VITEEE 2026 registration underway at viteee.vit.ac.in; application window open until 31 March 2026

The official application window for VITEEE 2026 is now open at viteee.vit.ac.in Secure your admission chance to VIT Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and VIT-AP by applying online before the deadline of March 31, 2026. The crucial entrance exam will be held from April 28 to May 3, 2026. Eligibility requires a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in PCM/PCB. Get all the details on the competitive exam pattern, the revised marking scheme, and VIT's incredible placement track record, which recently saw a ₹1 Crore highest package offered.

The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), a leading Institution of Eminence in India, has officially commenced the registration for the VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) 2026. VITEEE is the mandatory gateway for admission into the highly sought-after B.Tech programs across its four campuses: Vellore, Chennai, VIT-AP, and VIT Bhopal. This announcement, dated November 22, 2025, marks the start of the primary application cycle for engineering aspirants.

​The application portal, accessible exclusively through the official website viteee.vit.ac.in, is now active. Candidates are given an extended window to register, with the final deadline for online submission set for March 31, 2026. The VITEEE 2026 exam itself is scheduled to be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) over six days, from April 28 to May 3, 2026. Given VIT's exceptional reputation, strong placement record (with top salaries reaching the crore mark), and highly competitive cutoffs, aspirants must prioritize early registration and meticulous preparation.

​ VITEEE 2026 Eligibility and Academic Requirements

​Meeting the stipulated eligibility criteria is the non-negotiable first step toward securing admission to VIT's B.Tech programs. The criteria are standard but must be adhered to strictly.

• ​Minimum Academic Qualification: Candidates must have passed or be appearing for the Class 12 (or equivalent) examination in 2026.
• ​Mandatory Subjects and Marks: 
  • ​General Category: A minimum aggregate of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) in the qualifying examination.
  • ​Reserved Categories (SC/ST): A relaxation is provided, requiring a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in PCM/PCB.
  • ​Specific Requirement: The university previously had a specific condition requiring at least 50% in Mathematics for PCM candidates, though the primary focus remains on the 60\% aggregate. Candidates must carefully check the detailed prospectus.
• ​Course-Subject Mapping: 
  • ​Candidates with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) are eligible for all B.Tech programs.
  • ​Candidates with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) are eligible only for specific programs, primarily B.Tech. Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, and Health Informatics.
• ​Age Limit: The candidate must be born on or after July 1, 2004.

​ VITEEE 2026 Exam Pattern: Format, Sections, and Marking

​The VITEEE 2026 is a competitive, highly structured exam. Candidates must be fully aware of the revised pattern, duration, and the crucial negative marking scheme, which significantly impacts the test-taking strategy.

• ​Mode and Duration: The exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with a total duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes).
• ​Total Questions and Marks: The paper consists of 125 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with a total score of 500 marks.
• ​Five Compulsory Sections: The paper is divided into five parts, all of which are mandatory: 
  • ​Part I: Mathematics/Biology (M/B): 40 Questions
  • ​Part II: Physics (P): 35 Questions
  • ​Part III: Chemistry (C): 35 Questions
  • ​Part IV: Aptitude (A): 10 Questions
  • ​Part V: English (E): 5 Questions
• ​Revised Marking Scheme: A crucial change is the marking system: 
  • ​Correct Answer: +4 marks
  • ​Incorrect Answer: -1 mark (negative marking applies!)
  • ​This revised marking scheme, moving from the previous no-negative-marking rule, requires candidates to prioritize accuracy and judicious attempts.

​ Placement Excellence: VIT's Industry Edge

​One of the strongest motivators for applying to VIT is its stellar placement track record, which continues to set benchmarks in the private engineering education sector, attracting global and domestic giants.

• ​Record Highest Package: VIT has maintained an exceptional highest package record, recently touching ₹1 Crore Per Annum (CPA) in its 2025 placement drive. This demonstrates the high-value potential for top students.
• ​Strong Average Package: The average package for the B.Tech program remains highly competitive, consistently hovering in the range of ₹9.9 LPA to ₹10 LPA, with the Computer Science Engineering (CSE) stream often seeing an average package of over ₹14.5 LPA.
• ​Massive Recruitment Volume: The institute often records impressive figures for total job offers and student placement rates. For instance, in the 2025 placement drive, over 868 companies visited the campuses, making a total of over 14,000 job offers (including super dream and dream offers).
• ​Top Recruiters: VIT attracts premier firms globally across sectors, including major IT giants, FinTech companies, consulting firms, and core engineering companies. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, TCS, Deloitte, JP Morgan, and Morgan Stanley.

​Conclusion

​The opening of the VITEEE 2026 registration is the starting signal for thousands of engineering aspirants aiming for a prestigious seat at one of the VIT campuses. The key dates—registration deadline on March 31, 2026, and the exam period from April 28 to May 3, 2026—must be prioritized. With a competitive exam pattern that now includes negative marking and high placement incentives, candidates are urged to register immediately on viteee.vit.ac.in, solidify their conceptual understanding of the PCM/PCB syllabus, and integrate the Aptitude and English sections into their preparation plan.

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