VIT Vellore Courses & Fees 2026: UG, PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses

Vellore Institute of Technology offers 66 UG, 58 PG, 15 integrated and two each of Research and M.Tech (Industrial) courses across multiple streams. The top courses of the institute, include BTech, MTech, MBA, etc. Candidates after completing Class 12 can apply for UG courses and graduation is necessary to apply for the PG courses. Eligible aspirants can apply for VIT admission. The institute conducts VITEEE for BTech admission,  VITMEE for M.Tech and VITREE for PhD admission. Other entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, NATA, etc., are accepted for providing admission to specific courses. Selected candidates are called for further selection rounds. After completion of the selection rounds, aspirants can pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the institute.

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 institute offers over 20 BTech specialisations, namely Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Chemical Engineering, etc. Candidates, who have secured a minimum aggregate of 60% (50% aggregate for reserved categories) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class 12 from a recognised board, can take admission to BTech course. Some of the offered course specialisations are mentioned below:

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. 

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. 

BTech is one of the top courses of VIT Vellore. The institute is ranked by many of the ranking agencies for its Engineering courses. For more details, check the table below:

Yes, candidates who have completed a UG Diploma in any stream are eligible for BSc admission at VIT Vellore University. Candidates will need a minimum score of 50% for Hospitality and Hotel Administration and 60% for Multimedia & Animation and Visual Communication. There is no mention of Diploma passing candidates being eligible for BSc (hons) in Agriculture or Computer Science.

VIT Vellore has a good record of placements. As per the latest report, 742 recruiters visited the camous for 2026 drive and presented 10071 job offers to students. The highest package offered stood at INR 1 Cr per annum. Some of the top recruiters in recent past included Mircosoft, Amazon, Oracle, Dell, PayPal and Cisco.

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.

The facilities and amenities at VIT Vellore hostel include:

• AC and Non-AC single and shared bed options
• Rooms equipped with ergonomically designed furniture including a cot, chair, study table, study lamp, bookshelf and a cupboard.
• 24-hour water supply and power supply supported by stand-by captive generators.
• First aid center, pharmacy, photocopy service, food kiosks, gymnasium (AC & Non-AC), swimming pool, sport amenities, laundry service, Wi-Fi service, beauty salon, tailoring unit, driving, dance and music classes, utility shop and visitor rooms.
• Security guard to chaperone and safely transit students to and from the campus to the nearest railway station and bus stops for late night / early hours of the day.

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.

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:

VIT Vellore is a home away from home; the hostels of VIT are designed to provide comfortable and safe living. There are 24 hostels at VIT. 18 blocks are designated for boys, and the rest are for girls. The block in total caters to over 22,000 residents every year. 

The hostel life of VIT Vellore is a blend of modern facilities and comfortable living. The residential staff of the hostel campus is always available the support the students. Living on campus provides an opportunity for students to connect with a diverse population of people, engage in campus activities and establish relationships with faculty and staff members. 

No, candidates cannot take direct admission in VIT Vellore. Admission to the Vellore campuse is strictly based on your rank in the entrance exam, followed by VITEE for BTech; followed by counselling.

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.

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.

VIT Vellore BTech fee is between INR 4.9 lakh and 7.8 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. 

VIT University, through 15 schools of study, offer UG, PG, PhD courses to students across the Management, Engineering, Science, and other streams. Some of the schools of study are

• School of Advanced Sciences (SAS).
• VIT Business School (VIT BS).
•  School of Information Technology & Engineering (SITE), and VIT School of Agricultural Innovations and Advanced Learning (VAIAL).
• School of Hotel & Tourism Management, School of BioSciences & Technology (SBST).
• School of Chemical Engineering (SCHEME).
• School of Civil Engineering (SCE).
•  School of Electrical Engineering (SELECT).
•  School of Electronics Engineering (SENSE).
• School of Mechanical Engineering (SMEC).
• School of Social Sciences and Languages (SSL).
• School of Architecture (V-SPARC).
•  VIT School of Design (V-SIGN).
• School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCOPE), and others.