Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) is conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in VIT group of Institutions. VITEEE will be conducted between 27th April and 02nd May 2027 (tentatively) at designated centres across India (Number of days will vary for test cities). The duration of the examination will be 2 hours. Candidates can appear only once for VITEEE-2027 and any violation will lead to cancellation of application and admission. All the questions will be Multiple Choice Questions, four marks for each correct answer, minus one mark for each wrong answer and zero mark for unanswered / marked for review. There will be a total of 100 questions divided into the section Mathematics/Biology (40 questions), Physics (25 questions), Chemistry (25 questions), Aptitude (5 questions), and English (5 questions). The question paper will be in English language only. The fee towards application and subsequent counselling is non-refundable.
Candidates must appear for VITEEE-2027 and secure a rank to be eligible for B.Tech. admission to the VIT Group of Institutions. Admission will be offered only through VITEEE-2027 rank-based counselling process, subject to candidate's VITEEE rank, fulfillment of eligibility criteria, and seat availability.
Nationality
Qualifying Examination
School Board
Requirement in the Qualifying Examination
Note: Certificate to prove community / nativity should be produced at the time of counselling, failing which they will not be considered for admission. If at any point of time, the candidates do not fulfil the eligibility as per norms, the admission accorded will be void ab initio.
Admission Eligibility Criteria
For candidates appearing for MPCEA in VITEEE-2027, only the aggregate marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) in the qualifying examination shall be considered for determining eligibility. For candidates appearing for BPCEA in VITEEE-2027, only the aggregate marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) in the qualifying examination shall be considered for determining eligibility.
If VITEEE-2027 cannot be conducted due to natural calamities or causes beyond the control of the Institute, qualifying criteria may be substituted with higher secondary marks. Applicants shall be informed accordingly.
| Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 40 |
| Physics | 25 |
| Chemistry | 25 |
| English | 5 |
| Aptitude | 5 |
| Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Biology | 40 |
| Physics | 25 |
| Chemistry | 25 |
| English | 5 |
| Aptitude | 5 |
Exam Duration : 2 Hours
| Subject | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Mathematics / Biology | 50 minutes |
| Physics | 30 minutes |
| Chemistry | 30 minutes |
| English and Aptitude | 10 minutes |
Issue of Online Application
Last Date for Online Application
Admit Card Download (Tentatively)
Dates of VITEEE examination (Tentatively)
Result Declaration
(Tentatively)
Online Counselling (Tentatively)
Which
branch in Engineering would have the best scope?
All engineering programmes have an equally good scope. Much
depends on your passion for the program and your endeavor to
excel.
Are
candidates appearing for Improvement/Privately also eligible
to apply for VITEEE?
'Yes'. They are eligible to
apply for VITEEE and should produce their marks sheet at the
time of counseling/ admission.
What is the
cost of the VITEEE Application form?
Application
Cost - Rs.1450/-
Where can
I find the fee structure for various programmes?
Please follow the link
https://vit.ac.in/admission/ug/fee-structure
How
many campuses does VIT have?
Under VIT Group there
are: VIT Vellore, VIT Chennai, VIT AP and VIT Bhopal. The
first two come under Deemed to be University and VIT-AP and
VIT-Bhopal are state private Universities.
Will
I be offered the option of choosing campus and programme
while filling application?
'No'. Only at the time
of counseling you will be offered the option of choosing
campus and programme. This would depend on the availability
of the programme and campus as per your rank in the order of
merit.
What is the
closing date for issue of applications?
Applications will be issued till the end of March 2027
(tentatively)
Does
VIT offer admissions through Management quota?
There is no Management Quota in VIT. Admissions to B.Tech.
programme is based on the merit rank obtained in the VITEEE
2027 and for other Undergraduate programmes, it is based on
the merit of your HSC / Class XII / Intermediate by which you
would be ranked accordingly.
Is there
lateral entry admission available for Diploma candidates?
'No'. There is no lateral entry admission offered for B.Tech.
programme
Is
VITEEE mandatory or would merit of XII/ Higher Secondary
Board, JEE Main/ SAT scores be considered for admission to
the B.Tech. Degree programme?
'Yes'. VITEEE is
mandatory for admission to the B.Tech. Programme in VIT.
Higher Secondary Board, JEE Main/ SAT scores will not be
considered for admission to the B.Tech. Degree programme
What
would be the syllabus and Question pattern (QP) for the
VITEEE?
Once allotted, there is no Sliding/ up gradation in category / change of campus/ change of branch option offered further to admission.
You should bring original of either Aadhar card/ Driving license/ PAN card / Passport/ Voter ID card or else School ID card.
You will find the 'Edit Application' option on top of the screen.
Kindly login to the application portal and raise your query request through Need Help menu.
Mock test will be enabled in the month of March 2027.
