2027 not announced; 2026 exam ran 28 Apr - 3 May 2026
VITEEE 2027
Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE)
VITEEE is VIT's own entrance test for B.Tech admission at its Vellore, Chennai, Andhra Pradesh and Bhopal campuses. The 2026 paper had 125 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes, with +4 for a correct answer and -1 for a wrong one.
- Conducted by
- Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
- Mode
- Computer-based test at designated centres in India and abroad
- Frequency
- Once a year; one attempt per candidate
- Duration
- 2 hours 30 minutes
VITEEE 2027 Eligibility
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Vellore Institute of Technology notices
The 2026 eligibility, taken from the official VITEEE page. The 2027 rules will follow the new notification.
Qualification and marks
- Class 12 must be completed or be appearing in 2026 (for the last cycle).
- Date of birth on or after 1 July 2004 for the 2026 cycle.
- Residents, NRIs, OCI and PIO cardholders can apply.
- Only one attempt in VITEEE 2026 per candidate.
| Stream | Minimum marks |
|---|---|
| PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) | At least 60% aggregate, with at least 50% in Mathematics |
| PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | At least 60% aggregate, with at least 50% in Biology; eligible only for six listed programmes such as Biotechnology and Bioinformatics |
| SC/ST candidates and candidates from J&K, Ladakh and the North East | 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology |
Special cases
- JEE Main, SAT and board marks are not considered, so candidates cannot skip VITEEE for B.Tech.
- Foreign nationals and NRIs may have separate application routes (B.Tech Foreign and B.Tech NRI) listed on vit.ac.in.
- Gap-year, NIOS and diploma rules are not stated on the page we read. Check the 2027 prospectus before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Can a PCB student apply for B.Tech at VIT?
Only for the six programmes listed by VIT (for example Biotechnology and Bioinformatics), with 60% in PCB and 50% in Biology.