M.Sc.

(2 years) Programmes

INDEX

S. NO. CONTENTS PAGE NO.

1 ABOUT VIT 3

2 PROGRAMMES OFFERED 4

3 ELIGIBILITY & TUITION FEES 5

4 NATIONALITY 6

5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 6

6
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED 6

7 ADMISSION PROCEDURE 7

8 DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED 7

9 IMPORTANT DATES 9

TO KNOW MORE DETAILS 9

FOR FURTHER CONTACT DETAILS 9

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1. ABOUT VIT

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was right in saying, “Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action” because Vellore
Institute of Technology (VIT) is a dream of Dr. G. Viswanathan (Chancellor, VIT) come true. Founded in 1984 as Vellore
Engineering College, it has grown by leaps and bounds to attain its present status as VIT, one of the premier institutions in
India.

Our Strengths in a Nutshell

 More than 67,000+ students from all quarters of India and also from 54 different countries across the globe
 1900+ fully-qualified and highly experienced faculty and 230 adjunct professors from foreign universities
 280+ MoUs with academic and research institutions in India and abroad
 1000 Industry partners
 Highest number of research publications in India as per the Scopus Database (2016-2025).

An Overview of Academics at VIT

A healthy culture of diversity and inclusivity on-campus

Focus on teacher and learner autonomy and wellbeing
Emphasis on multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to learning and research
FFCS (Fully Flexible Credit System), and PBL (Project Based Learning) for better learning
Fully digitized academic portals to facilitate effective employability skills
Hackathons / Makeathons aimed at honing problem solving skills
8th module of every subject handled by industry experts, to enable contextualization of concepts learned in the
classroom.
About M.Sc. Programmes

To promote PG MSC (2 years) Programmes. VIT has long since been devoted to providing quality education in various disciplines of
Engineering, Science and Technology and has proliferated into frontiers of Research as well.

About School of Bio Sciences and Technology (SBST)

School of Bio Sciences and Technology (SBST) offer programs in various disciplines of Modern Biology such as M.Sc in Applied Microbiology,
Biotechnology, Biomedical Genetics (Genetic Counseling specialization). The School houses excellent infrastructure and well trained faculty
members (115 nos). Most of them have pursued Post-Doctoral Fellowship from laboratories in developed countries. The competencies of the
faculty in research are endorsed by the quality of research papers and obtaining research projects. There has been a constant inclination in the
research publication in the recent years. From 2012 – 2017 faculty have published 1549 research papers in peer reviewed journals with the
cumulative impact factor of 2377.

About School of Advanced Sciences

School of Advanced Sciences (SAS) comprises of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics departments. The school offers M.Sc. programmes in
Physics, Data Science and Chemistry with an option with specialization in Analytical or Inorganic or Organic or General Chemistry or
Pharmaceutical Chemistry. The curriculum keeps abreast of the latest advancements in the respective domains and endeavor’s to develop
scientists of high quality. The primary goal is to prepare a new generation of young scientists for the technical and social needs of the 21st
century. Syllabi are on par with IITs. The Departments are DST-FIST recognized. The Curriculum for Applied Learning (CAL) adopted presently is
benchmarked with top ranking universities

School of Computer Science Engineering and Information Systems (SCORE)

is one of VIT’s distinguished schools. We offer a broad assortment of programmes in Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Data
Engineering, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Computer Science and Computer Applications. The curricula of these programmes are
designed with stakeholder’s feedback and benchmarked against the best in the world. We handhold our students and facilitate their learning
process throughout their curriculum. Our faculty team has diversified expertise covering all areas of computer science & information technology,
and they are incredibly proficient educationalists, prolific mentors and dexterous intellectuals. The school has active interaction with industry
with domain-specific, state-of-the-art industry-sponsored laboratories.

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2. PROGRAMMES OFFERED

VIT - Vellore Campus VIT - Chennai Campus

M.Sc. Programmes – 2 year (4 semesters)
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M.Sc. Programmes – 2 year (4 semesters)

Applied Microbiology
Chemistry
Biotechnology
Data Science
Biomedical Genetics
Physics
Business Statistics
Chemistry
Data Science VIT - AP University
Physics M.Sc. Programmes – 2 year (4 semesters)
Artificial Intelligence & Machine
Learning
Chemistry
Data Science
Physics

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3. ELIGIBILITY & TUITION FEES

