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VIT Vellore MDes Courses & Fees 2026: Eligibility, Entrance Exam, Seats, Curriculum

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VIT Vellore MDes Eligibility & Highlights 2026

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Total Tuition Fees 3.5L
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  • CEED
  • VITMEE
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  • Graduation score60%
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    Q:   Is it true that all students get good placements at VIT Vellore?
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    VIT Vellore has a strong record of placements for courses like  BTech, MCA, MBA, etc. In 2025, VIT vellore recorded the highest package of INR 1 Crore per annum which is nearly 14% higher from INR 88 LPA offered in 2024. A total of 14044 offers were made including 3499 Dream, 3563 Super Dream and 6982 Regular offers from 868 participating companies. The name of the few top recruiters include include Mircosoft, Amazon, Oracle, Dell, PayPal, Cisco, Bank of America, 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:   Is VIT Vellore campus safe?
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    Yes, VIT Vellore campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Tamil Nadu. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

    Q:   What is the placement scenario at VIT Vellore?
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    The placements are going on for the Class of 2025. As of now, a total of 11140 students of batch 2025 of courses like BTech, MCA, MBA, etc., have been placed in reputed companies. The key highlights of VIT Vellore placements for the Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

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    Placement Statistics (2025)

    the highest package

    INR 100 LPA

    No. of companies visited

    868

    Total students placed

    11140

    Total offers

    14044

    Super dream offers

    3563

    No. of dream offers

    3499

    Note: The above mentioned data are the combined data of all the 4 VIT Campuses.

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    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
    Q:   What is the cutoff of VIT Vellore for OBC category candidate?
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    VIT Vellore accepts CAT percentile, NMAT score and MAT percentile for admission to the MBA programme. The table given below consists of the last round closing percentile for admisison to MBA among the OBC candidates in 2024:

    Exam2024
    CAT (percentile)95
    NMAT (score)85
    MAT (percentile)80
    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.

    Q:   What is a good score in VITEEE?
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    Students with 65-75 marks out of 120 will have a fair chance of getting admissions through VITEEE 2023. The cutoff for admissions will be prepared based on various factors related to the entrance exam. However, it is to be noted that only those candidates who secure a rank of up to 1 Lacs will be eligible for admissions into VIT Vellore and Chennai campuses. Those students with a rank above 1 Lacs will be able to apply for admissions into the VIT Andhra Pradesh and Bhopal campuses.

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    VIT Vellore MDes Fees 2026

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    ₹ 3.52 L
    ₹ 2.55 L
    ₹ 3 K
    ₹ 6.1 L
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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. 

    Q:   How many scholarships are offered at VIT Vellore?
    A: 

    There are mainly two types of scholarships offered at VIT Vellore viz. Scholarships under the STARS programme and GVSDP scholarship.

    Q:   What are the charges for hostel at VIT Vellore?
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    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:

    Occupancy

    Total Hostel Fee (AC)

    Total Hostel Fee (Non-AC)

    Single bedded

    INR 1.34 lakh

    INR 92,448

    Double bedded

    INR 1.05 lakh

    INR 77,248

    Three bedded

    INR 98,748

    INR 70,548

    Four bedded

    INR 87,948

    INR  64,948

    Six bedded

    INR  80,848

    INR 60,848

    Q:   What kind of scholarships are offered at VIT Vellore?
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    Scholarships at VIT Vellore are mainly offered based on merit. However, economically backward students are provided with need-based scholarships. Check below some of the VIT scholarships:

    Scholarship NameCriteria
    Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship (Financial Assistance to deserving students)

    Meritorious students from an economically weak background who satisfy criteria specified In the application

    Application and details would be on VTOP from mid-January

    Merit AwardsThe top 10 students of each branch of a programme from the 1st to final year, with a record of above 75% attendance, no history of arrears and not having violated of the code of conduct of the Institute
    Sports ScholarshipStudents with record performance in various sports and games would be selected for the award of the sports scholarships.
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    VIT Vellore MDes Admission Dates 2026

    DatesUpcoming Events
    10 Mar '26 - 31 Jul '26
    CEED Scorecard 2026Ongoing
    DatesPast Events
    4 Mar '26
    CEED 2026 Result DATE
    18 Jan '26
    CEED 2026 exam date
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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.

    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:   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:   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.

    VIT Vellore MDes Admission 2026: How to Apply?

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    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.

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    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

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    Q:   How can I apply at VIT Vellore?
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    VIT Vellore admission 2026 is ongoing. Students can check the detailed application process below:

    1. Click on this link- vit.ac.in.

    2. Fill in all the details and click on 'Register'.

    3. Fill in the application form

    4. Make the payment

    5. Upload photo and signature

    6. Download the filled in application form. 

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    Q:   Is it worth getting admission at VIT Vellore?
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    Yes, VIT Vellore is worth is as it is recognised as an Institution of Eminence and the No. 1 private university for Innovation recognised by the Government of India. The college has been ranked by renowned international ranking bodies, including QS World Ranking. Further, the college is also approved by the University Grants Commission  (UGC) and is accredited with an A+ Grade by the NAAC.

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