuition fee for VIT Vellore BTech ranges between INR 4.9 lakh and 7.8 lakh. The total course fee, includes a caution deposit of INR 3,000 as well. The fee will vary as per the specialisation selected by the candidates. BTech is available in 24 specialisations, namely Computer Science and Engineering (Bioinformatics), Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, etc. Aspirants are required to pay the course fee after completion of all the selection rounds to confirm their seats. Candidates can pay the registration fee via any of the online payment mode. The application fee is INR 1350. 

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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:   Is studying at VIT Vellore expensive?
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VIT Vellore offers various UG, PG, and PhD and Research programs. The tuition fees vary for each course. Here we have provided VIT Vellore tuition fees for the per annum.

CourseTotal Tuition Fee Per Annum (Including Caution Fees)
BTech

INR 1.76 (Group A) 

INR 1.98 (Group B)

MBAINR 3.51 lakh (First Year)
BCAINR 95000
MCAINR 1.40 lakh (First Year)
MTech

INR 1.53 Lakhs to 1.93 lakhs (Category 1)

INR 2.33 lakhs to 3.02 Lakhs (Category 2)

Q:   How much percentage is required to get admission in VIT Vellore?
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Admission to VIT Vellore courses is based on the entrance test and merit. Programmes like BTech, MTech, MBA, MCA admisison is based on entrace test scores, therefore it is important to score good marks in the test. Also, students need to meet the minimum admission criteria.

Popular CoursesCommon Eligibility
BTech

Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology with at least 60% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST and others)

Candidates with date of birth falling on or after July 1, 2004

MCA

Graduation with a minimum of 60% aggregate or first-class

BBA

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

MBA/ PGDM

Any three-year UG/ Integrated degree with at least 60% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST and others)

BCA

Class 12 with Mathematics/ Business Mathematics as one of the subjects in the qualifying examination with at least 65% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST and others)

Candidates with a date of birth falling on July 1, 2006 or after

MTech

Graduation in a relevant discipline with at least 60% aggregate

PhD

Master’s degree in the relevant stream of Science with a first-class or a minimum of 60% aggregate

 

Q:   What is the application fee for VIT Vellore BDes?
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VIT Vellore BDes application fee is INR 1,350 (non-refundable). The application fee is accepted online through Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card. Follow the steps to pay the VIT Vellore BDes application fees.

  • Visit the website.
  • Click on the 'Admission' tab and further click on 'Undergraduate Programmes'.
  • Click on 'Apply Now'.
  • Register with valid login credentials, including email ID and mobile number.
  • Pay the application fee.
  • Submit the form.

VIT Vellore BTech Admission 2026

26 courses 4 - 5 years
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  • 10+2 with 60% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: VITEEE

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DatesUpcoming Events
24 Oct '25 - 31 Mar '26
VITEEE 2026 application formOngoing
Apr '26
VITEEE 2026 admit card release dateTentative
28 Apr '26 - 3 May '26
VITEEE 2026 Exam Dates
May '26
VITEEE 2026 resultTentative
May '26
VITEEE 2026 CounsellingTentative
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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:   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:   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. 

Q:   What is fees of VIT Vellore Group A BTech?
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VIT Vellore BTech fee is distributed in two category Group A and Group B. The Group A consist of engineering branches with a generally lower tuition fee. Given below are the BTech Group A fees:

Tuition Fees (Per Annum)INR 1,73,000 *
Caution Deposit (Refundable) (One time payment)INR 3,000
Total fees to be paid for the first yearINR 1,76,000
(*after concession)
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VIT Vellore UG - 3 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 3 years2024-25
Total students4407
% Female students
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45%
% Outside State Students
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13%
International Students
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41
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VIT Vellore UG - 4 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 4 years2024-25
Total students35957
% Female students
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23%
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76%
International Students
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1376
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Updated on Feb 26, 2026