Postgraduate Admissions

M.Tech 2 Year PG Engineering Programmes

INTRODUCTION

In the post-graduation programme M.Tech, based on ranking and eligibility, students are allowed to pursue the course of their choice from one of the 6 schools of VIT.

MCA 2 Years Programme

INTRODUCTION
In the post-graduation programme MCA students are allowed to pursue the course of VIT.

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M.Des Industrial Design 2 Year Programme

M.Des. (2024) Application- Apply now

INTRODUCTION               

VIT School of Design (V-SIGN) is one of the newest schools in VIT, Vellore. It has been functional from July 2018 and presently M.Des and B.Des programs in the branch of Industrial Design are being offered under this new school. It offers one of the best facilities for design research, consultancy, training and growth for faculty members. We have faculty members who are highly qualified from institutes like IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IISc Bangalore and NIT Tiruchirapalli. Over 100 years of combined industry experience of our faculty members from reputed companies in India and abroad add value to our design programs. The main objective of the programs is to create a new breed of problem solvers in the domain of industrial design.

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Integrated M.Tech 5 Year Programmes

To promote PG Integrated M.Tech. (5 Years) Programmes. VIT has long since been devoted to providing quality education in various disciplines of Engineering, Science and Technology and has proliferated into frontiers of Research as well.

• There is NO ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
• Candidates who have studied in Regular, Full time and Formal Education are alone eligible to apply
• Candidate should be Resident Indian National
• The Admission will be on the basis of the performance in the qualifying examination (+2)

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PROGRAMMES OFFERED

VIT VELLORE

• Integrated M.Tech. Software Engineering(5 Years)
• Integrated M.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering in collaboration with Virtusa (5 Years)
• Integrated M.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering  (Data Science) (5 Years)

VIT CHENNAI

• Integrated M.Tech. Software Engineering (5 years)
• Integrated M.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Business Analytics) (5 Years)

VIT AP

• Integrated M.Tech. Software Engineering (5 years)
• Integrated M.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering in collaboration with Virtusa

VIT BHOPAL

• Integrated M.Tech. Artificial Intelligence
• Integrated M.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
• Integrated M.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Computational and Data Science)

ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility Criteria for VIT Vellore, VIT Chennai, VIT-AP & VIT Bhopal
1. General Eligibility	(i) VIT-Vellore and VIT-Chennai Campus: A pass in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State / Central Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent examination with 70% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM). (ii) VIT – AP and VIT Bhopal Campus: A pass in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State / Central Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent examination with 65% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM).
2. For SC/ST, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and North Eastern states:	(i) VIT-Vellore and VIT-Chennai Campus: The Qualifying Marks is relaxed by 10% i.e. 60% in PCM for applicants belong to SC/ST and applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura. (ii) VIT – AP and VIT Bhopal Campus: The Qualifying Marks is relaxed by 10% i.e. 55% in PCM for applicants belong to SC/ST and applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura.
3. Age Limit:	Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after 01.07.2004 are eligible to apply
4. Important notes:	Candidates who have studied in Regular, Full time and Formal Education are alone eligible to apply. Applicants belonging to SC/ST category should submit community certificate. Applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. They should submit Nativity Certificate.

FEES STRUCTURE

FEES (INR) (1-3 year) for Vellore, Chennai & AP Campus
Category 1	96,000
Category 2	1,59,000
Category 3	1,92,000

(Caution Deposit Rs.2000/- for 1st year only)

Year	Category 1	Category 2	Category 3
4th year	98,000	1,61,000	1,94,000
5th year	1,01,200	1,64,200	1,97,200

FEES (INR) (1-3 year) for Bhopal Campus
Category 1	97,000
Category 2	1,60,000
Category 3	1,93,000

(Caution Deposit Rs.2000/- for 1st year only)

Year	Category 1	Category 2	Category 3
4th year	99,000	1,62,000	1,95,000
5th year	1,02,200	1,65,200	1,98,200

HOW TO APPLY

• Candidate can also apply through online at https://vit.ac.in through Netbanking/Debit card/Credit card/ Paytm mode.
• There is NO printed OMR application form, candidates are requested to apply only through Online Mode.

