Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has announced the tentative dates for the VITEEE 2026 exam. This exam is for students who want to join BTech courses at VIT for the academic year 2026-27. Applications are now open, and interested students must apply by March 31, 2026 .
The entrance exam, VITEEE 2026 , is expected to take place from April 28 to May 3, 2026 . Students who pass this exam can get admission to VIT campuses located in Vellore, Chennai, Andhra Pradesh (AP), and Bhopal.
Important Dates for VITEEE 2026
Here are the key dates students need to remember:
| Events | Tentative Schedule |
| Last date to submit VITEEE application form 2026 | March 31, 2026 |
| Slot booking for VITEEE 2026 | Second week of April, 2026 |
| VITEEE 2026 exam dates | April 28 to May 3, 2026 |
| VITEEE 2026 result date | Second week of May, 2026 |
How to Apply for VITEEE 2026
Students can apply for VIT BTech admission 2026-27 online. Here are the steps:
- Visit the official website: viteee.vit.ac.in
- Look for the application form link and click on it to register.
- Complete the registration by providing your details.
- Fill in all required information in the application form.
- Upload necessary documents as specified.
- Pay the VITEEE 2026 registration fee.
- Submit the completed application form.
- Print or save a copy of the submitted form for your records.
Application Fee
The application fee for VITEEE 2026 is INR 1350 . This fee is the same for all students, regardless of their category. Students can pay the fee using net-banking, credit card, or debit card. The fee is non-refundable.
New Exam Pattern for VITEEE 2026
For the first time, VITEEE 2026 will include negative marking. This is a big change for students.
- For every correct answer, 4 marks will be given.
- For every incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted.
The exam will have a total of 125 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) . These questions will cover Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Aptitude, and English. Students will have 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the exam.
Admission Process Overview
The VITEEE exam is the first step to get into BTech programs at Vellore Institute of Technology. After the exam, students who qualify will need to do slot booking. Slot booking allows students to choose their preferred exam time and date. After booking a slot, students can download their VITEEE e-admit card from the OTBS portal. This admit card is compulsory to appear for the exam. Successful candidates will then be offered admission to one of VIT's four campuses.
