VITEEE

VITEEE 2026: Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility, Registration, Pattern & VIT Admission Guide

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Updated on March 10, 2026

What is VITEEE?

The Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) is a university-level entrance test conducted by VIT University for admission to B.Tech programs at its campuses in Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and Amaravati (AP). Established in 2001, VITEEE assesses candidates' knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, Aptitude, and English, serving as the sole criterion for over 5,000 seats across 20+ specialisations. Annually, more than 2 lakh candidates appear, making it one of India's most popular private engineering entrances. Unlike JEE Main, VITEEE focuses on speed and accuracy with no negative marking in core subjects, and it offers category-based rank lists for counselling. VIT, ranked among India's top private universities, ensures merit-based admissions with reservations for SC/ST/OBC and PwD candidates.

VITEEE 2026 Highlights

VITEEE 2026 features a revised pattern with 125 questions and negative marking introduced in the Aptitude and English sections.

Particular	Details
Exam Name	Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE)
Conducting Body	VIT University
Exam Level	University Level
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Seats (Approx.)	5,000+ B.Tech seats
Duration	2 hours 30 minutes
Total Questions	125 MCQs
Total Marks	125
Marking Scheme	+1 for correct (PCM/Bio), –0.25 for incorrect in Aptitude & English, 0 for unattempted
Language	English only
Official Website	viteee.vit.ac.in

VITEEE 2026 Important Dates

VIT released the tentative schedule for VITEEE 2026. The official notification is expected in October 2025.

Event	Tentative Date
Notification Release	October 2025
Online Registration Starts	October 24, 2025
Last Date to Submit Application	March 31, 2026
Application Correction Window	April 2026
Slot Booking	April 2026
Admit Card Download	April 2026
VITEEE 2026 Exam Date	April 28 – May 3, 2026
Result Declaration	Second week of May 2026
Counselling Registration	May 2026

VITEEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet VIT's eligibility norms, verified during counselling. Non-fulfilment leads to disqualification.

Nationality: Indian nationals, NRIs, PIOs, OCIs eligible.
Age Limit: Born on or after July 1, 2004 (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC by 5 years).
Educational Qualification: Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology (PCM/PCB).
Minimum Marks: Aggregate 60% in Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Biology (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD).
Appearing Candidates: Eligible if completing 10+2 in 2026.
Attempts: Maximum two attempts.

VITEEE 2026 Application Form: Step-by-Step Guide

The entire registration process is online only at viteee.vit.ac.in. Candidates can apply for all four campuses in a single form.

Visit viteee.vit.ac.in → Click “New Registration”
Register with name, mobile, email, DOB → Verify OTP → Generate Application Number & Password
Log in → Fill personal, academic (Class 10 & 12 details), address, campus preference
Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature
Pay application fee online (Net Banking / Card / UPI)
Submit and download the filled application + payment receipt

VITEEE 2026 Application Fees

Non-refundable fee (2025 fee; expected same for 2026):

Mode	Fee (INR)
Online Application	₹ 1,350
NRI / Foreign Candidates	USD 90

Document Specifications for Upload

Images must strictly follow VIT guidelines:

Document	Size	Format	Specific Requirements
Passport-size Photograph	10 KB – 100 KB	JPG/JPEG	Recent colour, white background, 3.5 × 4.5 cm
Signature	10 KB – 100 KB	JPG/JPEG	Black ink on white paper, 3.5 × 1.5 cm

VITEEE 2026 Application Correction Window & Exam Centres

VIT provides a limited correction facility.

Correction Window: Usually 5–7 days in April 2026; editable fields include photo, signature, academic details, and test city. Name, DOB, mobile, and email cannot be changed.
Exam Centres: 120+ cities in India + Dubai, Kuwait, Muscat, Qatar. Candidates choose 3 preferred cities during registration; the final centre is allotted during slot booking.
Slot Booking: First-come-first-served basis in April 2026 (date & time selection).

VITEEE 2026 Exam Pattern

VITEEE 2026 follows the latest revised pattern with 125 questions to be solved in 2 hours and 30 minutes. Negative marking is introduced only in the Aptitude and English sections.

