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Vellore Institute of Technology Research Entrance Examination 2025 ( VITREE )

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VITREE 2025 - The Vellore Institute of Technology has closed the VITREE 2025 application form. The last date to submit the application form was November 27, 2024. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the examination. Interested candidates can fill out the application forms on the official website. The VITREE 2025 entrance exam will be conducted on December 7, 2024 (online)- from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. VITREE 2025 admissions for PhD are available for PhD and direct PhD programs, and the last date to submit the VITREE Jan 2025 application form was November 27, 2024, at vit.ac.in. Candidates qualifying for the examination will be admitted to the VIT Vellore, Chennai, AP, and Bhopal campuses. The mode of the application form is online and must be submitted before the due date. For more details about VITREE 2025, candidates can refer to the article below.

VITREE (Vellore Institute of Technology Research Entrance Examination) offers admission to PhD and Direct PhD programs. The online entrance test comprises subject-based questions, English communication skills, and probability and statistics questions. To learn more about the VITREE Jan 2025 examination, read below. 

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VITREE 2025 Application Form is now Closed

Q:   What is VITREE exam date 2025?

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Vellore Institute of Technology has announced the VITREE 2025 exam date on the official website. VITREE 2025 January session exam is scheduled to be conducted on December 7, 2024. The exam authority will conduct the VITREE exam online. Successfully registered candidates will be able to download the VITREE admit card a few days before the commencement of the exam. The exam authority will conduct the VITREE exam 2025 in 59 cities across the country.

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Q:   How can I check my VITREE application form status?

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After successfully registration, applicants can login to check their VITREE application form status. Candidates have to enter their registered email ID, password, programme and verification code to check VITREE 2025 form status. In case of any mistake, candidates are advised to contact the exam authorities for corrections.  

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Q:   What is the last date to fill VITREE application form?

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Vellore Institute of Technology released the VITREE application form for January 2025 session at the official website. Eligible candidates can fill the application form at admissions.vit.ac.in. The last date to fill the VITREE application form is November 27, 2024 (extended) for January session. Candidates appearing in the exam are advised to fill the VITREE application form the earliest to avoid payment failure issues in the last few days.

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VITREE Eligibility Criteria 2025

Vellore Institute of Technology mentions the eligibility criteria of VITREE 2025 in the official notification. VITREE eligibility criteria are released separately for all the courses. Applicants are advised to check the VITREE 2025 eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. For all the Research Programmes, the candidate must studied in regular, full-time, and formal education in their previous degree programmes (UG and PG). For more details, candidates can refer to the table given below.   

Course  

Eligibility criteria   

For Engineering Stream  

10+2+4+2 or any equivalent for Ph.D. in Engineering   

10+2+5 year Integrated MTech. programme, Integrated M.S Programme in Engineering  

For Non-Engineering Stream  

10+2+3+2 or any equivalent for Ph.D. in Non-Engineering   

10+2+5 year Integrated. M.Sc. (Biotech) in Non- Engineering  

For Ph.D. in Engineering  

Master's degree in engineering/technology in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks (of all the years/semesters) wherever marks are awarded/CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale in cases where letter grades are awarded or Equivalent qualifications like M.Sc. (Engineering)/M.S. [By Research]/MTech. [By Research] 

Q:   Does VITREE offer admission to GATE-qualified candidates?

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Yes, Vellore Institute of Technology accepts GATE-qualified candidates for PhD admission. The eligibility criteria are as follows -

  • Candidates must have a minimum qualifying percentage of 60% in the relevant discipline from a recognised institute or university. 

  • The degree must be full-time or regular mode. 

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Q:   What is the eligibility to apply for VITREE Ph.D Engineering Stream?

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Candidates applying for VITREE 2025 (PhD in engineering) must meet the following qualification criteria -

  • Master's degree in engineering/technology in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA on a 10-point scale

  • M.Sc computer science, M.Sc (IT), and MCA degree holders are eligible to apply for PhD programme in computer Science engineering/information technology. 

For Direct PhD admissions, graduates must have an outstanding academic record in their bachelor's degree with a minimum of 75% marks or a CGPA of 7.5 on a 10-pointscale. 

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Q:   What is the minimum eligibility criteria to appear for VITREE Ph.D in Architecture and Planning?

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PhD in architecture and planning is offered only at VIT Vellore campus. Candidates who want to apply to architecture and planning must have a bachelor's degree in architecture and planning, followed by a master's degree in architecture/design/planning/building engineering and management or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale. The degree must be completed on a regular or full-time basis.

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for foreign nationals to apply for VITREE 2025?

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Foreign nationals applying for VITREE PhD admission must meet the following criteria -

  • Candidates of foreign nationality who hold degrees from Indian universities are seeking admission to research programmes with the necessary clearance from the Government of India (The Ministry of Human Resource Development).

  • Must possess a valid visa

  • Candidates must have completed 10+2+4+1 for PhD in engineering.

  • Must have excellent English communication speaking skills.

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VITREE Exam Date 2025

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of VITREE 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

07 Dec '24

VITREE 2025 exam date (January Session)

14 Dec '24

VITREE 2025 personal interview (January Session)

20 Dec '24

VITREE 2025 result (January Session)

31 Dec '24

Last date to pay VITREE tuition fee (January Session)

DatesPast Exam Dates

05 Sep '24 -

27 Nov '24

VITREE 2025 application form (January Session)

29 May '24

VITREE result 2024 (July Session)

18 May '24 -

19 May '24

VITREE personal interviews 2024 (July Session)

VITREE Application Form 2025

Vellore Institute of Technology released the VITREE 2025 application form for the January session on its official website. The last date to submit the application form was November 27, 2024. The VITREE application form was available at admissions.vit.ac.in. The application process for VITREE 2025 included registration, filling out the form, uploading documents and fee payment. The application fee for VITREE is INR 1200 and can be paid online via netbanking, debit or credit card. After submitting the VITREE application form, candidates can check their application status through email ID and password. 

How to Fill VITREE Application Form 2025? 

  • Visit the official website of VITREE admissions.vit.ac.in.  
  • Complete the VITREE registration process using personal details.  
  • Login using your email ID and password to fill out the application form.  
  • Enter educational qualifications, communication details and others.   
  • Upload required documents as per the specifications  
  • Pay the VITREE application fee online.  
  • Preview and submit the application form for future reference.   

Q:   What are the VITREE exam timings?

A:

Vellore Institute of Technology will conduct the VITREE 2025 exam for January session on December 7, 2024. The exam authority will conduct the VITREE exam online (computer-based test). The test will be conducted in two sessions – afternoon and afternoon. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below. 

Session  

Timings 

Afternoon 

02:30 PM to 04:30 PM 

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Q:   Is it possible to change the test centre after submitting the VITREE application form?

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No, Vellore Institute of Technology will not allow candidates to change the VITREE exam centre 2025 after the submission of application form. Candidates are advised to select the VITREE exam centre preference carefully at the time of filling the VITREE application form 2025. The test will be conducted in 59 cities across the country.  

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Q:   What is VITREE application fee?

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Vellore Institute of Technology mentions the VITREE 2025 application fee in the official notification. Candidates appearing in the exam have to pay INR 1200 as VITREE application fee. Applicants have to pay the application fee of VITREE 2025 online only. Candidates can use their debit/credit card, UPI, net banking and other modes to pay VITREE application fee. Only applicants who pay the VITREE 2025 application fee before the last date will be allowed to take the exam.

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Q:   Can I fill VITREE application form in offline mode?

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No, candidates are not allowed to fill the VITREE application form in offline mode. Interested candidates have to fill the VITREE 2025 application form online at admissions.vit.ac.in. Candidates are advised to have all the documents ready before filling the VITREE application form. The last date to submit the VITREE 2025 application form for January session is November 24, 2024. 

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VITREE Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates can check the VITREE 2025 exam pattern on the official website. Applicants appearing for the exam must refer to the exam pattern for their preparations. The VITREE 2025 exam will be conducted in an online computer-based mode for 2 hours. The exam authority asks all the questions in multiple-choice format. For more details, candidates can refer to the table given below.  

