Research Admissions
Vellore Campus
Ph.D/Direct Ph.D Online Application (January - 2025) - Apply now 
VIT has the record of publishing maximum number of SCOPUS Indexed Research Journal papers, among Indian Universities, overtaking all the premier institutions. VIT has also completed 3 cycles of NAAC accreditation and has been rated as an “A++” grade institution. In addition, VIT also has obtained the coveted ABET accreditation by US agency.
Amidst the numerous courses offered by VIT, there are a few that cater to the research domain as well.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
RESEARCH PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN VIT AT VARIOUS CAMPUSES & SCHOOLS
1. PhD. Programmes - To know more details
2. Direct PhD. Programmes - To know more details
- VIT-Vellore campus only Internal Full Time [IFT] category is offered.
- VIT-Chennai campus Internal Full Time [IFT] category is offered and Internal Part Time [IPT is offered only for VIT faculty members].
- VIT-AP campus only Internal Full Time [IFT] category is offered.
- VIT-Bhopal campus both Internal Full Time [IFT] and External Part Time [EPT] categories are offered.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Ph.D.
Selection based on the performance in the VITREE score, PG Degree marks, Research proposal and Personal Interview. Candidates, who fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed, shall appear for VITREE, a Computer Based Test for 2 hours at their test venue of choice. Change of Venue Campus, date of Interview or program will not be permitted. The question paper will have 100 MCQs (Technical - 70 questions; English communication skills - 15 questions; Statistics and probability - 15 questions).
The shortlisted candidates should appear for a personal interview and the selected will be intimated.
Direct Ph.D.
Selection based on the performance in the VITREE score, B.E. / B.Tech. Degree marks, Research proposal and Personal Interview. Candidates, who fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed, shall appear for VITREE 2024, a Computer Based Test for 2 hours at their test venue of choice. Change of Venue Campus, date of Interview or program will not be permitted. The question paper will have 100 MCQs (Technical - 80 questions; English communication skills - 20 questions).
The shortlisted candidates should appear for a personal interview and the selected candidates will be intimated.
FEES STRUCTURE
| Programme | Caution Deposit | 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 |
* Thesis fee to be paid at the time of submission only
IMPORTANT DATES (TENTATIVE)
| Issue of Online Application | 5 th September 2024 (Thu) |
| Last date for submission of Online application | 25 th November 2024 (Mon) |
| Date of VITREE through Computer Based Test | 7 th December 2024 (Sat) |
| Date of personal interview | 14 th December 2024 (Sat) |
| Declaration of results | 20 th December 2024 (Fri) |
| Last date for selecting a research guide | 31 st December 2024 (Fri) |
| Last date for paying tuition fees through online | 31 st December 2024 (Fri) |
| Reporting in person at VIT, Vellore | January 2025 |
TEST CITIES - VITREE 2025
DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED
The following documents are required to be submitted at the time of reporting:
- Tuition fee payment receipt
- Marks List - X & HSC /+2
- UG and PG (Degree / Provisional Certificate and Mark sheets -Year wise / Semester wise or Consolidated Marks sheet).
- Transfer Certificate/Migration Certificate/ College Leaving Certificate (Original)
- Nativity certificate for North-eastern States of India.
- Student Profile
- Certificate of Physical Fitness format available in URL https://vit.ac.in/files/admissions/PhysicalFitness_Certificate.pdf (Original)
- COVID-19 Vaccination certificates First and Second dose
- Affidavit by parent format available in URL https://vit.ac.in/files/admissions/Affidavit_Parent.pdf (Original)
- Affidavit by Student format available in URL https://vit.ac.in/files/admissions/Affidavit_Student.pdf (Original)
- Undertaking in the enclosed format URL https://vit.ac.in/sites/default/files/Undertaking.pdf (Original)
- Passport size photo colour recently taken - 6 Nos.
VITREE - INFORMATION BROCHURE
VITREE - SYLLABUS
RESEARCH PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
TEMPLATE FOR TWO PAGE RESEARCH PROPOSAL
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CONTACT US
Office of PG Admissions
VIT, Vellore - 632 014
Ph : +91-416-220 2188 / 2050 / 2055
E-Mail : researchadmission@vit.ac.in