FEES Per FEES Per
Annum Annum
PROGRAMMES ELIGIBILITY in (INR) in (INR)
VIT- VIT-
Vellore Chennai
Biological Science: B.Sc. degree from a recognized university in any branch of Biological Science
M.Sc. Applied Microbiology that includes Botany / Zoology, Microbiology / Biochemistry/ Biotechnology /
Nutrition (or) Home Science / Agricultural Science / Food Science/Life Science/ 80,000
Applied Science/ Human Physiology/ Plant Biology and
M.Sc. Biomedical Genetics Biotechnology/Radiology and Imaging Technology/ Molecular Medicine/
(Optional specialization in Horticulture/ Blended Biology Science/ Virology and Immunology/Industrial
Microbiology and Zoology/Medicine/ UG Degree in Engineering & Technology
Genetic Counselling) 80,000
in Biotechnology/Medical Biotechnology with an 60% of marks (Inclusive of all
subjects)
M.Sc. Biotechnology 1,10,000
Under graduation in Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Science /
Business administration / Commerce / Economics / Engineering with NA
M.Sc. Business Statistics 60% marks (inclusive of all subjects) and should have studied 80,000
Mathematics as one of the subject in +2 and degree level.
Under graduation in Mathematics / Computer Science / Physics /
Statistics or UG Degree in Engineering or Technology in
M.Sc. Data Science CSE/IT/ECE/EEE/E&I with an 60% of marks (Inclusive of all
subjects) and should have studied Mathematics as one of the Subject 80,000 80,000
in +2 level and degree level.
M.Sc. Chemistry B.Sc. degree in either Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Applied
with specialization in Science from any recognized university with Physics or Mathematics/
Analytical / Inorganic / Biology/Botany/Zoology / B. Pharm as ancillary subjects with an 60%
Organic / General Chemistry / of marks (Inclusive of all subjects) 75,000 75,000
Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
B.Sc. degree from any recognized university in Physics/ Applied
M.Sc. Physics Sciences with an 60% of marks (Inclusive of all subjects) 75,000 75,000
The candidate must be a graduate from B.Sc. (CS) / B.Sc. (DS) / B.Sc. (IT) / B.Sc.
M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence & (ITM) / B.Sc. (IST) / BCA / B. Tech (CSE) / B. Tech (IT) OR Equivalent / BE (CSE) /
Machine Learning BE (IT) OR Equivalent with 60% general candidate & 50% in aggregate for SC / 1,60,000 NA
ST. Mathematics at 12th level is a must subject & business mathematics is not
allowed.

FEES Per Annum in (INR)

PROGRAMMES ELIGIBILITY
VIT-AP Campus
Under graduation in Mathematics / Computer Science /
Physics /Statistics or UG Degree in Engineering or Technology Category-1: 80,000
M.Sc. Data Science in CSE/IT/ECE/EEE/E&I with an 60% of marks (Inclusive of all Category 2: 98,000
subjects) and should have studied Mathematics as one of
the Subject in +2 level and degree level.

M.Sc. Chemistry (with B.Sc. degree in either Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or

specialization in Applied Science from any recognized university withPhysics 60,000
Analytical / Inorganic / Organic / or Mathematics/B. Pharm (or) Biology/Botany/Zoology as
General Chemistry/ ancillary subjects with an 60% of marks (Inclusive of all
Pharmaceutical Chemistry) subjects)

M.Sc. Physics B.Sc. degree from any recognized university in Physics/ 60,000
Applied Sciences with an 60% of marks (Inclusive of all
subjects)

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 (Caution Deposit Rs.2000/- (Vellore and Chennai campus) refundable for First Year only)

 (Caution Deposit Rs.3000/- (Vellore Campus for M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence & Machine
Learning) refundable for First Year only)

 (Caution Deposit Rs.3000/- (VIT-AP University) refundable for First Year only)

60% in 10th, 12th class and UG performance is mandatory for VIT campus placement.

4. NATIONALITY
The applicants for admission must be Resident Indian National and must have pursued their graduation in regular, full
time and formal education colleges located in India and abroad.

NRI/Foreigners may use theapplicationlink: https://admission.vit.ac.in/irapplicationpg/

Fees for the above programs is $3500 per year.
Note:
 The qualification criteria is relaxed by 10% i.e. 50% in UG degree for applicants belonging to SC/ST category and applicants
hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the North-eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur,Meghalaya,
Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.

 Applicants belonging to SC/ST category must fill in the proformance given in Appendix-II and have it attested by a
competent authority (The list of authorities empowered for the same is given in Appendix-II).

 Applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the North-eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Mani-pur,
Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura should fill in the Nativity Certificate given in Appendix-I.

 Applicants from Open University / Correspondence mode are not eligible.

5. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 The online application is available in the website link : https://vit.ac.in/all-courses/pg

 Enter the UG degree marks up to pre final year / semester for result awaited and degree completed should be enter
up to final year / semester, which includes all the subject passed.

 To be assured that uploaded documents (list given below) are clearly visible if not your application will be rejected.
 Incomplete/ineligible application form shall not be considered and no correspondence shall be made in this regard.

 Application fee is non-refundable for any reason (Cost of Application Rs. 600/-).

