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VITEEE 2026 Exam Date, Application Form, Fees, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

VITEEE 2026 exam dates, application form, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, slot booking, admit card and online counselling steps. Updated from VIT official site.

VITEEE 2026 Exam Date, Application Form, Fees, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

Quick Summary

 VITEEE 2026 last date to apply online is March 31, 2026.

 VITEEE 2026 exam dates are April 28 to May 03, 2026 (tentative).

 Result declaration is expected in the 2nd week of May 2026 and online counselling starts in the 2nd week of May 2026 (tentative).

 Application fee is Rs 1350 for India test centers. For abroad test centers, the fee is the equivalent of USD 90 in INR.

 Exam duration is 2 hours 30 minutes. Questions: Math or Biology 40, Physics 35, Chemistry 35, English 5, Aptitude 10.

 Marking scheme shown on the official portal: +4 for correct, -1 for wrong, and 0 for unanswered or marked for review.

 

What is VITEEE 2026?

VITEEE 2026 is the VIT Engineering Entrance Examination for admission to B.Tech programmes offered by the VIT Group of Institutions. The exam is conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates are ranked based on VITEEE score and participate in online counselling for campus and branch selection.

VIT campuses covered under VITEEE

  • VIT Vellore

  • VIT Chennai

  • VIT-AP (Amaravati)

  • VIT Bhopal

 

VITEEE 2026 Important Dates 

VIT publishes the VITEEE schedule on the official VITEEE website. Dates can change, so keep checking the portal in March and April 2026.

Event

Date

Last date for online application

March 31, 2026

VITEEE 2026 exam dates (tentative)

April 28 to May 03, 2026

Result declaration (tentative)

2nd week of May 2026

Online counselling starts (tentative)

2nd week of May 2026

Mock test availability (as per FAQ)

March 2026

 

VITEEE 2026 Application Fee (Official)

The VITEEE portal states that the application cost is Rs 1350 for Indian test centers. For test centers abroad, the fee is the equivalent of USD 90 in INR. The fee is non-refundable.

 

VITEEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria 

Age limit

Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after July 1, 2004 are eligible to apply for VITEEE 2026.

The date of birth recorded in the High School or SSC or Class 10 certificate is treated as authentic, and you may be asked to produce it during counselling or admission.

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Qualifying examination and minimum marks

 You should have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent.

 For MPCEA (Maths track): minimum aggregate of 60% in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (MPC) with not less than 50% in Mathematics in Class 12.

 For BPCEA (Biology track): minimum aggregate of 60% in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry (BPC) with not less than 50% in Biology in Class 12.

 If you are a PCB or PCMB student who attempts the Biology track, you are eligible for select Bio-related B.Tech programmes only, as listed on the official portal.

Which B.Tech programmes are allowed for PCB or Biology-track candidates?

As per the official portal, candidates who attempt Biology in VITEEE 2026 are eligible only for select programmes such as B.Tech Biotechnology, B.Tech Bioengineering, and certain CSE specializations related to Bioinformatics and Health Informatics (campus-wise availability is shown on the portal).

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VITEEE 2026 Exam Pattern (Official)

The official VITEEE portal shows two paper options depending on whether you choose Mathematics or Biology. The test is in English only.

Item

Details

MPCEA (Maths track)

Mathematics 40, Physics 35, Chemistry 35, English 5, Aptitude 10

BPCEA (Biology track)

Biology 40, Physics 35, Chemistry 35, English 5, Aptitude 10

Exam duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

VITEEE 2026 Marking Scheme 

  • Correct answer: +4 marks

  • Wrong answer: -1 mark

  • Unanswered or marked for review: 0 marks

VITEEE 2026 Syllabus 

VIT provides subject-wise syllabus PDFs on the official admissions site. Use these PDFs as your primary reference.

  • Physics syllabus PDF (official)

  • Chemistry syllabus PDF (official)

  • Mathematics syllabus PDF (official)

  • Biology syllabus PDF (official)

  • English and Aptitude syllabus PDF (official)

How to Fill VITEEE 2026 Application Form 

1. Visit the official VITEEE website and start New User Registration using your email and active mobile number.

2. Verify OTP. After verification, you receive a password on your registered email.

3. Sign in and fill out the online application form. An application number is generated after primary details.

4. Pay the application fee online (net banking, credit or debit card, or Paytm) as shown on the portal.

5. Upload your photograph and signature as per the size and format requirements.

6. Download and save the filled application. You do not need to send a hard copy to VIT.

Slot booking and admit card

VITEEE uses slot booking for selecting exam dates and times. After slot booking, download your e-admit card from your login. Carry a valid original ID along with the e-admit card.

 Accepted ID proofs listed on the portal: Aadhaar, Driving License, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or School ID.

Download admit card early and check your name, photo, test city, date, and time.

VITEEE 2026 result and counselling process

Result declaration is expected in the 2nd week of May 2026 as per the portal. Online counselling also starts in the 2nd week of May 2026 (tentative). During counselling, you can choose a campus and programme based on rank and seat availability. After allotment, pay the fee within the deadline to confirm the seat.

FAQs - VITEEE 2026

Q. What is the last date to apply for VITEEE 2026?

A. March 31, 2026 is listed as the last date for online application on the official VITEEE portal.

Q. When will VITEEE 2026 be conducted?

A. The portal lists April 28 to May 03, 2026 as the tentative exam dates.

Q. What is the VITEEE 2026 application fee?

A. Rs 1350 for Indian test centers. For abroad centers, the fee is the equivalent of USD 90 in INR.

Q. What is the VITEEE 2026 exam duration?

A. 2 hours 30 minutes.

Q. How many questions are there in VITEEE 2026?

A. Math or Biology 40 questions, Physics 35, Chemistry 35, English 5, Aptitude 10.

Q. Is there negative marking in VITEEE 2026?

A. The portal shows +4 for correct and -1 for wrong answers, and 0 for unanswered or marked for review.

VITEEE 2026 — Slot Booking and Exam Day Guide

VITEEE is a computer-based test conducted at VIT's own test centres across India. Unlike JEE Main which uses NTA centres, VITEEE uses VIT's proprietary centres — booking your preferred slot early is important as popular cities fill up quickly.