Section	Subject	Questions	Marks	Marking
MPCEA	Mathematics	40	40	+1, no negative
Physics	35	35	+1, no negative
Chemistry	35	35	+1, no negative
BPCEA (B.Tech Bio stream)	Biology	40	40	+1, no negative
Physics	35	35	+1, no negative
Chemistry	35	35	+1, no negative
Common	Aptitude	10	10	+1, –0.25 negative
Common	English	5	5	+1, –0.25 negative
Total		125	125

VITEEE 2026 Detailed Syllabus

100% NCERT Class 11 & 12 syllabus. High-weightage topics:

Physics: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics, Semiconductor
Chemistry: p-block, d-block, Coordination, Organic reactions, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium
Mathematics: Calculus, Vectors & 3D, Matrices, Probability, Complex Numbers
Biology: Genetics, Biotechnology, Human Physiology, Ecology
Aptitude: Data Interpretation, Syllogism, Number Series, Clocks, Calendars
English: Comprehension, Grammar, Pronunciation

Best Books for VITEEE 2026 Preparation

Subject	Book	Author / Publisher
Physics	Concepts of Physics Vol 1 & 2	H.C. Verma
Physics	Understanding Physics Series	DC Pandey (Arihant)
Chemistry	Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations	R.C. Mukherjee
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry	O.P. Tandon
Mathematics	Objective Mathematics Vol 1 & 2	R.D. Sharma
Mathematics	Skills in Mathematics Series	Arihant
Aptitude	Quantitative Aptitude	R.S. Aggarwal
English	Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
Full Package	VITEEE 17 Years Chapter-wise Solved Papers	Disha / Arihant

VITEEE Cutoff Trends (Expected Rank for CSE – Category 1, Vellore Campus)

Branch & Campus	2025 Closing Rank	2024 Closing Rank	2023 Closing Rank	Approx. Marks
CSE – Vellore	950	1,050	900	95–100+
CSE with Specialisation (AI/ML, Cyber Sec, etc.) – Vellore	2,800	3,000	2,500	85–90
CSE – Chennai	8,000	8,500	7,500	70–80
ECE – Vellore	7,000	7,500	6,500	75–85
IT – Vellore	2,500	2,800	2,300	88–92
CSE – Bhopal / AP	15,000–20,000	16,000–22,000	14,000–18,000	60–70

VIT BTech Fees (Per Year, 2026–27 Expected)

Category	Rank Range	Annual Tuition Fee (Group A Branches)	Annual Tuition Fee (Group B Branches – CSE/IT/ECE etc.)
Category 1	1 – 20,000	₹ 1,98,000	₹ 3,07,000
Category 2	20,001 – 50,000	₹ 3,08,000	₹ 4,05,000
Category 3	50,001 – 1,00,000	₹ 3,98,000	₹ 4,92,000
Category 4	1,00,001 – 1,50,000	₹ 4,48,000	₹ 4,92,000
Category 5	Above 1,50,000	₹ 4,92,000	₹ 4,92,000

Caution deposit: ₹3,000 (one-time, refundable). Hostel + mess extra (₹1.2–1.8 lakh/year).

VITEEE vs JEE Main vs BITSAT vs SRMJEEE: Pattern, Difficulty & Qualifying Criteria Comparison

VITEEE, JEE Main, BITSAT, and SRMJEEE are popular engineering entrances, but vary in focus: JEE Main is conceptual and national, BITSAT speed-oriented with extras, VITEEE moderate with no negatives in core, SRMJEEE balanced for SRM. Difficulty: JEE Main > BITSAT > VITEEE > SRMJEEE. Qualifying: All merit-based, no fixed passing marks; ranks determine counselling.

Parameter	VITEEE	JEE Main	BITSAT	SRMJEEE
Conducting Body	VIT University	NTA	BITS Pilani	SRM Institute
Level	University	National	University	University
Questions / Marks	125 / 125	75 / 300	130 (+12 bonus) / 390	125 / 125
Duration	2.5 hours	3 hours	3 hours	2.5 hours
Subjects	PCM/Bio + Aptitude + English	PCM	PCM + English + LR	PCM/Bio + English + Aptitude
Negative Marking	No in PCM/Bio; –0.25 in Apt/Eng	Yes (–1)	Yes (–1)	No
Difficulty Level	Moderate (speed-focused, NCERT-based)	High (conceptual depth)	Moderate-High (time pressure)	Moderate (balanced)
Qualifying Criteria	Merit rank for counselling; no min score	Percentile-based; 90+ for top NITs	300+ for top branches	Merit rank; no min score
Cutoff (CSE, Top Campus)	Rank <10,000 (60+ marks)	98–99 percentile	300–330 marks	Rank <5,000
Competition Ratio	1:20 (2L applicants, 5K seats)	1:50+ (12L applicants)	1:150 (3L applicants, 2K seats)	1:15 (2L applicants)

How to Download VITEEE 2026 Admit Card

The admit card is released only after successful slot booking (first-come-first-served).

Visit viteee.vit.ac.in → Log in with Application Number & Password
Complete slot booking (date, time, centre)
Download the admit card instantly after slot confirmation
Print in colour and carry with original photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID)

VITEEE 2026 Exam Day Instructions

Strict guidelines are enforced at all centres.

Report 60 minutes before exam time
Entry closes 30 minutes before start
Prohibited items: Mobile, calculator, smart watch, notes, jewellery, bags
Dress code: Light clothes, half sleeves, no large buttons
Biometric verification (photo + fingerprint) mandatory

VITEEE 2026 Result & Rank List

The result is declared in the second week of May 2026. Equi-percentile method is used to normalise scores across shifts.

