Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) conducts the entire counselling process for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in the VIT group of Institutions. The counselling will start from the 2nd week of May 2026, as announced by VIT on its official website, viteee.vit.ac.in.
- The counselling will be conducted in 5 phases, and the candidates will be invited to participate in the counselling phases based on their ranks.
- There will be a non-refundable fee of Rs. 5,900/- to participate in the counselling process.
- The counselling process is common for the VIT group of Institutions. The rank, schedule, and choice entry will be available in the counselling portal.
- The seat allotment will be based on the VITEEE 2026 rank of the candidates.
| Direct link to VITEEE Counselling 2026 (Soon) |
The candidates who have attempted biology in VITEEE 2026, or candidates who had PCB in 12th and attempted Mathematics in VITEEE 2026, are eligible for only certain programmes, such as Biotechnology, Health Sciences and Technology, Bioengineering, etc.
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Key Summary
- The candidates with a rank under 1 lakh will be eligible for VITEEE counselling for all the campuses.
- Candidates who failed to appear in their phase are eligible to appear in the next phase.
- The selected candidates can give options for specific campus, programme and category of fees during the VITEEE counselling.
- The candidates with a rank under 20,000 will be called for counselling in phase one.
- Once allotted, a campus, programme, or fee category cannot be changed.
What is VITEEE Counselling 2026?
The VITEEE counselling will facilitate admissions to around 20+B.Tech courses in the VIT group of institutions. The courses offered are divided into two groups:
- Group A: The group A branches are usually the lower-demand branches, which include Civil Engineering and Bioengineering. Biotechnology etc.
- Group B: The group B branches are usually the higher-demand branches, which include CSE, AI & ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, etc.
The counselling will be fully online and common for all four campuses. The admission will be strictly rank-based, as there is no management quota or direct admission in VIT.
Source: VITEEE Official Website
VITEEE Counselling 2026: Schedule
The counselling schedule has not been released yet by the VIT. It has only announced that the counselling will start from the 2nd week of May 2026.
| Particular | Date |
|---|---|
| VITEEE Exam 2026 | April 28 – May 3, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 2nd Week of May 2026 |
| Online Counselling Start | 2nd Week of May 2026 |
| Phase 1 | May 2026 |
| Phase 2 | May-June 2026 |
| Phase 3 | May-June 2026 |
| Phase 4 | June 2026 |
| Phase 5 | June -July |
| Seat Allotment | Within 2-3 days after choice locking |
| Last date for Fee Payment | July 2026 |
VITEEE Counselling 2026: Eligibility
The candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria will only be able to take part in the VITEEE 2026 counselling process. The eligibility for the VITEEE 2026 counselling can be divided into 2 parts:
Admission Eligibility Criteria
| Applicant Category | VITEEE Group Attempted | 12th Subject Requirement | Minimum Marks Requirement | Eligible Programmes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCMB / PCM applicants | MPCEA | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry | 60% aggregate in MPC and ≥ 50% in Mathematics | Eligible for all B.Tech programmes |
| PCMB / PCB applicants | BPCEA | Biology, Physics, Chemistry | 60% aggregate in BPC and ≥ 50% in Biology | Eligible for selected B.Tech programmes only |
| PCB applicants | MPCEA | Biology, Physics, Chemistry | 60% aggregate in BPC and ≥ 50% in Biology | Eligible for selected B.Tech programmes only |
The selected B.Tech programmes are given below:
- B.Tech. Biotechnology (VIT-Vellore & VIT-Chennai)
- B.Tech. Computer Science and Engg (Bioinformatics), (VIT - Vellore)
- B.Tech. Health Sciences and Technology (VIT - Vellore)
- B.Tech. Bioengineering (VIT - Bhopal)
- B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Health Informatics), (VIT - Bhopal)
- B.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering (Education Technology), (VIT-Bhopal)
Rank-Wise Eligibility Criteria
- The candidates with a rank under 1 lakh will be eligible for counselling for all four campuses.
- Candidates with a rank above 1 lakh will only be eligible for counselling for VIT Bhopal and Andhra Pradesh.
| Phase | Rank |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Rank 1 to 20k |
| Phase 2 | Rank 20k to 45k |
| Phase 3 | Rank 45k to 70k |
| Phase 4 | Rank 70k to 1 lakh |
| Phase 5 | More than 1 lakh |
VITEEE Counselling 2026: Step-by-Step Process
The VITEEE counselling is a fully online process conducted by VIT for admission to undergraduate engineering courses.