Steps to be followed 

• Enter into New applicant page and register yourself with required information
• Verify your registered email id and mobile number for the password received from VIT. (Keep this email id and password till the completion of the admissions)
• Fill the online application form. Cost of the online form is Rs. 600/-. The application cost is non-refundable.
• Pay the application fee Rs. 600/- through online mode using netbanking/Debit card / Credit card/Paytm mode.
• Upload your Photo and Sign image on the online application form
• To be assured that uploaded documents are clearly visible if not your applications will be rejected.
• Class-X mark sheet as a proof of date of birth
• Class-XII mark sheet of Qualifying Examination of all attempts (please ensure that you also enclose the reverse side of the marks sheet containing details.)
• Migration / Transfer / School Leaving Certificate (If available)
• Community Certificate (Only for SC / ST categories)
• Nativity Certificate ( (For candidates hailing from North eastern states and Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh) 
• Aadhaar Card

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

• Applications are processed in the order of merit, based on the aggregate of marks (rounded to 2 decimal points) secured in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in the +2 / Higher Secondary & Intermediate Examination.
• In case the Normalized marks are same, the order of merit will be decided based on the best scores in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry sequentially, also based on total obtained scores in all subjects.
• Short listed applicants list will be published on 10.06.2024 after that, applicants can give their campus and program preferences from 10.06.2024 to 12.06.2024 (i.e., applicants can give “n” number of choices)
• Seat will be allotted based on Rank, Preference of Campus, and Programme (Subject to availability).
• Once Allotment is done on 19.06.2024 (Campus, Programmes), it cannot be changed under any circumstances.
• Selected applicants will receive their Provisional Admission Letter to pay their Tuition Fees through online mode on or before 01.07.2024.
• The Orientation & Commencement of classes in July 2024 (Tentatively); details will be sent through mail.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED (While reporting)

The following documents are required to be submitted at the time of Admission in originals and copies, separately:

Originals

• Four copies of recent passport size colour photograph
• Check List (Ready format will be provided by PG Admissions)
• Migration / Transfer / School/College Leaving Certificate obtained from the Institute last
  studied (Original)
• Student Profile https://vtop.vit.ac.in/studentprofile/
• Physical Fitness Certificate https://vit.ac.in/files/admissions/PhysicalFitness_Certificate.pdf
• Affidavits are to be signed separately by the student & parent in Rs.20/- Stamp Paper https://vit.ac.in/files/admissions/Affidavit_Student.pdf, https://vit.ac.in/files/admissions/Affidavit_Parent.pdf

Photo copies

• Class - X mark sheet (as a proof of date of birth)
• Class - XII mark sheet of Qualifying Examination (WITH all attempts, if any)
• Community Certificate (only for SC/ST categories)
• Conduct Certificate (Original)
• Copy of Provisional Admission Letter.
• Admission First year Fee receipt - including Hostels (if any)
• Aadhaar Card

Important Notes:

• University Registration Number will be generated to the candidates those who have submitted the above documents only.
• In due of original TC submitted, a TC from VIT will be issued on completion of the course. The candidates should produce statement of final year marks and provisional degree certificate before 15th August, 2024 failing which admission will be cancelled with the forfeit of admission fee.

INFORMATION BROCHURE

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FEE REFUND POLICY

AS PER UGC NORMS

ONLINE HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURE

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IMPORTANT DATES

Issue of Online Application	15th February, 2024 (Thursday)
Last date to apply online	31st May, 2024 (Friday)
Result & Choice preference (Campus & Programme)	4th & 5th June, 2024 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Seat Allotments	9th June, 2024 (Sunday)
Last Date of Tuition Advance Fee	14th June, 2024 (Friday)
Last Date of Balance / Full Tuition Fee	21st June, 2024 (Friday)
Orientation Program	July 2024 (Tentatively)
Commencement of classes	July 2024 (Tentatively)

Integrated M.Sc 2024-25 Admissions (5 Year Programmes)

INTRODUCTION

To promote PG Integrated M.Sc.(5 years)Programmes. VIT has long since been devoted to providing quality education in various disciplines of Engineering, Science and Technology and has proliferated into frontiers of Research as well.

