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 28th April and 3rd May 2026 (tentatively) at designated centres across India and abroad (No. of days will vary for test cities). The duration of the examination will be 2 hours and 30 minutes. Candidates can appear only once for VITEEE-2026 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 125 questions divided into the section Mathematics/Biology (40 questions), Physics (35 questions), Chemistry (35 questions), Aptitude (10 questions), and English (5 questions). The question paper will be in English only. The fee towards application and subsequent counselling is non-refundable.
1. Valid e-mail address and active mobile number are required.
2. Enter all the relevant details carefully.
3. An OTP will
be sent to your Registered Indian Mobile Number for verification.
4. Once OTP is validated, a password will be sent to your
registered email address.
5. All the correspondence shall be
made to the registered email address and mobile number only.
Valid e-mail address and password received to your e-mail from VIT.
1. Fill in the relevant fields carefully. An Application Number
will be generated after filling primary details.
2. Refer
this application number in all your future correspondence.
1. Application cost of Rs. 1350 should be paid through Net Banking / Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Paytm
2. For test centres abroad, the fee to be paid is the equivalent of USD 90 in INR
3. Application cost is non-refundable
The photograph must be in color and should be taken professionally
in a studio with the following specifications:
1. Download and save the filled-in application for your reference
and further correspondence.
2. Applicants need not send the
hard copy of the completed application form to VIT.
Nationality
Age Limit
Qualifying Examination
Candidates appearing for the VITEEE-2026 should have either completed or shall be appearing in any one of the following qualifying examinations in 2026Requirement in the Qualifying Examination
Admission Eligibility Criteria
| Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 40 |
| Physics | 35 |
| Chemistry | 35 |
| English | 5 |
| Aptitude | 10 |
| Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Biology | 40 |
| Physics | 35 |
| Chemistry | 35 |
| English | 5 |
| Aptitude | 10 |
Exam Duration : 2 Hours and 30 Minutes
Last Date for Online Application (Tentatively)
Dates of VITEEE examination (Tentatively)
Result Declaration
(Tentatively)
Online Counselling
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.1350/-
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 2026
(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
2026 and for other Undergraduate programmes, it is based on
the merit of your XII/ Higher Secondary Boards 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 which will be enabled only after the successfull payment.
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 2026.
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 (+2/HSC/Intermediate).
Applicants applying for the Undergraduate Engineering admission in 2026 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 (+2/HSC/Intermediate).
Refer VITEEE prospectus for detailed eligibility criteria.
Is
there a specific age limit to apply for VITEEE?
'Yes'. Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after 1st
July 2004 are only eligible to apply for VITEEE-2026.
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 (Non Resident
Indian)
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 2026, 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 Electronics and
Communication Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (6) B.Tech
Health Sciences and Technology (7) 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.
How can
I get the admit card?
After the slot booking, you
would be able to download the admit card.
What
is slot booking in VIT?
Slot booking refers to you
choosing your test city, date and time for the VITEEE at your
desired test city. VIT starts the online VITEEE Slot Booking at VIT's Online Test Booking
System.(OTBS). The candidates have to use their VITEEE 2026
application number and password to enter the VIT OTBS. The
slot booking is done in the first come first serve basis.
After the VITEEE 2026 Slot booking the candidates can download
their admit card from OTBS portal. The candidates
have to download the same and complete the process.
Can
student change their slots?
A slot once booked
cannot be changed.
Where
could I find information about the 'Test cities' ?
Please refer the prospectus
Can
student change their Test city?
'No' You cannot change
the test city after the submission.
If
student missed the slot booking, can he still apply?
It is the responsibility of the candidates to book their test
schedule in OTBS within the given time frame. The Institute
will not be held accountable for the non-bookings. The
application fee will not be refunded under any circumstances
for such cases.
What
was the last year's intake for B.Tech?
Admissions to
various B.Tech Branches are based on the merit rank from
VITEEE and therefore differ from year to year. It is only
after you are ranked from the VITEEE and attends counselling
that you could briefly estimate the rank range required for a
particular branch. Do not believe any social media sources as
they might mislead you.
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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