List of qualifying exams for VITEEE 2026: The Vellore Institute of Technology has released the qualifying exam list for VITEEE. Candidates who want to apply for VIT exam 2026 must be aware of the qualifying exams, as it comes under the VIT exam eligibility criteria category. VITEEE 2026 registration last date is March 31.
VITEEE 2026 registrations are ongoing. Candidates who want to apply can visit the official website- viteee.vit.ac.in and submit their application form before the due date. The VITEEE 2026 registration last date is March 31. The authorities have released VITEEE exam date 2026 along with a tentative mock test and slot booking schedule. Applicants who are interested to register for VITEEE 2026 must be aware of the list of qualifying exams. It is because, based on VIT qualifying exams, candidates’ application form will be accepted for further admission process. Read below for more.
- What are qualifying exams for VITEEE?
- List of qualifying exams for VITEEE
- Eligibility Requirements for Qualifying Examination for VITEEE 2026
What are qualifying exams for VITEEE?
The qualifying exams in VIT exam refer to the 10+2 higher secondary board examination or equivalent that the candidate has passed or is appearing for. The authorities have mentioned a complete list of exams that meet the VITEEE 2026 eligibility criteria. Candidates must go through the details along with age-limit and educational qualification details in order to submit their form with no discrepancies.
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List of qualifying exams for VITEEE
Candidates can check the list of qualifying exams for Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE). Applicants appearing for VIT exam, must have either completed or shall be appearing in any of the following qualifying exam -
- The final exam of 10+2, conducted by any recognised central/state board, such as CBSE, New Delhi; Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations or any other Board accepted by VIT that is equivalent to 10+2 exam.
- Intermediate or two-year pre- university examination conducted by the recognised board/university.
- General Certificate Education (GCE) - London/Sri Lanka/Cambridge at the Advanced (A) Level.
- High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University/Pearson Edexcel regulated by UK for PCM at following levels -
- Physics and Mathematics: A-Level
- Chemistry - A/AS Level
- English - A/AS Level
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For PCB: Physics and Biology: A-Level, Chemistry - A/AS Level, and English - A/AS Level
- High school certificate examination of the International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva-
| Group |
Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| PCM |
Physics and Mathematics - HL & Chemistry - SL/HL |
| PCB |
Physics and Biology - HL & Chemistry - SL/HL |
- Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum 5 subjects as recognised by the central board.
Qualifying Exams List for VITEEE for candidates who have completed their class 12th outside India
For candidates who have completed their class 12th outside India must produce an equivalent certificate stating that they have passed their 12th class exam with a grade/CGPA converted to CGPA.
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- Applicants who have studied their 12th in regular mode or full-time are eligible to apply for VIT exam.
- Candidates who have appeared on multiple board exams in the same year are not eligible.
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Eligibility Requirements for Qualifying Examination for VITEEE 2026
In correspondence with qualifying exams for VITEEE, candidates must be qualified for admission to collegiate education.
- Students must have passed with a minimum of 60% marks in maths, physics, and chemistry and with not less than 50% marks in maths in the qualifying exam (+2/HSC/Intermediate)
- Students must have passed with a minimum of 60% marks in biology, physics, and chemistry and with not less than 50% marks in biology in the qualifying exam (+2/HSC/Intermediate)
- Candidates must have passed with 50% in physics, chemistry, mathematics/biology in the qualifying examination (+2/HSC/Intermediate) for the following categories -
- SC/ST category
- Candidates from Jammu and Kashmir/Ladakh and the Northeastern states - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. Such candidates must submit their community/nativity certificate at the time of counselling.
Candidates meeting all the above criteria will be eligible to apply for the VIT exam. It is advised to go through the information brochure carefully. Candidates can access the registration link at VITEEE login 2026.
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Commonly asked questions
Compared to other BTech engineering exams, like JEE Main, the VITEEE difficulty level is mostly on moderate level. However, with negative marking introduced this year and time-constraints, the question solving mainly depends on accuracy. As per exam pattern, candidates need to solve 125 questions in 150 minutes.
Students can select only one exam centre/ test city during VITEEE registration. The test city once selected cannot be changed or edited. Final selection of the VITEEE exam date and time will be done at the time of slot booking.
No, the students will not be guaranteed admissions if they meet the VITEEE cutoff. However, they will have higher chances of admission if the cutoff is met. Since other factors will also be considered for admission, the students can check the cutoff for their admission chances.
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Student Forum
Answered 2 days ago
As of now, the slot booking link for VIT entrance exam 2026 has not been activated yet. The VITEEE slot booking window will be activated on the official website.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Competition for VIT Vellore CSE branch is really high. Safe VITEEE rank required for CSE is within 1500 to 1700. However, if your rank is more than, then you can opt for CSE with specialisation branches available at VIT Vellore.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The difficulty level of VITEEE aptitude questions mainly ranges from easy to moderate. Questions are mostly asked on basic logical reasoning, including series completion, blood relations, directions, etc.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The VITEEE English section comprises questions related to short passages, lines of poetry, basic grammar, vocabulary. A total of 5 questions will be asked under this section.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Current electricity, electrostatics, magnetic effects of current, and optics have the maximum weightage in Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam- VITEEE.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, but only specific branches like biotechnology, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, etc. They must meet the requirement of studying - BPCEA version of exam. Candidates must go through VITEEE eligibility criteria carefully.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, Vellore Institute of Technology provide mock test for VITEEE before the exam date. The mock test gives an idea to student how the exam will be conducted along with question paper difficulty level and pattern. Candidates who have registered for the exam can take VITEEE mock test for free using d
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates can select their VITEEE test centre at the time of filling the application form. Candidates have to select only test centre at the time of filling the application form.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
No, VITEEE is conducted online at designated exam centres issued by the authorities. There is no chance of attempting VIT exam from home. Candidates have to register, book slot, download admit card and appear for the entrance test on the chosen date and time.
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Answered a month ago
VIT group of institutions has 4 campuses in total - Vellore is the main campus, followed by Chennai, Andhra Pradesh (Amravati), and Bhopal. Vellore and Chennai campuses are the most chosen by students due to their academics, rankings, placements and campus infrastructure.
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Exam On - 28 Apr '26 - 3 May '26
Is VITEEE slot booking 2026 link active?