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Integrated M.Sc. 5 Year Programmes
INTRODUCTION
In promoting the Integrated M.Sc. (5-Year) Programmes, VIT reaffirms its long-standing commitment to excellence in Engineering, Science and Technology education, complemented by a strong and growing focus on research-led learning and innovation.
- There is NO ENTRANCE EXAMINATION.
- Candidates who have studied in Regular, Full time and Formal Education are alone eligible to apply.
- Candidate should be Resident Indian National.
- The Admission will be on the basis of the performance in the qualifying examination (+2).
ELIGIBILITY
| INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES | ELIGIBILITY |
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A pass in the Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State/Central Board of Secondary Education, or an equivalent board, with Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science group with a minimum of 60% overall marks. |
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A pass in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State / Central Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany / Zoology as subjects with a minimum of 60% overall marks. Age Limit : Date of Birth falls on or after 01.07.2006 |
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A pass in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State/Central Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics as one of the subjects with a minimum of 60% overall marks. Age Limit : Date of Birth falls on or after 01.07.2006 |
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For Integrated M.Sc. Programmes The aggregate marks obtained in the subjects in +2 (or its equivalent) put together should be 50% for the following categories:
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The qualifying marks is relaxed by 10% i.e. 50% in 12th or its equivalent for applicants belong to SC/ST and applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura.
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Applicants belonging to SC/ST category should submit community certificate.
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Applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. They should submit Nativity Certificate.
Relaxation in qualifying marks:
A 10% relaxation in the minimum aggregate marks is applicable for the following categories. Accordingly, the minimum required aggregate is 50% in +2 or its equivalent for:
- Applicants belonging to SC / ST categories
- Applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura
Document requirements:
- Applicants belonging to SC / ST categories must submit a valid Community Certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and the North Eastern States must submit a Nativity Certificate issued by the competent authority.
For Vellore, Bhopal Caution Deposit Rs.2000/- (for 1st year only)
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The qualifying marks is relaxed by 10 % i.e. 50% in Overall Aggregate for applicants belong to SC/ST and applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
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Applicants belonging to SC/ST category must fill in the proforma as given in Appendix-II and have it attested by a competent authority (The list of authorities empowered for the same is given in Appendix-II.)
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Applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. They should fill in the Nativity Certificate given in Appendix-I.
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Applicants from NIOS / Correspondence mode are not eligible to apply.
For Vellore, Bhopal Caution Deposit Rs.2000/- (for 1st year only)
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Applicants from NIOS / Correspondence mode are not eligible to apply.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
VIT VELLORE
- Integrated M.Sc. Food Science and Technology (5 Year)
- Integrated M.Sc. Data Science (5 year) with Exit Options - B.Sc. Data Science (3 Years) / B.Sc. Data Science (Hons.) (4 Years)
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Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology (5 year) with exit option B.Sc. Biotechnology (3 Year) or B.Sc. Biotechnology (Hon)
(4 Year) - Integrated M.Sc. Physics (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Physics (3 Year) or B.Sc. Physics (Hon) (4 Year)
- Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Chemistry (3 Year) or B.Sc. Chemistry (Hon) (4 Year)
- Integrated M.Sc. Mathematics (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Mathematics (3 Year) or B.Sc. Mathematics (Hon) (4 Year)
FEES STRUCTURE
| Integrated M.Sc. Programmes | Vellore (Fees Per Annum in INR) | |
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| Integrated M.Sc. Data Science (5 year) with Exit Options – B.Sc. Data Science (3 Years) / B.Sc. Data Science (Hons.) (4 Years)# | 75,000 | |
| Integrated M.Sc. Food Science and Technology | 75,000 | |
| Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology (5 year) with exit option B.Sc. Biotechnology (3 Year) or B.Sc. Biotechnology (Hons) (4 Year)* | 75,000 | |
| Integrated M.Sc. Physics (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Physics (3 Year) or B.Sc. Physics (Hons) (4 Year) | 75,000 | |
| Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Chemistry (3 Year) or B.Sc. Chemistry (Hons) (4 Year) | 75,000 | |
| Integrated M.Sc. Mathematics (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Mathematics (3 Year) or B.Sc. Mathematics (Hons) (4 Year) | 75,000 | |
| #(Note : The fee structure for the 4th and 5th years of the Integrated M.Sc. Data Science(5-Year) program Rs. 80,000/-) | ||
| *(Note : The fee structure for the 4th and 5th years of the Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology(5-Year) program Rs. 1,10,000/-) | ||
| Caution Deposit : Rs. 2,OOO/- (for 1st year only) | ||
| Integrated M.Sc. Programmes | Fees per Annum in INR | ||
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VIT VELLORE |
VIT Bhopal |
VIT AP |
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Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology |
75000 |
75000 |
NA |
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Integrated M.Sc. Food Science and Technology |
75000 |
NA |
NA |
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Integrated M.Sc. Computational Statistics and Data Analytics |
75000 |
NA |
NA |
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Integrated M.Sc. Physics (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Physics (3 Year) or B.Sc. Physics (Hon) (4 Year) |
75000 |
NA |
NA |
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Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Chemistry (3 Year) or B.Sc. Chemistry (Hon) (4 Year) |
75000 |
NA |
NA |
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Integrated M.Sc. Mathematics (5 Year) with exit option B.Sc. Mathematics (3 Year) or B.Sc. Mathematics (Hon) (4 Year) |
75000 |
NA |
NA |
FEE REFUND POLICY: AS PER UGC NORMS
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
- Admission based on Online Counselling
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Applicants are processed in the order of merit based on the aggregate of marks (rounded to 2 decimal points) secured overall subjects in the +2 / Higher Secondary Examination.
