VITEEE 2026 Slot Booking Dates OUT Live: OTBS Portal to open on April 17, Check details

No, candidates can access OTBS VIT portal for VITEEE 2026 slot booking for free. Only registered candidates will be able to book exam slots.

Students scoring 400+ marks (400 to 450 marks in VIT exam) will likely get a rank within 500 -1500. 400+ marks refer to a high score (top performance), placing them in category 1 and 2 for computer science at VIT Vellore or VIT Chennai campus. 

No, the VITEEE slot booking window remains active for few days only. Once due date is over, you cannot login and schedule for the exam. The last date to book slot is April 19 (as per the official announcement).

Here is a detailed process on how one should book their VITEEE exam slot properly without any mistake -

• Go to official website of VIT Group of Institutions
• Click on OTBS VIT portal link
• Create an account and login using OTBS credentials
• Check test state and city/centre address 
• Select exam date from April 28 to May 3
• Select shift/slot timing, do check the number of seats displayed
• Confirm and download
• Take a printout of the VITEEE 2026 slot booking confirmation

VITEEE 2026 slot booking will begin from April 17 and last date to book is April 19.

Here are some few tips that candidates can implement while booking their slots for VIT exam on April 17.

• Try to login during late night or early morning
• Use compatible browsers, such as Google Chrome
• Clear cache and browsing history
• Check credentials of OTBS portal 
• Do not keep your VITEEE OTBS portal dashboard open for too long

VIT does not release any stats of candidates registered, appeared or qualified. However, based on the cutoff and results, here's an approximate analysis of how many students usually attempt VIT Entrance Exam.

Candidates must check the following VITEEE 2026 slot booking guidelines and instructions below -

• Slot once booked cannot be changed. Request for test city, date, slot or subject is not allowed under any circumstances.
• The OTBS VITEEE is applicable for candidates who have registered for exam.
• The application fee will be not be refunded if a candidate fails to book exam slot or remains absent on test date.
• A confirmation mail will be sent to candidate’s registered email ID after the slot is booked.
• Once the VIT slot booking 2026 is completed, a booking confirmation form will be generated.
• The VITEEE e-admit card will be made available 48 hours prior to the booked exam schedule.

If any candidate is facing issue in the slot booking process of VIT, can submit their query following the process mentioned below -

• Visit official website and login using credentials
• Go to "Need Help" section
• Select the issue "Query related to Online Test Booking System"
• Enter the issue in detail (within 200 characters)
• Upload screenshots (if any) and submit
• After submission, a ticket number will be issued. Candidates can login and track their status.

No, the slot booking link will be activated on April 17. Candidates were notified by the institute on their registered email ID. Check details below -

No, candidates will have to book only one slot for the VIT entrance exam 2026. The dasboard allows only one exam date to select.

Last year, VITEEE Physics section had questions from the following topics: Kinematics, Circular Motion, Newton’s Law of Motion, Optics, Electrodynamics, Semiconductors, Current Electricity and Internal Reflection.

Candidates can access the slot booking link at OTBS portal online only. There is no other mode of accessing VITEEE slot booking. 

Vellore Institute of Technology will commence VITEEE slot booking 2026 from April 17 onwards. The OTBS portal will remain open till April 19. Candidates are advised to keep all their details ready.

The time duration to attempt VITEEE question paper is 2 hours 30 minutes.

As of now, there is no update regarding the VITEEE 2026 slot booking start date. OTBS portal will be open anytime soon. Stay tuned for the updates. 

The VITEEE admission process undergoes following stages -

• First, applicant has to apply and appear for entrance test
• Once results are announced, institute conducts a counselling process based on rank
• Selected applicants will have to then select programme for admission

Shortlisted students have to download their provisional letter and attend the document verification round to complete VIT exam admission process.

Candidates can check expected VITEEE 2026 marks vs rank analysis (based on the revised exam pattern and marking scheme) -

• 440+ marks - 1000 rank in VIT exam 
• 420 marks - 4000
• 370 marks  6000
• 320 mark - 30,000
• 200 marks - 1,00,000

The following CSE specialisations are available at VIT Vellore -

• BTech CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• BTech CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering)
• BTech CSE (Bioinformatics)
• BTech CSE (Cybersecurity)
• BTech Computer Science and Engineering and Business Systems (in collaboration with TCS)
• BTech CSE (Data Science)

For candidates with rank above 40000 can opt for CSE specialisations, as the cutoff rank is more flexible.

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 and 30 minutes. 

