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VITREE 2025 Exam Pattern: Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has released the VITREE 2025 exam pattern for the January session on its official website. The exam pattern comprises details regarding the VITREE examination, such as the mode of the exam, marking scheme, difficulty level, question format, and more. The admit card for VITREE was released on the official website. To download the hall ticket, candidates must provide their application number and password. Candidates applying for the VITREE exam must know the exam pattern to secure a good rank and score. The VITREE 2025 entrance test (Jan 2025 session) for PhD admissions was conducted in 28 cities across India on December 7, 2024.
Enrolled candidates must download the VITREE admit card and report to the exam centre on the scheduled exam date, i.e. December 7, 2024. The admit card was available on the official website- vit.ac.in. The mode of the exam is online, with a time duration of two hours. Read below to learn more about the VITREE Jan 2025 exam pattern.
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VITREE 2025 Exam Pattern (January 2025)
The VIT VITREE 2025 offers admission to research-based programs. Selections will be made separately for PhD and Direct PhD courses. Thus, the exam pattern is also different for both courses, which are as follows -
VITREE Exam Pattern for PhD Admissions
| Mode of the exam |
Computer-Based Test (online) |
| Duration of the VITREE exam (Jan) |
Two hours (2 hours) |
| Total number of questions |
100 |
| Question format |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ-based) |
| Syllabus |
Technical | English communication skills | Statistics and Probability |
| Distribution of questions |
For PhD - (Technical Questions - 70 | English Communication Skills - 15 | Statistics and Probability questions - 15) |
| Selection Process |
Admissions based on VITREE Jan 2025 scores, PG degree marks, research proposal, and personal interview. |
| Marking Scheme |
One mark is awarded. However, there is no negative marking for the incorrect answers. |
VITREE Exam Pattern for Direct PhD Admissions
| Mode of the exam |
Computer-Based Test (online) |
| Duration of the VITREE exam (Jan) |
Two hours (2 hours) |
| Total number of questions |
100 |
| Question format |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ-based) |
| Syllabus |
Technical | English communication skills | Statistics and Probability |
| Distribution of questions |
Technical (80 questions) | English communication skills (20 questions) |
| Selection procedure |
Admissions will be based on VITREE Jan 2025 scores, B.E/B.Tech degree marks, research proposal, and personal interview. |
| Marking Scheme |
One mark is awarded. However, there is no negative marking for the incorrect answers. |
VITREE January 2025 Exam Dates
The Vellore Institute of Technology conducted the VITREE 2025 examination on December 7, 2024, in the afternoon (2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.). The exam commenced in 28 cities across India. Candidates had to reach the exam centre at least one hour before the exam. The invigilator will allot each candidate a computer to attempt the test. Mobile phones, calculators, text materials, or other electronic devices are prohibited.
Candidates must carry their VITREE admit card and pencil or pen to the exam centre. A scratch pad will be provided for rough work during the exam. The VITREE exam will take two hours; therefore, no candidate can leave the exam hall until the exam is completed.
VITREE 2025 Exam Day Instructions
Candidates appearing for the VITREE 2025 exam must know the guidelines and instructions the conducting authority imposes. Here is a list of VITREE exam day instructions that the applicants must follow.
- Candidates must arrive at the exam hall at least one hour before the examination commences, along with their admit card. They will not be permitted to the test centre after 2:15 pm.
- Candidates are instructed to complete the registration process with the help of invigilators.
- Text material, slide rulers, log tables, electronic watches, mobile phones, calculators, etc., are prohibited.
- Candidates are only allowed to carry a pen or pencil for rough calculations. During the examination, a scratch pad will be provided.
- No applicants are allowed to leave the exam hall before the completion of the exam time.
- Candidates are requested to keep the admit card safe until the VITREE admission process is completed.
