International Admissions

B.Tech - Eligibility and Procedure

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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

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

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 subject
  • A pass with Minimum required aggregate of marks 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 2004 are eligible to apply
  • 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

Candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology (PCMB/PCM) passed with minimum aggregate of 60% in PCM and with not less than 50% in Mathematics are eligible for all B.Tech Programmes

Candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) passed with minimum aggregate of 60% in PCB and with not less than 50% in Biology are eligible only for the following programmes :

  • B.Tech. Biotechnology (VIT – Vellore, VIT-Chennai)
  • 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)
  • B.Tech. Health Sciences and Technology (VIT - Vellore)
  • B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Education Technology), (VIT - Bhopal)

University of Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Levels / Edexcel GCE ‘A’ Levels / British Examining Bodies

  • Minimum (Two / Three) subjects at GCE Advanced Level (‘A’ Levels), depending on the program requirement
  • For all B.Tech Programmes : - Math and Physics – ‘A’ levels, Chemistry – ‘A’ levels or ‘AS’ Levels
  • For Bio related Programmes: - Math/Biology and Physics ‘A’ levels, Chemistry – ‘A’ levels or ‘AS’ Levels
  • Students with a Grade 10 Indian Board certificate and GCE 'A' Levels must have English at AS Level or A level

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma/Certificate:

  • IB Diploma candidates should take 3 subjects at Higher Level (HL) and 3 subjects at Standard Level (SL) with English as one of the subjects
  • For all B.Tech Programmes: - Math and Physics – HL, Chemistry – HL or SL
  • For Bio related Programmes: - Math/Biology and Physics – HL, Chemistry – HL or SL

“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 Bio Stream Programmes, 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
  • Applicants who have completed the Class 12 (or equivalent) examination outside India or from a Board not specified above should produce a certificate from University Grants Commission (UGC) to the effect that the examination they have passed is equivalent to the Class 12 Examination with grade/CGPA converted to percentage
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

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.Copy of Employer certificate
5. Sponsorship letter (Optional at the time of application)

Submission of sponsorship letter and University Grants Commission (UGC) equivalence certificate (for foreign boards only) are mandatory at the time of admission

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

Direct admission to the B.Tech. program is available for NRI and Foreign candidates through the dedicated NRI/Foreign category application process. 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 duly completed application form and all necessary enclosures* must be uploaded with the submission

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.Copy of Employer certificate *
5. Sponsorship letter (Optional at the time of application)

* Documents to be uploaded along with the application form

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
  • The branch will be allotted based on a review of the application and supporting documents submitted
  • 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, List of Documents to be summited and other information 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 policy.
  • 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
PARTICULARS
NRI \ FOREIGN
Issue of application form
10th November 2025
Last date for Online application
31st August 2026 - NRI
Sponsorship Letter and Employers certificate format
Contact Us
  • Dr R Seenivasan
  • Director (International Relations)
    VIT University, Vellore – 632014
  • +91-416-220-2072 | +91-416-220-2070
  • global@vit.ac.in
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