• There is NO ENTRANCE EXAMINATION.
• Candidates who have studied in Regular, Full time and Formal Education are alone eligible to apply
• Candidate should be Resident Indian National.
• The Admission will be on the basis of the performance in the qualifying examination (+2).

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PROGRAMMES OFFERED

IN VELLORE

• Integrated M.Sc.(Biotechnology) (5 years)
• Integrated M.Sc. Food Science and Technology (5 Year)
• Integrated M.Sc Computational Statistics and Data Analytics (5 Year)
• Integrated M.Sc. Physics (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Physics (3 Year) or B.Sc. Physics (Hon) (4 Year)
• Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Chemistry (3 Year) or B.Sc. Chemistry (Hon) (4 Year)
• Integrated M.Sc. Mathematics (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Mathematics (3 Year) or B.Sc. Mathematics (Hon) (4 Year)

VIT BHOPAL

• Integrated M.Sc.(Biotechnology)(5 Year)

ELIGIBILITY

INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES	ELIGIBILITY
Integrated M.Sc.(Biotechnology)  (5 years)	A pass in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State /Central Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany / Zoology as subjects with a minimum of  60% overall marks.  Age Limit : Date of Birth falls on or after 01.07.2004
Integrated M.Sc. Food Science and Technology
Integrated M.Sc. Computational Statistics and Data Analytics	First Class with a minimum of 60% overall marks at 10+2 level/Intermediate/CBSE/ICSE/HSC/ or equivalent with Mathematics /Statistics /Computer Science/Business Mathematics as one of the subject. Age Limit : Date of Birth falls on or after 01.07.2004
Integrated M.Sc. Physics (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Physics (3 Year) or B.Sc. Physics (Hon) (4 Year)	A pass in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State / Central Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (Biology / Computer Science) as subjects with a minimum of 60% overall aggregate. Age Limit : Date of Birth falls on or after 01.07.2004
Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Chemistry (3 Year) or B.Sc. Chemistry (Hon) (4 Year)
Integrated M.Sc. Mathematics (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Mathematics (3 Year) or B.Sc. Mathematics (Hon) (4 Year)

For Integrated M.Sc. Programmes The aggregate marks obtained in the subjects in +2 (or its equivalent) put together should be 50% for the following categories: 

• The qualifying marks is relaxed by 10% i.e. 50% in 12th or its equivalent for applicants belong to SC/ST and applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura.
• Applicants belonging to SC/ST category should submit community certificate
• Applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. They should submit Nativity Certificate.
  

FEES STRUCTURE

Integrated M.Sc. Programmes	Fees per Annum in INR
	VIT VELLORE	VIT Bhopal	VIT AP
Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology	75000	75000	NA
Integrated M.Sc. Food Science and Technology	75000	NA	NA
Integrated M.Sc. Computational Statistics and Data Analytics	75000	NA	NA
Integrated M.Sc. Physics (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Physics (3 Year) or B.Sc. Physics (Hon) (4 Year)	75000	NA	NA
Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Chemistry (3 Year) or B.Sc. Chemistry (Hon) (4 Year)	75000	NA	NA
Integrated M.Sc. Mathematics (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Mathematics (3 Year) or B.Sc. Mathematics (Hon) (4 Year)	75000	NA	NA
Dual Degree M.Sc. Data Science (5 Year) With Exit Option B.Sc. Data Science (3Year)	NA	NA	Category 1 = 98,000 Category 2 = 1,25,000 Category 3 = 1,50,000

For Vellore, Bhopal Caution Deposit Rs.2000/- (for 1st year only) & For VIT-AP Caution Deposit Rs.3000/- (for 1st year only)

• NRI/ Foreigners should apply separate application link: https://vit.ac.in/admissions/international/integrated & Fees of the program is $3500 per year.