At the time of VITEEE slot booking 2026, candidates will require the following details -

• VIT application number
• OTBS password
• Registered email ID
• Exam date and time
• Test city (as mentioned in application form)

No, you cannot change test city during VITEEE 2026 slot booking after the submission. 

No, the VITEEE slot booking window remains active for few days only. Once due date is over, you cannot login and schedule for the exam.

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

For VIT Bhopal or AP campus, VITEEE score between 280 to 350 marks is considered safe. 

No, candidates will have to book only one slot for the VIT entrance exam 2026. The dasboard allows only one exam date to select.

Inside the exam hall, candidates will be closely monitored through CCTV camera individually. Students must not sit idle for more than 20 minutes on their system. If done, thene he/she will be examined by the VIT observer and can lead to cancellation of candidature. Overall, it is mandatory to follow VITEEE hall instructions to avoid issue during the examination. 

As per the VIT syllabus, the questions of the English section will consist of:

• Comprehension of a short passage
• Line of poems
• Grammar
• Pronunciation

The authorities will create questions based on the level of higher secondary or equivalent education. The following particulars will be chosen as per this level:

• Passages
• Lines of poems
• Dialogues
• Grammar
• Pronunciation items

No, slot booking is mandatory to receive admit card. VITEEE BTech admit card will be issued to students 48 hours before the allotted exam date (chosen by the applicant).

For students who are considering referring to NCERT for VITEEE Physics, then here are some important tips to score well in this section -

• For theory-based questions - VIT usually asks tricky questions from topics like Modern Physics and Semiconductor devices. For such topics, NCERT is perfect. 
• Numerical-based questions - Topics like electrostatics, magnetism, and optics require you to solve formula-based questions quickly. In such cases, NCERT questions are descriptive and you need to work on attempting object-based questions. 
• For more question variation, students can start solving questions papers of JEE Main and BITSAT question papers, as well. 

VITEEE 2026 English section carries 5 questions in total. Each question is of four marks. The main catch to score full marks in the VIT English section is to solve all questions within 15 to 20 minutes (with accuracy). Here are some strategies that you can implement in your preparation -

• Reading comprehension: Practice solving passage-based questions. This will help build vocabulary and fluency. Tip: Read newspapers, magazines, books, and articles, etc. 
• Focus on Grammar and Vocabulary: Pay attention to topics like sentence correction, fill-in-the-blanks, antonyms, synonyms, etc. 
• Build strong vocabulary by learning new words daily. 

No calculators are strictly prohibited for VIT exam. Candidates will have to solve questions manually. The time duration to attempt VITEEE question paper is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

No, the test centre or city cannot be changed. Candidates will have to select the exam date and time from the city they have selected at the time of VITEEE 2026 registration. 

The VIT Vellore will conduct VITEEE exam from April 28 to May 3. The computer based test will be held in two shifts.

No, slot booking is mandatory to receive admit card. VITEEE BTech admit card will be issued to students 48 hours before the allotted exam date (chosen by the applicant).

Some important topics for VITEEE Maths include: Integration, Differential Equations, 3D Vectors, Conics, Functions, Definite Integrals, Probability, Conics, Calculus, and Relations. 

There is no surety that questions from previous shifts will be repeated in the next shifts. However, there are chances that concept-based questions might be similar. 

For students who are considering referring to NCERT for VITEEE Physics, then here are some important tips to score well in this section -

• For theory-based questions - VIT usually asks tricky questions from topics like Modern Physics and Semiconductor devices. For such topics, NCERT is perfect. 
• Numerical-based questions - Topics like electrostatics, magnetism, and optics require you to solve formula-based questions quickly. In such cases, NCERT questions are descriptive and you need to work on attempting object-based questions. 
• For more question variation, students can start solving questions papers of JEE Main and BITSAT question papers, as well. 

Candidates can check revised VITEEE exam pattern 2026 below -

Here are some important tips that you can utlise while preparing for VITEEE Chemistry -

• Inorganic chemistry - If you have completed s, p, d, and f block elements and co-ordination compounds from Chemistry, then you are safe. 
• Organic chemistry - (class 12th syllabus has higher weightage). If you have studied named reactions and mechanisms from NCERT, then you are safe. 
• Physical chemistry - atomic structure, Sommerfield’s extension, electronic configuration and quantum numbers, angular momentum (super important), shapes of orbitals, etc. If you have revised well in these topics, then you are safe. While the concepts from NCERT, the negative marking with time duration demands faster calculations. 

Last 15 days revision tip: Avoid any reference book, revise what you’ve studied, and go through important formulas.

