VITREE Eligibility Criteria 2027 - Vellore Institute of Technology has published the VITREE 2027 eligibility criteria on the official website, vit.ac.in. The detailed VITREE Eligibility Criteria 2027 is also updated on this page. Candidates who have completed a master's degree in relevant engineering or technology disciplines with a minimum percentage of 60 or a CGPA of 6.5 out of 10 points can apply for the VITREE 2027 admission. The eligibility criteria include the complete criteria that candidates need to fulfil to apply for the VITREE exam. The VITREE 2027 registration for the January session is now open, and the last date to apply for the VITREE exam is November 20, 2026.
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The authority released the VITREE Eligibility Criteria 2027 on the official website. Aspirants seeking admission to the VIT PhD programme must fulfil the eligibility criteria mentioned by the authority. The detailed eligibility criteria for VITREE are given below. Applicants applying for the VIT Research Entrance Examination can check the VITREE 2027 eligibility criteria here.
Programme Name | Eligibility Criteria |
Ph.D |
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Direct Ph.D. |
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For Ph.D. in Architecture and Planning | Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/ Planning and a Master’s degree in Architecture/ Design/Planning/Building Engineering and Management or its equivalent in full-time or regular mode of education with 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) or a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.5 on a 10-point scale wherever letter grades are awarded |
Candidates who have obtained the qualifying degree by May 2027 are eligible to apply for VITREE.
Candidates who have completed the qualifying degree exams and who are awaiting results are also eligible for VITREE.
Ph.D.
Candidates will be selected for PhD based on their performance in the VITREE 2027 score, PG degree marks, research proposal, and personal interview.
The eligible candidates have to appear for the VITREE 2027 entrance test, a two-hour Computer-Based Test (CBT).
The question paper will comprise 100 MCQs (Technical – 70 questions; English communication skills – 15 questions; Statistics and probability – 15 questions).
Candidates have to choose the exam venue and the campus where they wish to pursue their Ph.D.
The shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for a personal interview.
Direct Ph.D
The selection will be based on the performance in the VITREE 2027 score, B.E. / B.Tech degree marks, research proposal and personal interview.
Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria have to appear for VITREE 2027, a two-hour Computer-Based Test (CBT).
The question paper will have 100 MCQs (Technical – 80 questions; English communication skills – 20 questions). Candidates may choose their venue and the campus where they wish to pursue their Ph.D.
Shortlisted candidates must appear for a personal interview.
| Events | Dates |
| VITREE 2027 registration start date | January session: August 17, 2026 July session: February 2027 |
| VITREE application form 2027 last date | January Session - November 20, 2026 July Session - April 2027 |
| Personal Interview (Online Mode) | January Session - December 12 and 13, 2026 July Session - Third week of May 2026 |
| VITREE exam date 2027 | January Session - December 6, 2026 July Session - April 2027 |
| VITREE exam result 2027 | January Session - December 21, 2026 July Session -Last week of May 2027 |
| Last Date for Paying Online Fees | January Session - December 31, 2026 July Session - June 2027 |
| Commencement of Classes | January 2027 |
*All students appearing for the VITREE are eligible to attend the Interview
* The Interview will be conducted online.
VIT has commenced the VITREE 2027 registrations on August 17, 2026, for the January session on the official website. Eligible candidates had applied for the VITREE 2027 before the last date. Candidates can only submit the VITREE application form through the online mode. Below are the steps to complete the VITREE application process:
VITREE 2027 Registration: Visit the official website at admissions.vit.ac.in and complete the registration form. Provide details such as your name, date of birth, mobile number, gender, nationality, email ID, and the programme you're applying for. Upon successful registration, your registration details will be sent to your registered email ID and mobile number.
Filling application form: In the next step candidates have to fill out the application form of VITREE. Enter educational qualification details, communication details, and others. Candidates are advised to fill in all the information carefully to avoid cancellation of the application form.
Uploading required documents: After filling out the application form, applicants have to upload the required documents in the VITREE application form. Upload the scanned photograph and signature as per the mentioned specifications.
Payment of VITREE application fee: In the final step, pay the VITREE application fee 2027 in online mode. Candidates have to pay the VITREE application fee 2027 of Rs 1200. Candidates can pay the VITREE 2027 application fee in online mode only through debit/credit card or net banking.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates must have a Master's degree in Engineering / Technology in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks (of all the years /semesters) or a CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale or Equivalent qualifications like M.Sc. (Engineering) / M.S. / M.Tech.
The VITREE 2027 application process comprises registration, form filling, uploading documents and payment of fees.
VITREE is conducted for admission to various research programs offered by the Vellore Institute of Technology in the fields of Engineering, Science, and Technology.
VITREE stands for Vellore Institute of Technology Research Entrance Exam. It is a university-level entrance exam conducted by the Vellore Institute of Technology for admission to various research programs offered by the institute.