VITEEE 2026 Registration Ongoing: Exam Dates, Pattern & Eligibility

The Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) 2026 registration process has commenced online on viteee.vit.ac.in for candidates seeking admission to BTech programmes at VIT campuses including VIT Vellore, VIT Chennai, VIT Bhopal and VIT AP.

VITEEE 2026 Important Dates and Schedule

Candidates planning to take the VITEEE 2026 exam should note the key tentative dates announced by the institute:

Candidates must complete the application process before the 31 March 2026 deadline to participate in slot booking and the entrance test.

Eligibility Criteria for VITEEE 2026

Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements:

• Must be an Indian resident, NRI, OCI, PIO or equivalent.
• Date of birth must be on or after 1 July 2004 to qualify.
• Should have passed or be appearing in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology from a recognised board.
• A minimum aggregate of 60% (50% for reserved categories) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology in Class 12 is required.

Applicants are advised to verify detailed eligibility criteria in the official VITEEE brochure before applying.

VITEEE 2026 Application Process

Interested candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official portal viteee.vit.ac.in and register with basic details.
2. Fill in the application form with personal and academic information.
3. Upload required documents such as photographs and signature according to specifications.
4. Pay the application fee online.
5. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Applications are accepted only through the online mode. Candidates who fail to complete the application before the deadline may not be permitted to appear in the exam.

VITEEE 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The VITEEE 2026 exam will be conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) with a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. The paper contains 125 multiple-choice questions from five sections:

• Physics – 35 questions
• Chemistry – 35 questions
• Mathematics/Biology – 40 questions
• Aptitude – 10 questions
• English – 5 questions

Each correct answer carries +4 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect response. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.

Slot Booking and Admit Card

After completing the registration, candidates must book their preferred exam date and slot through the online test booking system (OTBS). Slot booking is usually on a first-come, first-served basis in April 2026. The VITEEE 2026 admit card will be available for download 48 hours before the booked slot. Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre.

VITEEE 2026 Result and Counselling

The result of VITEEE 2026 will be announced online in the second week of May 2026. Qualified candidates must participate in the counselling and seat allotment process, where seats are allocated based on rank, preferences, category and availability.