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VITEEE 2026 BTech applications at viteee.vit.ac.in; negative marking, exam pattern and more

The entrance test will be conducted across multiple days, depending on the number of applicants in each city. The application and counselling fees are non-refundable.

viteee registrations will go on till March 2026

VITEEE 2026 registrations will go on till March, at viteee.vit.ac.in (Image via official website)

The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has opened registrations for the VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) 2026 for admission to its undergraduate engineering (BTech) programmes across all VIT campuses. Interested candidates can complete the online registration process through the official website at viteee.vit.ac.in.

The entrance exam serves as a gateway to BTech programmes offered at VIT Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and AP campuses, and will be conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) at designated centres in India and abroad.

VITEEE 2026: Important dates and duration

The VITEEE 2026 examination is tentatively scheduled to take place between April 28 and May 3, 2026. The duration of the test will be 2 hours and 30 minutes. Candidates are allowed to appear only once for the exam, and any attempt to take the test more than once will result in the cancellation of candidature and admission.

The entrance test will be conducted across multiple days, depending on the number of applicants in each city. The application and counselling fees are non-refundable.

Exam pattern and marking scheme

The exam paper will comprise a total of 125 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided across five sections. Candidates must choose between the MPCEA (Mathematics-based) or BPCEA (Biology-based) pattern depending on their subject combination in Class 12.

Section	No. of Questions (MPCEA)	No. of Questions (BPCEA)
Mathematics / Biology	40	40
Physics	35	35
Chemistry	35	35
English	5	5
Aptitude	10	10
Total Questions	125	125

The VITEEE 2026 paper will be available only in English, and the total duration of the test is 150 minutes.

Each correct answer carries four marks, while one mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. Questions left unattempted or marked for review will receive zero marks. The inclusion of negative marking is an important update for aspirants, encouraging careful selection of answers.

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Eligibility criteria

Applicants must be Indian nationals, NRIs, or holders of OCI/PIO cards. Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after July 1, 2004, are eligible to apply.

Students appearing for Class 12 or equivalent examinations in 2026 are also eligible, provided they meet the following academic requirements:

A minimum aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology in the qualifying exam (50% for SC/ST and candidates from J&K, Ladakh, and Northeast India).

Applicants must have studied in regular, full-time, formal education.

For Indian nationals, appearing in VITEEE 2026 is mandatory for BTech admissions.

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Selection and admission process

Admission to VIT’s BTech programmes will be based on ranks secured in VITEEE 2026. Qualified candidates will participate in online counselling, during which they can indicate their preferences for campus, programme, and fee category.

Seat allotment will depend on exam rank, choices submitted, and seat availability. Once the provisional admission is offered, candidates must verify their eligibility by submitting required documents and completing tuition fee payment within the stipulated date.

What programmes are offered based on the subject stream?

PCM/PCMB Candidates (MPCEA Pattern) – Eligible for all BTech programmes.

PCB/PCMB Candidates (BPCEA Pattern) – Eligible only for: BTech Biotechnology, BTech Bioengineering, BTech Computer Science and Engineering (Bioinformatics / Health Informatics / Education Technology), BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering (Biomedical Engineering), BTech Health Sciences and Technology.