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

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.

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:

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. 

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:

The VIT Vellore hostel fee will vary as per the room beds. There are separate charges for mess. Check below the hostel fee for VIT Vellore campus:

VIT Vellore offers a BTech programme at the UG level. It is offered in full-time mode and is approved by the AICTE. The total tuition fee of BTech at VIT Vellore ranges between INR 6.9 Lacs and INR 8.3 lakh. 

VIT offers admission to the BSc programmes based on merit in the last qualifying exam. There is no entrance exam score required for selection. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply through the VIT Vellore official website. Following this, a merit list is published on the official website. The shortlisted candidates then need to participate in the counselling round (online/physical).

However, if a candidate is called for counselling, then that does not guarantee admission. The final selection depends upon the candidate's rank and the availability of seats.

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.

The mode of application is online. Below the steps and application fee to apply for VIT Vellore admission:

• Visit the website and click on 'New Users may register here'.
• Click on 'Register' through mobile number.
• Now 'Verify OTP'.
• Click on 'Application Form'.
• Check the 'I am aware' box and click on 'I Agree'.
• Fill all required details and click on 'Save'.
• Proceed to Pay.
• Click on 'Pay Now'.

Documents required at the time of application

• Scanned photograph and signature
• Copy of age proof certificate/ copy of Aadhaar Card
• Copy of Class 12 hall ticket (for result awaited applicants)
• Copy of Class 12 marksheet (of all appearance)
• Copy of Community Certificate (for SC/ ST applicants)
• Copy of Nativity Certificate (for applicants hailing from North Eastern States and Jammu & Kashmir/ Ladakh)

Documents Required during VIT Vellore Application Process 2025:

• Scanned photograph and signature
• Copy of age proof certificate/ copy of Aadhaar Card
• Copy of Class 12 hall ticket (for result awaited applicants)
• Copy of Class 12 marksheet (of all appearance)
• Copy of Community Certificate (for SC/ ST applicants)
• Copy of Nativity Certificate (for applicants hailing from North Eastern States and Jammu & Kashmir/ Ladakh)

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.

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.

Vellore Institute of Technology offers scholarships in the form of tuition waivers and freeships.  In addition, scholarships are given to students who excel in sports and games. Financial assistance is also provided to students who wish to do their project work in partner universities and institutions abroad, under the Semester Abroad Programme (SAP). Eligible students with meritorious records in State/ Central board examinations or VITEEE rank holders will need to present marksheet/ copy of marksheet or VITEEE scorecard along with all the other relevant documents while applying.  

VIT Vellore offers scholarships in the form of tuition waivers and freeships. While merit scholarships are awarded to class toppers, economically challenged students are provided need-based financial assistance. Furthermore, NRI and foreign students are given scholarships upon presenting meritorious records. Students from rural backgrounds who secure top ranks in VITEEE at the district level (in Tamil Nadu only) are given free education. Check below the detail for some of the scholarships:

• GV School Development Programme (GVSDP) – Toppers of state/ central board along with VITEEE rank holders are given tuition fee waivers of 100% for up to four years. The table below shows the bifurcation of tuition fee waivers against the total merit:

*Terms and conditions apply.

Yes, at VIT Vellore campus, candidates can choose to pursue BTech in Computer Science & Engineering course across the following eight sub-specialisations:

• Computer Science and Engineering (General)
• Computer Science and Engineering (Bioinformatics)
• Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security)
• Computer Science and Engineering and Business systems (in collaboration with TCS)
• Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things)
• Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
• Computer Science and Engineering (Block Chain Technology)
• Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

Vellore University courses are offered to students at UG, PG, and PhD levels in various streams such as Engineering, Management, Commerce, Science, Computer Applications, etc. At the UG level, VIT Vellore University offers BTech,  BSc, BCA,  BCom, BBA, and other courses to students. At the PG level, Vellore Institute of Technology courses include MBA,  MDes, MSW,  MCA and MTech,  MSc, and other courses for students.