VITEEE 2026 April 28 Exam Live: Shift 1 Question Paper Analysis, Answer Key with Solutions

Candidates must follow the information below

• 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.

If you have missed your VITEEE 2026 exam slot/date, then you cannot appear for the exam anymore. Therefore, ensure that you check your VIT 2026 exam dates carefully and download hall ticket on time. 

VIT Vellore followed by Chennai campus is best for CSE core and specialisation branches. To get admission to it, students must score at least 400+ marks. 

VITEEE 2026 April 28 shift 2 paper will conclude at 5:00 pm. 

For PwD and PwBD candidates, students get a compensatory time of 30 minutes. That means students appearing for second shift, can end their test at 5:30 pm. 

Candidates can check VITEEE Maths important topics and chapters below based on todays question paper -

• Vector 3D, Conic section, integral calculus, area under curve, differential equation, co-ordinate geometry, functions, probability, matrices, algebra questions was lengthy etc. 

Yes, there is negative marking for all sections, including English and Aptitude. Students must be careful while attempting the questions in the exam.

VITEEE 2026 April 28 shift 2 exam ends at 5:00 pm. Candidates appearing for upcoming slots can check overall question paper difficulty with topics covered in today's VITEEE exam 2026.

No, 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.

VIT has started VITEEE 2026 April 28 shift 2 paper. The shift 2 exam is held in certain states only. Students can check detailed analysis after the shift is completed. 

Candidates can check revised exam pattern and revised marking scheme for VIT 2026 exam below -

Candidates appearing for VIT 2026 April 28 shift 2 paper can check the exam day guidelines below-

• 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.

The VITEEE 2026 exam will be held for 2.5 hours. Candidates are not allowed to leave early.

VITEEE question paper consists of five sections, which are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English and Aptitude.

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). 

Based on the student's feedback, safe scores for VITEEE 2026 April 28 shift 1 paper can be checked below as per the category -

• Category 1 - 300 marks
• Category - 220 marks 

Here is an order of high-weightage sections (based on today's question paper)

• Inorganic, Organic, Physical 
• INORGANIC - Chemical bonding, p, d, and s-block elements
• Mole concept, thermodynamics, polymer, NCERT (12th Syllabus), oxidation and reduction, etc.

Candidates can check section-wise dfficulty level of VITEEE 2026 April 28 question paper 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

VITEEE 2026 April 28 question paper had more questions from class 12th syllabus compared to class 11th. The question solving required fundamental concepts and if you are good with formulas, then good attempts can range around 105 to 110. 

Topics covered: Chemical Equillibrium, Thermodynamics, Co-ordination compounds with 3 to 5 questions, Organic chemistry had around 10 to 12 questions, Electrochemistry, etc., coding and decoding, grammar (2 questions), Electrostatics and Capcitors, Ray and wave optics (5 questions), Inorganic chemistry was tough.

The English and Aptitude section was overall easy with direct questions. Memory-based questions will be provided soon. Stay tuned. 

Chemistry was moderate for a few. Many students also stated that NCERT was not enough, as inorganic chemistry was tricky. Compared to 2025, Chem section was tough. Topics Covered: Chemical Equillibrium, Thermodynamics, Co-ordination compounds with 3 to 5 questions, Organic chemistry had around 10 to 12 questions, Electrochemistry, etc.

Students have stated that VIT April 28 paper shift 1 was doable with mostly direct questions. However, few questions were tricky and required time to solve.

Based on students reaction, the paper was moderate overall. Maths and Physics was moderately tough with few lengthy questions, while Chemistry on other hand was easy to moderate. English and Aptitude on other hand, was direct and easy. 

The shift 1 paper of VITEEE April 28, 2026 is now over. Students can find analysis along with question paper answer key here soon.

Yes, students will have to undergo biometric verification process. The verification will be done at the gate entry as well as during the exam.

Candidates must carry any one of the following documents along with VITEEE admit card 2026-

• Voter ID/PAN card/School identity card/Driving License/Passport/Aadhar card with photograph/Class XII board admit card with photograph.

Also carry two to three passport-size photograph for verification.

Before revising, candidates can take a look regarding the important details on VIT exam 2026 -

• Class 12th syllabus has more weightage than 11th syllabus
• In chemistry, organic section is focused more, followed by inorganic and then physical chemistry.
• NCERT is best for Chemistry revision and preparation. 
• For Maths and Physics, students can follow reference books
• Solving PYQs is highly recommended
• Questions in VITEEE are not repeated. However, concepts can be repeated (shift-wise).

Candidates can carry their Aadhar card/PAN card/Driving License to the test centre along with a passport photograph. Candidates can check official mail sent to students on their registered email ID-

The following items will not be accepted inside VITEEE 2026 exam hall -

Many students have received VITEEE admit card 2026 without photo. Such applicants must carry two to three copies of photograph to the test centre. 

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.