Based on previous year's analysis, it is observed that the first three days of exam (morning shift) tends to be moderate level. Candidates can check below -

• Early dates (April 28, 29, or 30), morning slot is best for CSE core/specialisation branches. 
• Based on students reactions, the paper usually comes easy to moderate (with few tricky questions)
• In addition, the morning shift keeps your mind fresh and less chances of getting fatigue. 
• Another benefit is that you have less chances of getting technical issues while attempting VITEEE 2026 exam.

The marking system in VITEEE has changed completely to reward accuracy over speed. Here’s how-

• For correct answer, you get 4 marks
• For incorrect answer, you lose -1 mark
• Skipping a question - no penalty

Candidates can check subject-wise question distribution below -

With help of the most repeated questions in VITEEE Math, Chemistry and Physics, candidates can boost their preparation plan.

• Identify important topics and concepts through repeated questions.
• Practice with repeated questions and also go through other possible questions of the same topic.
• Candidates should solve VITEEE previous year questions chapter wise and sample papers.
• Important topics with high weightage should be kept as priority but entire syllabus should be covered during preparation.

No, slot booking is mandatory to receive admit card. VITEEE BTech admit card will be issued to students 48 hours before the allotted exam date (chosen by the applicant).

The steps to access VITEEE slot booking 2026 window can be checked below -

• Visit official website- viteee.vit.c.in
• Create an account and sign in using log in credentials 
• Select test city. It must be noted that candidates can choose only one test city for booking (It must be the same as the one chosen on application form)
• Then select the exam date and time. VIT exam date is April 28 to May 3, 2026
• Cross-check details and submit

Yes, the negative marking is applicable for all sections included in VITEEE question paper. Therefore, candidates must answer all questions carefully.

For VIT Bhopal or AP campus, VITEEE score between 280 to 350 marks is considered safe. 

Online Test Booking Password is required only for the purpose of booking a schedule given by the institute. Once the deadline is completed, candidates will not be allowed to book any shift. 

No, it is advised to book slot from desktop or laptop. The OTBS portal might not be accessible properly on mobile. 

Toppers of VITEEE 2026 will be offered VIT scholarships as tution fee waivers, which can be checked below -

Students scoring 400+ marks (400 to 450 marks in VIT exam) will likely get a rank within 500 -1500. 400+ marks refer to a high score (top performance), placing them in category 1 and 2 for computer science at VIT Vellore or VIT Chennai campus. 

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

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.

Getting a core CSE branch is difficult. However, candidates can still have chances to get a seat in CSE (specialisation branches). Based on previous year's trends, the closing rank went till 42000 for CSE. Thus, with 40000 rank in VITEEE, you can get CSE specialisation branches in AP/Bhopal campuses.

No, 75% is not required for VITEEE. The minimum qualifying mark is 60% marks in physics, mathematics and chemistry. On the other hand, for SC/ST, Jammu and Ladakh and North-Eastern states, the minimum qualifying mark is 50%. According to the subject requirement, 60% or 50% is calculated based on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. PCB is required for Biotech/Bioengineering.

No, the VITEEE slot booking window remains active for few days only. Once due date is over, you cannot login and schedule for the exam.

No, VIT slot booking is done for free. Candidates will just have to create an account at OTBS and then login to choose exam date and slot. Once done, submit and keep a record of the allotted exam date and time.

 Here is a detailed process on how to access the slot booking link for VIT entrance exam 2026. 

• Go to the official website of VITEEE
• Now click on the OTBS VIT link to register
• Create an account and log in using credentials that is sent on your registered email ID and password.
• Candidates can check their allotted test state and centre on the dashboard
• Select preferred exam date and shift time. Candidates can also see the number of seats available for that particular exam date. 
• Select and submit
• Keep a copy for future reference. 

To get category 1 rank in VITEEE, candidates need to secure at least 400+ marks in VIT exam. Now that the exam dates are coming closer, pay attention to the basic concepts, and solve VITEEE PYQs, and sample papers. Work on accuracy and time management. Take most test during the time/shift when you are planning to select during VITEEE 2026 slot booking. Avoid blind guessing and you are good to go. To score 400 marks, candidates need to attempt at least 100 to 103 questions correct with accuracy. Solve as many PYQs you can within this time duration and prepare a formula sheet for last minute preparation. 