VITREE 2025 Exam Pattern (Question Distribution) for PhD applicants

Subject   

Number of questions  

English Communication   

15  

Statistics and Probability   

15  

Technical  

70 

VITREE 2025 Exam Pattern (Question Distribution) for Direct PhD applicants

Subject Number of Questions
Technical 80
English Communication Skills 20

Q:   What are the items restricted inside VITREE exam centre?

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Vellore Institute of Technology releases the VITREE 2025 admit card online at the official website. Along with the admit card, candidates also have to carry one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. The items restricted inside the VITREE 2025 exam centres are listed below. 

  • Geometry or Pencil box.  

  • Handbag.  

  • Purse.  

  • Eatables.  

  • Mobile Phone/ Earphone/ Microphone/ Pager/Calculator.  

  • DocuPen.   

  • Any metallic item or electronic gadgets/devices. 

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Q:   What is the pattern of VITREE exam for admission to Ph.D?

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The Vellore Institute of Technology Research Entrance Examination (VITREE) exam pattern for PhD applicants is as follows -

  • The VITREE is conducted online, and the examination lasts two hours.

  • A total of 100 MCQs will be asked in the examination. 

  • For each correct answer, 1 mark will be rewarded. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. 

  • The VITREE question paper for PhD consists of the following questions: (Technical - 70 questions, English communication skills - 15 marks, and statistics and probability - 15 marks)

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Q:   What is the VITREE exam pattern for Direct PhD applicants?

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The Vellore Institute of Technology Research Entrance Examination (VITREE) exam pattern for Direct PhD applicants is as follows -

  • The VITREE is conducted online, and the examination lasts two hours.

  • A total of 100 MCQs will be asked in the examination. 

  • For each correct answer, 1 mark will be rewarded. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. 

  • The VITREE question paper for PhD consists of the following questions: (Technical - 80 questions, English communication skills - 20 questions).

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Q:   What will be the language of VITREE 2025 question paper?

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The VITREE 2025 question paper will comprise of questions in English language. The duration of VITREE 2025 exam is two hours. Candidates will be alloted a computer to attempt the test. The VITREE question paper will consists of technical, English communication skills, and statistics and probability questions.

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VITREE Syllabus 2025

The exam authority mentions the VITREE syllabus along with the official notification. Candidates appearing in the exam are advised to review the VITREE 2025 syllabus. Referring to it helps candidates prepare an effective preparation strategy and understand the exam scheme. The VITREE 2025 exam syllabus comprises important topics and chapters asked in the exam.    

VITREE Admit Card 2025

Vellore Institute of Technology will release the VITREE 2025 admit card online at the official website. Applicants appearing for the exam can download the admit card a few days before the exam. The hall ticket will carry details regarding the exam and the candidate, such as test paper, name of the candidate, roll number, etc. The credentials required to download the VITREE admit card 2025 are a registered email ID and password. Applicants appearing for the exam must carry their admit card and one valid photo ID proof.    

How to Download VITREE Admit Card 2025? 

  • Visit the VITREE official website - admissions.vit.ac.in.  
  • Click on the direct link to download the VITREE admit card. 
  • Enter the registered email ID and password in the required fields.  
  • Check all the details mentioned in the VITREE hall ticket. 
  • Download the VITREE 2025 admit card for future reference. 

Q:   What information is needed to download the VITREE admit card?

A:

Vellore Institute of Technology will release the VITREE 2025 admit card online at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam will be able to download the VITREE admit card at admissions.vit.ac.in. The credentials required to download the VITREE admit card are registered email ID and password. Candidates will be required to carry their VITMEE admit card along with one valid photo ID proof at the exam centre.

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Q:   What other supporting documents do I need to carry other than VITREE admit card at the exam centre?

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Vellore Institute of Technology will release the VITREE admit card online at the official website. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry VITREE admit card to the exam centre. Along with the hall ticket, candidates also need to carry one valid photo ID proof and passport sized photographs to the exam centre. Applicants are advised to avoid carrying any restricted item inside the VITREE exam centre.

