Research Admissions

Amidst the numerous programs offered at VIT, some cater to the research domain as well, namely, Ph.D and Integrated Ph.D. Students have a wide of variety of choices ranging from Nanoelectronics, Disaster management, HR, Finance to Cancer biology, Structural Engineering and several Languages.

The university offers the following research programs.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN VIT AT VARIOUS CAMPUSES & SCHOOLS

1. PhD. Programmes – To know more details

2. Direct PhD. Programmes – To know more details

3.Deep Tech Ph.D. Programmes – To know more details

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

ProgrammeCaution DepositTuition Fee per AnnumThesis Fee *
Ph.D. Internal Full Time3,000 INR40,000 INR10,000 INR
Direct Ph.D.3,000 INR40,000 INR10,000 INR

* Thesis fee to be paid at the time of submission only

IMPORTANT DATES (TENTATIVE)

Issue of Online Application27th January 2025 (Mon)
Last date for submission of Online application31st March 2025 (Mon)
Date of VITREE through Computer Based Test20th & 24thApril 2025 (Sun & Thu)
Date of Personal Interview (Hybrid Mode)*10th & 11th May 2025 (Sat & Sun)
Declaration of results26th May 2025 (Mon)
Last date of selecting a research guide9th June 2025 (Mon)
Last date of paying tuition fees through online9thJune 2025 (Mon)
Reporting in person at VIT ChennaiTo be announced

* All applicants appearing for the VITREE are eligible to attend the Personal Interview

* The Personal Interview will be conducted in Hybrid Mode

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

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

VITREE - INFORMATION BROCHURE

VITREE - SYLLABUS

RESEARCH PROPOSAL TEMPLATE

TEMPLATE FOR TWO PAGE RESEARCH PROPOSAL

View Template

Contact Us

Deputy Director Admissions

VIT Chennai Campus,
Vandalur – Kelambakkam Road,
Chennai-600127,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Call : +91 44 3993 1555

Email : admissions.chennai@vit.ac.in