VITEEE 2026 May 2 Exam Live: Shift 1 Paper Analysis OUT, Difficulty Level, Answer Key

Check VIT 2026 exam hall instructions -

• Candidates must sit in the allotted seat, which is pre-allotted. 
• Applicants will be monitored through CCTV camera individually.
• They are not allowed to carry any other items or documents apart from hall ticket and ID proof.
• Students must not sit idle for more than 20 minutes, as they will be closely monitored by the VIT observer. 
• A rough sheet will be provided in the exam hall for doing calculations.
• Scribe applicants will get a compensatory time of 30 minutes to complete the VIT entrance exam. 
• Candidates have to maintain discipline inside the exam hall.

While attempting comprehensive passage under "English section" don't go on reading the whole passage. First, pick the question. Read the question properly and then look for the most relevant context that matches to the question, and attempt based on that. Doing this will save a lot of time during the VITEEE exam.

The following BTech branches are available at VIT Chennai campuses through VITEEE -

Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, CSE in AI and ML, CSE in AI and Robotics, CSE in Cyber Security, CSE in Data Science, CSE in quantum computing, electrical and electronics engineering, electrical and computer science engineering, electronics and communication engineering, electronics and computer engineering, electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics and automation, mechanical engineering (elctric vehicles).

With 50000 rank, you are eligible for all four VIT campuses and will most likley to come under phase III counselling round. With 50000 rank you can target CSE specialisation programmes, IT courses, and Mechanical branch as well.

MPCEA and BPCEA are streams in terms of VITEEE admission process. MPCEA stands for- Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English and Aptitude. On the other hand, BPCEA refers to Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English, and Aptitude.

VITEEE counselling 2026 will take place in four phases. The last round of counselling exceed till 1.25 lakh rank.

Chapters and topics covered in today's VITEEE 2026 paper were - coordinate geometry, naming reaction, matrices and determinants, probability, electrostatics. More will be updated soon.

These campuses do offer opportunities and admission chances for students securing VITEEE marks between 100 to 150. 

• CSE and specialisation branches - Good chances in Category 4 and 5 at VIT Bhopal/AP campuses. 

• ECE or EEE- Likely available in category 3 to 5 in VITEEE exam

• Mechanical or Civil Branches - High chances of getting a seat in category 2 or 3 in VIT admission counselling for Bhopal or VIT AP campus

Candidates can check expected VIT cutoff rank (closing) for Chennai campus of all branches below-

For VIT 2026 phase 1 counselling, the expected closing rank can be around 20000 rank.

Many students have stated that, they have missed their exam date due to glitches at OTBS while downloading their admit card. As of now, there is no such update from officials, regarding extension. We advise students to keep checking their registered email ID and offiicial website for updates.

Yes, the mathematics subject/section is important and compulsory in the VITEEE exam, specifically for BTech programmes. For students applying under PCB, must have biology as their compulsory subject. Candidates must have passed with an aggregate of 60% marks in Mathematics in the qualifying exam.

As per the new marking scheme, 200 marks in VITEEE can be around 25,001-40,000 rank in VIT exam.

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.

Vellore Institute of Technology has four main campuses in India, which are- 

• VIT, Vellore (main campus),
• VIT, Amravati
• VIT, Chennai
• VIT, Bhopal campus

Candidates can check expected marks vs rank for 100 to 150 marks in VIT Entrance Exam. However, the cutoff is expected to go low, as the question paper is set to be on tougher side, with out of syllabus questions. This is an expected range range and can fluctuate after equi-ercentile method- 

Students can check VITEEE 2026 April 28, 29, 30, and May 1 average number of attempts (shift-wise) below -

• April 28 (shift 1) - 65 to 70 questions
• April 28 (shift 2) - 65 to 75 questions
• April 29 (shift 1) - 55 to 65 questions
• April 29 (shift 2) - 100 to 110 questions
• April 30 (shift 1) - 75 to 85 questions
• April 30 (shift 2) - 80 to 90 questions
• May 1 (shift 1) - 65 to 75 questions
• May 1 (shift 2) - 67 to 73 questions

The VITEEE 2026 cutoff is expected to go low, with a safe score starting from 350+ marks for VIT Vellore campus.

