Engineering entrance exams
VITEEE 2027: Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Eligibility
VIT Engineering Entrance Examination · conducted by Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
VITEEE is the computer-based entrance exam for B.Tech admission to VIT’s campuses in Vellore, Chennai, Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) and Bhopal. It is a 2½-hour test of 125 multiple-choice questions: Mathematics or Biology (40), Physics (35), Chemistry (35), Aptitude (10) and English (5). From VITEEE 2026, VIT introduced +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one (500 marks in all).
When is VITEEE?
VITEEE is held once a year, usually in late April, with candidates booking their own test slot.
VITEEE at a glance
- Conducted by
- VIT
- Mode
- Computer-based test
- Duration
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Questions
- 125
- Total marks
- 500 (from 2026)
- Marking
- +4 correct, −1 wrong (introduced in 2026)
- Streams
- MPCEA (with Maths) or BPCEA (with Biology)
VITEEE exam pattern
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics (Biology in BPCEA) | 40 |
| Physics | 35 |
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Aptitude | 10 |
| English | 5 |
| Total | 125 |
- Before 2026 VITEEE had no negative marking; the 2026 pattern deducts 1 mark per wrong answer.
- Confirm the scheme in the brochure for your year.
VITEEE syllabus
Physics
- Units and measurements
- Kinematics
- Laws of motion
- Work, energy and power
- Rotational motion
- Gravitation
- Properties of solids and liquids
- Thermodynamics
- Kinetic theory of gases
- Oscillations and waves
- Electrostatics
- Current electricity
- Magnetic effects of current and magnetism
- Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents
- Electromagnetic waves
- Optics
- Dual nature of matter and radiation
- Atoms and nuclei
- Electronic devices
- Experimental skills
Chemistry
- Some basic concepts of chemistry
- Atomic structure
- Chemical bonding and molecular structure
- Chemical thermodynamics
- Solutions
- Equilibrium
- Redox reactions and electrochemistry
- Chemical kinetics
- Classification of elements and periodicity
- p-block elements
- d- and f-block elements
- Coordination compounds
- Purification and characterisation of organic compounds
- Basic principles of organic chemistry
- Hydrocarbons
- Organic compounds containing halogens, oxygen and nitrogen
- Biomolecules
- Principles of practical chemistry
Mathematics
- Sets, relations and functions
- Complex numbers and quadratic equations
- Matrices and determinants
- Permutations and combinations
- Binomial theorem
- Sequences and series
- Limits, continuity and differentiability
- Integral calculus
- Differential equations
- Coordinate geometry
- Three-dimensional geometry
- Vector algebra
- Statistics and probability
- Trigonometry
Aptitude
- Data interpretation and sufficiency
- Syllogism and logical reasoning
- Number series and coding–decoding
- Clocks, calendars and directions
English
- Grammar
- Reading comprehension
- Vocabulary and pronunciation basics
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology follow the Class 11–12 syllabus; see VIT’s brochure for detail.
VITEEE eligibility
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology.
- At least 60% aggregate in those subjects (50% for SC/ST candidates and candidates from some regions, as listed in the brochure).
How to prepare for VITEEE
- 1With negative marking now in place, stop blind guessing — attempt only when you can rule out options.
- 2125 questions in 150 minutes leaves about 70 seconds per question; practise timed full mocks.
- 3Aptitude and English are 15 quick questions — don’t skip them.
VITEEE FAQs
Is there negative marking in VITEEE?
Yes, from VITEEE 2026: +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one. Earlier editions had no negative marking.
How many questions are there in VITEEE?
125 questions in 2½ hours: 40 Mathematics or Biology, 35 Physics, 35 Chemistry, 10 Aptitude and 5 English.
Which campuses admit through VITEEE?
VIT Vellore, VIT Chennai, VIT-AP (Amaravati) and VIT Bhopal.
Can biology students take VITEEE?
Yes. The BPCEA stream replaces Mathematics with Biology, for the programmes listed in the brochure.
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GyanBook India is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with the body that conducts VITEEE. These details were checked against official sources on 13 October 2026. Exam dates, eligibility rules and patterns can change — always confirm them on the official website (viteee.vit.ac.in) before you apply.