Is calculator allowed in VITEEE?

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.

What kind of questions will be present in the VITEEE question paper?

VITEEE exam pattern is released online. During exam, students will have to answer multiple choice questions. Out of four options for each question, student will have to select the correct one. More than one option cannot be selected. Question paper will be prepared from official syllabus.

Is there negative marking for unattempted questions in VITEEE?

No, the unattempted questions in the VITEEE paper will not be marked negatively. These questions will not be considered when the papers are being scored. Students are encouraged to attempt all questions in the exam since wrong answers are not negatively marked.

How many questions are asked in VITEEE examination?

VITEEE will consist of 125 objective questions. In every question, student will be given four options, and correct one has to be selected.

What is the time duration for attempting VITEEE question paper?

VITEEE exam pattern is released online. The students will have to complete the exam in 2 hours and 30 minutes. No extra time will be given to complete the exam. Students have to solve the paper within the given time limit.

How many times is VITEEE conducted in a year?

VITEEE or Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination is conducted once in a year. The computer-based test is done on multiple dates. Students who want to appear for VITEEE exam must register and book slot from the given dates. VITEEE 2026 is conducted between April 28 to May 3, 2026, across various test centres.

What is the difficulty level of VITEEE?

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.

Is there negative marking in VITEEE?

Yes, VIT has introduced negative marking scheme in VITEEE 2026-27 admissions. Now, students will get -1 mark for every wrong attempt. However, for each correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded.

VITEEE 2027 Exam Pattern: Total Marks, Marking Scheme, Subject-Wise Weightage

Q: How many questions are there in VIT entrance exam?

VITEEE exam has 125 questions in total. All questions are objective-type and incorrect responses include negative marking. Candidates have to complete their exam in 2 hours and 30 minutes. The section-wise distribution of questions can be checked below - Sections Total questions Mathematics 40 questions Phyiscs 35 questions Chemistry 35 questions English 5 questions Aptitude 10 questions

Updated on Sep 17, 2026 18:04 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

VITEEE Exam Pattern 2027: Students appearing for the VITEEE can check the VIT University Exam Pattern. The paper pattern comprises details regarding question paper structure, marking scheme, duration of the VIT entrance exam, and other important details.

VIT University will upload VITEEE 2027 exam pattern on its official website - viteee.vit.ac.in. Students who will participate in VITEEE registration must go through exam pattern. For 2026 session, the authorities revised the paper pattern, implementing negative marking for the first time.

As per official update, VITEEE total mark is 500 with a total time duration of 2.5 hours. Overall, VIT exam question paper comprises 125 questions from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Aptitude and English. Considering VIT 2027 marking scheme, 4 marks are reserved for correct answer and -1 mark for incorrect answer. Read below to know more.

Table of contents

VITEEE 2027 Exam Pattern: Highlights
VIT University Exam Pattern 2027: Subject-Wise Weightage
VITEEE 2027 Chapter-Wise Weightage
VITEEE 2027 Total Marks and Marking Scheme
VIT Entrance Exam sections and Important topics
VITEEE 2027 Exam Pattern FAQs

VITEEE 2027 Exam Pattern: Highlights

Candidates can check VITEEE exam pattern overview details below -

VITEEE 2027 Exam Pattern- Highlights

Particulars	Details
Examination Mode	Computer-Based Test
Duration	2 Hours 30 Minutes
Medium of Exam	English
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions
Sections	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Aptitude, English
Number of Questions	125 Questions
Total Marks	500
Marking scheme	4 marks for each correct answer; 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect answers

VIT University Exam Pattern 2027: Subject-Wise Weightage

The VITEEE question paper comprises a total of 500 questions that are conducted online. Students are given a time-bandwidth of 2.5 hours to complete solving questions. Overall, VIT exam, evaluates student's performance and analytical skills based on how accurately they answer the questions asked in VITEEE. In addition, students must be aware of VIT exam syllabus 2027 to secure a good rank in the exam. The chapter-wise weightage of VITEEE changes every year, so here is an estimated subject-wise weightage that students can use for their preparation -

Subject/Section	Total Number of Questions	Approx Weightage
Physics	35	28%
Chemistry	35	28%
Maths/Biology	40	32%
Aptitude	10	8%
English	5	4%
Total	125	100%

VITEEE 2027 Chapter-Wise Weightage

VIT University does not provide chapter-wise weightage to students. However, based on the past question paper trends, here is a compilation of expected VITEEE chapter-wise weightage across all sections. This can be a planning guide for your VIT exam preparation:

VITEEE 2027 Exam Pattern: Maths Chapter-Wise Expected Weightage

VIT Maths carries the maximum weightage. Refer to the expected number of questions chapter-wise below:

VITEEE Maths Chapters	Approx Questions
Calculus (Limits, Differentiation, Integration); Vector Algebra & 3D Geometry	12 to 14 questions (5 -7 tough-level questions)
Coordinate Geometry (Lines, Circles, Conics); Algebra (Complex Numbers, Quadratics, Sequences, Binomial)	9 to 10 questions (4 to 5 moderate-level questions)
Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Probability and Statistics	9 to 11 questions (3 to 4 moderate-level questions)
Differential Equations; Sets, Relations & Functions; Permutations and Combinations	6 to 7 questions (2 to 3 easy-level questions)

VITEEE Exam Pattern 2027: Physics Chapter-Wise Weightage

Check VIT exam Physics chapter-wise weightage below:

VITEEE Physics Chapters	Approx Questions
Electrostatics and Current Electricity	7 to 10 questions
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism	3 to 4 questions
EMI and AC	3 to 4 questions
Ray and Wave Optics	2 to 3 questions
Modern Physics (Dual Nature, Atoms, Nuclei)	3 to 4 questions
Semiconductor Devices and Digital Electronics	2 to 3 questions
Laws of motion and kinematics	2 to 3 questions
Work, Energy, and Power	1 to 2 questions
Properties of Matter (Solids and Fluids)	2 to 3 questions
Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory of Gases	2 to 3 questions
Oscillations and Waves	1 to 2 questions
Electromagnetic Waves and Gravitation	1 to 2 questions

VIT University Exam Pattern 2027: Chemistry Chapter-Wise Weightage

Check VITEEE Chemistry Chapter-Wise weightage below:

VIT Chemistry Chapters	Approx Questions
Carbonyl compounds (Aldehydes and Ketones)	2 to 3 questions
Alcohols and Ethers	1 to 2 questions
Carboxylic acids and derivatives	1 to 2 questions

VITEEE 2027 Total Marks and Marking Scheme

VITEEE Exam Pattern 2027 will be made available along with information brochure. Students appearing for the exam this year, must know few things beforehand about the entrance exam -

VIT Exam 2027 is a university-level entrance exam
The university follows a unique five-category ranking system to shortlist students for VIT campuses in India.
The university does not accept any other entrance test scores, such as JEE Mains, COMEDK, BITSAT, etc.
Also, there is no resevation quota to get admission to VIT.

VITEEE 2027 Marking Scheme: Total Marks and Duration

The authorities have implemented negative marking and revised the VITEEE exam pattern 2027. Check details below -

-1 mark will now be deducted for an incorrect response.
4 marks will be given for each correct answer.
There is no partial marking in VIT Entrance Exam
Each question will have four options, out of which one will be correct
Students will have to attempt 125 questions in 2.5 hours

NOTE: To understand marking scheme more closely, the institute has released VITEEE BTech mock test, so that students can be familiar with paper pattern and question type asked in VIT 2027 exam. With negative marking introduced, candidates are advised to pay special attention to time management and build accuracy to attempt questions.

VITEEE 2027 Marking and Question Distribution

Sections	Number of questions	Marks allotted per question
Physics	35	4 mark
Chemistry	35	4 mark
Mathematics	40	4 mark
Aptitude	10	4 mark
English	5	4 mark
Total	125	500 marks

Also read:

How to score 400+ marks in VITEEE exam?

How to avoid negative marking in VIT Entrance Exam?

VIT Entrance Exam sections and Important topics

The VIT 2027 BTech entrance exam is held online only. VITEEE exam question paper is divided into five sections: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English and Aptitude. Questions will be asked in English language with four options, out of which only one will be the correct answer. VITEEE 2027 is divided into two types of exams - MPCEA and BPCEA. The candidates will have to attempt their preferred paper as per the subjects they have studied or the course they are applying for.

MPCEA - Candidates appearing in MPCEA (Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/ English / Aptitude) in VITEEE are eligible for all the B.Tech. Degree programmes
BPCEA - Candidates appearing in BPCEA in VITEEE (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/ English/ Aptitude) are eligible only for B.Tech. Bio-stream Degree programmes

Check below -

Stream	VIT Campus
Bio-engineering	VIT Bhopal
Biotechnology	VIT Vellore
CSE with specialisation in Bioinformatics	VIT Vellore
ECE with specialisation in Biomedical Engineering programmes	VIT Vellore

NOTE: But after joining to the above courses, registering for Mathematics as a bridge course is mandatory.