Note:
• The qualifying marks is relaxed by 10 % i.e. 50% in Overall Aggregate for applicants belong to SC/ST and applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
• Applicants belonging to SC/ST category must fill in the proforma as given in Appendix-II and have it attested by a competent authority (The list of authorities empowered for the same is given in Appendix-II.)
• Applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. They should fill in the Nativity Certificate given in Appendix-I.
• Applicants from NIOS / Correspondence mode are not eligible to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Online

Steps to be followed

• Candidates can apply through online or mobile app at https://vit.ac.in through Netbanking/Debit card/Credit card/Paytm mode.
• There is NO printed OMR application, Candidates are requested to apply only through Online Mode.
• Enter into New applicant page and register yourself with required information
• Verify your registered email id and mobile number for the password received from VIT. (Keep this email id and password till the completion of the admissions)
• Fill the online or mobile app application form. Cost of the online form is Rs. 600/-. The application cost is non-refundable.
• Pay the application fee Rs.600/- through online mode using netbanking/Debit card / Credit card/Paytm mode.
• Upload your Photo and Sign image on the online application form
• Documents to be uploaded
  • Class-X mark sheet as a proof of date of birth
  • Class-XII mark sheet of Qualifying Examination of all attempts (please ensure that you also enclose the reverse side of the marks sheet containing details.)
• Aadhaar Card

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

COUNSELLING / INTERVIEW

• Applicants are processed in the order of merit based on the aggregate of marks (rounded to 2 decimal points) secured overall subjects in the +2 / Higher Secondary Examination.
• In case the aggregate is same, the order of merit will be decided based on the best scores in overall subjects in the +2 / Higher Secondary Examination sequentially and in case of tie, the age i.e. older applicants are given priority.
• After declaration of results applicants can give their campus and program preferences, (i.e., applicants can give “n” number of choices)
• Seat will be allotted based on Rank, Preference of Campus, Programme (Subject to availability).
• Allotment of seat for a programme and campus once made is final and cannot be changed under any circumstances.
• Once seat will be confirmed applicants will receive their Provisional Admission Letter, Applicants can pay their full Tuition Fees through online mode on or before To be Announced
• The Commencement of classes will be announced through mail.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION (while reporting)

The following documents are required to be submitted at the time of Admission: (along with a set of Xerox copy)

• 4 no’s of recent passport size colour photographs
• Class-X mark sheet (as a proof of date of birth)
• Class-XII mark sheet of Qualifying Examination of all attempts
• Migration / Transfer / School Leaving Certificate (Original)
• Conduct Certificate (Original)
• Copy of Provisional Admission Letter.
• Affidavit Student and Parents http://www.vit.ac.in/files/admissions/Affidavit_Student.pdf
• Student Profile https://vtopbeta.vit.ac.in/studentprofile/
• Physical Fitness http://www.vit.ac.in/files/admissions/PhysicalFitness_Certificate.pdf
• An undertaking for good conduct and behaviour in a prescribed form issued by the Institute at the time of admission to be submitted in original.
• The candidates should produce statement of final year marks and Provisional degree certificate before August 15th 2024, failing which admission will be cancelled with the forfeit of admission fee.

FEE REFUND POLICY

AS PER UGC NORMS

INFORMATION BROCHURE

Click here for Integrated M.Sc. Programmes

ONLINE HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURE

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IMPORTANT DATES

Issue of Online Application	1st February, 2024 (Thursday)
Last date to apply online	31st May, 2024 (Friday)
Result & Choice preference (Campus & Programme)	4th & 5th June, 2024 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Seat Allotments	9th June, 2024 (Sunday)
Last Date of Tuition Fee Payment	21st June, 2024 (Friday)
Orientation Program	July 2024 (Tentatively)
Commencement of classes	July 2024 (Tentatively)

M.Sc 2 year Programmes

INTRODUCTION

To promote PG MSC (2 years) Programmes. VIT has long since been devoted to providing quality education in various disciplines of Engineering, Science and Technology and has proliferated into frontiers of Research as well. 

