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B.Tech - Eligibility and Procedure

Eligibility and Procedure

How do you get into VIT?

NRI and Foreign candidates: Candidates, should fulfill the following minimum eligibility criteria to seek admission under NRI / FOREIGN category.

FOR NRI CANDIDATES

English as one of the subjects in the qualifying Examination.
For admission to B.Tech courses, candidates should have completed 12 years of schooling (equivalent to the 10+2 system of Indian Education) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology or Biotechnology as compulsory subjects
A pass with Minimum aggregate of 60% or equivalent Grade in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) or Biology or Biotechnology (PCB) in standard XII or Equivalent Degree
Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after 1st July 2001 are eligible to apply.
In case if they have studied Physical science with a combination of Physics and Chemistry as subjects in the qualifying examination, they should produce the certificate of approval from the school to that effect and also proper approval from AIU / Board of Studies.

Subject Eligibility

Applicants who had studied (advanced level in) Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in class 12 or equivalent are eligible for all the B.Tech programmes.

Applicants who had studied (advanced level in) Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology in class 12 or equivalent are eligible only for the following B.Tech programmes

B.Tech - Biotechnology (VIT, Vellore)
B.Tech - Health Sciences and Technology (VIT, Vellore)
B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering (Bioinformatics - VIT, Vellore)
B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering (Biomedical Engineering - VIT, Vellore)
B.Tech - Bioengineering (VIT-Bhopal)
B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering (Health Informatics) (VIT-Bhopal)

“Candidates having studied Biology/Physics/Chemistry in +2/ Higher Secondary Board are eligible for the following Bio stream programmes only. Upon joining, the students need to mandatorily register for a bridge course in Mathematics”

For candidates having NRI status, the Sponsorship should be given only by the parent (either father or mother ONLY) living abroad [Sponsorship by a relative/friend is not acceptable]
NRI candidates should produce Employer Certificate of the sponsor (either Father or Mother)
A valid passport and Visa copies

FOR FOREIGN CANDIDATES

English should have been studied in the higher secondary level OR the candidate should have studied in an English medium school.
Mathematics and Physics are compulsory two subjects at A level/Form VI/ Senior VI or its equivalent.
The third subject can either be Chemistry / Computer Sciences / Electronics / Biotechnology / Biology. For those interested in pursuing B.Tech. Biotechnology or Biomedical engineering, the eligible combination is either Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) OR Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB).
A pass with Minimum aggregate of 55% in the above mentioned subjects in standard XII or its equivalent. For candidates from Nepal, A pass with minimum of 55% aggregate in the above subjects for Class 11 and Class 12 put-together is mandatory.
For grade points, equivalency marks card attained from the school is to be produced.
Candidate must present proof of foreign nationality, i.e., Valid Passport or National ID.

BOARD OF EXAMINATION IN GENERAL

The following are considered equivalent to the 10+2 system of Indian Education. They should also produce equivalent marks for the corresponding grades.

GCE Examination of UK with Higher grades in five subjects at the Ordinary level (O level) and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology at the Advanced level (A level)
High School Certificate Examination, University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, UK.
International Baccalaureate Examination of Geneva.
High School Graduation from accredited institutions of USA.
12 years High School - Grade 12 pass from the accredited institutions of Canada
12 years High School Graduation / Diploma / Certificate of an approved Board Schools of China, Thailand, Indonesia, Bhutan, Syria, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, UAE and other Gulf Countries.
12 years Secondary Stage qualifications of National Examination Board / Council of Ministry of Education of Kenya, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.
High School Certificate HSC and Cambridge School Certificate A level from the accredited institutions of Mauritius.
Any other examination of the foreign country as found equivalent to 10+2 examination of India by Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

How to Apply - NRI \ Foreign

Steps involved in the process of filling NRI/Foreign online application form

Stage 1: New User Registration

Stage 2: Confirmation of password

Stage 3: Filling Online application form

Stage 4: Photo Upload

Stage 5: Documents Upload

NRI Category	Foreign Category
1.Proof of Age & Nationality (Passport/Birth Certificate).	1.Proof of Age & Nationality (Passport/Birth Certificate/National ID).
2.11th grade marksheet/AS Level/Form V(for appearing candidates) & 12th grade mark sheet/A Level/Form VI (for passed out candidates).	2.11th grade marksheet/AS Level/Form V(for appearing candidates) & 12th grade mark sheet/A Level/Form VI (for passed out candidates).
3.Visa/Resident Card authenticating NRI status of parent.	3.Both 11th and 12th Marksheets (for Nepal Education Board Candidates)
4.Employer certificate / Sponsership letter (Optional at the time of application)

Stage 6: Download Application

The application will be available for download after completion.

NRI Category	Foreign Category
Indian students whose parents work abroad.	Any foreign national with valid passport. For Nepal and Bhutan Candidates, passport is not mandatory. OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) Candidates.