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In case the aggregate is same, the order of merit will be decided based on the best scores in overall subjects in the +2 / Higher Secondary Examination sequentially and in case of tie, the age i.e. older applicants are given priority.
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After declaration of results applicants can give their campus and program preferences, (i.e., applicants can give “n” number of choices).
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Seat will be allotted based on Rank, Preference of Campus, Programme (Subject to availability).
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Allotment of seat for a programme and campus once made is final and cannot be changed under any circumstances.
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Once seat will be confirmed applicants will receive their Provisional Admission Letter, Applicants can pay their full Tuition Fees through online mode on or before To be Announced.
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The Commencement of classes will be announced through mail.
How To Apply ?
New User Registration
- Applicants has to apply only through Online Mode on VIT website, www.vit.ac.in
- Valid e-mail address and active mobile number are required.
- Enter all the relevant details carefully.
- An OTP will be sent to your Registered Indian Mobile Number for verification.
- Once OTP is validated, a password will be sent to your registered email address.
- All the correspondence shall be made to the registered email address and mobile number only.
Filling online Application Form
- Fill in the relevant fields carefully. An Application Number will be generated after filling primary details.
- Refer this application number in all your future correspondence.
Payment Process
- Payment cost of Rs. 600/- should be paid through Netbanking/ Credit card/Debit card/Paytm.
- Application cost is non-refundable.
Document upload
- Applicants need to upload the following mentioned documents on the application portal, subject to their availability within the specified time frame.
- Copy of Birth certificate.
- Copy of 10th Class Marksheet.
- Copy of 12th Class Marksheet / Statement.
- Copy of 12th Exam Hall Ticket / Admit Card.
Download filled-in Application
- Download and save the filled-in application for your reference and further correspondence.
- Applicants need not send a hard copy of the completed application form to VIT.
DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED (While reporting)
The following documents are required to be submitted at the time of Admission: (along with a set of Xerox copy)
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2 no’s of recent passport size colour photographs.
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Class-X mark sheet (as a proof of date of birth).
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Class-XII mark sheet of Qualifying Examination of all attempts.
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Migration / Transfer / School Leaving Certificate (Original).
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Conduct Certificate (Original).
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Copy of Provisional Admission Letter.
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An undertaking for good conduct and behaviour in a prescribed form issued by the Institute at the time of admission to be submitted in original.
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The candidates should produce statement of final year marks and Provisional degree certificate before August 14th 2026, failing which admission will be cancelled with the forfeit of admission fee.
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Issue of Online Application |
1st February, 2024 (Thursday) |
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Last date to apply online |
31st May, 2024 (Friday) |
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Result & Choice preference (Campus & Programme) |
4th & 5th June, 2024 (Tuesday & Wednesday) |
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Seat Allotments |
7th June, 2024 (Friday) |
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Last Date of Tuition Fee Payment |
21st June, 2024 (Tuesday) |
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Orientation Program |
July 2024 (Tentatively) |
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Commencement of classes |
July 2024 (Tentatively) |
| Important Dates | |
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| Issue of Online Application | 28th January, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Last date to apply online | 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Result & Choice preference (Campus & Programme) | 9th to 11th June, 2026, (Tuesday to Thursday) |
| Seat Allotments | 17th June, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Last date of payment of Tuition fees | 25th June, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Orientation Program | 4th July 2026 (Saturday) |
| Commencement of classes | 4th July 2026 (Saturday) |
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Admission is based entirely on the overall Class 12 aggregate; there is no entrance examination.
It is a five-year programme combining undergraduate and postgraduate-equivalent science education in one continuous course.
Data Science, Food Science and Technology, Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Most programmes are offered at VIT Vellore only. Biotechnology is also offered at VIT-Bhopal.
Yes, for most programmes. Students can exit with a B.Sc. after three years or a B.Sc. Honours after four years, instead of completing the full five-year M.Sc.
A Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science group in Class 12 with a minimum of 60% overall marks, with Mathematics or Statistics studied as a subject.
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as Class 12 subjects with a minimum of 60% overall marks.
Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany/Zoology as Class 12 subjects with a minimum of 60% overall marks.
Yes. A 10% relaxation applies to SC/ST candidates and applicants from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and the North Eastern states, bringing the minimum aggregate to 50%.
No. Applicants who completed Class 12 through NIOS or Correspondence mode are not eligible to apply.
By the overall Class 12 aggregate; ties are broken by the best overall subject scores, and if still tied, older applicants are prioritised.
Yes. After results are declared, applicants submit campus and programme preferences, listing any number of choices. Seats are allotted by rank, preference and availability.
Most programmes are Rs. 75,000 per year. Data Science rises to Rs. 80,000 and Biotechnology (Vellore) to Rs. 1,10,000 in Years 4 and 5, plus a refundable Rs. 2,000 Caution Deposit in the first year only.
Through a separate application link for international admissions, at a fee of USD 3,500 per year.
Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, Migration/Transfer Certificate, Conduct Certificate, signed undertaking, passport photographs, and Community or Nativity Certificate where applicable.
The Director, PG Admissions, VIT Vellore – 632014, by phone at +91-416-220 2050 / 2055 / 2060 / 2188, or by email at intmscadmission@vit.ac.in.
- Director, PG Admissions
- VIT, Vellore – 632 014
- +91-416-220 2050 / 2055 / 2060 / 2188
- intmscadmission@vit.ac.in