Ques. What is the difference in VITEEE counselling 2026 for the international/NRI quota and Indian nationals?
Ans. For the NRI/foreign candidates, the VITEEE is not mandatory. They can apply directly for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes through the official portal. However, for the Indian students, the VITEEE counselling will be based on the VITEEE 2026 rank only.
Ques. What is the process for seat upgrade from the lower phase to the higher phase in VITEEE counselling 2026?
Ans. The candidates can accept the allotted seat and will have to pay the advance. After that, they can also participate in the next phases. If a better preference is available, the seat will be upgraded automatically by paying the differential fees.
VITEEE Counselling 2026: Required Documents
The candidates are required to produce the documents on the day of reporting to the campus. The required documents are given below:
- Copy of Provisional Letter
- XII Mark statements of all attempts of qualifying examination
- Transfer Certificate / School Leaving Certificate
- Migration Certificate
VITEEE Counselling 2026: Required Fees
The fee structure in VIT is based on a unique 5-category system based on the candidates' willingness to pay the higher fees for the same branch or campus.
- If a candidate secures a better rank, then he/she will be eligible for lower fee categories.
- The fees will also differ based on the groups (A and B).
Group A branches, such as Civil, Bioengineering, Chemical, etc., have lower fees compared to group B. The fee will be lower by 20 to 30k per category.
Group B: It includes the high-demand branches such as CSE, AI&ML, ECE, etc.
| Category | Tuition Fee (Per Annum) | First-Year Total (incl. caution deposit) |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | ₹1,98,000 | ₹2,01,000 – ₹2,03,000 |
| Category 2 | ₹3,07,000 | ₹3,10,000 – ₹3,12,000 |
| Category 3 | ₹4,05,000 | ₹4,08,000 – ₹4,10,000 |
| Category 4 | ₹4,85,000 (approx.) | ₹4,88,000 |
| Category 5 | ₹5,50,000+ (approx.) | ₹5,53,000 |
VITEEE Counselling 2026: Seat Matrix
The VIT doesn’t publish a detailed seat matrix for VITEEE 2026 on its official website. The seat matrix will be released during the counselling process.
- The seat matrix given below is based on the 2025 pattern and is expected to be similar for 2026 with little variation.
- The total number of seats across all campuses is estimated to be around 10,000 to 12,000 for B.Tech programmes.
VIT Vellore (Seats around 5,000 to 5,300)
| Branch / Specialisation | Seats |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (General) | 1200–1620 |
| CSE with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 180–300 |
| CSE with Cyber Security | 240 |
| CSE with Data Science | 180–300 |
| CSE with Bioinformatics | 120 |
| CSE with Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering | 120 |
| CSE with Business Systems | 180 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 540–720 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 480–720 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 180–300 |
| Information Technology | 360–420 |
| Biotechnology | 180 |
| Civil Engineering | 120–180 |
| Chemical Engineering | 120 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 60–120 |
| Electronics Engineering with VLSI Design and Technology | 120 |
| Mechanical Engineering with Electric Vehicles | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering with Smart Manufacturing | 60 |
| Electrical and Computer Science Engineering | 60 |
| Health Sciences and Technology | 60 |
| Electronics and Communication with Biomedical Engineering | 60 |
VIT Chennai (Seats around 3,000 to 3,500)
| Branch / Specialisation | Seats |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (General) | 660–960 |
| CSE with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 540 |
| CSE with Data Science | 180 |
| CSE with Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | 120–300 |
| CSE with Cyber Security | 120 |
| CSE with Cyber Physical Systems | 60–120 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 360–420 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 180–300 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 180–240 |
| Electronics and Computer Engineering | 180–240 |
| Mechatronics and Automation | 120 |
| Electronics Engineering with VLSI Design and Technology | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering with Electric Vehicles | 60 |
| Civil Engineering | 30–60 |
| Fashion Technology | 30 |
| Electrical and Computer Science Engineering | 60 |
Ques. What rank is required for B.Tech Biotechnology (Vellore) or Bioengineering (Bhopal)?
Ans. The category 1 candidates will require a rank of around 9,000 to 19,000, and category 5 candidates will require a rank up to 48,000 for Biotechnology in Vellore.
