University Name

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

University Type

Deemed to be University (Private)

Established

2001

Motto

A Place to Learn; A Chance to Grow

Location

Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Approval

UGC | IoE | NAAC | AICTE | ABET | AACSB & ACBSP | COA |

Notification Date

February 06, 2026

Application Start

February 06, 2026

Application Last Date

April 06, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

April 28 & May 03, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

Last week of May 2026

Interview Date

May 11 – May 24, 2026 (Hybrid/Online)

Final List Selected Candidate

Last week of May 2026

Last Date of Admission

June 2026 (To be announced)

Online

Online Application Form Submission

VIT Research Entrance Examination (VITREE)

Shortlisting of Candidates Based on Entrance Test Score

Interview and Research Proposal Presentation

Preparation of Final Merit List

Document Verification

Admission Confirmation and Fee Payment

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

10th Marksheet and Certificate

12th Marksheet and Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Master’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Migration Certificate

Transfer Certificate

Character Certificate

Category Certificate (if applicable)

Work Experience Certificate (for Part-Time PhD)

NET / JRF / GATE Certificate (if applicable)

Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Passport / PAN)

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

10th Marksheet and Certificate

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Data Science

Bio Sciences and Biotechnology

Life Science

Civil Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering/ Information Technology

Electrical and Electronics

Engineering

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

Electronics and

Communication Engineering

Bio-Medical Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

English

Commerce & Accountancy

Psychology

Sociology

Social Work

Political Science

Economics

Tamil

Hindi

French

Historical Studies

International

Relations

Spanish

Management

Design

Agriculture

Hospitality Management

Bio Sciences and

Biotechnology

Instrumentation Engineering

Health Sciences

Media Arts and Technology

Architecture and Planning

Chemical Engineering

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 1,200

Registration Fee

Included in Tuition

Security Deposit

₹ 3,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹ 20,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹ 30,000

Exam Fee

Included in Tuition

DRC Fee

Included in Tuition

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 10,000

Extension Fee

₹40,000*

Viva Fee

Included in Thesis Fee

Name

Account Number

IFSC

Bank Name

Branch

MICR Code

Swift Code

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation