VSAT Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

No, as per the VSAT exam pattern there are no questions from topics such as logical reasoning, verbal ability, and basic analytical. Candidates will now find questions from the English/Aptitude section. They will find questions from PCM / PCB.

Each subject be it Maths/Biology, Physics, Chemistry, carries equal weightage, with around 30 questions per subject. However, there is no mandatory rule to attempt all the questions.

The VSAT syllabus is the set of subjects, topics and sub-topics on which the exam question paper will be based.

In VSAT, there are 120 questions which are in multiple-choice format. 30 are from Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology, and English or Aptitude respectively.

Maths in VSAT test will include topics from Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Probability, and Coordinate Geometry. The questions will be based on Class 11 and 12 NCERT.

It is based on NCERT Class 11 and Class 12, of CBSE curriculum and also from most state boards to ensure fairness for students across different educational backgrounds.

VSAT is easy to moderate level. It is based on 10+2 level, however questions are easy to solve and if students have prepared well, they can qualify easily.

The VSAT counselling is a process thorugh which candidates are shortlisted for the courses. During the counselling process, candidates are alloted courses based on their rank of merit.

Yes, if you got admission through JEE/EAMCET, you can still appear for VSAT counselling, provided they have qualified in VSAT exam and hold a good rank. However, before finalising college, you must compare the college based on the fees, facilities and faculties.

As the VSAT is not very difficult compared to other engineering entrance exams like the JEE, it becomes easy for even the average students to crack it easily. However, to do the same they need follow the prep tips mentioned below - 

• Stick to the NCERT books and a couple of supplementary books, thats it.
• Don't overburden yourself with a lot of books, and prep notes. Just stick to the basics and cover the syllabus of VSAT well before time.
• Give mock tests.
• Solve past year question papers in abundance.

The VSAT will be declared after the exam is conducted. It is expected that the result will bs declared after the final answer key is out.

VSAT exam is conducted in online computer based mode. Students will have to answer questions on a computer terminal at designated centers at institute campus.

VSAT syllabus is based on Maths or Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English/Aptitude. Candidates opting for B.Tech should prepare for PCM + English; those opting for agriculture can choose PCB + English.

As per VSAT exam pattern there will be a total of 120 questions asked in the exam and the time duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes.