VIT Admission 2026

Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · VIT · Estd. 1984
UG Open PG Open PhD Open NAAC A++ NIRF #13
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VITEEE 2026 Slot 1 admit cards released. Exam window 17–25 April 2026. Counselling starts in May 2026. Updated: 2026-05-09

About Vellore Institute of Technology

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is a deemed-to-be university located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, founded in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College and granted university status in 2001. NAAC A++ accredited and consistently ranked among India's top private engineering universities, VIT operates a multi-campus model spanning Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, Amaravati and AP.

Undergraduate engineering admission at VIT is conducted through VITEEE (VIT Engineering Entrance Examination). M.Tech / MS admissions use VITMEE, MBA admissions use CAT/MAT/XAT/VITMEE-MBA, and PhD admissions follow a separate research entrance. VITEEE results determine both campus and branch allotment in counselling.

This page is your guide to VIT Admission 2026, covering VITEEE dates and pattern, eligibility, branch-wise cutoffs, fee structure, hostel and placement information for all VIT campuses, with official application links updated as released.

12,000
Total Seats
65
Courses
A++
NAAC
#13
NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹1,350 (General) / ₹1,350 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

VITEEE 2026
Conducted by VIT University

VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) is the university's online entrance exam for B.Tech admission across all VIT campuses (Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, Amaravati). Rank determines campus, branch and counselling slot.

View exam guide →

Other accepted exams

  • VITMEE (M.Tech / MS)
  • CAT/MAT/XAT (MBA)
  • VITMEE-MBA
  • PhD entrance

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
VITEEE 2026 registration opens 15 Nov 2025 VITEEE VIT Admission Portal Closed
VITEEE 2026 last date to apply 31 Mar 2026 VITEEE VIT Admission Portal Closed
VITEEE 2026 admit card 12 Apr 2026 VITEEE VIT Admission Portal Out
VITEEE 2026 exam window 17 Apr 2026 VITEEE VIT Admission Portal Ongoing
VITEEE 2026 result 02 May 2026 VITEEE VIT Admission Portal Upcoming
Counselling call letter 10 May 2026 Counselling VIT Admission Portal Upcoming
Online counselling Round 1 20 May 2026 Counselling VIT Admission Portal Upcoming
Online counselling Round 2 10 Jun 2026 Counselling VIT Admission Portal Upcoming
First semester fee deadline 15 Jul 2026 Admission VIT Admission Portal Upcoming
Classes begin 01 Aug 2026 Academic University Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Register and apply for VITEEE
    Visit viteee.vit.ac.in, register with email and phone, fill the application form and pay the VITEEE application fee. Choose preferred test cities and slot.
  2. 2
    Appear for VITEEE
    Download admit card, appear for the computer-based VITEEE at your allotted centre on the booked slot. The exam tests Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English and Aptitude.
  3. 3
    Check VITEEE rank and counselling call
    VIT publishes the rank list within a week. Based on your rank you will receive a counselling call letter for online counselling.
  4. 4
    Online counselling and choice filling
    Pay the counselling fee, fill campus and branch preferences during your allotted login window. Higher ranks get earlier slots and wider choice of campus/branch.
  5. 5
    Pay first semester fee and report
    Once a seat is allotted, pay the first semester fee within the deadline, complete document verification and report on campus on the orientation date.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

GV School Development Programme (GVSDP) scholarship and merit scholarships available for top VITEEE rankers. Tuition fee waivers up to 100% on first-year fee for top 1000 ranks.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Vellore Institute of Technology?
Vellore Institute of Technology admits students primarily through VITEEE 2026. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Vellore Institute of Technology?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1350 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1350 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Vellore Institute of Technology declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Vellore Institute of Technology are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Vellore Institute of Technology accept VITEEE 2026 scores?
VITEEE 2026 is the primary basis for admission at Vellore Institute of Technology. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.