The counselling process commenced on May 8, 2026, along with the declaration of the VITEEE results. Eligible candidates can access the counselling portal online through the official VIT website.
VITEEE 2026 Counselling Phase I Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Counselling Fee Payment | May 8 to May 11, 2026 |
| Choice Filling Window | May 12 (10:00 AM) to May 13 (5:00 PM) |
| Seat Allotment Result | May 14, 2026 |
| Advance Fee Payment | May 14 to May 18, 2026 |
| Balance Fee Payment | May 27, 2026 |
Who is Eligible for VITEEE 2026 Phase I Counselling?
Candidates who obtained ranks between:
- 1 to 20,000
are eligible to participate in the ongoing Phase I counselling and choice-filling process.
How to Complete VITEEE 2026 Choice Filling?
Candidates can follow these steps to submit their counselling preferences:
1. Visit the official VIT website.
2. Login using:
o Application Number
o Password
o Registered Email ID
3. Access the candidate dashboard.
4. Pay the counselling fee of ₹5,900 (if not already paid).
5. Open the “Choice Filling” section.
6. Select preferences including:
o Programme
o Campus
o Branch
o Fee Category
o Core/Minor Option (Optional)
7. Submit and save the preferences.
Important Instructions for Choice Filling
Vellore Institute of Technology has clarified the following points for candidates:
- There is no minimum limit on the number of preferences that can be added.
- All submitted choices will automatically lock after 5:00 PM on May 13.
- Candidates should carefully verify their preferences before final submission.
How to Edit or Reorder Preferences?
Candidates can modify their priorities during the choice-filling window by:
- Clicking on the “Edit” option
- Interchanging preference order
- Updating priority numbers manually
After making changes, candidates must click on the “Update” option to save the revised preferences successfully.
VITEEE 2026 Seat Allotment Date
The Phase I seat allotment result will be announced on:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Phase I Seat Allotment | May 14, 2026 |
Once a seat is allotted:
- The allotted branch, category or campus cannot be changed.
- Candidates must proceed with fee payment to confirm admission.
What If No Seat is Allotted?
Candidates who do not receive a seat in Phase I will automatically get opportunities in subsequent counselling phases based on their ranks and seat availability.
VIT Campuses Participating Through VITEEE 2026
Qualified candidates may receive admission opportunities at:
- VIT Vellore
- VIT Chennai
- VIT-AP University
- VIT Bhopal University
depending on their rank, preference order and seat availability.
Important Advice for Candidates
Candidates should:
- Fill as many preferences as possible for better allotment chances.
- Carefully review fee categories before submission.
- Complete fee payments within the specified deadlines.
- Regularly monitor the official portal for counselling updates.