VITREE Exam Essentials for January Session Phd Admissions 2026
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VITREE Exam Essentials for January Session Phd Admissions 2026

Team Careers360Updated on 19 Sep 2025, 03:28 PM IST

The Vellore Institute of Technology Research Entrance Examination (VITREE) is a crucial gateway for aspiring scholars aiming to pursue a Ph.D., Direct Ph.D., or Ph.D. Deep Technology at the prestigious VIT University. Scheduled for the January 2026 session, this comprehensive examination assesses candidates on a range of skills and knowledge.

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  1. VITREE: Examination Essentials
  2. Question Paper Structure
  3. Eligibility Requirements
  4. Specializations and Test Centers
  5. VITREE Test Cities
  6. GATE/NET Scholarships
VITREE Exam Essentials for January Session Phd Admissions 2026
VITREE Exam Essentials for January Session Phd Admissions 2026

VITREE: Examination Essentials

The VITREE will be conducted on December 7, 2025, and will have a duration of 2 hours. The examination is held in an objective format, comprising 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates will receive one mark for each correct answer, with no negative marking for incorrect responses. The question paper will be in English, with the exception of language-specific subjects.

Question Paper Structure

The structure of the question paper is tailored to the specific program a candidate is applying for.

For Ph.D. and Ph.D. Deep Technology (for relevant Master's Degree holders): The 100 MCQs are divided into three sections:

  • Technical: 70 questions

  • English Communication Skills: 15 questions

  • Statistics and Probability: 15 questions

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For Direct Ph.D. and Direct Ph.D. Deep Technology (for B.E./B.Tech. Degree graduates): The 100 MCQs are structured as follows:

  • Technical: 80 questions

  • English Communication Skills: 20 questions

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility for the VITREE varies depending on the research program, with a focus on strong academic performance.

  • Ph.D: Applicants must have a Master's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale.

  • Direct Ph.D: This program is for candidates with an outstanding academic record in their Bachelor's degree. A minimum of 75% marks or a CGPA of 7.5 on a 10-point scale is mandatory.

  • Ph.D. Deep Technology Research Chancellor Fellowship: This fellowship is available to applicants with an exceptional academic record in either their Bachelor's or Master's degree, completed in a full-time or regular mode of education. Candidates must have a minimum of 75% marks or an aggregate CGPA of 8.0 on a 10-point scale.

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The exam covers technical knowledge, English communication, and statistics/probability, with the mix tailored to your degree. With a wide range of specializations from Engineering and Science to Management and Law, and test centers in 25 cities across India, VITREE offers a great opportunity for academic advancement.

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Specializations and Test Centers

VITREE offers a vast selection of specializations across multiple disciplines.

Available Specializations:

  • Physics

  • Chemistry

  • Mathematics

  • Data Science

  • Bio Sciences and Biotechnology

  • Life Science

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Science and Engineering

  • Information Technology

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering

  • Bio-Medical Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • English

  • Commerce & Accountancy

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

  • Social Work

  • Political Science

  • Economics

  • Tamil

  • Hindi

  • French

  • Historical Studies

  • International Relations

  • Spanish

  • Management

  • Design

  • Agriculture

  • Architecture and Planning

  • Hospitality Management

  • Health Sciences

  • Media Arts and Technology

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Geology

  • Fashion Technology

  • Law

The examination will be conducted in 25 cities throughout India to ensure accessibility for candidates nationwide.

VITREE Test Cities

  • Amaravati (AP)

  • Tirupathi

  • Visakhapatnam

  • Guwahati

  • New Delhi

  • Bengaluru

  • Kochi

  • Kozhikode

  • Thiruvananthapuram

  • Thrissur

  • Bhopal

  • Mumbai

  • Pune

  • Bhubaneswar

  • Puducherry

  • Chennai

  • Coimbatore

  • Madurai

  • Nagercoil

  • Salem

  • Tiruchirappalli

  • Vellore

  • Hyderabad

  • Lucknow

  • Kolkata

GATE/NET Scholarships

Scholarship provided as per AICTE norms per month is entitled only to those students having a valid GATE / NET score at the time of admission.

For more information, please visit: admissions.vit.ac.in/phdapplication/login

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No— VIT-AP University does not accept AP EAMCET scores for admissions. Instead, admissions to B.Tech programs are based on performance in the VIT Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE) or other national-level exams like JEE Main .

How to Apply to Vivekananda Institute of Technology (VKIT), Bengaluru

  • Entrance Exams Accepted : KCET or COMEDK-UGET are required.

  • Eligibility : 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics, scoring at least 45% (General) or 40% (Reserved) .

Hi,

Choosing between IIIT ECE with VLSI & Embedded Systems and VIT Chennai CSE-AI depends on your career goals. If you’re interested in hardware design, chip manufacturing, and embedded systems IoT, robotics, electronics R&D , ECE with VLSI is future-proof demand for chip engineers is growing with India’s semiconductor push. However, if you love coding, machine learning, and software development, CSE-AI offers a broader IT career path with booming demand in AI/ML fields. Placement stats also matter VIT has strong industry links for IT roles, while IIITs often have niche but high-paying core electronics placements. Also compare location, fees, and alumni network. If unsure, check if your interest leans more toward circuits or code that usually decides the fit.

Thank you, and best wishes for your decision

In Mumbai, there are some colleges that are considered better than VIT Mumbai for Computer Science. These colleges have better placements, higher rankings, and good teaching quality.

IIT Bombay is the best college in Mumbai and one of the top in India. Its average placement package is very high. VJTI Mumbai is also a top government college with strong placements and good education. SPCE is another government-aided college known for its quality.

Among private colleges, SPIT is one of the best with good placements. KJ Somaiya College of Engineering also has strong placements and a good reputation. MPSTME offers modern facilities and decent placements. DJSCE is another top private college with high placement packages. CRCE is also well-known for its disciplined education and decent placements.

So, if you are looking for colleges better than VIT Mumbai for Computer Science in Mumbai, you can consider IIT Bombay, VJTI, SPCE, SPIT, KJ Somaiya, MPSTME, DJSCE, and CRCE.

Hii,

Let’s clear up one thing first VIT-AP doesn’t admit students through AP EAPCET ranks for CSE, ECE, or any other stream. It conducts its own entrance exam (VITEEE) and also has a management quota. So even with a rank of 39,917 in EAPCET, you won't be eligible for VIT-AP’s B.Tech CSE/CSM/ECE via counselling.

But don’t worry you still have good options. With this rank, you can:

  • Apply to private colleges through AP EAPCET counselling (CAP rounds).
  • Get into ECE or CSM more likely in later rounds or spot counselling.
  • Look for colleges like SRM-AP, KL University, or deemed universities with their own admission processes.

Just keep checking the official counselling portal and participate in all rounds, especially spot admissions.

All the best!

The final phase cutoff for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at VIT-AP in 2024 varied depending on the category and the specific CSE specialization.

For Category 1, ranks up to 15,000 were generally considered for CSE, while higher categories (2-5) could extend to 50,000-70,000 or even 110,000-120,000 for specializations like AI, data science, and cybersecurity.

Here is detaliled VIT AP UNIVERSITY AMRAVATI CUTOFF