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VITEEE 2026 Counselling Dates Released for All 5 Phases and BTech Admission Process

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Pragati Srivastava • 4 Mins read • 20 May 26
VITEEE 2026 Counselling Dates Out for All PhasesVITEEE 2026 Counselling Dates Out for All Phases

The official phase-wise VITEEE 2026 counselling dates are out now. The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has started the VITEEE 2026 counselling process for admission to its BTech programs. The VITEEE counselling is applicable for admission to all the VIT campuses, including

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The authority conducts the counselling process in 5 phases and only in the online mode. As per the official schedule, seat allotment result for VITEEE 2026 counselling phase I has already been declared and choice filling for phase II is currently ongoing. Candidates who are qualified for VITEEE (Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination) 2026 can participate in the counseling process. All the counselling phases for VITEEE 2026 are expected to be completed in the first week of July 2026.


VITEEE 2026 Counselling: Key Features

The important highlights related to the VITEEE 2026 counselling process are provided in the table below.

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) 2026

Conducting Institute

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

Counselling Mode

Online

Counselling Phases

5 Phases

Basis of Counselling

VITEEE 2026 Rank

Counselling Fee

₹5,900 (Non-refundable)

Official Website

vit.ac.in

Counselling Process

  • Registration
  • Fee Payment
  • Choice Filling
  • Seat Allotment
  • Advance Fee Payment
  • Final Admission


VITEEE 2026 Counselling Dates: Phase-Wise

VIT has officially announced the VITEEE 2026 counselling dates for all phases. Each phase of counselling is based on the candidates’ ranks. The phase-wise rank categories are as follows:

  • Phase I: For Rank 1 to 20000
  • Phase II: For Rank 20001 to 45000
  • Phase III: For Rank 45001 to 70000
  • Phase IV: For Rank 70001 to 1 Lakh
  • Phase V: Above 1 Lakh


VITEEE 2026 Counselling Dates: Phase I

The table below provides the Phase I counselling dates for VITEEE 2026.

Event

VITEEE Counselling Phase I Date

Counselling Fee Payment

May 8 to May 11

Choice Filling

May 12 (10:00 am) to May 13 (5:00 pm)

Seat Allotment

May 14 (declared)

Advance Fee Payment

May 14 to 18

Balance Fee Payment

May 27



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VITEEE 2026 Counselling Dates: Phase II

The table below gives the Phase II counselling dates for VITEEE 2026.

Event

VITEEE Counselling Phase II Date

Counselling Fee Payment

May 8 to May 18

Choice Filling

May 19 to May 20 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

Seat Allotment

May 22

Advance Fee Payment

May 22 to 27

Balance Fee Payment

June 10


VITEEE 2026 Counselling Dates: Phase III

The table below contains the Phase III counselling dates for VITEEE 2026.

Event

VITEEE Counselling Phase III Date

Counselling Fee Payment

May 8 to May 27

Choice Filling

May 28 to 29 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

Seat Allotment

May 31

Advance Fee Payment

May 31 to June 6

Balance Fee Payment

June 19


VITEEE 2026 Counselling Dates: Phase IV

The table below presents the Phase IV counselling dates for VITEEE 2026.

Event

VITEEE Counselling Phase IV Date

Counselling Fee Payment

May 8 to June 6

Choice Filling

June 7 (10:00 am) to June 8 (5:00 pm) 

Seat Allotment

June 10

Advance Fee Payment

June 10 to 16

Balance Fee Payment

July 1


VITEEE 2026 Counselling Dates: Phase V

The table below lists the Phase V counselling dates for VITEEE 2026.

Event

VITEEE Counselling Phase V Date

Counselling Fee Payment

May 8 to June 17 (5:00 pm)

Choice Filling

June 17 (10:00 am) to June 18 (5:00 pm)

Seat Allotment

June 20

Advance Fee Payment

June 20 to June 21

Balance Fee Payment

July 4


VITEEE 2026 Counselling Process

The VITEEE counselling process 2026 are done through the following steps:

  • Online counselling registration
  • Payment of counselling fee
  • Choice filling and preference locking
  • Seat allotment
  • Advance fee payment
  • Final admission confirmation

According to the official counselling guidelines, candidates can modify their choices multiple times within the prescribed deadline before final locking.


VITEEE 2026 Counselling Fee

The fee for VITEEE counselling is ₹5,900. It is non-refundable and same for all candidates, irrespective of their categories. Without fee payment, candidates will not be allowed to proceed with choice filling and seat allotment. The fee can be paid online through:

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Net Banking
  • UPI


VITEEE 2026 Counselling: Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates should keep the following points in mind while participating in counselling:

  • Counselling is conducted strictly according to VITEEE rank.
  • No extension will be provided for choice filling deadlines.
  • Candidates can fill multiple campus and branch preferences.
  • MPCEA stream candidates are eligible for all BTech programs.
  • BPCEA stream candidates are eligible only for bio-related programs.
  • Candidates above 1 lakh rank are eligible for VIT AP and VIT Bhopal campuses.


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Frequently Asked Questions


Ques. When did VITEEE 2026 counselling start?

Ans. VITEEE 2026 counselling started after the declaration of the entrance exam result on May 8, 2026.


Ques. What is the counselling fee for VITEEE 2026?

Ans. The VITEEE 2026 counselling fee is ₹5,900 and is non-refundable.


Ques. Is VITEEE counselling conducted in online mode?

Ans. Yes, the complete VITEEE 2026 counselling process is being conducted in online mode.


Ques. Can candidates edit choices during counselling?

Ans. Yes, candidates can modify their preferences multiple times before the choice filling deadline closes.


Ques. What is the basis of seat allotment in VITEEE counselling?

Ans. Seat allotment is done based on the candidate’s VITEEE rank, selected preferences, and seat availability.