Obtaining 400 marks in VIT entrance exam, help students to easily achieve category 1 rank. Here is an estimated number of safe attempts to secure 400+ marks

Candidates can check official website of VITEEE below -

• vit.ac.in

• viteee.vit.ac.in

• otbs.vit.ac.in

Candidates are not allowed to take any break during the 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 2 hours 30 minutes.

VITEEE 2026 April 28 morning shift paper begins. Once the shift is over, students will be able to find question paper, answer key solutions, along with students reaction here. Stay tuned.

Candidates must check that they have following documents ready -

• VITEEE admit card 2026
• Valid ID proof
• Passport size photograph (at least three copies)
• Pen or pencil

Students must -

• Avoid blind guessing
• Work on accuracy
• Focus on conceptual learning and fundamentals

VITEEE question paper usually ranges from moderate to slightly difficult. So, attempt questions camly.

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.

With negative marking introduced in VITEEE this year, students must be careful while attempting questions. Here are some do's and don'ts to consider while appearing for the exam.

PwD and PwBD candidates will be offered 30 minutes of compensatory time to complete the exam, extending their sessions until 12:30 pm for shift 1 and 5:30 pm for shift 2.

Candidates can check VIT BTech exam April 28 shift 1 timings below -

Candidates must carry the following to the centre -

• VITEEE admit card 2026 (physical copy with watermark on it)

• Valid ID proof (submitted at the time of registration)

• Pen or pencil

• 2 to 3 passport size photographs

Yes, candidates can carry transperant water bottle to the exam. 

The biometric verification process is currently ongoing. Students appearing for the exam must reach early along with required documents to the centre. 

It is possible to download admit card from mobile. However, it is highly recommended to download it using a desktop or laptop. Ensure that you use an updated browser. Compatible are - Mozilla and Firefox. 

Students attempting for VITEEE 2026 April 28 shift 1 paper must reach the test centre by 7:30 am for verification process. The reporting process has started and gates will be closed by 9:30 am.

Here are some tips that students can implement in their last few days of VITEEE revision process (for solving PYQs) -

• 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. 

Yes, VITEEE 2026 admit card is important and is mandatory to carry to the entrance exam. Students must carry at least two to three printout copies to the test centre

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. 

Yes, there is negative marking for all sections, including English and Aptitude. Students must be careful while attempting the questions in the exam.

Candidates can check section-wise VITEEE Paper weightage -

No, students will be allowed to leave the exam centre at the mentioned time only. Candidates cannot leave the centre early under any circumstances.

Compared to other national level engineering entrance exams, VIT entrance exam is on the easier side, the but the main catch is its unique selection process which is: 

• VITEEE does not accept JEE Main or other entrance test scores

• Does not provide any reservation quota to students

• Follows category 1 to 5 admission selection, which makes it overall unique.

For any issues related to computer-based test, students can contact the helpline number 044-46277555. Candidates appearing for the exam must go through the exam day guidelines and VITEEE hall instructions carefully before attempting the test.

The following ID proof are accepted along with VIT admit card 2026 -

• School ID card

• PAN card

• Driving License

• Voter ID

• Passport

• Aadhar Card with photograph

• Class XII Board Admit Card with Photograph

However, we advise to carry the ID proof which you had submitted at the time of registration.

Rough sheets will be provided inside the VITEEE exam hall. Candidates will have to write their name, roll number and other details before using the rough pad. However, virtual and physical calculators are strictly not allowed during the exam. Candidates will have to do calculations manually.

VIT exam 2026 will be conducted online from April 28 to May 3 in two shifts. The shift timings can be checked below -

Candidates must report to the centre 2 hours before the exam time. 

Candidates can check VIT Vellore BTech branches and seat intake below. This is an estimated range (of last year) -

Yes, it is available for download at OTBS portal. Candidates can download it by using their application number and password. 

This year, VIT has implemented negative marking -

• 4 marks for correct response and 

• -1 mark for incorrect answer

Yes, students will have to undergo biometric verification process. The verification will be done at the gate entry as well as during the exam.

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.

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 -

• Visit official website 

• Click on OTBS

• Enter application number and password

• Check all details carefully

• Download and take printout of the admit card

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). 

VITEEE question paper consists of five sections, which are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English and Aptitude.

Candidates must avoid carrying the following items to the test centre - Calculators, log tables, sheets, study materials, textbooks, handbags, purses, etc. 

No, late entry is not at all accepted under any circumstances. Candidates must reach VIT exam centre 2 hours before the test time.

The exam is conducted in two shifts and the exam timings can be checked below -

Candidates must report as early as possible. As per the official notification, candidates must reach the test centre 2 hours before the exam time.

Candidates appearing for the exam must carry the following -

• Valid ID proof

• VITEEE admit card 2026

• Recent passport-size photograph (if your hall ticket (photo space) has come out blank.

• Pen or pencil

Students who have registered for VIT paper this year can appear for the exam, as per the slot date and time allocated to them.

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.