VITEEE 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Who can apply, Qualifying Mark, Age-Limit, Number of Attempts

Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam 2027 ( VITEEE )

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Candidates applying or willing to apply for VITEEE can check VITEEE 2027 eligibility criteria details below. The criteria information include age, educational qualification, attempts, qualification exam, etc. Read to know more about VIT exam 2027 eligibility

VITEEE 2027 Eligibility Criteria: VIT University will soon issue official notification for VIT 2027 exam eligibility. Candidates who want to apply can check VITEEE eligibility criteria 2027 for BTech programmes. The criteria include your age limit, minimum qualifying marks, number of attempts, educational qualification details, etc. Check below to know more about VITEEE 2027 BTech eligibility

VITEEE Eligibility Criteria

VITEEE Eligibility 2027: VIT University will soon start admission process. Interested candidates must be aware of the VIT exam eligibility to appear for the entrance test. Qualifying VIT eligibility criteria is the first stage of the admission process. VITEEE 2027 registration is expected to start in October. The eligibility notification will be released along with the information brochure. Only students who meet eligibility criteria can apply for the exam. 

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Table of contents
  • VITEEE 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Highlights
  • What does VITEEE 2027 Eligibility include?
  • VITEEE 2027 Eligibility Criteria
  • VITEEE 2027 Admission Eligibility foor PCMB and PCB Applicants
  • VIT 2027 Eligibility Criteria Class 12
  • Is there any attempt limit for VIT Entrance Exam?

VITEEE 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Highlights

Candidates can check the VIT exam eligibility 2027 details below -

Criteria Minimum Requirement
PCM/PCB (aggregate minimum qualifying mark) required General category - 60%, SC/ST/OBC-NCL - 50%
Minimum qualifying % for Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology General category - 60%, SC/ST/OBC-NCL - 45%
Age Limit Date of birth must fall on or after July 1, 2005
Nationality Indian national, Resident Indian National, PIO cardholder
Qualifying Exams 10+2 or equivalent (from a recognised board)
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How tough is VITEEE exam?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Is calculator allowed in VITEEE?
A: 

No, physical and virtual calculators are not allowed in VITEEE. Students have to attempt all questions manually. They will be provided rough sheets to do calculation. 

Q:   How to attempt VITEEE exam mock test?
A: 

VIT has opened the VITEEE mock test link on its official website. Students can attempt mock test without any login credentials. Also, students must note that mock test for VIT entrance exam is for practice only, no scorecard will be generated for this.

Q:   Is 75% required for VITEEE?
A: 

No, 75% is not required for VITEEE. The minimum qualifying mark is 60% marks in physics, mathematics and chemistry. On the other hand, for SC/ST, Jammu and Ladakh and North-Eastern states, the minimum qualifying mark is 50%. 

According to the subject requirement, 60% or 50% is calculated based on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. PCB is required for Biotech/Bioengineering.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who is eligible for VITEEE?
A: 

To apply for VIT exam, it is very important to meet the eligibility requirements, which are as follows-

  • Candidates date of birth must fall on or after July 1, 2005

  • Must have completed 10+2 or equivalent. Candidates appearing in final exam can also apply.

  • Must have a minimum 60% marks in physics, mathematics and chemistry

  • For SC/ST, Jammu and Ladakh and North-Eastern states, the minimum qualifying mark is 50%

Q:   How much is the VITEEE registration fee?
A: 

VITEEE application fee is INR 1350 for Indian applicants and USD 90 for international students. The registration fee amount is same for all categories and is non-refundable. Accepted payment modes are credit card/debit card/netbanking and UPI.

Q:   What is the difficulty level of VITEEE?
A: 

As per last year's analysis, VITEEE question paper difficulty ranges from easy to moderate. It can vary for each section (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Biology/English/Aptitude). However, compared to JEE Main, the Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination is considered easier.

Q:   Are admissions guaranteed if the VITEEE cutoff is met?
A: 

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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VITEEE 2027 Eligibility Criteria

The following eligibility criteria of VITEEE exam implies for all four campuses - Vellore, Chennai, AP, and Bhopal. Read below to know more-

VITEEE Eligibility Criteria 2027: Nationality

VIT Entrance Exam 2027 Age-Limit for

Candidates who want to apply for VITEEE 2027, must check if they meet the age-criteria for the exam or not, which can be checked below- 

  • Candidate’s date of birth must fall on or after July 1, 2005
  • The date of birth mentioned in the high school certificate will be considered for admission.

Qualifying Examination Criteria for VITEEE 2027 Exam

Candidates appearing for VITEEE must have either completed or shall be appearing in any of the following qualifying exams-

  • 10+2 final exam or equivalent conducted by CBSE/any state board/ or any other board
  • An Intermediate or two-year pre-university exam conducted by recognised board or university
  • Qualified in GCE examination (London/Sri Lanka/Cambridge) at an advanced level
  • High school certificate examination of Cambridge University/Pearson Edexcel by UK for PCM-

Also check: VITEEE qualifying exams list

Subjects

Qualifying level

Physics and Mathematics

A-Level

Chemistry

A/AS -Level

English

A/AS -Level

  • High School Certificate Examination of the International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva -

PCM Group Qualifying Level

PCB Group Qualifying Level

Physics and Mathematics - HL

Physics and Biology - HL

Chemistry - SL/HL

Chemistry - SL/HL

  • SSC examination conducted by National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of 5 subjects as recognised by the central board.
  • Students who have qualified their class 12th outside India have to provide their equivalent certificate with grade/CGPA converted into percentage.