Slot booking: After application, VIT opens slot booking where you choose your city, date and time slot. Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai slots fill fastest. If you want a Bengaluru slot, book within the first 48 hours of slot booking opening. Late bookers end up in smaller cities or inconvenient dates.

Exam day: Report 30 minutes before your slot. Carry your admit card (printed) and a valid photo ID. No programmable calculators or electronic devices. The exam is 2.5 hours — 125 questions across Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English and Aptitude. No rough paper provided — scratch work on the screen.

VIT University Campuses — Which to Target

CampusLocationNIRF RankingKey Strength
VIT VelloreVellore, Tamil NaduTop 10 private engineeringLargest campus, strongest placement, 500+ recruiters
VIT ChennaiChennai, Tamil NaduTop 20Urban campus, strong industry access
VIT BhopalBhopal, Madhya PradeshTop 50Newer campus, lower cutoff
VIT APAmaravati, Andhra PradeshTop 50Newer campus, growing placement

VIT Vellore is the flagship — if you qualify for VIT Vellore CSE, it is stronger than most Karnataka private engineering colleges including KLE Tech and JSS Science and Technology. VIT Vellore CSE average package is Rs 8–14 LPA. The trade-off: VIT Vellore fees are Rs 2–2.5 lakh per year versus Rs 70,000 at RVCE. For students who don't get RVCE, MSRIT or BMS through KCET, VIT Vellore is a strong national alternative.

VITEEE Cutoff Ranks 2025 — Reference

CampusBranchApprox Cutoff Rank 2025
VIT VelloreCSETop 15,000
VIT VelloreECETop 25,000
VIT VelloreMechanicalTop 50,000
VIT ChennaiCSETop 30,000
VIT ChennaiECETop 50,000
VIT Bhopal / APCSETop 80,000

VITEEE vs KCET — Should Karnataka Students Apply for Both?

Yes — always apply for both. VITEEE application fee is Rs 1,250 and the exam is separate from KCET. The two processes run in parallel — VITEEE results come in May, KCET results in June. If you get VIT Vellore CSE through VITEEE and RVCE CSE through KCET — you have a genuine choice between two strong options. Most Karnataka students who get RVCE through KCET will choose RVCE (lower fees, Bengaluru location). But if your KCET rank only gives mid-tier Bengaluru colleges and your VITEEE rank gives VIT Vellore, VIT Vellore is the stronger choice despite higher fees.

Official Source: VITEEE — vit.ac.in

Related: KCET Rank Predictor | COMEDK Counselling | JoSAA Counselling

VITEEE 2026 — Slot Booking and Exam Day Guide

VITEEE is a computer-based test conducted at VIT's own test centres across India. Unlike JEE Main which uses NTA centres, VITEEE uses VIT's proprietary centres — booking your preferred slot early is important as popular cities fill up quickly.

Slot booking: After application, VIT opens slot booking where you choose your city, date and time slot. Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai slots fill fastest. If you want a Bengaluru slot, book within the first 48 hours of slot booking opening. Late bookers end up in smaller cities or inconvenient dates.

Exam day: Report 30 minutes before your slot. Carry your admit card (printed) and a valid photo ID. No programmable calculators or electronic devices. The exam is 2.5 hours — 125 questions across Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English and Aptitude. No rough paper provided — scratch work on the screen.

VIT University Campuses — Which to Target

CampusLocationNIRF RankingKey Strength
VIT VelloreVellore, Tamil NaduTop 10 private engineeringLargest campus, strongest placement, 500+ recruiters
VIT ChennaiChennai, Tamil NaduTop 20Urban campus, strong industry access
VIT BhopalBhopal, Madhya PradeshTop 50Newer campus, lower cutoff
VIT APAmaravati, Andhra PradeshTop 50Newer campus, growing placement

VIT Vellore is the flagship — if you qualify for VIT Vellore CSE, it is stronger than most Karnataka private engineering colleges including KLE Tech and JSS Science and Technology. VIT Vellore CSE average package is Rs 8–14 LPA. The trade-off: VIT Vellore fees are Rs 2–2.5 lakh per year versus Rs 70,000 at RVCE. For students who don't get RVCE, MSRIT or BMS through KCET, VIT Vellore is a strong national alternative.

VITEEE Cutoff Ranks 2025 — Reference

CampusBranchApprox Cutoff Rank 2025
VIT VelloreCSETop 15,000
VIT VelloreECETop 25,000
VIT VelloreMechanicalTop 50,000
VIT ChennaiCSETop 30,000
VIT ChennaiECETop 50,000
VIT Bhopal / APCSETop 80,000

VITEEE vs KCET — Should Karnataka Students Apply for Both?

Yes — always apply for both. VITEEE application fee is Rs 1,250 and the exam is separate from KCET. The two processes run in parallel — VITEEE results come in May, KCET results in June. If you get VIT Vellore CSE through VITEEE and RVCE CSE through KCET — you have a genuine choice between two strong options. Most Karnataka students who get RVCE through KCET will choose RVCE (lower fees, Bengaluru location). But if your KCET rank only gives mid-tier Bengaluru colleges and your VITEEE rank gives VIT Vellore, VIT Vellore is the stronger choice despite higher fees.

Official Source: VITEEE — vit.ac.in

Related: KCET Rank Predictor | COMEDK Counselling | JoSAA Counselling

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