Research Admissions

(Vellore Campus)

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 -

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 candidates will be intimated.

FEES STRUCTURE

PROGRAMEE
CAUSION DEPOSIT
TUTION FEE PER ANNUM
THESIS FEE
Ph.D. Internal Full Time
3,000 INR
40,000 INR
10,000 INR
Ph.D. External part Time (Teachers)
3,000 INR
60,000 INR
10,000 INR
Ph.D. External part Time (Industry)
3,000 INR
75,000 INR
10,000 INR
Direct Ph.D.
3,000 INR
40,000 INR
10,000 INR

IMPORTANT DATES (TENTATIVE)

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Issue of Online Application
5 th September 2024 (Thu)
Last date for submission of application
25 th November 2024 (Mon)
Date of VITREE through Computer Based Test
7 th December 2024 (Sat)
Date of personal interview
14 th December 2024 (Sat)
Declaration of Results
20 th December 2024 (Fri)
Last date for selecting a guide
31 st December 2024 (Fri)
Last date for paying tuition fees through online
31 st December 2024 (Fri)
Reporting in person at VIT, Vellore
January 2025

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

The following documents are required to be submitted at the time of reporting:

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