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Vellore Institute of Technology Research Entrance Exam (VITREE)
January 2026 Session
Admission to Research Programmes
Ph.D./Direct Ph.D./Ph.D. (Deep Technology)
Vellore Institute of Technology Research Entrance Examination (VITREE) is conducted for admission to various Ph.D./Direct Ph.D. and Ph.D.(Deep Technology) programmes in VIT group of Institutions. VITREE-January 2026 session intake will be conducted on 7th December 2025 (Sun) in 25 cities across India. The duration of the examination will be 2 hours. All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions and one mark for right and 'Zero' mark for the wrong answer. There is no negative marks for wrong answers. Those who score 'Zero' in total will be declared as 'Not qualified' and will not be eligible to participate in the personal interview process.
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For Ph.D. and Ph.D. in Deep Technology (eligible relevant master’s degree only): The question paper will contain 100 MCQs, divided as follows: - 70 Technical questions - 15 English communication skills questions - 15 Statistics and probability questions |
For Direct Ph.D. and Ph.D. in Deep Technology (applicable for B.E. or B.Tech. graduates only): The question paper will also contain 100 MCQs, divided as follows: - 80 Technical questions - 20 English communication skills questions - Except language subject, all question paper will be in English only. |
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| UG / PG Marks Weightage | Evaluation based on Undergraduate / Postgraduate academic performance. |
| VITREE Marks | Scores from the VIT Research Entrance Examination (VITREE), testing theoretical knowledge and research preparedness. |
| Valid GATE/NET Score (If applicable) | A valid GATE/NET score to assess subject-specific knowledge and eligibility. |
| Interview Process | The interview process consists of |
| i) Statement of Purpose (SoP)/Research Proposal | Clarity of research interests, objectives, and goals. |
| ii) Questions on SoP | Ability to defend the research proposal and answer questions. |
| iii) Subject Knowledge | Depth of knowledge in the relevant subject area. |
| iv) Communication Skills | Ability to clearly communicate research ideas and participate in academic discourse. |
| v) Research Experience | Previous research contributions, including publications and projects. |
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| UG / PG Marks Weightage | Evaluation based on Undergraduate / Postgraduate academic performance. |
| VITREE Marks | Scores from the VIT Research Entrance Examination (VITREE), testing theoretical knowledge and research preparedness. |
| Valid GATE/NET Score (If applicable) | A valid GATE/NET score to assess subject- specific knowledge and eligibility. |
| Interview Process | The interview process consists of |
| i) Statement of Purpose (SoP) for Deep Tech. areas | Clarity of research interests, objectives, and goals. |
| ii) Questions on SoP | Ability to defend the research proposal and answer questions. |
| iii) Pitching/ Innovation/Novelty | Pitching is about presenting your idea in a compelling way that demonstrates value and feasibility. Innovation refers to introducing something new, whether it’s an idea, method, or product. Novelty is the originality and uniqueness of an idea, making it stand out in its field. |
| iv) Timeline and Milestones | Ability to clearly communicate research ideas and participate in academic discourse. |
| v) Research Experience | Previous research contributions, including publications and projects. |
| Details | One Time Payment | Tuition Fee Per Annum | Thesis fee * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. Internal Full Time | 3,000 INR | 40,000 INR | 10,000 INR |
| Ph.D. External part Time (Teachers) | 3,000 INR | 60,000 INR | 10,000 INR |
| Ph.D. External part Time (Industry) | 3,000 INR | 75,000 INR | 10,000 INR |
| Direct Ph.D. | 3,000 INR | 40,000 INR | 10,000 INR |
| Sl. No. | State | Sl. No. | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 1 | Amaravati (AP) |
| 2 | Tirupathi | ||
| 3 | Visakhapatnam | ||
| 2 | Assam | 4 | Guwahati |
| 3 | Delhi | 5 | New Delhi |
| 4 | Karnataka | 6 | Bengaluru |
| 5 | Kerala | 7 | Kochi |
| 8 | Kozhikode | ||
| 9 | Thiruvananthpuram | ||
| 10 | Thrissur | ||
| 6 | Madhya Pradesh | 11 | Bhopal |
| 7 | Bhopal | 12 | Mumbai |
| 13 | Pune | ||
| 8 | Odisha | 14 | Bhubaneswar |
| 9 | Puducherry | 15 | Puducherry |
| 10 | Tamil Nadu | 16 | Chennai |
| 17 | Coimbatore | ||
| 18 | Madurai | ||
| 19 | Nagercoil | ||
| 20 | Salem | ||
| 21 | Tiruchirappalli | ||
| 22 | Vellore | ||
| 11 | Telangana | 23 | Hyderabad |
| 12 | Uttar Pradesh | 24 | Lucknow |
| 13 | West Bengal | 25 | Kolkata |
| Issue of Online Application | 27/08/2025 |
| Last date for submission of Online application | 20/11/2025 |
| Date of VITREE through Computer Based Test | 07/12/2025 (Sunday) |
| Date of personal interview (hybrid mode) * | 13/12/2025 or 14/12/2025. (Sat. or Sun.) |
| Declaration of Results | 20/12/2025 (Saturday) |
| Last date for selecting a research guide | 31/12/2025 (Wednesday) |
| Last date for paying tuition fees through online | 31/12/2025 (Wednesday) |
| Reporting in person at VIT, Vellore | Janaury-2026 |
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