VITEEE 2027 Passing Marks: Eligibility Criteria, Minimum Qualifying Score (Category-Wise)

Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam 2027 ( VITEEE )

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Updated on Jun 19, 2026 14:14 IST
VITEEE 2027 passing mark: If you are applying for VITEEE 2027, understanding the minimum marks needed to pass VIT entrance exam is highly important. The passing mark in VIT can be broadly classified into two sections: VITEEE qualifying mark eligibility and obtained marks in computer-based test.

VITEEE 2027 Passing Marks: The passing mark in VIT exam refers to the minimum marks required to qualify VIT entrance exam. Read to understand complete details about VITEEE 2027 passing marks for CSE, ECE, and other categories, below -

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VITEEE Passing Marks: Minimum Qualifying Marks Required for CSE, ECE, ME, EE, and other branches

VITEEE 2027 Passing Mark: If you are applying for VITEEE 2027, the understanding the minimum marks needed to pass VIT entrance exam is highly important. The passing mark in VIT exam can be broadly classified into two sections: VITEEE qualifying mark eligibility and obtained marks in the entrance test. In this article, candidates can check complete details regarding VIT eligibility 2027, along with minimum passing mark for category 1. Read below to know more. 

Table of contents
  • Minimum Mark Required to Attempt VITEEE 2027
  • What is VITEEE 2027 Passing Mark?
  • VITEEE 2027 Passing Marks: Is there any section cutoff in VIT Exam
  • VITEEE 2027 Minimum Marks Required for Category 1
  • VITEEE 2027 Passing Marks for Category 2
  • VITEEE Passing Marks 2027 for Category 3
  • VITEEE 2027 Passing Marks for Category 4 and 5
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Minimum Mark Required to Attempt VITEEE 2027

VIT Group of Institutions are strict with their admission and selection process. For VITEEE 2027 registration and appearing for the exam, candidates need to meet the following requirements -

  • Atleast 60% aggregate in PCM or PCB, with 50% marks in Maths or Biology subject

  • For reserved category and North-Eastern, and J&K and Ladakh regions, the minimum VITEEE 2027 passing mark for eligibility is 50% aggregate in PCM or PCB. 

Candidates are advised to go through VIT eligibility criteria carefully before applying for VIT entrance exam 2027

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What is VITEEE 2027 Passing Mark?

VITEEE passing mark refers to minimum mark or score required to qualify for exam. As such there is no minimum mark to qualify for VIT exam. Out of VITEEE total marks (out of 500), the minimum cutoff score can vary for each BTech branch, depending on the following factors -

  • Difficulty level of VITEEE question paper 

  • Number of students appeared for the exam

  • Shift-wise VIT exam difficulty 

  • Past cutoff trends, etc. 

However, if we look at the past trends and VIT cutoff as per the revised marking scheme, a score of at least 100 to 120 marks is safe to be eligible for VITEEE counselling

VITEEE 2027 Passing Marks: Is there any section cutoff in VIT Exam

No, there is no sectional cutoff in the VITEEE exam. Candidates can attempt any number of questions within the time-limit. As per the VIT paper pattern, the question paper comprises total 125 questions of 500 marks, with negative marking. 

Candidates are advised to attempt questions that they are confident. Check VITEEE 2027 section-wise question and marking distribution below -

Sections/Subjects

Total questions

Marks

Maths

40

40 x 4 marks = 160 marks

Physics

35

35 x 4 marks = 140 marks

Chemistry

35

35 x 4 marks = 140 marks

English

10

10 x 4 marks = 40 marks

Aptitude

5

5 x 4 marks = 20 marks

Total

125 questions

500 marks

VITEEE 2027 Minimum Marks Required for Category 1

To secure a category 1 seat at VIT, candidates need to secure at least 350+ marks in VITEEE 2027. However, the required VITEEE 2027 passing mark can differ for different branches. Like for BTech CSE at Cat-1 in VIT Vellore, 370+ is the minimum passing mark. 

VIT University do not release official cutoff, however, students can check estimated VITEEE minimum qualifying mark for category 1 (branch-wise) below. 

Branch

VITEEE 2027 Passing Marks for Cat 1

CSE (core) branch

350 to 450 marks

CSE specialisations 

320 to 400 marks

IT and ECE specialisations

300 to 350 marks

Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering

270 to 350 marks

VITEEE 2027 Passing Marks for Category 2

Candidates can check the VIT minimum marks for the category 2 admission and counselling below -

Branch

Minimum passing mark in VITEEE

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE - core)

300 to 370 marks

CSE specialiasations at VIT Vellore

300 to 330 marks

For CSE at Chennai campus

240 to 280 marks

For ECE

180 to 220 marks

For branches like ME, CE, and EE

180 to 210 marks

For CSE core at VIT AP ot AP campus

130 to 150 marks

VITEEE Passing Marks 2027 for Category 3

For category 3 admission at VIT through VITEEE, the minimum passing mark can be around 80 to 90. However, the exact cutoff and seat allotment depend on the campus and course chosen. 

Branch/Campus

Minimum qualifying mark in VITEEE

For CSE and CSE specialisations at VIT Vellore and Chennai campus

85 to 115 marks

For ME and CE branches at VIT Vellore and Chennai campus

60 to 85 marks

CSE at VIT AP and Bhopal campuses

70 to 90 marks

For ME, CE, and EEE branches at VIT AP and Bhopal campuses

60 to 75 marks

VITEEE 2027 Passing Marks for Category 4 and 5

For category-4 admission through VITEEE 2027, the minimum qualifying mark is 50 to 70 marks. On the other hand, for category 5, minimum passing mark is 30 to 50 marks.With the help of VIT passing marks, students can check minimum qualifying score needed and prepare for VITEEE accordingly. 

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Q:   What after the VITEEE seat allotment?
A: 

After the students are allotted seats, they will have to confirm their VITEEE admission. The tuition fee has to be paid and the students will have to report to their institute for document verification. The original documents and photocopies have to submitted for verification.

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.

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:   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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Q:   Is there any sectional cutoff in VITEEE?
A: 

No, Vellore Institute of Technology calculates overall rank based on the total score achieved out of total marks - 500. There is no requirement to clear each section. 

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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:   Can I request to change my VITEEE seat allotment?
A: 

Students allotted through the VITEEE counselling process cannot request to change their allotment. Since the allotment is done according to the student's rank and preference, the authorities will not accept any requests to make changes.

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:   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.

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

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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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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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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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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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Answered 3 weeks ago

No, Vellore Institute of Technology does not release question paper officially. However, students preparing for VIT entrance exam can get free sample papers curated by subject matter experts from our website. The questions are created keeping in mind of the paper difficulty level and VIT official sy

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Candidates need to provide their application number and password to check their VITEEE exam result. 

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