Rank list released based on raw marks (1 mark per question)
Separate category ranks (Cat 1 to 5) for the fee structure
Scorecard downloadable from viteee.vit.ac.in
Valid only for the 2026–27 academic year

VITEEE 2026 Counselling & Seat Allotment

Counselling is fully online and phase-wise.

Phase 1 to Phase 8 (based on rank)
Choice filling: Select campus + branch in order of preference
Seat allotment on the same day of counselling
Fee payment within 24–48 hours to confirm seat
Documents required: VITEEE rank card, 10th & 12th marksheets, transfer certificate, ID proof, category certificate (if applicable)

Is VITEEE easier than JEE Main?

Yes, significantly. VITEEE is NCERT-based, has no negative marking in Physics/Chemistry/Maths, and is shorter (125 questions in 150 minutes). JEE Main is conceptually deeper and has negative marking. Most students score 80–100+ in VITEEE vs 150–200 in JEE Main for a similar preparation level.

What is a good score to get CSE in VIT Vellore?

Rank under 1,000 (95–100+ marks) is safe for Category 1 CSE in the Vellore campus. Rank under 8,000 gets CSE in the Chennai campus.

Is there negative marking in VITEEE 2026?

No negative marking in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology. Only Aptitude (10 Qs) and English (5 Qs) have –0.25 for wrong answers.

Can I get admission in VIT without VITEEE?

No. VITEEE is mandatory for all regular B.Tech seats. Only the sports quota and NRI quota have separate routes.

Which campus is best: Vellore or Chennai?

Vellore is the oldest, most reputed, and has the best placements (highest package 1 Cr+). Chennai is newer but excellent for CSE/IT/ECE (almost same placements as Vellore for top branches).

How much does CSE cost in VIT Vellore (Category 1)?

₹3.07 lakh per year tuition (Group B branches) + ₹1.2–1.8 lakh hostel/mess. Total ≈ ₹4.3–4.9 lakh per year.

Is hostel compulsory at VIT?

Yes, for all undergraduate students. AC and non-AC options available.

Can I change my branch after joining VIT?

Yes. After the first year, branch change is allowed based on CGPA (usually 8.5+ required for CSE/IT).

Is VITEEE tougher than SRMJEEE or Manipal MET?

VITEEE is slightly tougher than SRMJEEE (more Maths weightage) but easier than BITSAT (no bonus questions, less time pressure). Difficulty order: BITSAT > VITEEE > Manipal > SRMJEEE.

When does VITEEE slot booking start?

Usually first week of April 2026. It’s first-come-first-served – book early for a preferred date and city.

How many students appear for VITEEE every year?

Around 2–2.2 lakh candidates registered and appeared.

Is NCERT enough for VITEEE?

Yes, 90–95% questions are directly from the NCERT textbooks. Supplement with previous-year papers and objective books for speed.

Can I get a scholarship in VIT?

Yes. Top 100 rankers get a 100% tuition waiver (VITEEE merit scholarship). State/Central board toppers get 100% waiver for first year.

Is there a management quota in VIT?

No direct management quota. All seats are filled through VITEEE merit and category ranks only.

Which is better: VIT Vellore CSE or NIT Trichy/Surathkal lower branch?

For CSE/IT: VIT Vellore is preferred by most students due to 100% placement, higher average package (8–10 LPA), and better industry exposure. For core branches (Mechanical/Civil): NITs are better.

How many phases are there in VIT counselling?

Usually 6–8 phases. Phase 1 for ranks 1–20,000, Phase 2 for 20,001–50,000, and so on till seats are filled.

Can I appear for VITEEE from Dubai/Kuwait?

Yes. Centres are available in Dubai, Kuwait, Muscat, Qatar. Same exam, same rank list.

Is calculator allowed in VITEEE?

No electronic devices, calculators, or smart watches are permitted.

What is the last rank accepted in VIT Vellore?

For least preferred branches (Civil, Mechanical in Bhopal/AP): up to 1,00,000–1,50,000 rank in later phases.

Is English section tough in VITEEE?

No. Only 5 questions – very easy comprehension and grammar. Almost everyone scores 4–5/5.

Can I get direct admission if I am a state board topper?

Yes. Central/state board toppers and top 100 VITEEE rankers get 100% tuition fee waiver for all 4 years (GV Merit Scholarship).

How is placement in VIT?

Excellent. 2025 batch: 90%+ placement, highest 1.02 Cr (Amazon), average 8–9 LPA for CSE/IT, 6–7 LPA for core branches. 900+ companies visit.

Which branch is best in VIT?

CSE and IT are the most preferred (highest packages, 100% placement). Specialisations like CSE with AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Blockchain are very popular.