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Q:   Do I have to keep the VITREE admit card after taking the exam?

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Yes, candidates have to keep their VITREE admit card safe after taking the exam. Applicants will be required to have their VITREE admit card at the time of document verification. Applicants shortlisted for admissions based on their performance in the exam must carry their VITREE hall ticket to the respective institute. 

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Q:   What is the eligibility to download VITREE 2025 hall ticket?

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Candidates who have registered for the VITREE 2025 exam will be eligible to download the admit card. The VITREE hall ticket will be available online on the official website. Candidates must download the admit card, as they serve as an identity proof and an essential document for the further admission process. The hall ticket will contain details regarding the exam, test paper date and time, instructions, etc. 

It is mandatory to reach the exam hall one hour before the commencement of the exam. No candidates will be allowed to enter the test centre after 2:15 pm. Read here to know more about the VITREE exam admit card - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/vitree-exam-admit-card

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VITREE Result 2025

The exam authority will release the VITREE result for the January session on December 20, 2024, at the official website. Applicants who appeared in the exam can check the result of VITREE 2025 through their application number and date of birth. The VITREE 2025 result comprises the candidate's personal details, a score of individual subjects, qualifying status, and others. Applicants declared qualified based on the VITREE result 2025 will be called for the counselling and admission process later

Selection Procedure for VITREE 2025 Admission

Candidates applying for VITREE 2025 will be shortlisted through the following process -

Stream Selection Procedure
PhD Selection is based on the VITREE score, PG degree marks, Research Proposal, and Personal Interview
Direct PhD Selection is based on the VITREE score, B.Tech or B.E degree scores, Research Proposal, and Personal Interview

Q:   What is the next step after the declaration of the VITREE result?

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Vellore Institute of Technology will release the VITREE Jan 2025 result online at the official website. The dates have been announced by the conducting authority. The result for VITREE 2025 will be declared on December 20, 2024. After the declaration of results, shortlisted candidates have to select their guide. Candidates also need to pay the tuition fee online to confirm their admissions. Applicants must note that VITREE results is available in online mode only. 

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Q:   Can I request for the re-evaluation of VITREE result?

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No, Vellore Institute of Technology will not entertain any request for VITREE 2025 result re-evaluation. The result of VITREE once released will be considered as final. Candidates will be allotted seats purely based on the VITREE result.

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Q:   How to check VITREE exam result?

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Candidates can refer to the steps given below to check VITREE result. 

  • Visit the VITREE official website - admissions.vit.ac.in. 

  • Click on the direct link to check VITREE 2025 result. 

  • Enter the registered email ID and password in the required fields. 

  • Check all the details mentioned in the scorecard.  

  • Download VITREE scorecard safe for future reference.  

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VITREE 2025 Counselling

The Vellore Institute of Technology will conduct the VITREE 2025 counselling process for the January session soon after the results are announced. The process comprises registration, personal interviews, guide selection, and document verification. To confirm admission, candidates must pay the VITREE 2025 counselling fee online. Also, they must carry the following documents while reporting the college -

  • Tution fee payment receipt
  • Marks list (Class X to XII)
  • UG and PG (degree/provisional certificate and mark sheets- year-wise/semester-wise or consolidated marks sheet)
  • Transfer certificate/Migration certificate/College-leaving certificate (original)
  • Nativity certificate for North-Eastern States of India
  • Student Profile
  • Physical Fitness Certificate
  • COVID-19 Vaccination certificate (first and second dose)
  • Affidavit by the parent/guardian
  • Affidavit by the student
  • Undertaking by the student
  • Six recent passport-size photographs 

VITREE 2025 Fee Structure

Shortlisted candidates of VITREE 2025 must pay the following amount to confirm their admission -

Programme Caution Deposit Tution Fee per annum Thesis fee
PhD Internal (full-time) INR 3000 INR 40,000 INR 10,000
PhD External (part-time) Teachers INR 3000 INR 60,000 INR 10,000
PhD External (part-time) Industry INR 3000 INR 75,000 INR 10,000
Direct PhD INR 3000 INR 40,000 INR 10,000

Candidates can pay the VITREE thesis fee at the time of submission only. 

