Somdatta Roy
Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Mar 7, 2026

You can register for VITEEE 2026 until March 31, 2026, at viteee.vit.ac.in. The exam will be conducted from April 28 to May 03, 2026, for BTech admissions across VIT campuses, based on your test performance.

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Vellore Institute of Technology has officially released VITEEE 2026 exam pattern on its website viteee.vit.ac.in. This year, the exam pattern has undergone significant revisions, especially in the marking scheme. For the first time, a negative marking of 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer, while each correct response will now be rewarded with 4 marks, instead of the earlier 1 mark.

The exam pattern of VITEEE 2026 exam keeps the number of questions and duration unchanged. You will need to answer 125 questions within 2 hours and 30 minutes. However, the total marks have increased to 500 from 125, following the newly updated marking scheme.

 

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What is the New VITEEE 2026 Exam Pattern?

Check the following table for the new VITEEE 2026 exam pattern:

VITEEE 2026 Exam Pattern

ParticularsDetails
Examination ModeComputer-Based Test
Duration2 Hours 30 Minutes
Medium of ExamEnglish
Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions
SectionsMathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Aptitude, English
Number of Questions125 Questions
Total Marks500 Marks
Marking scheme
  • 4 marks for each correct answer
  • -1 mark will be deducted for incorrect answers
  • No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: No, VITEEE 2026 syllabus remains unchanged. The exam will cover topics from class 11 and 12 NCERT or CBSE curriculum, including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, Aptitude, and English. You must focus on these core subjects while preparing for the exam.

Ans: VITEEE 2026 mock test is expected to be released in April 2026, about a month before the exam dates. You will be able to access the mock test on the official website viteee.vit.ac.in.

Ans: To prepare effectively for VITEEE 2026 exam, you need to understand how the questions and marks are divided among different sections. The test includes five sections with a total of 125 multiple-choice questions. As per the updated VITEEE 2026 exam pattern, each question carries +4 marks. Check the table below:

VITEEE 2026 Section-Wise Marks Distribution

SectionTotal QuestionsTotal Marks
Physics35 Question140 Marks
Chemistry35 Question140 Marks
Mathematics40 Question160 Marks
Aptitude10 Question40 Marks
English5 Question20 Marks
Total125 Question500 Marks

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