The category 1-4 candidates will require a rank of around 20,000 to 50,000, and category 5 candidates will require a rank up to 1 lakh for Bioengineering in Bhopal.
VITEEE Counselling 2026: Tuition Fee
The detailed fee structure will be released by the VIT on its official website during the counselling process. The fee structure for 2026 will likely be similar to that of 2025.
- There will be a caution deposit of around Rs. 3 to 5,000 to be submitted by the candidates. It will be a one-time deposit and will be refundable at the end of the course.
- The total 4-year tuition fee for category one candidates will be around 7-9 lakh.
- The total 4-year tuition fee for category five candidates will be around 20 lakhs.
VIT Vellore
| Category | Group A Tuition (Per Annum) | Group A First-Year Total (incl. Caution) | Group B Tuition (Per Annum) | Group B First-Year Total (incl. Caution) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | ₹1,73,000 – ₹1,76,000 | ₹1,76,000 – ₹1,81,000 | ₹1,95,000 – ₹2,25,000 | ₹1,98,000 – ₹2,30,000 |
| Category 2 | ₹2,32,000 – ₹2,35,000 | ₹2,35,000 – ₹2,40,000 | ₹3,00,000 – ₹3,07,000 | ₹3,03,000 – ₹3,12,000 |
| Category 3 | ₹3,40,000 – ₹3,43,000 | ₹3,43,000 – ₹3,48,000 | ₹4,00,000 – ₹4,05,000 | ₹4,03,000 – ₹4,10,000 |
| Category 4 | ₹3,65,000 – ₹3,68,000 | ₹3,68,000 – ₹3,73,000 | ₹4,48,000 – ₹4,85,000 | ₹4,51,000 – ₹4,90,000 |
| Category 5 | ₹3,95,000 – ₹3,98,000 | ₹3,98,000 – ₹4,03,000 | ₹4,90,000+ | ₹4,93,000+ |
VIT Chennai
| Group / Sub-Group | Example Branches | Tuition Fee (Per Annum) | Caution Deposit (Refundable) | Total Fees for First Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A (Standard) | Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Fashion Technology | ₹1,73,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹1,76,000 |
| Group A (Special) | Civil Engineering (in collaboration with L&T) | ₹2,07,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,10,000 |
| Group B | Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), CSE (AI & ML), CSE (AI & Robotics), etc. | ₹1,95,000 (after concession) | ₹3,000 | ₹1,98,000 |
Source: VIT Chennai Official Website
Ques. Is there any deadline for the advance tuition fee payment in VITEEE 2026?
Ans. Yes, the deadline for tuition fee payment is usually 2-5 days after the allotment. Partial payments will lead to the cancellation of the seat. The candidates will have to pay the full advance through online mode or a demand draft.
VITEEE Counselling 2026: Scholarship
The GVSDP scholarship will be awarded based on the VITEEE rank for the first year and will be
awarded at the end of the first semester for continuation of study in VIT.
The GVSDP scholarship scheme is given below:
Source: VITEEE 2026 Official Prospectus
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. When will the VITEEE counselling 2026 start?
Ans. The counselling will start in the 2nd week of May as announced by the VIT on its official website. However, the date is tentative and is subject to change. Candidates are advised to keep a check on the official website, viteee.vit.ac.in.
Ques. Is VITEEE counselling 2026 online or offline?
Ans. The VITEEE counselling 2026 is completely online and is a merit-based process to ensure transparency and fairness. The complete process from registration to fee payment is online. However, the document verification and the reporting at the allocated campus will be in physical mode.
Ques. Who is eligible for VITEEE counselling 2026?
Ans. All the candidates with a valid VITEEE 2026 rank are eligible for the counselling process. The ranks will be given to all the appeared candidates.
However, only the candidates with a rank under 1 lakh will be eligible to appear for the counselling for all the campuses. The candidates with a rank above 1 lakh will be eligible for the counselling in Bhopal and Andhra Pradesh.
Ques. How many phases are there in VITEEE counselling 2026?
Ans. The VITEEE counselling 2026 will be conducted in 5 phases. The candidates will be invited to participate in the phases based on their ranks. However, if there are still vacant seats after these phases, VIT will also conduct the spot rounds or the mop-up rounds.
Ques. What is the counselling fee for VITEEE 2026?
Ans. There will be a non-refundable counselling fee of Rs. 5,900/-, which will later be adjusted in the tuition fee. The counselling fee will be paid during registration for the VITEEE counselling 2026.
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