VITREE Participating Institutes 2025

The admissions through VITREE 2025 are offered to the following institutes.  

Campuses  

Complete address 

VIT Vellore 

VIT Vellore Vellore- 632014, Tamil Nadu, India 

VIT Chennai Vandalur 

VIT Chennai Vandalur - Kelambakkam Road Chennai - 600 127, Tamil Nadu, India 

VIT-AP 

Deputy Director - Admissions VIT AP University Inavolu, (Beside AP Secretariat) Near Vijayawada, 522 237 Andhra Pradesh, India 

VIT-Bhopal 

Assistant Director - Admissions VIT Bhopal University Bhopal-Indore Highway Kothrikalan, Sehore Madhya Pradesh - 466114 

VITREE 2025 Contact Information

Vellore Institute of Technology

PG - Admission

Director - PG Admissions

VIT, Vellore – 632 014

Phone :+91-416-220 2188 / 2050

Mail : pgadmission@vit.ac.in

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The VITREE 2025 question paper will comprise of questions in English language. The duration of VITREE 2025 exam is two hours. Candidates will be alloted a computer to attempt the test. The VITREE question paper will consists of technical, English communication skills, and statistics and probability

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The Vellore Institute of Technology Research Entrance Examination (VITREE) exam pattern for Direct PhD applicants is as follows -

  • The VITREE is conducted online, and the examination lasts two hours.

  • A total of 100 MCQs will be asked in the examination. 

  • For each correct answer, 1 mark will be rewarded

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UPASANA PRADHAN

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Answered a week ago

The Vellore Institute of Technology Research Entrance Examination (VITREE) exam pattern for PhD applicants is as follows -

  • The VITREE is conducted online, and the examination lasts two hours.

  • A total of 100 MCQs will be asked in the examination. 

  • For each correct answer, 1 mark will be rewarded. There

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Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Foreign nationals applying for VITREE PhD admission must meet the following criteria -

  • Candidates of foreign nationality who hold degrees from Indian universities are seeking admission to research programmes with the necessary clearance from the Government of India (The Ministry of Human Resource Dev

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Answered a week ago

Yes, Vellore Institute of Technology accepts GATE-qualified candidates for PhD admission. The eligibility criteria are as follows -

  • Candidates must have a minimum qualifying percentage of 60% in the relevant discipline from a recognised institute or university. 

  • The degree must be full-time or regular

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UPASANA PRADHAN

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Answered a week ago

PhD in architecture and planning is offered only at VIT Vellore campus. Candidates who want to apply to architecture and planning must have a bachelor's degree in architecture and planning, followed by a master's degree in architecture/design/planning/building engineering and management or equivalen

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Answered a week ago

Candidates applying for VITREE 2025 (PhD in engineering) must meet the following qualification criteria -

  • Master's degree in engineering/technology in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA on a 10-point scale

  • M.Sc computer science, M.Sc (IT), and MCA degree holders are eligible t

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Answered a week ago

Candidates who have registered for the VITREE 2025 exam will be eligible to download the admit card. The VITREE hall ticket will be available online on the official website. Candidates must download the admit card, as they serve as an identity proof and an essential document for the further admissio

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Answered 2 months ago

The VITREE syllabus of Electronics and Communication Engineering is as follows -

  • Engineering Mathematics

  • Network Theory 

  • Electronic Devices and Circuits 

  • Control Systems

  • Communication Systems 

  • Electromagnetics 

The questions will be asked in MCQ format. Each correct answer carries one mark. There is no neg

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The VITREE English and Communication Skills syllabus is as follows -

  • Grammar - Subject-Verb Agreement | Tense forms | Voices | Articles and Prepositions | Use of Conjunctions | 

  • Writing Technical Instructions 

  • Writing Memos and Writing Minutes

  • Transcoding

  • Preparing Questionnaire

  • Proof Reading

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