VITEEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Is 50% in Maths Mandatory for VIT Counselling

Is 50% in Maths mandatory for VITEEE admission: VIT counselling process is ongoing. For students who have been shortlisted during the initial counselling phases must keep their documents ready for final reporting to the campus for admissions. However, one of the most common question asked by students is: If 50% in Maths/Biology required for VIT admission or not. Read below for more. 

VITEEE Eligibility Criteria: Is 50% in Maths mandatory for VIT Admission

The counselling process of VITEEE 2026 is going to end soon, and the orientation is expected to start in July 2026. However, one thing that most of the students are still confused about is the VITEEE eligibility criteria regarding the qualifying marks. Many students have stated their query asking if 50% in Maths/Biology is mandatory or not. To this, the answer is simply yes. Students need to have an aggregate PCM/PCB percentage of 60% along with 50% qualifying marks in Maths/Biology. 

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VITEEE Admission 2026 Eligibility

As per the VIT 2026 exam eligibility, candidates need to have the following qualifying percentage -

• Candidates willing to apply for VITEEE UG programmes must have secured a minimum of 60% in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry

• Qualifying marks must not be less than 50% in mathematics (+2/HSC/Intermediate)

• Must have 60% in Biology/ Chemistry/Physics with no less than 50% marks in Biology

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For SC/ST and students from J&K/Ladakh and other North-Eastern states

• Must have passed with 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology in the qualifying examination.

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VITEEE Admission Eligibility Criteria for Counselling

Students can check complete details regarding VITEEE 2026 eligibility for counselling/document verification below - 

Do VIT accept Improvement Marksheet during Verification Round?

If your current aggregate mark falls short of the required qualifying percentage in VITEEE, and you have appeared for the improvement exam, and have scored better. Then VIT usually accepts improvement marksheets. However, you need to submit all original documents during physical document verification at VIT campus. 

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Overall, admission through VITEEE 2026 is done based on your rank and fulfillment of aggregate board percentage. In case, the results are delayed, then it is advised to contact VIT admission office and ask for advice. If the authorities allow, then ensure to submit the required affidavits and undertaking on time. Students must note that different boards follow a diferent schedule of releasing improvement result -

• For CBSE (class 12th), the improvement result date is July
• For ICSE, the improvement result date is July or August.

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