VITREE 2025 Exam Centres: January Session
The VITREE 2025 examination was held in 28 cities across India. Candidates will be allotted centres based on their preferences when filling out the application form. The list of the VITREE exam centres is as follows -
| State |
City |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh |
Amravati | Visakhapatnam | Anathapur | Tirupati | |
| Assam |
Guwahati |
| Bihar |
Patna |
| Delhi |
Delhi |
| Karnataka |
Bengaluru |
| Kerala |
Kochi | Thiruvananthapuram | Thrissur | Kozhikode | |
| Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal |
| Maharashtra |
Mumbai | Pune | |
| Odisha |
Bhubaneswar |
| Puducherry |
Puducherry |
| Telangana |
Hyderabad |
| Uttar Pradesh |
Lucknow |
| Tamil Nadu |
Coimbatore | Krishnagiri | Madurai | Nagercoil | Salem | Trichy | Vellore | |
| West Bengal |
Kolkata |
VITREE 2025 Syllabus: January Session
Candidates appearing for the VITREE must be aware of the exam syllabus. Knowing the VITREE exam syllabus will help candidates prepare well for the exam. Candidates can check the VITREE Jan 2025 syllabus below -
Common Syllabus for All Subjects
| Section |
Exam Syllabus |
|---|---|
| English Communication Skills (15 questions) |
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| Statistics and Probability (15 questions) |
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| Technical-based questions (70 questions) |
From the respective syllabus of the subject |
VITREE 2025 Subject-Wise Syllabus
| Subject |
Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Physics (PHY) |
Mathematical Models of Physics | Classical Mechanics | Electromagnetic Theory | Quantum Mechanics | Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics | Electronics | Experimental Techniques and Data Analysis | Atomic and Molecular Physics | Condensed Matter Physics | Nuclear and Particle Physics | |
| Chemistry (CHY) |
Physical Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry | Organic Chemistry | Interdisciplinary Topics (chemistry in nanoscience and technology, catalysis and green chemistry, medicinal chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and environmental chemistry) | |
| Mathematics (MAT) |
Algebra | Analysis | Differential and Difference Equations | Transformation Techniques | Descriptive Statistics | Sampling Theory | Linear Programming | |
| Geology (GEO) |
The Earth and the Solar System | Interior of the Earth, Deformation, and Tectonics | Earth Materials, Surface Features, and Processes | Ocean and Atmosphere | Environmental Earth Sciences | Paleontology and its Applications | Sedimentology and Stratigraphy | Remote Sensing and GIS | Engineering Geology| Hydrogeology | Geomorphology | Geography of India | |
| Geography (GPY) |
Geomorphology | Climatology | Oceanography | Environmental Geography | Settlement Geography | Population Geography | Geography of India | Geographic Thought | Cultural and Social Geography | Geographical Techniques | |
| Bio Sciences and Bio-Technology (BBT) |
Biophysics and Biochemistry | Biotechnology | Culture of Animal Cells | Molecular Biology and Cell Structure and Function of Organelles | Genetics and Recombinant DNA | Environmental Sciences | Immunology | Microbiology | Bioinformatics | |
| Life Sciences (SLS) |
Bio-Physics | Biochemistry | Biotechnology | Bioinformatics | Cell Structure and Function of Organelles | Molecular Biology | Recombinant DNA Technology | Genetics | Microbiology | Immunology | Plant and Environmental Sciences | Zoology and Physiology | |
| Civil Engineering (CVL) |
Strength of Materials | Reinforced Concrete Structures | Steel Structures | Geotechnical Engineering | Water Resources Engineering | Environmental Engineering | Transporation Engineering | |
| Chemical Engineering (CEE) |
Process Calculations and Thermodynamics | Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations | Heat Transfer | Mass Transfer | Chemical Reaction Engineering | Instrumentation and Process Control | Plant Design and Economics | Chemical Technology | |
| Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology |
Engineering Mathematics | Algorithms Analysis and Data Structures | Computer Architecture and Organisation and Operating Systems | Software Engineering and Programming | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELE) |
Engineering Mathematics | Electrical Machines | Control Systems and Instrumentation | Analog and Digital Electronics | Power Electronics and Devices | Power System | Microelectronics | |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE) |
Sensors and Signal Conditioning | Transducers for Industrial Instrumentation | Control System | Circuits and VLSI | Devices | Communication and Signal Processing | |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) |
Engineering Mathematics | Network Theory | Electronic Devices and Circuits | Control Systems | Communication Systems | Electromagnetics | |
| Biomedical Engineering (BME) |
Basics of Circuits | Transducers and Measurements | Analog Electronics | Digital Electronics | Signals, Systems, and Communications | Electrical and Electronic Measurements | Analytical, Optical, and Biomedical Instrumentation | Mathematics | |
| Mechanical Engineering (MEE) |
Engineering Mathematics | Linear Algebra | Calculus | Differential Equations | Control Theory | Probability and Statistics | Engineering Mechanics | Strength of Materials | Theory of Machines | Vibrations | Technical Drafting | Fluid Mechanics | Heat Transfer | Thermodynamics | Applications Power Engineering | Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning | Turbo Machinery | Engineering Materials | Metal Casting | Forming | Joining | Machining and Machine Tool Operations | Metrology and Inspection | Production Planning and Control | Inventory Control | Operations Research | Mechatronics System Design | Computer Integrated Manufacturing | Computer-Aided Engineering | Automative Engineering | |
VITREE 2025 Exam Pattern - FAQs
Read more about VITREE 2025 exam pattern in the FAQ section below -
Q: What is the exam pattern of VITREE Ph.D Entrance Test for Jan 2025?
The VITREE 2025 exam pattern for the January session is as follows -
The exam will be conducted online.
The duration of the attempt at the VITREE test is two hours.
A total of 100 MCQs will be asked.
For each correct answer, one mark is awarded. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Questions about technical, English communication skills, statistics, and probability will be asked.
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Q: When will VITREE 2025 exam pattern be released?
The Vellore Institute of Technology has released the VITREE 2025 exam pattern on its official website, along with the application form and information brochure. The exam pattern comprises the duration, mode, question format, types of questions, difficulty level, and marking scheme. Candidates appearing for the exam must check the exam pattern for preparation. The VITREE 2025 will be held on December 7, 2024.
Upvote Q: What is the syllabus for English and Communication Skills section in VITREE 2025?
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
Upvote Q: When is the VITREE 2025 exam for January session?
The VITREE 2025 exam will be conducted on December 7, 2024 (afternoon) from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Candidates appearing for the exam must carry their admit card to appear for the exam. The VITREE exam will be conducted online for two hours.
Upvote Q: What is the syllabus of VITREE for Electronics and Communication Engineering?
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 negative marking for incorrect answers.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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What will be the language of VITREE 2025 question paper?