• There is NO VIT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
• Candidates who have studied in Regular, Full time and Formal Education are alone eligible to apply
• Candidate should be Resident Indian National
• The Admission will be on the basis of the performance in the qualifying examination UG(or its equivalent)

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF BIO SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (SBST):

School of Bio Sciences and Technology (SBST) offer programs in various disciplines of Modern Biology such as M.Sc in Applied Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Genetics (Genetic Counseling specialization). The School houses excellent infrastructure and well trained faculty members (115 nos). Most of them have pursued Post-Doctoral Fellowship from laboratories in developed countries. The competencies of the faculty in research are endorsed by the quality of research papers and obtaining research projects. There has been a constant inclination in the research publication in the recent years. From 2012 – 2017 faculty have published 1549 research papers in peer reviewed journals with the cumulative impact factor of 2377.

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ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF ADVANCED SCIENCES (SAS):

School of Advanced Sciences (SAS) comprises of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics departments. The school offers M.Sc. programmes in Physics, Data Science and Chemistry with an option with specialization in Analytical or Inorganic or Organic or General Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry. The curriculum keeps abreast of the latest advancements in the respective domains and endeavor’s to develop scientists of high quality. The primary goal is to prepare a new generation of young scientists for the technical and social needs of the 21st century. Syllabi are on par with IITs. The Departments are DST-FIST recognized. The Curriculum for Applied Learning (CAL) adopted presently is benchmarked with top ranking universities

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M.Arch 2 Year Programme

Master of Architecture (M. Arch.), Branch : Digital Technology in Buildings

Given the technological change in the realm of design, the moment has come to pursue evolutionary ideas, creative design approaches and improved co-ordination techniques.
To meet sustainable standards, this two-year masters programme offers Industry collaborated exploratory and experimental avenues for architects into the perfect intersection of architecture, digital technologies and construction.

Master of Social Work 2 year Program

MSW, Master of Social Work is a two-year postgraduate programme. The most compelling rationale for developing an MSW Programme at VIT is to broaden its mission of serving society. The MSW programme is a postgraduate qualification for those looking to practice as qualified social workers.

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Master of Business Administration 2 year Programme

VIT Business School (VITBS), established in September 1994, is in its Silver Jubilee Year. We have campuses at Vellore, Chennai and Bhopal.

VIT Business School endeavours to develop thought-leaders, who are innovative, socially sensitive, ethically strong and globally competent. VITBS offers under graduate (BBA ), post graduate (MBA) and Doctoral (Ph. D) programs in Business. The programs are designed to infuse strong industry-relevant business principles with deep insights, influencing practice and actively collaborating with Foreign Universities and Industry. VITBS celebrates diversity in its campuses with International and pan-India Students and Faculty members. International students hail from Europe, Africa and Asia. The school collaborates with Foreign Universities for Overseas Experiential Learning (OLEP), Adjunct faculty and Foreign degree on Credit Transfer mode. The Industrial collaboration extends for research, consultancy, internships, projects and placements. 

VITBS is a fully digitised B-school that facilitates research and learning with relevant e-learning resources from Harvard Business School Publishing, Emerald et al; exhaustive access of journals, databases such as EBSCO, ABI infom, CMIE prowess, and CAPEX; and, many software and tools.

Mission

VIT Business School's Mission is to develop innovative, globally competitive and socially responsible leaders.

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LLM Degree Programmes

About VIT School of Law

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The VIT School of Law (VITSOL), the progeny of VIT University has entered the legal arena in 2014, aiming at high goals to be achieved. The Law School aims to impart quality legal education to nourish the young minds with knowledge of law, teach them the nuances of the legal profession and equip them to the nitty gritty of the profession. VITSOL believes in continuous and active learning simultaneously with practical training. Legal Education is not just mastering of the subject or the varied provisions of the law. It is the overall development of an individual into a legal professional. Studying law in VIT is a unique experience as it strives to offer the blend of all features of quality education. The course has been structured in such a way that the students can opt to have a specialised knowledge and insight in the particular branch they are interested in along with overall knowledge in all other subjects. Research driven learning is the speciality of VIT School of Law

Master's Overseas Program

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