VITMEE 2027
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
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Overview
VITMEE is the VIT computer-based entrance test for two-year M.Tech. and MCA programmes; dates for the 2027 cycle are not announced yet. VITMEE stands for VIT Master's Entrance Examination and is conducted by Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT). The VITMEE rank decides online counselling and seat allotment, and M.Tech. seats are offered at the Vellore, Chennai, VIT-AP and VIT-Bhopal campuses. On 5 October 2026 the VIT website listed only VITMEE 2026 applications, which are closed. The 2026 cycle (admission to 2026-27) was held on 28 April and 3 May 2026.
VITMEE at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore |
| Level | Postgraduate: two-year M.Tech. and MCA (VIT's site also lists VITMEE 2026 applications for M.Sc. and M.Des., not covered here) |
| Purpose | Rank for online counselling, campus and programme choice, and seat allotment |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) at designated centres across India; multiple-choice questions |
| Frequency | Once in the 2026 cycle, on two dates (28 April and 3 May 2026) |
| Duration | 2 hours; 100 questions for 100 marks |
| Marking | 1 mark for each right answer, no negative marking |
| Language | English only (stated on the M.Tech. page) |
| Application fee (2026) | Rs 1,200, non-refundable (M.Tech. and MCA) |
| Test sessions (2026) | M.Tech.: 2:30 to 4:30 pm on both dates; MCA: 2:30 to 4:30 pm on 28 April and 9:30 to 11:30 am on 3 May |
| Test centres (2026) | City lists are published per date; the MCA list shows 60 centres on 28 April and 89 on 3 May 2026 |
| Official website | vit.ac.in |
Important dates (VITMEE 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application issued | Not announced yet |
| Last date to apply, edit the application and upload documents | Not announced yet |
| Admit card | Not announced yet |
| VITMEE (CBT) | Not announced yet |
| Rank declaration | Not announced yet |
| Online counselling and seat allotment | Not announced yet |
| Orientation | Not announced yet |
Previous cycle (VITMEE 2026) dates
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Online application issued | 21 November 2025 |
| Last date to apply, edit the application and upload documents | 12 April 2026 |
| VITMEE (CBT) | 28 April 2026 and 3 May 2026 |
| Rank, counselling, seat allotment, fee deadlines | To be announced in the brochures |
| Qualifying documents | M.Tech.: before 14 August 2026; MCA: before 15 August 2026 |
| Orientation | July 2026 (tentative) |
How the rank is used
Shortlisted candidates are told on the website or by SMS to join online counselling, where they choose campus, programme and fee category; seats are allotted on rank. M.Tech. candidates pay an advance of Rs 1 lakh after allotment and MCA candidates pay the full tuition; VIT checks eligibility after the tuition payment. GATE is not mandatory, and a valid GATE or CEED score earns the AICTE PG scholarship for M.Tech. A candidate who scores zero is declared not qualified and cannot join counselling.
Sources: VITMEE 2026 M.Tech. information brochure; VITMEE 2026 MCA information brochure; VITMEE M.Tech. 2026 application site; VIT website. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
Category
Other
Level
National
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria below are from the VITMEE 2026 brochures; the 2027 brochures may change them.
| Criterion | Requirement (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| M.Tech. degree | Full-time degree from a recognised university or institute with at least 60% aggregate or first class, in a branch listed for the programme |
| MCA degree | Recognised bachelor's degree of at least three years in B.Sc (CS), BCA or B.Sc (IT) with 60% or first class and Mathematics at graduation or 10+2 level; other recognised equivalent degrees with Computer Science and Mathematics as major |
| School marks | At least 60% aggregate in Class X and XII (or diploma); MCA asks for 60% in Class 10 and 12 as well |
| Appearing candidates | Candidates in the final year or final semester of the current year can apply; final results must be complete before selection |
| Nationality | Resident Indian national who graduated from an institution in India; foreign, NRI and PIO candidates apply separately |
| Attempts | A candidate can appear only once in a VITMEE cycle |
| GATE | Not mandatory |
- M.Tech. Biotechnology: B.E./B.Tech. in Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Agricultural Biotechnology, Bio-chemical, Bio-medical, Bio-informatics, Chemical, Food Science and Technology or Leather Technology; or a pharmacy degree, an M.Sc. in a life-science branch, MBBS, M.Sc. (Ag) or M.V.Sc.
- M.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: B.E./B.Tech. in any branch or MCA. Other M.Tech. programmes list their own branches in the brochure.
- Placement rule: companies at VIT ask for 60% in the degree and in Class X and XII or diploma; an academic gap of up to two years is permitted.
- Qualifying documents had to reach VIT before 14 August 2026 for M.Tech. (15 August 2026 for MCA), or the admission was cancelled with the admission fee forfeited.
Source: VITMEE 2026 M.Tech. brochure and MCA brochure (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
VITMEE 2026 was a computer-based test of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, for both M.Tech. and MCA.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Chosen technical subject (M.Tech.) or computer science and mathematics (MCA) | 80 | 80 |
| English Communication | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Marking: 1 mark for each right answer; wrong answers carry no negative marking.
- A candidate who scores zero in total is declared not qualified and is not eligible for counselling.
