VITREE 2020 -The Ph.D December Selection list for VIT-AP University and VIT Bhopal campuses has been released. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) conducts Vellore Institute of Research Entrance Examination (VITREE) for admission to PhD and Integrated PhD seats. VITREE is held every year, at a national level. It is a computer-based test and candidates who qualify it are called for an interview. This year due to COVID-19 pandemic, no entrance examination VITREE. On the basis of application status selected applicants is called for a personal interview conducted at the campus. Candidate final selection is based on the overall merit index. Candidates who qualify the interview round, get admission in VIT Vellore, VT Chennai, VIT Amaravati, and VIT Bhopal campus. Check VITREE 2020 dates, the application procedure and selection process details from this page.
Latest: The selection list for admission to Research Programmes December 2020 under VIT-AP University and VIT Bhopal campuses has been released. Scroll down to check it.
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VITREE 2020
In VIT Vellore and Chennai campus only internal full time (IFT) category is available. However, in VIT AP and VIT Bhopal, internal full time (IFT) and external part time (EPT) categories are offered. Candidates can check all the important dates for VITREE 2020 from the table below.
VITREE 2020 | Important Dates |
Last date to apply | 16 Dec 2020 |
Last date to upload the certificate | 16 Dec 2020 |
Release of the online interview at Respective Campus | 27 & 28 Jan 2021 |
Declaration of result | 01 Feb 2021 |
Last date for Payment of Tuition Fee at Respective Campus |
VITREE 2020 Result/Selection List
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has released the selection list after the successfully conduction of personal interivew. It has released for VIT-AP University and VIT Bhopal campuses. Candidates can check the result or selection list by entering the Application number and Date of birth. The direct link to check the same is provided below.
Result/Selection List:
– Click here to check the VIT-AP University Result/Selection List for admission to Research Programmes December 2020 session.
– Click here to check the VIT Bhopal Result/Selection List for admission to Research Programmes December 2020 session.
VITREE 2020 Personal Interview Dates – Revised

VITREE Internal Full Time and External Part Time Category:
1. Internal full time category: Candidates who opt for this category have to work for Ph.D / Integrated Ph.D degree on full time basis. These candidates have to be a part of project staff working at the college.
2. External part time category: Under this category those candidates are covered who are teacher working in other college and the candidates sponsored by R&D. These candidates can work on part time basis in Ph.D degree.
Courses Offered Through VITREE 2020
Candidates can check the list of the courses offered through the VITREE from below:
- Ph.D. in Engineering
- Ph. D in Sciences
- Ph. D in Languages
- Ph. D in Management
- Ph.D. in Law
- Ph. D in Fashion Technology
- Integrated PhD in Engineering / Technology
VITREE 2020 Application Form
Candidates who have to fulfil the eligibility criteria can fill the online application. Candidates have to fill the online application form by providing their details, communication details and qualification details. In the application form, candidates also have to upload the images and have to pay the application fee. Candidates have to submit the printed application form along with the research projects, those who satisfied the criteria can appear for the entrance exam.
Apply Online: Click here to apply for VITREE 2020.
Application Fee :
Exam | Fee |
VITREE | Rs. 1200 |
Mode of payment – The fee is to be paid through given below ways:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
Check the steps below to fill the application form:
- New User Registration
- Confirmation of password
- Filling Online application form
- Make Payment
VITREE 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for VITREE must fulfill the eligibility criteria as given below:
Minimum Eligibility Criteria: A candidates should have passed:
- 10+2+4+2 or any equivalent for Ph.D. in Engineering.
- 10+2+3+2 or any equivalent for Ph.D. in Non-Engineering.
Specific eligibility criteria for each subject is as follows:
Ph.D in Engineering – Candidates who have completed master’s degree in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks can apply for Ph.D in engineering.
For Integrated Ph.D in Engineering / Technology – Candidates should with an outstanding academic record in Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology with minimum of 80% marks or 8.0 CGPA are eligible to apply.
Ph. D in Sciences – Candidates who have completed master’s degree in Science in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks are eligible to apply.
Ph. D in Languages – Candidates should possess a master’s degree in required language with minimum 55%.
Ph. D in Management – Candidates who have completed Master of Business Administration or M.E./ M.Tech with minimum 60% marks are eligible to apply for Ph.D in management.
Ph.D. in Law – To apply for this course, candidates must possess a master’s degree of Laws (LLM) from any recognized University / Institute with minimum 55% aggregate marks.
Ph. D in Fashion Technology – Candidates must have completed M.Tech. / M.E. / M.Fashion Tech / M.S. / M.Tech[By Research] in the field of Textile / Fibre Science/Textile Chemical etc. to apply in Fashion Technology.
Note: May 2020 course completed students (results awaited) are also eligible. Candidates in final year can also apply. However, they need to fulfill the criteria above before the final admission.
NRI – Candidates having their degree’s from the Indian university can apply for VITREE.
International – Candidates having degree from Indian university or from foreign degrees equivalent to Indian degree and posses a valid visa can apply for the admissions.
VITREE 2020 Selection Procedure
This year due to COVID-19 pandemic situation, VIT decided no VITREE entrance exam. Register applicants selected will be called for a personal interview (PI) process, which will be conducted at the campus. Candidates the final selection of candidates will be based on the overall merit index. It means to account the candidate’s performance in the previous university examinations at the Master’s level and the performance in the written test, research output and / the performance in a personal interview at VIT. After that, candidates have to download their provisional allotment letter for admission process. Candidates can download it by entering application number and date of birth. The qualified candidates have to report the specified date and time to select a guide at the campus chosen by them during registration.
VITREE 2020 Research Fellowship
Candidates referring to all Internal Full-Time scholars will get research fellow of stipend as given below:
Type | Fellowship stipend |
In Ph.D programme | Rs. 20,000 per month |
Integrated Ph.D programme | Rs. Rs.12,000 per month |
With valid GATE Score (above or 80th percentile) | Rs.25,000 per month |
Note -Scholars are also encouraged to apply for JRF (CSIR / UGC) / Inspire Fellowships / Rajiv Gandhi Scholarships.
VITREE 2020 Fee Structure
Candidates can check the fee structure of the course as per last year from the table mentioned below.
Programme | Caution Deposit | Tuition Fee | Thesis Fee |
Ph.D. Internal Full Time | Rs. 3000 | Rs. 40000 | Rs. 10000 |
Ph.D. External part Time (Teachers) | Rs. 3000 | Rs. 60000 | Rs. 10000 |
Ph.D. External part Time (Industry) | Rs. 3000 | Rs. 75000 | Rs. 10000 |
Integrated Ph.D. | Rs. 3000 | Rs. 40000 | Rs. 10000 |
About VIT
Vellore Institute of Technology was established in 1984 as a self-financing institution. Earlier, it was known as Vellore Engineering College. VIT offers around 54 undergraduate courses, 32 postgraduate and 9 Integrated Programmes. Besides this, VIT also offers 2 Research and 2 M.Tech Industrial Programmes. For admission into these, VIT conducts its exam like VITEEE, VITMEE, VITREE etc. It has 2 campuses and two former Universities. According to the NIRF ranking, overall in India VIT ranks on 32nd rank.
Official Website: vit.ac.in
For more information, candidates can download the VITREE 2020 Information Brochure
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