VSAT Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Updated on Dec 16, 2025 19:02 IST

VSAT Exam Pattern 2026: The Vignan Foundation for Science, Technology & Research prescribes the VSAT 2026 exam pattern and mentions it in its official notification PDF. Candidates preparing for the entrance exam can check the exam pattern of VSAT 2026 to know the sections, marking scheme, and time duration of the exam. This will help them plan their preparation strategy and study well for VSAT exam. Students must also check the VSAT syllabus before starting the preparation to know the subjects, topics, and sub-topics. Check the exam pattern of VSAT, marking scheme, time duration, and more here.

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VSAT 2026 Exam Pattern
VSAT 2026 Exam Marking Scheme
FAQs on VSAT Exam Pattern 2026

VSAT 2026 Exam Pattern

Section	Subjects	Questions	Duration
Section I	Mathematics or Biology	30 Questions	2 Hours 30 Minutes
Section II	Physics	30 Questions
Section III	Chemistry	30 Questions
Section IV	English/Aptitude	30 Questions
Total		120 Questions

Commonly asked questions

Q: How weightage does each subject carry in VSAT?

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.

Q: Does VSAT also has questions from reasoning and aptitude?

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.

VSAT 2026 Exam Marking Scheme

Each question carries one mark.

Total marks is 120.

There is no negative marking in the exam

Chec the pattern below -

Section	Subjects	Marks
Section I	Mathematics or Biology	30 Marks
Section II	Physics	30 Marks
Section III	Chemistry	30 Marks
Section IV	English/Aptitude	30 Marks
Total		120 Marks

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the VSAT syllabus?

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

Q: What is Mathematics syllabus for the VSAT exam?

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.

Q: How many questions are there in the VSAT?

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

FAQs on VSAT Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates can check here additional FAQ related to the VSAT exam pattern 2026 -

Q: How to prepare for the VSAT exam?

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.

Q: VSAT question paper is based on which education board?

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.

Q: What is mode of VSAT exam?

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.

Q: How difficult is the VSAT syllabus?

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.

Q: What is the exam pattern of VSAT?

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.

Q: What is VSAT counselling?

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.

Q: Can I appear in the counselling, if I have got admission through JEE/EAMCET?

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.

Q: When will VSAT result be out?

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.

Q: What subjects are covered in the VSAT syllabus?

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.