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

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Students can check VITEEE 2026 April 28 shift 1 difficulty level below-

• Overall - Moderate level. Paper was balanced. 

• Chemistry- Easy to moderate (concept and formula based) mostly from PYQs

• Physics - was moderately tough with few tricky questions PYQs

• Maths - was tough, lengthy, calculative, average attempt was less in this section. 

• English and Aptitude - Easy to moderate

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

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. 

On an average every year around 2.3 to 2.5 lakh students appear for VIT 2026 exam. Here's an estimated stats below -

This year, VIT entrance test is being held across 130 cities in India and 9 countries abroad. The VITEEE 2026 exam dates are April 28 to May 3. 

Categories in VITEEE refers to the fee structure based on your rank. Category 1 denotes the top rankers (mainly in a range of 1 to 1500), as the rank goes high the admission fees also increase.

VIT Entrance Exam is conducted online for 2.5 hours.

Students must note that using of physical, virtual or any type of calculator is not allowed in VITEEE exam. Students have to solve questions manually on rough pad provided by authorities.

• Aadhaar Card

• Voter ID

• PAN Card

• School ID

• Passport

• Driving License

• 12th admit card with photograph

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

Candidates can check VITEEE good rank below -

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

Candidates can check average number of attempts (day and shift-wise)

• 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

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.

VITEEE 2026 May 1 shift 2 paper was moderate. Breaking it section-wise, Physics and Maths was moderate to tough, Chemistry was easy and English and Aptitude was easy.

VITEEE 2026 today's shift 1 paper was moderately tough, which few lengthy and tricky questions from Maths and Physics. The paper analysis of second shift will be updated soon.

Based on previous five year's cutoff trends and analysis, candidates can check corresponding rank and percentile details below -

VITEEE 2026 May 1 shift 2 paper has ended. Detailed analysis and important topics will be available soon. Stay tuned.

Candidates can check VITEEE 2026 Rank Vs JEE Main percentile analysis below-

Important topics covered (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. 

To avoid negative marking in VITEEE 2026, here’s what you can do -

• 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.

Top 500 rankers get tuition fee waiver based on their ranks obtained, check below-

Candidates can check VIT scholarship details below -

According to the revised VIT exam pattern, the marking scheme can be checked below -

• 4 marks for correct answer 

• -1 mark for incorrect answer

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.

The following ID proof are accepted the test centre-

• Aadhaar Card

• Voter ID

• PAN Card

• School ID

• Passport

• Driving License

• 12th admit card with photograph

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. 

VITEEE 2026 May 1 slot 2 exam has started. The exam will be over at 5:00 pm. Students can find detailed analysis along with questions and topics after the completion of CBT. 

Candidates can check section-wise marking and question distribution below -

The shift 2 paper of VITEEE 2026 is ongoing. Analysis will be available soon after the completion of exam.

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.

Compared to other engineering entrance exams, difficulty level ranges from moderate to difficult. However, with negative marking a lot can change in ranking system. So, attempt only sure-shot questions.

• Practice and revise VITEEE PYQs of last 5 to 10 years.

• Attempt CBT at the time (you have booked slot) to get real exam experience. 

• Check for most repeated questions and start solving. 

Candidates can do the following to avoid negative marking-

• Avoid blind guessing and cheat codes to attempt questions

• Do not give more than 1.7 mins per question

• Attempt with accuracy. Solving 90 questions correctly is better than attempting 120 questions with error. 

Yes, there is negative marking in VITEEE this year -

• If your answer is correct, then add 4 marks 

• If your response is incorrect, then deduct -1 mark

• Zero marks for unmarked answers. 

• 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.

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. 

140 marks in VITEEE 2026 will be somewhere around 80000 to 100000 rank, as per the new marking scheme. 

As this year, negative marking has been introduced, many students have restricted themselves doing blind guesswork. However, as per the diffculty level of VITEEE 2026 exam question paper, the average number of attempts is around 67 to 75 questions. 

Candidates can check safe score below-

• Target VITEEE score for VIT Vellore: 450+ marks

• Number of safe attempts: At least 115 to 117 questions with accuracy

• Important Note: Avoid making more than 3 to 4 mistakes (if you want to get into category 1)

VITEEE Online Test Booking System will be closed today for hall ticket download. Candidates must visit VITEEE OTBS portal using application number and password to download admit card.

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

Based on initial feedback, the VITEEE May 1 shift 1 question paper was moderate to slightly tough for some. Students found Maths questions to be lengthy and extremely tricky. Here's a quicky analysis -

• Overall - Moderate to tough

• Physics - Moderate to tough

• Chemistry - Easy to slightly tough

• Maths - Tough

• English and Aptitude - Easy

VIT has concluded VITEEE 2026 shift 1 paper at 12 pm, detailed analysis will be available soon. Stay tuned.

For incorrect answer, -1 mark penalty is there. For correct answer, +4 marks will be awarded.

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.

Candidates who want to attempt VIT exam must note that Online Test Booking System will remain open till May 1 for VITEEE admit card 2026 download. 

Candidates must carry the following to the exam centre -

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

VIT is conducting VITEEE from April 28 to May 3 in two shifts. The exam timings are -

• 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
• 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

The shift 1 paper of VITEEE 2026 exam has started. The exam will end at 12:00 pm sharp.

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

VIT is conducting VITEEE 2026 in 130 cities across India and 9 countries abroad.

