How many students appeared for VITEEE 2026: Candidates Stats, Participation Rate, Whats Next After Result
Vellore Institute of Technology has finally announced VITEEE 2026 results today (May 8). The BTech engineering entrance was held consecutively in two shifts from April 28 to May 3. Check below to know how many students gave VIT exam this year.
How many students appeared for VITEEE 2026: Candidate's Participation Rate, What's Next after Result
This year, VITEEE has undergone a massive change in its selection process. Right from the exam pattern, to difficulty level of question paper, to the rank vs mark mapping. Students must note that VIT does not release candidate’s stats or topper’s list. However, being one of the most popular private engineering entrance exams, the participation rate continues to remain similar to that of last year. Check below for more.
How many students appeared for VITEEE 2026?
However, from the unofficial sources, it is estimated that around 2.7 -2.8 lakh candidates had registered for the exam, out of which 2.5 lakh students had appeared for the paper. The computer based exam was held across 130 cities in India and 9 cities abroad. The attendance percentage is pretty much the same compared to last year.
How do I check my VITEEE Result 2026?
Students can check their result at vit.ac.in. The viteee vit ac in 2026 result is valid for one year only and is applicable for all four VIT campuses. To check result, provide application number, password and registered email ID. Use an updated browser to access your rank card.
What’s Next for Candidates?
Commonly asked questions
The VITEEE counselling fee is INR 5,900 (inclusive of GST). During the counselling registration, the students will have to pay the counselling fee online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI. If the fee is not paid, then the students cannot participate in the counselling process.
VIT declared the VITEEE 2026 result on May 8.
No, the official VITEEE cutoffs are not released by the authorities. A rank list will be prepared based on percentile obtained in VITEEE exam.
Candidates who have qualified VIT entrance exam 2026 can now prepare for counselling. The VITEEE counselling will be conducted on the counselling portal, in phases. There will be a total of five phases, and goes upto 1.5+ rank. Candidates must keep following documents ready-
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VITEEE admit card 2026
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Admission letter
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VITEEE rank card 2026
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10th and 12th marksheet
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TC/Leaving Certificate
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Migration certificate
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Category certificate (if required)
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Nativity
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Affidavit
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Physical fitness
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