I have
secured 62% overall in +2 examination, but 53.35% in PCM/
PCB. In such case, am I eligible for admission?
'No'. You should satisfy the eligibility criteria of
obtaining a minimum aggregate of 60% of marks in Mathematics
(M), Physics (P) and Chemistry (C) and with not less than 50%
of marks in Mathematics in the qualifying examination
(HSC / Class XII / Intermediate). Applicants applying for the
Undergraduate Engineering admission in 2027 should have
passed with minimum aggregate of 60% of marks in Biology (B),
Physics (P) and Chemistry (C) and with not less than 50% of
marks in Biology in the qualifying examination
(HSC / Class XII / Intermediate). Refer VITEEE prospectus for detailed
eligibility criteria.
Is there a
specific age limit to apply for VITEEE?
'No'.
Candidates must have passed HSC/Class XII in 2025
or 2026, or be appearing for the Class XII examination in
2027. Candidates who have passed HSC/Class XII in 2024 or
earlier are not eligible to appear for VITEEE-2027 or seek
admission.
I am
an Indian but have completed my 10+2 system of Higher
Secondary Education abroad. What would I enter under the
'Nationality' field in such case?
NRI
applicants can directly apply under 'NRI Category' through
NRI application form. (https://vit.ac.in/admissions/international/overview)
Which
Engineering stream would I be eligible to apply for if I opt
for Physics, Chemistry and Biology?
If you have
opted for Physics, Chemistry and Biology in VITEEE 2027, you
would be eligible only for (1) B.Tech Bio-Engineering, (2)
B.Tech Biotechnology, (3) B.Tech Computer Science and
Engineering (Bioinformatics), (4) B.Tech Computer Science and
Engineering (Health Informatics). (5) B.Tech Health Sciences
and Technology (6) B.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering
(Education Technology)
What's the cut off / rank in VITEEE required for my
desirable course?
Admissions for B.Tech Programmes
are based on the merit rank from VITEEE and therefore it
differs from year to year. It is only after you are ranked
from the VITEEE and attend counselling that you may
tentatively guess the rank range required for a particular
branch. Higher the rank higher the chances to get your
desirable course.
Marking
Scheme of VITEEE ranking?
All the questions will be
Multiple Choice Questions, four marks for each correct
answer, minus one mark for each wrong answer and zero mark
for unanswered / marked for review.
What
do I do if I have made the payment but not received a
confirmation?
Please read this important
instruction related to payment issues given below and also in
the VITEEE page.
'Yes'. If the amount towards the VITEEE application form has been paid twice for the same application, the excess amount paid will be refunded to your account within 5-7 working days.
You will be receiving within 5-7 working days; it's depending on the source through which the transaction was made. If not, Kindly login to the application portal and raise your query request through Need Help menu.
Does
VIT provide scholarships to students from rural areas and
underprivileged meritorious students?
STARS (Support
the Advancement of Rural Students Scheme) helps students from
under privileged backgrounds of Tamil Nadu/ Andra Pradesh to
achieve their dreams by giving them 100% fee waiver for their
academic, hostel and basic medical expenses. District toppers
of both boys and girls from Rural Government schools are
shortlisted for the scheme.
What is
the hostel facilities offered on campus? Is living on the
campus compulsory for freshers?
Please visit the
link:
https://vit.ac.in/campuslife/hostels. It is compulsory for
fresher's to live on campus, unless parent/guardian stays with
the student.
Where can I
find details on Hostel fees?
Please visit the link https://vit.ac.in/campuslife/hostels
Where
can I find info on the M.Tech Integrated and M.Sc.
integrated/PG programs?
Please visit the link https://vit.ac.in/all-courses/pg
you could mail pgadmission@vit.ac.in or contact: 0416-220 2070
What
are the other Undergraduate Degree programs offered in VIT?
Please find details of Undergraduate programs offered in VIT
at the link
https://vit.ac.in/admissions/programmes-offered
What is
Fully Flexible Credit System?
In a Fully Flexible
Credit System (FFCS), a candidate has the complete freedom to
select time table with the choices on the teacher, time. In
addition, they may register less or more number of courses
(subject to minimum/ maximum criteria) to finish early and
take more than 6 month project in final year.
What is
International Transfer Program (ITP)? Where can I get to know
more?
In an International Transfer program (ITP) - A
student completes the first two years of his B.Tech Degree
program in VIT and the next two years of his Degree at a
partner university abroad. Call for ITP details+91 416
2202075.
What is the
Semester Abroad Program (SAP)?
In a Semester Abroad
program (SAP) - The student is provided an opportunity to
pursue the final Semester in a partner university abroad.
(Contact: +91-416-2202131/ director.ir@vit.ac.in for more
details)
How are
placements at VIT?
Please refer to the link https://vit.ac.in/cdc-overview
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