Expanding Horizons: Science, Management, Law, Fashion & Humanities at VIT Chennai

Apart from its well-known Engineering programmes, VIT Chennai also offers a diverse range of academic options in the fields of Science, Management, Law, Fashion, and Humanities. These programmes are designed to provide multidisciplinary learning opportunities and equip students with the skills needed for emerging career paths.

Programmes Offered: 

• LL.M.

Available Specializations:

• Corporate Laws
• International Law and Development
• Intellectual Property Laws

Eligibility

• Applicants who have studied through Regular, Full-time and formal education are eligible to apply

Nationality

• The applicant should be a Resident/ Non-Resident Indian National/ OCI/ PIO Holder

Qualifying Examination

The applicant should have cleared

• Any Bachelor Degree in Law from a Recognized University

Note:

• Applicants appearing for their final degree exam / final semester exam in the current year are also eligible to apply provided they submit their passing certificate on or before the stipulated date informed by the Institute

Admission Procedure

• Admission is through merit, purely based on fulfilling the eligibility criteria with the qualifying examination
• The applicants will be called for a physicalPersonal Interview
• Provisional admission is subject to cancellation at any point of time if the candidate fails to fulfill the eligibility requirements

Subject Eligibility

In case of applicants belonging to SC/ST community or hailing from Jammu and Kashmir/ Ladakh and the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, 10% relaxation is provided in the qualifying examination. Certificate to prove the Community / Nativity should be produced at the time of admission, failing which candidacy will not be considered for admission.

Information Brochure /Prospectus

• LL.M. :   https://chennai.vit.ac.in/files/LLM.pdf

How to Apply?

• Applications must be submitted online via the website:Click Here

Steps to be followed for Online Application

Step 1: Register yourself by clicking on “New User”
Step 2: Verify your registered E-Mail address by using the OTP received from VIT
Step 3: Once OTP is validated, a password will be sent to your registered E-Mail address. Keep this E-Mail ID and password secure until the admission process is complete
Step 4: Fill out the application form
Step 5: Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs.1,200/- online using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or Paytm
Step 6: Upload the Age Proof Certificate, 12th Marksheet, UG Marksheets (if available), Provisional Certificate / Degree Certificate (if available)
Step 7: Upload the Photograph and Signature
Step 8: Download the application form

Check List

Applicants need to upload the following mentioned documents on the application portal, subject to their availability within the specified timeframe.

• Copy of Age proof (SSLC Marksheet/ Passport copy)*
• Copy of XII Hall Ticket (for applicants awaiting results)
• Copy of XII Mark statement (for all attempts)
• Copy of Community Certificate (For SC/ST Applicants)
• Copy of Nativity Certificate (For applicants hailing from North Eastern States and Jammu & Kashmir/ Ladakh)

Note: Fields marked with asterisk (*) are mandatory

Fee Structure :

Document Submission at the time of Admission

The following documents should be submitted at the time of reporting to the Institute or as and when requested from Office of Admissions:

• Copy of Provisional Admission Letter (PAL)
• Original Mark statements of all semester mark sheet / Consolidated Mark sheet (Original will be returned immediately after verification)
• Original Provisional Certificate / Degree Certificate (if available) (Original will be returned immediately after verification)
• Original Transfer Certificate / College leaving Certificate (Or) Original Migration Certificate
• Admissions Affidavit by the Student (https://chennai.vit.ac.in/files/Affidavit%20Student.pdf) – (Signed & Notarized on Rs.200/- stamp paper (any denomination))
• Admissions Affidavit by the Parent (https://chennai.vit.ac.in/files/Affidavit_Parent-or-Guardian.pdf) – (Signed & Notarized on Rs.200/- stamp paper (any denomination))
• Certificate of Physical Fitness (https://vit.ac.in/files/admissions/PhysicalFitness_Certificate.pdf) – (Certified by authorized Physician)
• Undertaking form (https://vit.ac.in/sites/default/files/ug/Undertaking-Form-2025.pdf) – (Signed by Student & Parent)
• Recent passport size colour photos – 2 Nos.
• Copy of Aadhar
• Copy of 10th,12th Marksheet(s), UG Mark Sheets, provisional certificate (if available), degree certificate (if available)
• Copy of Scorecard (PG CLAT / AILET) (if available)
• Copy of Community Certificate (For SC/ST only)
• Copy of Student Profile (Filled and downloaded from the fresher’s portal)
• Nativity Certificate (For candidates hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and the North Eastern states)

Additional Documents required from NRI/Foreign students:

• Passport Copy (Student & Parent)
• Employer Certificate (Original)
• Sponsorship letter (Original)

Note:

• All Copies of documents will be archived and will not be returned for any reason
• VIT will not be responsible for non-receipt of the E-Mail, if the E-Mail address given is incomplete or incorrect or delivered to Spam / Junk Folder

Withdrawal Procedure

• Candidates can request withdrawal through Online in the Fresher’s Portal
• The necessary form for withdrawal / No DUES must be obtained to facilitate the withdrawal process
• Refund will be processed through account transfer to the bank account mentioned in the withdrawal request raised in the Fresher’s Portal. Accurate bank account details must be provided for hassle-free refund process

Refund policy

• The policy announced by AICTE / UGC will be adopted for refund as and when announced

Important Dates

Contact 

Deputy Director (Admissions),
Vellore Institute of Technology – Chennai Campus,
Vandalur- Kelambakkam Road,
Chennai – 600 127.
E-Mail: admissions.chennai@vit.ac.in
Phone: (044) 3993 1555/(044) 3993 1003