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VIT has the record of publishing maximum number of SCOPUS Indexed Research Journal papers, among Indian Universities, overtaking all the premier institutions. VIT has also completed 3 cycles of NAAC accreditation and has been rated as an “A++” grade institution. In addition, VIT also has obtained the coveted ABET accreditation by US agency.
Amidst the numerous courses offered by VIT, there are a few that cater to the research domain as well.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
1. PhD. Programmes -
2. Direct PhD. Programmes -
- VIT-Vellore campus only Internal Full Time [IFT] category is offered.
- VIT-Chennai campus Internal Full Time [IFT] category is offered and Internal Part Time [IPT is offered only for VIT faculty members].
- VIT-AP campus Internal Full Time [IFT] category is offered and Internal Part Time [IPT is offered only for VIT faculty members].
- VIT-Bhopal campus both Internal Full Time [IFT] and External Part Time [EPT] categories are offered.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Ph.D.
Selection based on the performance in the VITREE score, PG Degree marks, Research proposal and Personal Interview. Candidates, who fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed, shall appear for VITREE, a Computer Based Test for 2 hours at their test venue of choice. Change of Venue Campus, date of Interview or program will not be permitted. The question paper will have 100 MCQs (Technical – 70 questions; English communication skills – 15 questions; Statistics and probability – 15 questions)
The shortlisted candidates should appear for a personal interview and the selected candidates will be intimated
Direct-Ph.D.
Selection based on the performance in the VITREE score, B.E. / B.Tech. Degree marks, Research proposal and Personal Interview. Candidates, who fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed, shall appear for VITREE 2024, a Computer Based Test for 2 hours at their test venue of choice. Change of Venue Campus, date of Interview or program will not be permitted. The question paper will have 100 MCQs (Technical – 80 questions; English communication skills – 20 questions)
The shortlisted candidates should appear for a personal interview and the selected can- didates will be intimated
FEES STRUCTURE
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PROGRAMEE
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CAUSION DEPOSIT
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TUTION FEE PER ANNUM
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THESIS FEE
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Ph.D. Internal Full Time
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3,000 INR
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40,000 INR
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10,000 INR
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Ph.D. External part Time (Teachers)
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3,000 INR
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60,000 INR
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10,000 INR
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Ph.D. External part Time (Industry)
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3,000 INR
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75,000 INR
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10,000 INR
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Direct Ph.D.
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3,000 INR
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40,000 INR
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10,000 INR
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Ph.D. (Deep Technology)
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3,000 INR
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40,000 INR
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10,000 INR
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- Thesis fee to be paid at the time of submission only
IMPORTANT DATES (TENTATIVE)
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Issue of Online Application |
27th January 2025 (Monday) |
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Last date for submission of Online application |
31 March 2025 (Monday) |
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Date of VITREE through Computer Based Test |
20th & 24th Apr 2025 (Sun &Thursday)
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Date of personal interview (hybrid mode) * |
10th & 11th May 2025 (Sat & Sun)
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Declaration of Results |
23rd May 2025 (Friday)
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Last date for selecting a research guide |
18th Jun 2025 (Wed)
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Last date for paying tuition fees through online |
18th Jun 2025 (Wed)
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Reporting in person at VIT, Vellore |
14th July 2025 ( Monday)
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DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED
The following documents are required to be submitted at the time of reporting:
- Tuition fee payment receipt
- Marks List – X & HSC /+2
- UG and PG (Degree / Provisional Certificate and Mark sheets -Year wise / Semester wise or Consolidated Marks sheet).
- Transfer Certificate/Migration Certificate/ College Leaving Certificate (Original)
- Nativity certificate for North-eastern States of India.
- Student Profile
- Certificate of Physical Fitness format available - Download Here (Original)
- COVID-19 Vaccination certificates First and Second dose
- Affidavit by parent format available - Download Here (Original)
- Affidavit by Student format available - Download Here (Original)
- Undertaking in the enclosed format - Download Here (Original)
- Passport size photo colour recently taken – 6 Nos.
Contact US
- Office of PG Admissions
- VIT, Vellore - 632 014
- +91-416-220 2188 / 2050 / 2055
- researchadmission@vit.ac.in
