Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has commenced the Phase 3 counselling process for the VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) 2026, starting Wednesday, May 28. This counselling round is specifically designed for students who secured ranks between 45,001 and 70,000 in the engineering entrance exam. Additionally, buffer candidates from Phase 2 who could not secure admission earlier due to preference-related issues are also eligible to participate.
Understanding VITEEE
VITEEE is the entrance examination conducted by VIT for admission to its BTech programmes offered across multiple campuses, including Vellore, Chennai, Andhra Pradesh (AP), and Bhopal. Through the counselling process, eligible students can fill in their preferred campuses and engineering branches. Seat allotment is based on rank, availability, and category preferences.
Phase 3 Counselling Schedule
According to the official notification, the online choice filling process for Phase 3 counselling began at 10 am on May 28 and will close at 5 pm on May 29. Candidates have been strongly advised to complete the process within the deadline, as the counselling window is open for a limited period. Late submissions will not be entertained under any circumstances.
Seat Allotment Result
VIT has announced that the seat allotment result for Phase 3 counselling will be declared on May 31. Candidates who receive seats must complete the advance tuition fee payment between May 31 and June 6 to confirm their admission. The final deadline for payment of the remaining admission fee has been fixed as June 19. Failure to pay within the stipulated time may result in the cancellation of the allotted seat.
How to Apply for Phase 3 Counselling
Candidates eligible for Phase 3 counselling can log in through the official website, vit.ac.in, using their application number and password. After signing in, students must pay the counselling fee to access the dashboard. They can then select their preferred campus, branch, and category in descending order of preference before submitting the final list. VIT has advised candidates to prepare a long and flexible preference list to improve their chances of getting a seat during allotment. It is recommended to include multiple options to maximize the likelihood of a favorable outcome.