VITEEE 2027 Important Topics and Chapters

Questions that are asked in VIT entrance exam are mostly from class 11th and 12th syllabus. However, the question paper have maximum weightage from class 12th syllabus. Students can check important topics and their weightage below-

Subject	Important Chapters and Weightage
Physics	Electrostatics and current electricity (10 to 12%), Magnetism and EMI (10-11%), Ray optics and wave optics (7 to 8%). Other important chapters: thermodynamics, laws of motion, circular motion, etc.
Chemistry	Coordination compounds (10%), electrochemistry (9%), chemical kinetics (9%), atomic structure (9%), chemical bonding (8%), thermodynamics (8%). Other topics - biomolecules and polymers, p and d block elements, etc.
Maths	Vector algebra (11%), matrices and determinants (10%), probability (10%), calculus (17%), complex numbers (7%). Other important topics: 3D geometry, trigonometry, sequence and series, etc.
English and Aptitude	Data interpretation, number series, coding and decoding, logical reasoning, vocabulary, basic grammar, reading comprehension, etc.

VIT Mock Test

Vellore Institute of Technology will activate official mock test for students to understand exam pattern and marking scheme. Candidates are check VITEEE most repeated questions in physics, chemistry, and mathematics to practice. With help of VITEEE previous year's question paper, candidates can check what type of questions are asked in the exam.

By solving VIT sample papers regularly, the candidates will be able to improve their time management skills and increase the speed and efficiency required while taking the actual exam.

Also read:

Good rank in VITEEE

VIT exam hall instructions

VITEEE exam day guidelines

VITEEE 2027 Exam Pattern FAQs

Candidates can check VITEEE exam pattern related FAQs below -

Q: Is VITEEE exam conducted online?

Yes, Vellore Institute of Technology conducts the exam online for MPCEA and BPCEA streams. The test duration of CBT is 2 hours and 30 minutes, and is held at various test cities acrosss India and abroad.

Q: How tough is VITEEE exam?

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: Which class syllabus has more weightage in VITEEE exam?

In VITEEE, VIT mainly focuses on class 12th syllabus than 11th standard syllabus. To score 300 to 400 marks in VIT exam, we advise to -

Cover 12th syllabus first
Solve PYQs and mock test

Q: How many questions are there in VIT entrance exam?

VITEEE exam has 125 questions in total. All questions are objective-type and incorrect responses include negative marking. Candidates have to complete their exam in 2 hours and 30 minutes. The section-wise distribution of questions can be checked below -

Sections	Total questions
Mathematics	40 questions
Phyiscs	35 questions
Chemistry	35 questions
English	5 questions
Aptitude	10 questions

Q: What is the syllabus for VITEEE aptitude section?

The syllabus of VITEEE aptitude section can be checked below -

Data interpretation
Data Sufficiency
Syllogism
Number series, coding and decoding
Clocks, calendars, and directions, etc.

Q: What is the ideal time allocation for each section in VITEEE?

According to the mentors and topper's it is recommended to attempt questions during VITEEE exam in the following manner -

English and aptitude section - 15 mins
Chemistry - 30 mins
Physics - 45 mins
Maths/Biology - 60 mins

Q: Is the VITEEE syllabus same as JEE Main?

Not entirely, the core topics remain the same. VITEEE has 10 aptitude questions, and English has 5 questions. The physics, chemistry and maths questions are mostly formula-based and less tricky than JEE Main.

Q: What is the most significant change in VITEEE this year?

The introduction of negative marking in VITEEE exam pattern for the first time is the most significant change made this year. Now, for every incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted. While each correct answer carry 4 marks. So, now with negative marking implemented, blind guessing can be risky.

Q: Does VIT provide mock tests for VITEEE?

Yes, Vellore Institute of Technology provide mock test for VITEEE before the exam date. The mock test gives an idea to student how the exam will be conducted along with question paper difficulty level and pattern. Candidates who have registered for the exam can take VITEEE mock test for free using dummy credentials.

Q: Is the exam pattern important for the VITEEE preparation?

Yes, absolutely exam pattern is important for VITEEE preparation as it help student to understand how the VIT exam is conducted. Now that negative marking is introduced, candidates must be well aware of the marking scheme and prepare accordingly. In addition, students must focus on accuracy and time management skills apart from clearing concepts.

Q: Are Biology students eligible for VIT BTech programmes?

Yes, but only specific branches like biotechnology, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, etc. They must meet the requirement of studying - BPCEA version of exam. Candidates must go through VITEEE eligibility criteria carefully.