VITREE January 2026: Registration Open for PhD & Direct PhD
VITREE January 2026 registration is ongoing at vit.ac.in for PhD and Direct PhD admissions. The last date to apply online is November 20, 2025. Exam date is December 7, 2025. Check the application steps, ₹1200 fee, and full admission schedule for engineering research aspirants.

The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has initiated the application process for the VIT Research Entrance Examination (VITREE) January 2026 session. This exam is conducted for admission to the PhD and Direct PhD programs across the VIT campuses in Vellore, Chennai, AP, and Bhopal.
Important Dates
Aspirants for the research programs must adhere to the following schedule:
Event | Scheduled Dates |
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Release of VITREE 2026 Application Form | August 27, 2025 |
Last Date to Submit Application Form | November 20, 2025 |
VITREE January 2026 Exam Date | December 7, 2025 |
Personal Interview | December 13 or 14, 2025 |
VITREE 2026 Result | December 20, 2025 |
Commencement of Classes | January 2026 |
Application Details & Steps
The VITREE 2026 application process is strictly online.
- Application Fee: The non-refundable registration fee is ₹1200 for all categories.
- Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on their VITREE 2026 scores, followed by a review of their academic performance, research proposal, and a Personal Interview. The entrance test will be conducted in 25 cities across India.
How to Apply Online:
- Visit the official admissions website: https://vit.ac.in/.
- Sign up and register by entering the required basic details.
- Sign in using your credentials to access and fill out the VITREE PhD application form.
- Upload the necessary documents, including: Photo ID proof, Graduation and Master’s educational certificates, and scanned images of your photograph and signature.
- Pay the non-refundable registration fee online.
- Submit the final application form and save a printout for future reference.
Candidates must fill out the form carefully as no correction facility will be provided after submission.
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