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Class X, XII Board Certificate as a proof of date of birth

Mark Sheets of Qualifying Examination of all attempts (semester/year wise) and
Required
consolidated mark sheet (please ensure that you also enclose the reverse side of
documentsto be the mark sheet containing details)
uploaded Migration / Transfer / College Leaving Certificate (if available)
(while filling of Community Certificate (only for SC / ST categories)
online Nativity Certificate (only for North-eastern States)
application) Provisional Certificate / Degree Certificate (if available)
Aadhaar Card

6. ADMISSION PROCEDURE
 Selection is based on UG degree marks secured up to Pre-Final Year / Semester for (Result awaited candidate) or Final Year /
Semester for (Degree Completed candidate).
 Tentative date for preference of campus and programme and allotment of seats will be on 12 & 13 June 2025.
 Allotment of seat for a programme and campus once made is final and cannot be changed under any circumstances.

 If the applicant fails to qualify in the prescribed qualifying examination, the provisional admission accorded will stand
cancelled and the fee remitted will be forfeited.

7. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION WHILE REPORTING IN-PERSON

The following original documents are required to be submitted at the time of admission along with 2 set of
photo copies :

 Class X, XII Board Certificates as a proof of date of birth

 Mark Sheets of Qualifying Examination of all attempts (semester / year wise) and consolidated mark sheet

 Migration / Transfer / College Leaving Certificate (original)

 Provisional Certificate / Degree Certificate

 Conduct Certificate (original)

 Community Certificate (only for SC / ST categories)

 Nativity Certificate (only for North-eastern States)

 Aadhaar Card

 Copy of Provisional Admission Letter

 Two recent passport size colour photographs

 Affidavit - Student http://www.vit.ac.in/files/admissions/Affidavit_Student.pdf

 Affidavit - Parents http://www.vit.ac.in/files/admissions/Affidavit_Parent.pdf

 Student Profile

 Physical Fitness https://vit.ac.in/files/admissions/PhysicalFitness_Certificate.pdf

 An undertaking for good conduct and behavior in a prescribed form issued by the Institute at the time of admission to be
submitted along with originals to the PG Admissions Office.

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APPENDIX – I
Nativity Certificate
(For applicants from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and North Eastern States)

Certified that Mr. / Ms................................................................................. , an applicant for admission to PG Degree Programme

in …………...................... in the year……………………….., son / daughter of Shri. / Smt ………………………………......................................
………………………………………………….., r e s i d i n g at………………………………………………….…… in ............................................... district of
……………………………………….. state is a native of ........................................... state.

Signature of Tahsildar or Revenue Authority

Name :
Designation :
Place :
Date :
Office Seal

APPENDIX – II
COMMUNITY CERTIFICATE (FOR SC / ST ALONE)

Certified that Mr. / Ms ................................................................................ , an applicant for admission to PG Degree Programme in

…………...................... in the year……………………….., son / daughter of Shri. / Smt …………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………….., residing at……………………………………………… in.................................................... district of
…………………………………………………………………………….……… belongs to the .................................................................................. caste/
t ribe.

Which is recognized as a Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe under the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order 1950 / The
Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, as amended by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes |Orders Amendment Act,
1976.

Signature of Competent Authority

Name :
Designation :
Place :
Date :
Office Seal

Authorities empowered to issue Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe Certificate

District Magistrate / Additional District Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Collector / Deputy Commissioner / 1st Class Stipendiary
Magistrate / City Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Taluk Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commission-
er. Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency Magistrate Revenue Officer Not below the
rank of Tahsildar Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the applicant and / or his family normally resides.

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8. IMPORTANT DATES : (Tentative)

Last date of Submission of Online Application 29th May 2025 (Thu)

Last date to Upload Documents 31st May 2025 (Sat)

12th & 13th June 2025

Choice Preference (Campus and Branch)
(Thu & Fri)

Seat Allotment 20th June 2025 (Fri)

Last Date of Tuition Fee Payment 1st July 2025 (Tue)

Commencement of Classes To be announced

FOR MORE DETAILS, CLICK HERE :

FOR FURTHER DETAILS, CONTACT :

VIT-Vellore VIT-Chennai VIT-AP University

Director-PG Admissions Deputy Director-Admissions Deputy Director-Admissions

VIT Chennai Campus VIT AP University
VIT Vellore Campus
Inavolu,
Vellore- 632014, Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road
(Beside AP Secretariat)
Chennai – 600127, INDIA Near Vijayawada - 522237
Tamil Nadu, INDIA
Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Email : mscadmission@vit.ac.in Email: Email : admission@vitap.ac.in
Phone : +91-416-220 2060/ admissions.chennai@vit.ac.in Phone : +91-8632370442 /

2050/ 2188 Phone : +91-44-3993 1555 7901091283

+91-44-3993 2555
Website: www.vit.ac.in

LEGAL JURISDICTION

All suits and actions arising out of, or relating to Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, shall be
instituted within the jurisdiction of courts at Vellore, Tamil Nadu only. The Registrar of the Institute
shall be the legal person in whose name the Institute may sue or be sued.

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