Candidates cannot change their allotted VITEEE 2026 exam date once allocated.

Candidates appearing for the VIT entrance exam 2026 must revise all chapters wisely-

• Pick the most-scoring chapters (that you have already studied before)
• Solve PYQs and mock test papers
• Go through short-term, definition for last-minute revision
• Maintain a formula sheet carefully. 

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

Candidates can check the process below on how to download admit card for VIT entrance exam 2026-

• Visit official website and go to OTBS 

• Enter credentials - application number and password with verification code

• Select download hall ticket link 

• Check all details carefully and take printout

To take printout of admit card, candidates have to go to an internet cafe and get it printed as per specifications. 

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

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

If the candidates do not have their photos printed in the VIT admit card 2026, then they should take their photographs to the exam centre for the same.

VIT group of institutions has 4 campuses in total - Vellore is the main campus, followed by Chennai, Andhra Pradesh (Amravati), and Bhopal. Vellore and Chennai campuses are the most chosen by students due to their academics, rankings, placements and campus infrastructure.

Well, this completely depends on various factors, such as paper difficulty, number of students appeared in VITEEE, previous year’s cutoff trends, etc. However, if you are targeting CSE branch through VITEEE, and you have secured 100 marks, then you can most likely get CSE (specialisation) branches at VIT AP or Bhopal campuses. But there’s a catch, you need to pay tuition fees (that is set for category 5). 

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

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

• Chemistry: solid states (easy and direct questions) and other chapters, surface chemistry, metallurgy (optional), S-blocks (prepare only if you are confident of)

• Physics: Doppler effect from waves, current electricity (potentiometer principle)

• Maths: Only prepare what you’ve studied so far. 

Students can check VIT Chennai category-wise admission tuition fees below -

Candidates can check VIT Vellore safe score and number of safe attempts below -

• Safe Score VIT Vellore: 450+ marks (for Category 1)

• Number of safe attempts: At least 115 to 117 questions with 95 to 97% accuracy

• Important Note: Avoid making more than 3 to 4 mistakes (if you want to get into category 1)

If the candidates do not have their photos printed in the VIT admit card 2026, then they should take their photographs to the exam centre for the same.

Top 500 rankers get tuition fee waiver based on their ranks obtained, check below-

Candidates can check VIT scholarship details below -

On an average every year around 2.3 to 2.5 lakh students appear for VIT 2026 exam. Here's an estimated stats below -

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. 

For VITEEE Category 1 admsission, the rank ranges usually from 1 to 20,000 rank. This can depend on different factors, such as question paper difficulty level, number of students appeared, etc.

To score 400+ marks in VITEEE, candidates must at least attempt 105 to 110 questions correctly. 

Candidates appearing for VIT 2026 Engineering Entrance Exam must follow VITEEE 2026 exam day guidelines, which are as follows -

• One must reach test centre at least 2 hours before
• Once, candidate reach their exam centre, they will have to undergo biometric registration, which is a part of attendance process along with hall ticket verification process. It will be conducted either before or during exam or both. 
• Rough sheet will be provided inside exam hall to do calculations.
• No applicant can leave exam hall before time.

To raise a query, candidates have to login at VITEEE 2026 applicant portal and look for help desk tab. Then select the issue and provide required details along with screenshot and submit. A ticket will be generated and students can login to track their complaint status.

The expected cutoff for VITEEE Category 5 rank is 25000+

Students can carry any one of the following ID proofs along with VITEEE admit card 2026 to the exam centre.

• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID
• PAN Card
• School ID
• Passport
• Driving License
• 12th admit card with photograph

Candidates can check VIT AP rank vs branch below -

In shift 2 of VITEEE 2026 April 30, Maths section had questions from the following sections-

Coordinate geometry, Limit and Continuity, Differential Equations, Probability, Matrix and Determinant, Vector 3D

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. 

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

Candidates can check the process below on how to download admit card for VIT entrance exam 2026-

• Visit official website and go to OTBS 

• Enter credentials - application number and password with verification code

• Select download hall ticket link 

• Check all details carefully and take printout

To take printout of admit card, candidates have to go to an internet cafe and get it printed as per specifications. 

Candidates who want to attempt VIT exam must note that Online Test Booking System will remain open till May 1 for VITEEE admit card 2026 download. 

As per the revised VITEEE exam pattern 2026, 4 marks is awarded for each correct answer and -1 mark for negative marking. 

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

Students have stated that Maths section was too lengthy with calculative questions. However, for students who attempted JEE Mains this year, found the paper to be easy.

To download VITEEE admit card 2026, candidates have to provide their application number and password.

For CSE core branch at VIT Bhopal, the safe score in VITEEE is around 220 to 280 marks. 

VITEEE 2026 result is expected to release in the second week of May 2026. VIT authorities uses equi-percentile method to calculate score allocate ranks to students, which is then classified into categories.

The safe closing rank for VIT CSE specialisation is 8000, which corresponds around 350+ marks. 

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-

VITEEE 2026 April 30 shift 2 paper is now over. Overall, the paper was moderate and slightly tough compared to shift 1. Here's a quick paper analysis of today's VIT paper-

• Maths - Moderate to tough with lengthy questions

• Chemistry - Easy to moderate

• Physics - Moderately tough

• English and Aptitude - Easy

• Overall - Moderate

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

For admission to BTech programmes at VIT Chennai, candidates must at least score 350+ marks.