- M.Tech. subject papers (codes): Biomedical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical and Electronics, Instrumentation, Electronics and Communication, Biotechnology, Mechanical, Computer Science and IT, Pharmacy and Physics; MCA has one paper (MC).
- The M.Tech. question paper is in English only, and candidates can appear only once in the cycle.
- Test-day rules (M.Tech. 2026): reach the hall at least 1.5 hours before the start with the printed admit card, no entry after 2:00 pm and no leaving before 4:30 pm; text material, calculator watches and mobile phones are not allowed.
Source: VITMEE M.Tech. 2026 application site, M.Tech. brochure and MCA brochure (2026 cycle).
Syllabus
M.Tech. subject papers (80 questions)
- One paper per subject code: Biomedical Engineering (BM), Civil Engineering (CL), Chemical Engineering (CE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EE), Instrumentation Engineering (EI), Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC), Biotechnology (BT), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Computer Science and Information Technology (CS and IT), Pharmacy (PM), Physics (PH)
- Civil: Structural, Geotechnical, Water Resources, Environmental and Transportation Engineering
- EE, EI and EC: Engineering Mathematics plus the discipline subjects
- Mechanical: Engineering Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
- CS and IT: Algorithmic Analysis and Data Structures, Computer Architecture and Organization, Operating Systems, Electronics, Software Engineering and Programming
MCA paper (80 questions)
- Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability, Complex Analysis, Numerical Methods
- Statistics: descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis, hypothesis tests, regression, ANOVA
- Computer science: Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Networks, Programming in C, Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture
English Communication (20 questions)
- Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension and verbal ability
Source: VITMEE 2026 M.Tech. syllabus and MCA syllabus (2026 cycle).
How to Apply for VITMEE 2027
- Register as a new user on the VITMEE application site for the programme (M.Tech. or MCA) and verify the mobile number and email by SMS and email.
- Sign in and fill in the personal and education details.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Upload the photograph and signature, then the documents listed below.
- Download the filled application; edit it and upload documents by the last date, and download the admit card before the test.
- After the test, shortlisted candidates give campus, programme and fee-category choices in online counselling and pay the M.Tech. advance fee or the MCA tuition by the deadline.
| Item (2026 cycle) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee, M.Tech. and MCA | Rs 1,200 (non-refundable; MCA payment by net banking, credit or debit card) |
| M.Tech. advance fee after allotment | Rs 1,00,000 |
| MCA tuition, first year | Rs 1,37,000 plus Rs 3,000 refundable caution deposit (Rs 1,40,000 in total) |
| M.Tech. caution deposit | Rs 3,000; tuition by programme is given in the brochure |
- Upload: Class X and XII or diploma marks statements; mark sheets of all semesters of the qualifying degree; provisional or degree certificate; valid GATE score card if available; employer service certificate (sponsored M.Tech. candidates); community certificate (SC/ST); nativity certificate (Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and the north-eastern states).
- At joining (M.Tech.): transfer or migration certificate, conduct certificate, physical fitness certificate, admission letter and fee receipt, two passport-size photographs and affidavits on Rs 200 stamp paper.
Source: M.Tech. brochure, MCA brochure and the MCA application site (2026 cycle).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts VITMEE 2027?
VITMEE 2027 is conducted by Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore.
What is the eligibility for VITMEE 2027?
The criteria below are from the VITMEE 2026 brochures; the 2027 brochures may change them. Criterion Requirement (2026 cycle) M.Tech. degree Full-time degree from a recognised university or institute with at least 60% aggregate or first class, in a branch listed for the programme MCA degree Recognised bachelor's degree of at least three years in B.Sc (CS), BCA or B.Sc (IT) with 60% or first class and Mathematics at graduation or 10+2 level; other recognised equivalent degrees with Computer…
What is the exam pattern of VITMEE 2027?
VITMEE 2026 was a computer-based test of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, for both M.Tech. and MCA. Section Questions Marks Chosen technical subject (M.Tech.) or computer science and mathematics (MCA) 80 80 English Communication 20 20 Total 100 100 Marking: 1 mark for each right answer; wrong answers carry no negative marking. A candidate who scores zero in total is declared not qualified and is not eligible for counselling. M.Tech. subject papers (codes): Biomedical…
What is the syllabus of VITMEE 2027?
M.Tech. subject papers (80 questions) One paper per subject code: Biomedical Engineering (BM), Civil Engineering (CL), Chemical Engineering (CE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EE), Instrumentation Engineering (EI), Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC), Biotechnology (BT), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Computer Science and Information Technology (CS and IT), Pharmacy (PM), Physics (PH) Civil: Structural, Geotechnical, Water Resources, Environmental and Transportation…
How do I apply for VITMEE 2027?
Register as a new user on the VITMEE application site for the programme (M.Tech. or MCA) and verify the mobile number and email by SMS and email. Sign in and fill in the personal and education details. Pay the application fee online. Upload the photograph and signature, then the documents listed below. Download the filled application; edit it and upload documents by the last date, and download the admit card before the test. After the test, shortlisted candidates give campus, programme and…
What is the official website of VITMEE 2027?
The official website is https://vit.ac.in/.