VITEEE 2026 April 28 Exam Live: Report, Shift Timings, Guidelines, Hall Instructions
VITEEE 2026 April 28 Exam Live: VIT Vellore will conduct Day 1 of VITEEE paper. The engineering entrance test is done in two shifts. Students can check VIT 2026 today question paper, memory-based answer key solutions, important topics covered, students reactions, etc. in this VITEEE 2026 April 28 exam live updates.
VITEEE 2026 Exam Live Updates
VITEEE 2026 April 28 exam live updates: Vellore Institute of Technology is conducting VITEEE 2026 for admission to BTech programmes. Today is the first day of the VIT entrance exam. Candidates attempting exam today can check question paper, answer key solutions along with difficulty level (shift-wise). Students appearing for the exam must keep all their documents ready and report to their test centre before time.
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VITEEE 2026 April 28 Exam Timings
The exam is held in two shifts: Morning and Afternoon. Candidates can check shift-wise and reporting timings below -
| Shift |
Exam Timings |
Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
9:30 am to 12:00 pm |
7:30 am |
| Shift 2 |
2:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
12:30 pm |
Documents to carry to VITEEE Exam Centre
Candidates appearing for today's VIT paper must carry the following things to the test centre -
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VITEEE admit card 2026 (physical copy with watermark on it)
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Valid ID proof (submitted at the time of registration)
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Pen or pencil
VITEEE 2026 April 28 Exam Dresscode Guidelines
VIT Vellore has not issued any dresscode guidelines for students. However, students must wear comfortable and easy clothing to avoid any issues at the time of frisking. Students will have to undergo biometric registration at the entry and during VIT exam 2026. Therefore, here’s what you can avoid -
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Metallic embellishments in clothing
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Hairbands or Large Buckled Belts
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Jeans with too many pockets
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Jewellery and thick sole shoes
Wear loose- fitted clothes with open footwear like open sandals. Do not put anything on hands or fingers like Mehendi, Nail polish, ink, etc.
VITEEE 2026 April 28 Exam Day Guidelines and Instructions
It is mandatory to follow all instructions mentioned in admit card. Not following any of the rules may result in cancellation of candidature. Check below for VITEEE 2026 exam day instructions
- Carry the above-mentioned documents to centre and report on time, as late entry will not be accepted.
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Candidates must attempt the exam only on the date and slot they have booked.
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Biometric registration is mandatory
- Candidates who have recieved admit card with no photograph must carry two passport-size photo with them.
VITEEE 2026 April 28 Paper Memory-Based Question and Answer Key Solutions
Candidates here can find question paper with answer key here. The questions will be memory-based derived from students reactions while attempting today's exam.
Check Here: VIT 2026 April 28 question paper answer key
VITEEE 2026 April 28 Paper Analysis
Once the shift ends, students can find detailed VITEEE April 28 paper analysis, which will cover the overall difficulty level of the VITEEE question paper. Students can also find section-wise analysis breakdown of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English and Aptitude.
Also check: VITEEE College Predictor
LIVE UPDATE
VITEEE 2026 April 28 Exam Live Updates: Question Paper, Answer Key with Solutions
- 1:53 AM IST• 28 Apr 2026
VIT Vellore BTech Seat Matrix and Courses
Candidates can check VIT Vellore BTech branches and seat intake below. This is an estimated range (of last year) -
Course Number of Seats BTech Computer Science and Engineering 1200 BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering 720 BTech Mechanical Engineering 720 BTech Information Technology 360 BTech Electrical and Electronics Engineering 300 BTech Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Internet of Things 240 B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Information Security 240 BTech Biotechnology 180 BTech Civil Engineering 180 BTech Computer Science and Engineering Specialization in Data Science 180 BTech Computer Science and Engineering and Business Systems 180 BTech Chemical Engineering 120 B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering Specialization in Bioinformatics 120 B.Tech Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering 120 B.Tech Civil Engineering 60 B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Block Chain Technology 60 B.Tech Electronics and Communication with Specialization in Biomedical Engineering 60 B.Tech Mechanical Specialization in Automotive Engineering 60 B.Tech Production and Industrial Engineering 60 - 1:23 AM IST• 28 Apr 2026
Is the VITEEE admit card 2026 available for download?
