VITEEE Counselling 2026: Phase I choice filling begins

Vellore Institute of Technology opened VITEEE Counselling 2026 Phase I choice-filling on May 8, 2026 , following the declaration of results. Candidates who secured ranks 1 to 20000 are eligible to participate and must use the official counselling portal at vit.ac.in.

VITEEE Counselling 2026: Who can participate

Only candidates with VITEEE ranks between 1 and 20000 are eligible for Phase I choice filling. Access to the VITEEE Counselling Portal on vit.ac.in is required to submit preferences.

You must complete your choice submission and lock choices before the deadline. The portal will accept choices through the Phase I window only.

VITEEE Counselling 2026: Key dates and deadlines

The Phase I counselling window runs from May 8 to May 13, 2026 . The final lock-in deadline for choices is May 13, 2026 at 5:00 pm . Candidates who do not lock their choices by this time risk losing priority for Phase I allocations.

How to access and act on the counselling portal

Log in to the VIT counselling portal at vit.ac.in using your credentials to view rank-based eligibility and available choices. Fill your preferred programmes and campuses, arrange them in order of preference, and ensure you hit the lock/submit option before 5:00 pm on May 13, 2026 .

Keep an eye on the portal after submission for any communication or allotment updates from the VIT admission authority.

Immediate student impact

If your rank falls within the eligible bracket, you should prioritise choice filling now to secure a seat in Phase I. Missing the May 13, 2026 5:00 pm lock-in window may push candidates to later phases or affect seat allocation priority.

For all actions related to Phase I, use the official VITEEE Counselling Portal at vit.ac.in. Follow on-portal instructions from the VIT counselling authority for next steps and allotment announcements.