Questions from the following were asked in today's VITEEE paper 2026 - halogen derivative, haloalkene, GOC (had maximum questions), alcohol, ether, phenols, naming reactions, NCERT (isomerism), thermodynamics, thermochemistry, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, s,d,f, and p-block elements, properties, chemical bonding, periodic table trends. 

No, avoid laminating the admit card as it can cause issues in the verification process.

In the new 500-mark pattern, 150 marks in VITEEE is low. A good score to secure Category 1 or 2 often above 330+ marks, based VITEEE this year's paper analysis.

Since, this year, except from VITEEE 2026 April 28, all shifts difficulty level was unexpected. Where some students found the paper to be easy to moderate. Other set of candidates found VIT paper to be extremely tough. On an average, combining all exam dates and slots, maximum number of good attempts (safe) ranged from 85 to 90 questions out of 125, which states that the paper was similar to JEE Main level. This states that the cutoff for VITEEE this year can go low. 

The Vellore Institute of Technology have completed conducting VITEEE May 2 shift 1 paper. Analysis and memory-based question paper will be made available soon.

VIT is expected to declare VITEEE result in the second week of May 2026. Students will be notified regarding the result date on official website and on their registered email ID.

Since, this year, except from VITEEE 2026 April 28, all shifts difficulty level was unexpected. Where some students found the paper to be easy to moderate. Other set of candidates found VIT paper to be extremely tough. On an average, combining all exam dates and slots, maximum number of good attempts (safe) ranged from 85 to 90 questions out of 125, which states that the paper was similar to JEE Main level. This states that the cutoff for VITEEE this year can go low.

No, candidates cannot change their allotted VIT 2026 exam centres.

VIT do not issue any dress code guidelines. However, to prevent frisking, students must wear a clothing to avoid any issues during checking process. Here's what you can wear-

• Formal or semi-formal attire
• Wear light-coloured and loose clothes 
• Avoid wearing jewellery or metallic accessories such as belts, caps, thick-soled shoes, mehendi, etc. 
• Avoid wearing googles or garments with bold prints.

Here's what one can do to avoid negative marking in VIT entrance test -

• Avoid blind guesswork. Only attempt questions that you are confident of.

• Start with easy section first.

• Keep a practice of solving Chemistry, Aptitude, and English in 45 mins (approx)

• Pay attention to accuracy and keep at least 15 to 20 mins for review work.

• Avoid spending more time on one question.

• If you are good with shortcut tricks then implement in solving tricky questions.

VIT Vellore usually reserves 1200 seats for CSE branch for admission through VITEEE. 

After VIT Vellore, Chennai is considered one of the best campuses for BTech courses. The following BTech programmes are offered at VIT Chennai along with estimated seat intake for counselling-

For admission to CSE (specialisation) branch, at VIT AP, the safe rank and score in VITEEE 2026 can be checked below-

• Safe marks - 200 to 250 marks
• Safe rank - 50000- 60000

For VITEEE 2026 as per the revised marking scheme, the safe score and ranks for EE or ECE branch in VIT Vellore can be checked below -

• Safe rank in VIT 2026 - 12000+
• Safe ranks - 320 to 380 marks

Yes, there is negative marking this year. Students will be awarded 4 marks for correct answer and -1 mark for incorrect answer.

The computer-based test has begun and students can find complete details about the question paper difficulty level after the exam. Stay tuned.

Vellore Institute of Technology have started conducting VITEEE 2026 May 2 shift 1 exam at 9:30 am. The test will conclude at 12:00 pm. Analysis with difficulty level will be available soon.

The expected cutoff rank for VITEEE Category 5 rank is 25000+

VITEEE OTBS is the Online Test Booking System. It is important for:

• Slot booking and test city selection
• Downloading VITEEE admit card

This year, Vellore Institute of Technolgy have introduced negative marking along with revised marking scheme. Now, for every correct answer you get 4 marks awarded and -1 mark for negative marking.

If the candidate has no photo in their VIT admit card 2026, then they should take their photographs to the exam centre for the same.

VIT entrance exam question paper comprises a total of 5 sections, which are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English, and Aptitude

No, there is no partial marking in VITEEE marking scheme. 

The reporting for VIT entrance exam 2026 starts from 7:30 am onwards. Candidates will undergo biometric registration process.

Candidates must carry the following to the exam centre -

• Valid ID proof 
• VIT hall ticket 2026
• Passport size photograph
• Pen or pencil

90 marks in VIT entrance exam (as per the new marking scheme) will be somewhere around 1,30,000  - 1,20,000 VITEEE rank. 