Candidates can check VITEEE Maths important topics below -

• Integration
• Differential Equations
• 3D Vectors
• Conics
• Functions
• Definite Integrals
• Probability
• Conics
• Calculus
• Relations

The syllabus units for VIT Chemistry can be checked below-

• Physical Chemistry
• Inorganic and Material Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
• Properties and Chemistry of Functionalised Organic Compounds
• Organic Nitrogen Compounds
• Biomolecules and Polymers

VIT exam will be conducted from April 28 to May 3 (as per the official announcement). Candidates who want to appear for the exam, must download their admit card inorder to appear for the exam. 

VIT exam will be conducted from April 28 to May 3 (as per the official announcement). Candidates who want to appear for the exam, must download their admit card inorder to appear for the exam.

No, candidates can book their exam slot during the slot booking phase. Candidates can access slot booking facility at OTBS portal. Once slot is booked, it cannot be reviewed or changed.

No, VITEEE 2026 slot booking is done for free. Candidates just have to login to OTBS portal and select their test city, exam date and slot timing. 

No, you cannot change test city during VITEEE 2026 slot booking after the submission. 

No physical or virtual calculators are allowed during VIT exam. Candidates have to solve all questions manually. Rough sheets will be provided to solve questions.

The total time duration to solve VITEEE question paper is 2 hours 30 minutes. 

To score 400+ marks in VITEEE 2026, candidates need to score at least 103 to 107 question correct out of 125 questions. With each question carrying 4 marks, answering 103 questions correctly will fetch you 412 marks, which is safe to place you in category 1 rank in VIT admission. 

At the time of VITEEE slot booking 2026, candidates will require the following details -

• VIT application number
• OTBS password
• Registered email ID
• Exam date and time
• Test city (as mentioned in application form)

No, VIT does not accept JEE Mains or any other scores for admission. The selection takes place entirely based on marks obtained in VITEEE exam. 

Candidates can download VIT admit card 2026 following the process below -

• Go to official website of VIT
• Click on the otbs portal link and enter login credentials 
• Select the download admit card link option and save

With help of the most repeated questions in VITEEE Math, Chemistry and Physics, candidates can boost their preparation plan.

• Identify important topics and concepts through repeated questions.
• Practice with repeated questions and also go through other possible questions of the same topic.
• Candidates should solve VITEEE previous year questions chapter wise and sample papers.
• Important topics with high weightage should be kept as priority but entire syllabus should be covered during preparation.

Candidates have to create an account at OTBS portal and login using the credentials sent to their registered email ID. After logging, they have to select exam date and slot timing as per their convinience and submit. The slot once booked cannot be changed under any circumstances. 

In case you miss to book slot or the exam, then the portal automatically saves a VITEEE exam date and time based on the availability of seats (under the test city you've chosen).

Candidates can find the VITEEE OTBS portal on the official website - viteee.vit.ac.in. The direct lik to access VITEEE OTBS portal will be updated here in this page.

The VITEEE OTBS password will be sent to candidate’s registered email ID. 

It is advisable to book the VITEEE slot from desktop or laptop, as the interface is more compatible with that. You can easily view the number of seats available on that particular slot along with exam date and shift. 

The following CSE specialisations are available at VIT Vellore -

• BTech CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• BTech CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering)
• BTech CSE (Bioinformatics)
• BTech CSE (Cybersecurity)
• BTech Computer Science and Engineering and Business Systems (in collaboration with TCS)
• BTech CSE (Data Science)

For candidates with rank above 40000 can opt for CSE specialisations, as the cutoff rank is more flexible.

Charge to mass ratio of electron, atomic number, mass number, relationship between wavelength and frequency, work function, kinetic energy of electron, Bohr’s frequency rule, Heisenberg Uncertainity Principle, Schrodinger formula, Aufbau principle, De-Broglie wavelength, etc. are some important formulas.

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 and 30 minutes. 

The VITEEE admission process undergoes following stages -

• First, applicant has to apply and appear for entrance test
• Once results are announced, institute conducts a counselling process based on rank
• Selected applicants will have to then select programme for admission

Shortlisted students have to download their provisional letter and attend the document verification round to complete VIT exam admission process.

No, candidates can book their exam slot during the slot booking phase. Candidates can access slot booking facility at OTBS portal. Once slot is booked, it cannot be reviewed or changed.

Candidates can check VITEEE Maths, Physics, and Chemistry important topics below -

The total seat intake for core CSE branch at VIT Vellore is around 1620 seats (approx).

The VIT Vellore will conduct VITEEE exam from April 28 to May 3. The computer based test will be held in two shifts.

Candidates can check VIT Bhopal CSE cutoff below -