💰 VIT Fees Structure 2025 – Complete Details for B.Tech Programs

Knowing the fees structure is one of the most important parts while choosing a college. VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology) offers B.Tech programs across four campuses: Vellore, Chennai, AP, and Bhopal, and the fee varies depending on campus, branch, and fee category.

This guide explains the full fee breakdown including tuition fee categories, hostel fees, caution deposit, and additional expenses.

🧠 How VIT Fees Are Decided

VIT follows a Category-based fee system for B.Tech seats allotted through VITEEE counselling:

Fee Categories in VIT

Category	Meaning
Category 1	Lowest tuition fee (top ranks)
Category 2 / 3 / 4 / 5	Higher fees as category increases
All categories have same education quality & classes
Only fees change — not placement or environment

🏛 VIT B.Tech Fee Structure (Approximate)

Category-wise Tuition Fee per Year

Category	Approx Fee per Year
Category 1	₹1,76,000 – ₹1,98,000
Category 2	₹2,80,000 – ₹3,45,000
Category 3	₹4,00,000 – ₹4,85,000
Category 4	₹5,25,000 – ₹5,80,000
Category 5	₹6,00,000 – ₹6,50,000

🏠 Hostel Fee Structure

Type	Annual Fees (Approx)
Non-AC	₹70,000 – ₹1,00,000
AC	₹1,30,000 – ₹1,90,000
Mess Fees	₹50,000 – ₹70,000

Hostel fees vary based on:

• Room type (AC / Non-AC)

• Shared rooms / Single room

• Mess type (Veg / Non-veg mixed)

  
  

🔐 One-time & Additional Fees

Fee Type	Amount
Admission fee	₹10,000 – ₹15,000
Caution deposit (refundable)	₹3,000 – ₹5,000
Counselling registration	₹5,900 approx
Exam & student services fees	₹10,000 – ₹15,000 per year

💡 Important Points

All branches have same faculty quality & placements — fees difference is only due to demand.

• Hostel fees are separate from tuition fees.

• Higher rank = higher category (usually)

• Fees differ based on campus and specialization.

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🧠 Example Fees Calculation (For Understanding)

If a student chooses CSE at VIT Vellore in Category 2:

Tuition Fee: ₹3,20,000 per year

Hostel + Mess: ₹1,60,000 approx per year

Other charges: ₹12,000

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Total first-year approx: ₹4,92,000

For VIT AP Category 1:

Tuition Fee: ₹1,76,000

Hostel + Mess: ₹1,20,000

Total approx: ₹2,96,000

🎓 Scholarships & Fee Concessions

VIT provides scholarships through:

• Merit-based scholarships

• STARS program for rural topper students

• Sports scholarship (for national & international level athletes)