The official notification for Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) PhD Admission 2026 (July) – VITREE has been released. This is your gateway to pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) / Direct Ph.D. / Ph.D. in Deep Technology at the esteemed VIT group of institutions. The Vellore Institute of Technology Research Entrance Examination (VITREE) is the key entrance for admission to VIT Vellore, Chennai, AP, and Bhopal campuses.
As per the revised schedule published on March 5, 2026, the online application process is currently open. All aspiring researchers should review the campus-wise vacancy details, important deadlines, and fee structure provided below. Make sure to check the detailed brochure for specialization-wise seat availability.
See Ongoing PhD Admission| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Issue of online application | 6 February |
| Last date for submission of Online application | 6 April |
| Date of VITREE (Computer Based Test) | 28 April and 3 May |
| Personal interview (hybrid mode) | 11 May to 24 May |
| Declaration of results | 25 May to 31 May |
| Last date for selecting a research guide | To be Announced |
| Last date for paying tuition fees online | To be Announced |
| Reporting in person at VIT, Vellore | 1 July to 31 July |
Note: #For Vellore and Chennai Campus – Physical mode Interview only. For VIT-AP and VIT-Bhopal Campus – Online mode of Interview.
Admission is open for the following campuses with specific categories:
- VIT-Vellore campus: Internal Full–Time [IFT] category only
- VIT-Chennai Campus: Internal Full–Time [IFT] category only
- VIT-AP Campus: Internal Full–Time [IFT] category only
- VIT-Bhopal campus: Both Internal Full Time [IFT] and External Part Time [EPT] categories
Campus wise specialization: Detailed subject-wise seat matrix is available in the official brochure.
The non-refundable application fee for Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) PhD Admission 2026 (July) – VITREE is:
Payment is to be made online during the submission of the application form.
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