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Lateral entry to Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

Aiming for Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) through lateral entry? Here's how admission generally works for diploma holders and how to prepare to earn your second-year seat.

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore

Lateral entry to Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) (Vellore) is a sought-after destination for diploma holders. Lateral-entry seats — direct admission into the second year of B.Tech — are typically allotted through your state's lateral-entry counselling based on your entrance rank and preferences.

Seat availability, participating branches and cut-offs at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) are set each year by the counselling authority. Confirm the latest details on the official Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) / state counselling website before applying.

How to earn your seat

  1. Meet your state's lateral-entry eligibility (see the eligibility guide).
  2. Score a strong rank in the lateral-entry test — that's what decides allotment.
  3. Prepare with OneLeet: past papers, mock tests and AI practice, free.
  4. Fill preferences carefully in counselling with Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) listed where it fits your rank.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) accept lateral-entry students?

Many engineering institutions offer lateral-entry (second-year) seats to diploma holders through their state's counselling, subject to yearly seat availability. Always confirm Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)'s current lateral-entry intake and process on its official admissions page.

How do I prepare to get into Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) via lateral entry?

Score well in your state's lateral-entry test. Build fundamentals in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, and practise with past papers and mock tests on OneLeet.