NOTE:

  1. Regular, full-time or formal education students can also apply for VITEEE and
  2. Candidates with multiple board examinations in the same academic year are not eligible.

VITEEE Eligibility Criteria 2027: Applicable Qualifying Exams

For PCM/PCMB/PCM applicants -

  • 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

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. 

North-Eastern States include: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. Students falling under the above category must submit their community/nativity certificate at the time of VITEEE counselling.

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VITEEE 2027 Admission Eligibility foor PCMB and PCB Applicants

PCMB/PCB applicants who have attempted Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English and Aptitude in VITEEE exam are eligible for admission to the following programmes 

Stream/Branch

Eligible campus

BTech Biotechnology

VIT Vellore/ VIT Chennai campus

BTech Computer Science and Engineering (Bio-informatics)

VIT Vellore

BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)

VIT Vellore

BTech Health Sciences and Technology

VIT Vellore

BTech Bioengineering

VIT Bhopal campus

BTech Computer Science and Engineering (Health Informatics)

VIT Bhopal

BTech Computer Science and Engineering (Education Technology)

VIT Bhopal

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I apply for VITEEE with my JEE Main score?
A: 

No, VIT only accepts VITEEE rank for its campus-wise admission. No other ranks or scores are accepted for admission at VIT Group of Institutions.

Q:   Does VIT release the official cutoffs?
A: 

No, the official VITEEE cutoffs are not released by the authorities. A rank list will be prepared based on percentile obtained in VITEEE exam.

Q:   Is there any reservation criteria for VITEEE entrance examination?
A: 

For VITEEE admissions, there is no specific reservation criteria. Students will be offered admission based on their rank, order of preferences, eligibility and seats.

Q:   Does VIT allow VITEEE score re-evaluation?
A: 

No, VIT does not offer re-checking, re-totalling or re-evaluation of VITEEE scores. The rank list prepared is final and will be considered for counselling process.

VIT 2027 Eligibility Criteria Class 12

VITEEE state of eligibility denotes the code of state where the applicant has completed his/her class 12th or qualifying examination. The VITEEE state code of eligibility does not necessarily depend on the native place or residence. 

  • If a candidate has passed 12th from one state but appeared for improvement from another state, then the state code of eligibility will be the first state, where the candidate has passed 12th first.
  • Students who have appeared multiple board exams in the same academic year will not be eligible for VIT exam. 

Candidates must go through the eligibility carefully before applying. Check VITEEE exam dates and prepare for the entrance test.

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Is there any attempt limit for VIT Entrance Exam?

Candidates can attempt VITEEE only once in an academic year. Apart from that, there is no specific attempt limit, if you meet all other criteria.

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After your rank is out, you must log into the portal to start your BTech admission process at VIT Bhopal University. You will submit a list of your preferred engineering branches online. The automated system checks your rank and choice list. It then allots your seat during the official counseling ro

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Rashmi Karan

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Yes, a student's VITEEE rank directly decides their VIT Bhopal BTech fee category. Better ranks get lower fee slabs (Category 1), while lower ranks are pushed to higher fee slabs (Categories 2 through 5).  

VITEEE Rank Range

Category Available

1 – 10,000

Category 1

10,001 – 20,000

Category 2

20,001 – 30,000

Category 3

30,001 – 45,000

Category 3 or 4

45,001 – 60,000

Category 4 or 5

60,000+

Category 5

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The rank needed for admission at VIT Bhopal would depend on the category and chosen branch. 

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 50000 to 100000. Hence, the highest rank acceptable was 100000. Please know that other categories, rounds, etc., will have different cutoffs.  

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

VIT Bhopal VITEEE cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for admission to the BTech course and its various specialisations. 

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 50000 to 100000, wherein BTech CSE was the most competitive branch for admission. For this branch, the round 1

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 3 weeks ago

VIT-AP University offers scholarships to students based on their VITEEE rank. Students with rank between 51 and 100 get 50% tuition fee waiver for all four-year. The rank should be 1-10 for 100% tuition fee waiver. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 3 weeks ago

25,000 VITEEE rank is above average. Students with this rank may find it difficult in getting admission in top branches like CSE. In VIT Andhra Pradesh campus, they may in less popular branches like Civil, Electrical, etc. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 3 weeks ago

In VITEEE, category refers to a rank-based fee tier system. VIT exam has five categories, based on which students rank is segregated. 

  • Category 1 has the lowest tuition fee. It is basically who have secured top rank in VITEEE (Rank 1 to 20000)

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Piyush Shukla

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, mock test play a very important role in your exam preparation. VIT opens mock test on its official website, so that students can understand the exam pattern. It also helps students to be aware of how the online system works while attempting questions. As VIT does not allow calculator in VITEEE,

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Shiksha Gaurav

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To build time management skills, students must start practicing question sets of VITEEE sample papers, other engineering entrance exams, and full-length mock test daily.

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Sumridhi Sinha

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Since VIT does not release question sets officially, the best way is to keep solving sample papers. VITEEE exam not only tests your knowledge about the subjects but also your accuracy while attempting questions. The smartest way to use sample papers in VITEEE preparation is to practice daily. Here's

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