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

Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam 2027 ( VITEEE )

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VITEEE 2027 Registration Start Date

20 Oct '26 - 31 Mar '27

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Updated on Nov 4, 2026 10:47 IST
Many students have stated their query mentioning, if 50% in Maths/Biology is mandatory or not. To this the answer is simply yes. Students need to have aggregate PCM/PCB percentage of 60% along with 50% qualifying marks in Maths/Biology. Check complete details regarding VITEEE eligibility for VIT admission process here.

Is 50% in Maths mandatory for VITEEE admission: Candidates who have appeared for the VIT entrance exam can check the details if 50% is required for Maths during counselling or not. Read below to know more about the VIT exam counselling eligibility.

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

VITEEE 2027 Counselling Process will begin after the declaration of result. VIT University has started conducting admission for 2027-28 session. Candidates who have qualified and want to take admission to VIT campuses must note that most of the students get confused about the VIT entrance exam acceptance process. Many students usually ask this one query if Biology/Maths is mandatory or not. To this, the answe 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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Table of contents
  • VITEEE Admission 2027 Eligibility
  • For SC/ST and students from J&K/Ladakh and other North-Eastern states
  • VITEEE Admission Eligibility Criteria for Counselling
  • Do VIT accept Improvement Marksheet during Verification Round?

VITEEE Admission 2027 Eligibility

As per the VITEEE 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 eligibility for counselling/document verification below -

VIT Counselling Eligibility

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Is admission possible, if seat has been allotted, but PCM aggregate is below 60%?

No, a minimum 60% is Maths, Physics and Chemistry is needed, even though you have obtained VITEEE rank under 10000.

My PCM aggregate is above 60% but less than 50% in Maths, but I have qualified VITEEE counselling and have been allocated a seat in the counselling process.

No, you need to fulfill all the requirements mentioned by the university. Final selection to VIT campus is only possible if you meet all the mentioned criteria.

What if my PCM aggregate is 59.9%, and 60% above in Maths and qualified VIT 2027 entrance exam. Is admission possible?

VIT University is strict with about the cutoff. An aggregate of 59.9% is no rounded up to 60%. You need to score exact qualifying mark or higher.

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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 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.

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This year, VIT University have made changes in registration, exam centres, and question paper pattern. The details can be checked below:

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Sectional limit in VIT entrance exam 2027 means that students are given a specific time limit to finish a particular section. Once time is up, the attempt ends.

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The last round VITEEE 2026 cutoff for BTech CSE was 18000. Students with a rank lower than this can also apply for btech CSE course. Admissions won't be possible if the rank is above 18000.

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Yes, you can get into VIT Chennai at 30000 rank. The highest accepted rank at this institute was 100000 for the BTech in Mechanical Engineering programme. So, getting admission with the attained rank might be possible. Check the table below to know the estimated cutoff for different BTech branches. 

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