International Admissions
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.
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- 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 2003 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.
- 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
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
- Enter all the relevant details carefully.
- A password will be sent from VIT to your registered e-mail id.
- All the communications will be sent to your registered e-mail id. Request for change of e-mail id will not be entertained under any circumstances.
Stage 2: Login with Password
- Login to registered users with the email id and password received from VIT.
Stage 3: Filling Online application form
- Provide all relevant details carefully, before submission.
- An application number will be generated after completion.
- Refer your application number for all your future correspondence.
Stage 4: Payment
- Application fee of USD 50 (Non Refundable) to be paid for NRI applicants only.
Stage 5: Photo Upload
- Photograph Size should be between 10kB to 200 kB with the dimension of 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm.
Stage 6: Documents Upload
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1.Proof of Age & Nationality (Passport/Birth Certificate). |
1.Proof of Age & Nationality (Passport/Birth Certificate/National ID). |
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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).
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3.Visa/Resident Card authenticating NRI status of parent. |
3.Both 11th and 12th Marksheets (for Nepal Education Board Candidates) |
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4.Copy of Employer certificate |
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5. Sponsership letter (Optional at the time of application) |
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Submission of sponsorship letter and an AIU Equivalence certificate (for foreign boards only) are mandatory at the time of admission
Stage 7: Download Application
The application will be available for download after completion.
Note:
- Each uploaded file must be within 1 MB and the file type should be (.pdf) format only.
- Upload the relevant documents as per specifications. In case of violation, the application will not be considered for evaluation.
- No need to send the hardcopy of the application form to the Institute.
- 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 10 working days
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 through NRI/Foreign category for direct admission for B.Tech. programme. VITEEE is not mandatory for Direct Admission. Refer the website for the link: https://admissions.vit.ac.in/ugirapplication
(II) ADMISSION THROUGH VITEEE
NRI/OCI candidates can also apply through the general category admission, where VITEEE is mandatory. 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
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1. Proof of Age & Nationality (Passport/Birth Certificate). |
1. Proof of Age & Nationality (Passport/Birth Certificate/National ID). |
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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). |
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3. Visa/Resident Card authenticating NRI status of parent. |
3. Both 11th and 12th Marksheets (for Nepal Education Board Candidates) |
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4.Copy of Employer certificate |
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5. Sponsorship letter (Optional at the time of application) |
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
- Selected candidates are required to pay the Advance Fees in USD, as mentioned on the offer letter
Step 4 – Payment of Balance Fee
- The candidate is requested to pay the balance Tuition fee as per the provisional admission letter along with the copy of the XII mark statement / website copy [if available ] / Copy of XII Hall Ticket or Admit card through Fund Transfer mode in USD.
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.
- All the NRI / Foreign students are requested to register in International Relations office (IR office) on the day of admission.
Payment of Hostel Fees
- The Hostel fee should be sent separately along with the balance tuition fee. [through Fund Transfer mode]
- Allotment of room will be done on first cum first served basis.
- Refer the Hostel fee structure on our VIT website
Important Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must satisfy all academic eligibility requirements to secure admission confirmation.
- Admissions are subject to verification. If a candidate is found ineligible after admission, the Management reserves the right to cancel the admission. Refunds for ineligible students will be processed according to the refund policies.
- Applicants must provide their qualifying mark statement from the respective board for verification during admission to confirm its authenticity.
- Any applicant who presents fraudulent or invalid documentation will face legal consequences, and their provisional admission will be revoked without refund.
- 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.
- Ragging juniors in any form are forbidden. If anyone found ragging his / her juniors, he/she can be rusticated from the institute.
- It is mandatory that candidates and parents have to sign an undertaking at the time of admission Format will be issued by the Admissions office
For any query relating to admission, Please contact us through email: global@vit.ac.in
Important Dates
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Issue of application form
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10th January 2025
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Last date to fill Application form
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30th June 2025 (Tentatively)
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Sponsorship Letter and Employers certificate format
Contact Us
- Dr R Seenivasan
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Director (International Relations)
VIT University, Vellore – 632014 - +91-416-220-2072 | +91-416-220-2070
- global@vit.ac.in
