Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chennai campus has opened its admissions for the academic year 2026 for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Prospective students can now complete the application process online ahead of the 15 May 2026 deadline.
VIT Chennai 2026 Courses and Eligibility Criteria
VIT Chennai offers a variety of programmes at the UG and PG levels, including BTech Fashion Design, BA LLB, BBA LLB, BSc Computer Science, BSc Economics, BSc Fashion Design, BBA Hons, BCom Hons, MSc Applied Psychology and LLM. To be eligible for undergraduate programmes, candidates must have passed the Class 12 examination with required percentage marks in relevant disciplines. Postgraduate applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with specified marks. There is relaxation of 10% in eligibility criteria for SC/ST students and those from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and North Eastern states.
VIT Chennai Application Fees and How to Apply
Applicants must pay the prescribed application fee based on the course selected. Key fee details include:
- BSc (Fashion Design / Economics / CS): INR 600
- BBA / BCom: INR 1150
- BTech Fashion Technology: INR 1350
- MSc Applied Psychology: INR 600
To apply, students should:
- Visit the VIT Chennai official website.
- Register and complete the online application form with personal and academic details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the course-specific application fee.
- Submit and print the confirmation for future reference.
Selection Process and Merit List
Admissions at VIT Chennai are primarily merit-based, relying on performance in the qualifying examinations. For some programmes, candidates are also required to appear in a personal interview (hybrid mode). A rank list will be prepared based on +2/HSC marks and interview performance where applicable.
VIT Chennai Fees Overview
Annual tuition fee details for select programmes include:
- B.Sc. Computer Science: INR 90,000 + refundable CD INR 2,000
- B.Sc. Economics (Hons): INR 1,70,000 + refundable CD INR 2,000
- BBA (Hons): INR 1,50,000 + refundable CD INR 2,000
- B.Com (Hons): INR 1,40,000 + refundable CD INR 2,000
- B.Tech Fashion Technology: INR 1,73,000 + refundable CD INR 3,000
- Integrated MSc Applied Psychology: INR 1,50,000 + refundable CD INR 2,000
Contact and Campus Details
VIT Chennai campus is located on Vandalur – Kelambakkam Road, Chennai – 600 127. For admissions support, candidates may contact the admissions office by email at admissions.chennai@vit.ac.in or by phone at (044) 3993 1555 / (044) 3993 1003. VIT Chennai continues to uphold academic excellence, offering multidisciplinary programmes and robust placement opportunities for its students.