VIT Business School (VITBS) Chennai was established in 2010 and is a part of the esteemed Vellore Institute of Technology (Deemed to be University). It is approved by AICTE and UGC and ranked among the top 100 B-schools by NIRF. The institution is affiliated with Foreign Universities for Overseas Experiential Learning (OLEP), Adjunct faculty and Foreign degrees on a Credit Transfer mode.
VITBS Chennai has been accredited by the USA's Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programmes (ACBSP) for 10 years. It also provides ACCA course choices and prepares to be accredited by AACSB. VITBS has various programs for students at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. levels, such as BBA, BBA (Hons), MBA, and PhD in Management—the flagship MBA course fees are INR 7,00,000 for a 2-year duration. Candidates must have a minimum of 60% aggregate in the undergraduate degree. Final selection is based on national entrance tests like CAT, XAT, MAT, NMAT, CMAT, GMAT, or ATMA, along with a personal interview and work experience factor. The General Category cutoff in CMAT 2024 and NMAT 2023 is 85 for MBA. In placements 2024, the highest package was INR 14.13 LPA and INR 5.78 LPA, respectively.
CAT 2025 registration started on 1 August, 2025, (10:00 AM), and the window will remain open until 13 September, 2025, (till 5:00 PM). Candidates will be able to download their admit cards between 5 November and 30 November, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30 November 2025. The results are expected to be declared in the first week of January 2026. The CAT registration fee has been increased to INR 2,600 for General category candidates and INR 1,300 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
XAT 2026 application form was released on 10 July, 2025. XAT 2026 exam is scheduled on 4 January 2026. Eligible candidates can register themselves via online mode, as there is no offline method provided. Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur at the University Level. XLRI Jamshedpur organises XAT exam once in every year via online (CBT) mode.
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VIT Business School Highlights 2025
VIT Business School Courses and Fees 2025
VIT Business School offers several undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral management programs. The MBA course requires the applicants to have a minimum bachelor's degree with 60% marks. Candidates must have a valid score in entrance exams (CAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT, CMAT, ATMA, or NMAT), a personal interview, and work experience. The MBA course fee is INR 7,00,000.
For BBA and BBA (Hons) courses, the students should have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 60% marks. Admission is based on school performance, and there is also an interview for the honours stream. The students can choose a specialisation in the second year of the honours course. The total fees are INR 6,00,000.
The PhD in Management is for individuals with a postgraduate degree in management or a related field who have obtained at least 60% marks. Candidates who want to be admitted must sit for a Research Entrance Examination, followed by a personal interview, and their research proposal will be evaluated.
VIT Business School Admission 2025
VIT Business School (VITBS) provides admissions for BBA, MBA, and Ph.D. programs, completed through a systematic online application process. Candidates should register on the official website, complete all steps, fulfil all required documentation uploads, and pay the fee. The admission selection process will vary between courses, including an interview or an entrance exam. Below is the step-by-step VIT Business School admission process:
CAT 2025 Registration
Candidates planning to appear for CAT 2025 can find complete details about the registration process below:
- Notification Release: The official CAT 2025 notification was released by IIM Kozhikode on July 27, 2025.Registration Start Date: The online registration window opened on August 1, 2025.
- Last Date to Apply: Candidates must complete their registration by 13 September, 2025.
How to Register:
- Registration is online only via the official CAT portal.
- A valid and unique email ID and mobile number are mandatory to begin the registration process.
- Upon registration, candidates will receive a User ID and Password to log in and complete the application form.
Important Guidelines:
- Candidates can fill the form in multiple sessions — progress will be saved automatically.
- Double-check all details before paying the application fee, as no edits will be allowed after payment.
- Incomplete or incorrect information may lead to immediate rejection of the application.
- SC/ST/PwD candidates must upload valid category certificates during registration. Category changes are not allowed post-registration.
- A correction window will be provided after registration closes, but only for limited time.
XAT 2026 Registration
- XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT 2026 application form on July 10, 2025. The registration can be completed only through online mode—no offline option is available.
- To begin, candidates must first create XAT login credentials. The registration process is divided into three stages. Once logged in, applicants should fill in the form with personal, contact, and academic details.
- Candidates must upload correct documents, including a recent photograph and signature, to avoid form rejection.
- In case of errors, a correction window will be provided for making necessary changes.
- The last date to submit the XAT 2026 application form is likely December 5, 2025. After submission, it is advised to download and keep a printout of the form for future reference during the admission process.
- Registration fee of XAT 2026 is same for all category candidates.
- Online facility is available to submit the fee.
- INR 2,200 is the application fee for all candidates.
- Online payment gateways such as Debit Cards (Rupay/ Visa / Master Card / Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets) are available.
The following table represents the application fee for various categories:
VIT Business School Cutoff 2025
The 2025 CMAT Cutoff for VIT Business School Chennai has not yet been released. CMAT Cutoff 2024 and the NMAT Cutoff 2023 for the General Category are listed below.
VIT Business School Placements 2025
The placement data for VIT Business School, Chennai, for 2025 is not available as of yet. The number of companies visiting the campus was 121. The highest package in 2024 was INR 14.13 LPA, and the average was INR 5.78 LPA.
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VIT Business School FAQs
What is the eligibility for admission to the MBA program at VIT Business School?
To obtain MBA admission at VIT Business School in 2025, applicants must have a minimum of 60% in their graduation. Applicants from reserved categories (SC/ST, J&K, Northeast) require at least 50%.
What is the expected CMAT cutoff for VIT Business School MBA admission?
Although the cutoff for 2025 will be announced later, the CMAT 2024 and NMAT 2023 cutoff for VIT Business School was the 85th percentile in the General Category.
