Students can participate in the VITEEE counselling for 2026 by visiting the Candidate Login Page via the VITEEE Counselling Portal, viteee.vit.ac.in. Now, enter the application number, the password generated during filling the VITEEE application form, and the registered email ID.
- The VITEEE or Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination 2026 was conducted successfully between April 28 and May 3, 2026.
- The online 2026 results were released on May 8, 2026, at 7 PM (IST). Those who want to check their scores and qualifying status can visit the official VITEEE result link 2026 at viteee.vit.ac.in.
- The VITEEE phase 1 for the rank range 1-20,000 will begin on May 11, with the counselling fee payment till 5 PM.
- A non-refundable amount of Rs 5900 (including GST) is to be paid by participants as the VITEEE counselling fee 2026.
- If a seat is allotted, students are requested to pay an advance tuition fee for seat confirmation till 18 May 2026.
- If any applicant misses the fee payment till the specified deadline, his/her seats will be automatically cancelled.
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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?
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) conducts the entire counselling process for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in the VIT group of Institutions. The phase 1 2026 counselling is ongoing at the VITEEE counselling portal, viteee.vit.ac.in.
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.
VITEEE Counselling 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| VITEEE 2026 Exam Date | 28 April-03 May, 2026 |
| VITEEE 2026 Result Date and Time | May 08, 2026 at 7 PM (IST) |
| VITEEE Counselling 2026 Begins | 11 May, 2026 (Phase 1) |
Ques: What courses are offered through VITEEE counselling 2026?
Ans: The courses offered at the VITEEE counselling portal 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.
VITEEE Counselling 2026: Phase-wise Schedule
VIT has released the VITEEE 2026 counselling schedule for students who have qualified for the exam. Students can check their counselling dates in their results.
| Phase | Rank Range | Registration & Fee Payment | Choice Filling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 1 to 20,000 | May 11, 2026 | May 12 to May 13, 2026 |
| Phase 2 | 20,001 to 45,000 | May 18, 2026 | May 19 to May 20, 2026 |
| Phase 3 | 45,001 to 70,000 | May 25, 2026 | May 26 to May 27, 2026 |
| Phase 4 | 70,001 to 1,00,000 | June 6, 2026 | June 7 to June 8, 2026 |
| Phase 5 | Above 1,00,000 | June 17, 2026 | June 17 to June 18, 2026 |
Source: VITEEE 2026 Login Page
Check out the VITEEE 2026 Counselling Process Video
VITEEE Counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria
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 procedure is a multi-step process that includes Fee payment, choice filling, seat allotment, acceptance of seat (if allotted), and payment of tuition fees. The important dates are provided at the VITEEE counselling portal for the 2026-27 admissions.
Source: VITEEE Official Website
Check the Collegedunia YouTube video for How to Participate in the VITEEE Counselling 2026
VITEEE Counselling 2026: Fee Payment
Once qualified in the VITEEE 2026 exam, students are requested to make a non-refundable fee payment of Rs 5900 through the VITEEE counselling portal, viteee.vit.ac.in.
Source: VITEEE 2026 Official Video
VITEEE Counselling 2026: Choice Filling
According to the VITEEE counselling guidelines for 2026, the choice filling process will begin at 10 AM on the first day and conclude at 5 PM on the last date.
- Modification in the choice of courses or colleges can be done as many times as you like within the deadline.
- Seat allotment will be done completely based on the VITEEE 2026 rank, not on first-come-first serve basis.
- Students with a rank range between 1,00,000 and 1,50,000 can opt for VIT Vellore and VIT Andhra Pradesh.
- While above 1,50,000 VITEEE rank, students can only opt for VIT Andhra Pradesh through the VITEEE counselling portal 2026.
Ques: Can I opt for Biotechnology or other Bio-related programmes during VITEEE choice filling?
Ans: Students who have attempted Biology questions or appeared for BPCEA (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English, and Aptitude) are eligible to opt for Bio-related programmes such as Biotechnology during VITEEE counselling 2026.
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: 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: 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.
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.
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
FAQs
Ques: What is the Counselling Phase in VITEEE?
Ans: The VITEEE counselling 2026 will be held in multiple rounds or phases. Qualified students whose VITEEE 2026 rank falls under 1-20,000 are invited to make fee payment till 11 May (5 PM), followed by choice filling between May 12 and May 13, 2026.
- Seat allotment results for Phase 1 VITEEE counselling 2026 will be released on 14 May in the PDF format.
- Once allotted, students will have to make an advance payment of fees for seat confirmation till May 18 and the remaining fees till 27th May, 2026.
Ques: How many VITs will participate in the VITEEE counselling 2026?
Ans: There are a total of 4 VITs operational across the country: VIT Vellore, VIT Chennai, VIT Andhra Pradesh, and VIT Bhopal. All four VITs will participate in the VITEEE counselling 2026.
Ques: What is the VITEEE counselling fee for session 2025-26?
Ans: Students who are qualified in the VITEEE 2026 and want to participate in the counselling process will have to pay a registration fee of Rs 5900, which is non-refundable. The acceptable payment methods are UPI/Debit/Credit card/net banking.
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.
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