Candidates can check exam timings of VITEEE 2026 exam below -

Candidates will be monitored through CCTV individually and should not sit idle for more than 20 minutes. If done, they will be inquired by VIT observer and can lead to expulsion. Rough sheets will be provided for solving questions. After the completion of exam, it has to be returned to invigilator. 

Candidates must ensure that they follow the mentioned guidelines below -

• Students whose exam centre is located far, must leave early as soon as possible to report. 

• Carry two to three copies of hall ticket. Ensure it has a watermark on it.

• Do not carry electronic gadgets or text items.

Since VITEEE syllabus is similar to the 12th standard qualifying exam, the students can use the NCERT books to prepare. However, the students are also advised to check other important reference books so that they can have a deeper knowledge of the topics that are listed out in the syllabus.

No, booking mail is not required, and both are entirely different. Confirmation mail is generated after slot booking, that refers that your exam date and time is blocked successfully and you can download the admit card (48 hours) before your exam date. On the other hand, admit card serves as an identity proof for students. VITEEE 2026 admit card contains details regarding exam and candidate. 

• The booking confirmation mail consists of just test city allocated

• While, the VIT admit card 2026 contains the exam centre name and address.

Both can be downloaded from VITEEE OTBS Portal using application number and password.

Here is a list of some important topics covered on VITEEE 2026 April 28 shift 1 question paper: (Maths, Physics, and Chemistry): Chemical bonding, p, d, and s-block elements, Mole concept, thermodynamics, polymer, NCERT (12th Syllabus), GOC, co-ordination compounds, GOC, Isomer, Organic chemistry (12th chemistry), Vector 3D, Conic section, integral calculus, area under curve, differential equation, co-ordinate geometry, functions, probability, matrices, algebra questions was lengthy etc. 

On an average, 2.3 to 2.5 lakh applicants appear for VITEEE every year. Based on the analysis, here is an the estimated stats of students who appear for VIT entrance examination.

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

Based on students feedback and experts analysis, organic chemistry had high-weightage. Around 10 to 12 questions are asked in question paper. In some shifts, questions from organic chemistry was tricky with conceptual knowledge and was beyond NCERT-level.

Some important topics include: reactions, name reactions, mechanisms, etc.)

No, calculator (physical or digital) is not allowed for exam attempt. Students have to solve questions manually. Rough sheets will be provided during exam. Candidates will have to write down their name and other details asked, and then start solving questions. After the exam is completed, the rough sheet must be returned to invigilator. 

Based on last year's trends and cutoff analysis, check expected good rank analysis in VITEEE 2026 (as per new marking scheme)

The expected cutoff for VITEEE Category 5 rank is 25000+.

Students have stated that some questions were from topics that were not included in the VITEEE syllabus. Also, many found the question paper to be lengthy with less time to complete. 

This year, Vellore Institute of Technolgy have introduced negative marking along with revised marking scheme. Now, for every correct answer you get 4 marks awarded and -1 mark for negative marking.

OTBS means Online Test Booking System. It is a online portal used for slot booking and admit card download. To access OTBS, students have to enter their application number and password. OTBS portal is now open for hall ticket download. The last date was May 1. However, students can still access the portal, as May 3 exam appearing students were facing issue while downloading their admit card.

Candidates appearing for the exam must carry the following items to the exam center-

• Valid ID proof

• VITEEE admit card (printed on an A4 size paper with watermark on it)

• Pen or pencil

• Two to three passport size photograph

Students who attempted earlier sessions have stated that if you are carrying Aadhar card, then make sure you take an unmasked Aadhar card, as the authorities tell you to write down your Aadhar number. 

Since, there is negative marking this year, it’s better to avoid randomly guessing. You can loose marks with blind guesswork. Therefore, only attempt those questions which you are confident of. 

VIT entrance exam is conducted for 2.5 hours. Students will have to attempt the exam straight fro 2.5 hours. No breaks are offered during CBT.

There are a total of 125 questions in total. The question distribution (section-wise) can be checked below-

The exam timings of VITEEE 2026 can be checked below -

• Slot 1 - 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

• Slot 2 - 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

There are a total of 125 questions in total. The question distribution (section-wise) can be checked below-