Note:

Each uploaded file must be within 1 MB and the file type should be (.jpg) or (.pdf) format only.
Upload the relevant documents as per specifications. In case of violation, the application will not be considered for evaluation.
Kindly refer the Eligibility and selection procedure in https://vit.ac.in/admissions/international/eligibilityandprocedure
No need to send the hardcopy of the application form to the Institute.
Do not enclose any Demand Draft.
For any query, please contact us through email
An Acknowledgement towards the receipt of the application form complete in all respects will be sent within 5 working days

Basic Checklist

A valid E-mail Address
An active mobile number
Scanned files in the format of .jpg of your photo (3.5 cm width x 4.5 cm height; 10-200 kB size) and signature (3.5 cm width x 1.5 cm height; 10kB-200 kB size)
Relevant documents as per the application form requirement

Documents to be uploaded

Foreign Students

NRI students

Proof of Age & Nationality (Passport/Birth Certificate).
11th grade marksheet/AS Level/Form V(for appearing candidates) & 12th grade mark sheet/A Level/Form VI (for passed out candidates).
Visa/Resident Card authenticating NRI status of parent.
Employer certificate (Optional at the time of application)

Precautions

The relevant fields should be filled carefully and with valid details.
Ensure the email address and phone number used is valid. All further communications will be through these details. Request for change in the future will not be entertained.
Make sure you upload a passport sized picture and not a selfie!
Note down the application number generated while registering for future reference.
Download the soft copy of the filled-in online application for further reference

Admission and Selection Procedure

Admission is based on merit (marks/grades obtained in the qualifying examination-refer the Eligibility Norms) and availability of seats. NRI candidates have the privilege to apply under two ways.

(I) DIRECT ADMISSION

NRI/Foreign candidates can apply directly through NRI/Foreign category for admission to B.Tech. Degree programme. VITEEE is not mandatory for Direct Admission. Refer the website for the link: https://admissions.vit.ac.in/ugirapplication

(II) ADMISSION THROUGH (CBT)

Interested NRI candidates can also apply through Computer Based Test. Refer the website for the link: https://viteee.vit.ac.in/

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Step 1 – Scrutinizing the documents received from the candidate.

Note: The filled-out application form along with necessary enclosures* are to be duly uploaded along with the form.

NRI Category	Foreign Category
1. Proof of Age & Nationality (Passport/Birth Certificate).	1. Proof of Age & Nationality (Passport/Birth Certificate/National ID).
2.11th grade marksheet/AS Level/Form V(for appearing candidates) & 12th grade mark sheet/A Level/Form VI (for passed out candidates).	2. 11th grade marksheet/AS Level/Form V(for appearing candidates) & 12tgrademark sheet/A Level/Form VI (for passed out candidates).
3. Visa/Resident Card authenticating NRI status of parent.	3. Both 11th and 12th Marksheets (for Nepal Education Board Candidates)
4.Employer certificate / Sponsorship letter (Optional at the time of application)

* Documents to be uploaded along with the application form

DO NOT ENCLOSE ANY DEMAND DRAFT

Step 2 – Issue of offer Letter

On satisfying all the eligibility requirements, the branch allotment order will be e-mailed to the registered email id (candidates are requested to give valid email address)
The provisional admission letter will be issued, only if the students meet the eligibility requirements
Allotment of branch will be done on the basis of the application and documents received at our end
Branch once allotted will not be changed under any circumstances

Step 3 – Payment of Advance Fees

Step 4 – Payment of Balance Fee

Step 5 – Intimation on other Admission Formalities

On receipt of the balance fee, the details regarding the commencement of the programme, route to VIT, Hotel details, affidavit [pdf format], student profile to be filled through online etc., will be intimated through email after receipt of fee.
Candidates are requested to report to the University with the required original documents as per the provisional admission letter.
Only on completion of admission formalities, the candidate will be allowed to stay in the hostel.
All the NRI / Foreign students are requested to register in International Relations office (IR office) on the day of admission.

Payment of Hostel Fees

Important Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS

The candidate should fulfil the academic eligibility criteria for confirming the admission.

After admission, while scrutinizing the records if a candidate is found not eligible, the admission will stand cancelled at the discretion of the Management.
In case of a student found not eligible, the refund will be given as per the norms of VIT.
International students are expected to abide by the rules of the University. The code of conduct that is applicable to Indian students studying in the university is applicable to them as well.

MEASURES FOR PREVENTION OF RAGGING AT THE INSTITUTION LEVEL:

Ragging is totally prohibited in the institution and anyone found guilty of ragging and/or abetting ragging, whether actively or passively, or being a part of a conspiracy to promote ragging, is liable to be punished in accordance with these regulations as well as under the provisions of any penal law for the time being force.

For any query relating to admission, Please contact us through email: global@vit.ac.in

Important Dates

PARTICULARS	NRI \ FOREIGN
Issue of application form	1st Week of December 2024
Last date to fill Application form	July 15, 2025 (Tentative)

Sponsorship Letter and Employers certificate format

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