Yes, it is available for download at OTBS portal. Candidates can download it by using their application number and password.
- 1:18 AM IST• 28 Apr 2026
VITEEE April 28 Exam Live Updates: Marking Scheme
This year, VIT has implemented negative marking -
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4 marks for correct response and
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-1 mark for incorrect answer
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- 1:13 AM IST• 28 Apr 2026
VIT Exam April 28 Live Updates: Is there biometric verification process?
Yes, students will have to undergo biometric verification process. The verification will be done at the gate entry as well as during the exam.
- 1:11 AM IST• 28 Apr 2026
VITEEE 2026 April 28 Exam Live Updates: Dress code Guidelines
VIT does not issue any dresscode guidelines to students. However, students who are appearing for the exam must ensure that they wear comfortable and loose clothing, as it makes the frisking process much easier.
- 1:04 AM IST• 28 Apr 2026
VITEEE April 28 Exam 2026 Live: How to download VIT hall ticket 2026?
Students can download their VITEEE admit card from OTBS portal available at vit.ac.in. The steps to download hall ticket can be checked below -
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Visit official website
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Click on OTBS
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Enter application number and password
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Check all details carefully
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Download and take printout of the admit card
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- 1:01 AM IST• 28 Apr 2026
VITEEE Exam 2026 Live: Document Checklist for candidates whose admit card is released without photo/barcode/signature
Such candidates must carry their recent passport-size photograph along with the listed documents. Carry at least two to three photos (must be the same that was uploaded during registration).
- 12:58 AM IST• 28 Apr 2026
VITEEE 2026 Exam Live: Number of sections in question paper
VITEEE question paper consists of five sections, which are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English and Aptitude.
- 12:57 AM IST• 28 Apr 2026
VITEEE 2026 April 28 Exam Live Updates: Things prohibited at Test Centre
Candidates must avoid carrying the following items to the test centre - Calculators, log tables, sheets, study materials, textbooks, handbags, purses, etc.
- 12:56 AM IST• 28 Apr 2026
VITEEE 2026 Exam Live Updates: Is late entry accepted for VITEEE 2026?
No, late entry is not at all accepted under any circumstances. Candidates must reach VIT exam centre 2 hours before the test time.
- 12:54 AM IST• 28 Apr 2026
VITEEE 2026 April 28 Exam Live: Shift Timings
The exam is conducted in two shifts and the exam timings can be checked below -
Shift
Exam Timings
Reporting Time
Shift 1
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
7:30 am
Shift 2
2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
12:30 pm
- 12:52 AM IST• 28 Apr 2026
Reporting time for the VITEEE 2026 exam today
Candidates must report as early as possible. As per the official notification, candidates must reach the test centre 2 hours before the exam time.
- 12:50 AM IST• 28 Apr 2026
VITEEE 2026 April 28 Exam Live: What documents do I need to carry?
Candidates appearing for the exam must carry the following -
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Valid ID proof
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VITEEE admit card 2026
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Recent passport-size photograph (if your hall ticket (photo space) has come out blank.
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Pen or pencil
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- 12:48 AM IST• 28 Apr 2026
VIT Exam 2026 Live Updates: Who can appear attempt test?
Students who have registered for VIT paper this year can appear for the exam, as per the slot date and time allocated to them.
- 12:47 AM IST• 28 Apr 2026
VITEEE 2026 Exam Live: VIT exam dates
VIT Vellore will conduct VITEEE 2026 from April 28 to May 3. The exam is held online for 2.5 hours in two shifts for MPCEA and BPCEA streams.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, VIT has released VITEEE exam centres list for conducting BTech admission test. The test cities are available for selection. Candidates can select their VITEEE test city and centre at the time of VITEEE registration 2026-27. Final selection of test city and exam date has to be done during the slot booking process.
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.
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.
Commonly asked questions
VITEEE syllabus will be released online. According to official syllabus, students will have to study topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and Aptitude. Before starting preparation, students should check syllabus to be well prepared for exam.
For VITEEE admissions, there is no specific reservation criteria. Students will be offered admission based on their rank, order of preferences, eligibility and seats.
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.
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