VITREE 2026 Application Form for January Session Released @vit.ac.in: Get Direct Link, Dates, Steps and Fees

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Somdatta Roy

Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Aug 29, 2025

Vellore Institute of Technology has started the VITREE 2026 admission process for the January session for the exam on December 7. The application deadline is November 20, 2025. Read below for more details.

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Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has opened the online application process for the VITREE 2026 January session, starting on August 27. Aspiring PhD candidates for VIT's campuses in Vellore, Chennai, AP, and Bhopal have until November 20 to submit their applications. The registration for VITREE is entirely online and involves several stages. Apply after reviewing the eligibility criteria to ensure you qualify for the particular program.

DIRECT LINK: VITREEE 2026 January Application (ACTIVE)

VIT administers the VITREE for admission to its Ph.D, Direct Ph.D., and Ph.D (Deep Technology) programs. The VITREE 2026 exam for January session is scheduled for Sunday, December 7, 2025, and will be held in 25 cities across India. This two-hour examination consists of MCQs, with one mark awarded for each correct answer and no negative marking for incorrect ones. Remember, candidates who score a total of zero will be declared "Not qualified" and will not be eligible to proceed to the personal interview stage.

VITREE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility for VITREE 2026 varies depending on the specific program (Ph.D., Direct Ph.D., Ph.D. in Deep Technology) and the stream (Engineering, Non-Engineering, etc.). The general and program-specific requirements are given below:

For Ph.D. in Engineering: A candidate must hold a Master's degree in engineering or technology in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale.
For Direct Ph.D. in Engineering: The candidate must have an outstanding academic record with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology and a minimum of 75% aggregate marks or a CGPA of 7.5 on a 10-point scale.
For other programs like Ph.D. in Sciences, Management, or Languages, a Master's degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale is required.

For detailed VITREE eligibility click here: VITREE Eligibility Criteria 2026

What are the VITREE 2026 Dates for January Session?

The official tentative dates for VITEEE 2026 January session are given below:

How to Register for VITREE 2026 January Session?

To fill out the VITREE 2026 application form for January session, follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to admissions.vit.ac.in.
Step 2: Click on the application form link and complete the registration process.
Step 3: Enter your personal, educational, and other required details.
Step 4: Upload the necessary documents and make the online non-refundable payment of INR 1200 for the application fees for all categories.
Step 5: Submit the completed form and print a copy of the confirmation page for your records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: To complete the VITREE 2026 application, candidates must have the following items ready for online submission:

A valid mobile number and email ID.
A valid photo ID proof.
Scanned images of a recent photograph and
Scanned images of a signature.
Educational certificates and mark sheets for graduation and master's degrees.
A credit/debit card for online fee payment.

Ans: After you successfully submit your VITREE 2026 application form online, you will receive a confirmation. This confirmation will be sent to the registered email ID and mobile number you provided during the registration process. Save this confirmation page.

Ans: No once you have submitted the VITREE application form and the registration process has concluded, you are not allowed to make any changes. It is crucial to fill out all the information carefully and accurately before final submission, as the authorities may reject your application if they find any incorrect details.

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