General Instructions, Rules and Code of Conduct to the Candidates Appearing for the Online Group Discussion and Personal Interview:

• No change of Online Group Discussion and Personal Interview timings will be entertained under any circumstances.
• Login through the Zoom Id provided. Candidates need not make calls to the panel members. If required, our faculty will make the call to interview the candidate.
• Use your application number and name while logging in to the session: • (Ex. 2020500000 Rajan)
• Candidate must be ready for the Online Group Discussion and Personal Interview at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time to avoid mismatch in the online connection.
• The face of the candidate must be visible with proper lighting and without any disturbance in the background. Use your headphone/earphone for good clarity and quality of sound and voice.
• Select the perfect spot without any external disturbances for your good internet connection.
• During the Online Group Discussion and Personal Interview, the candidate must maintain appropriate posture, dress formally and must speak in English only.
• Even in the online environment, eye contact is important. Instead of looking at the person on the screen, look directly into the webcam and stay engaged.
• Ensure that your computer or mobile is ON always and that no one else is around when you are attending the Online Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
• Communication with anyone other than the panel members during the Online Group Discussion and Personal Interview is strictly prohibited.
• Impersonation or indulging in any kind of misbehaviour is strictly prohibited and will be viewed seriously.
• All the sessions will be recorded from our end.
• Recording of the session by the candidates is strictly prohibited.
• Consequences of Rule Violations: If the candidate violates the online test rules, he/she will automatically receive a score of “0” for the Online Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The decision of the examiner is final.
• Shortlisted candidates’ name list will be displayed in the VIT Chennai website. All other admission details will be available on the website immediately.