What is the VITEEE exam? All you need to know (2025)

Struggling to navigate the complexities of the VITEEE exam? The process can be overwhelming for students aiming to secure a spot in VIT’s renowned engineering programs. Understanding the intricacies of the exam, from syllabus to application, is crucial for success. 

Fret not! This article simplifies the VITEEE journey, providing a clear roadmap. Unearth the exam’s format, essential topics, and effective preparation strategies. 

Empower yourself with insights that demystify the VITEEE, giving you the confidence to tackle it head-on. Say goodbye to confusion and embrace a straightforward approach to excel in this pivotal examination.

What is VITEEE?

VITEEE stands for Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination. It’s a test you take to enter engineering programs at VIT campuses in Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and Amravati.

The exam happens in April, lasts 2.5 hours, and has 125 multiple-choice questions. You’ll answer questions about Physics, Chemistry, Math, English, and General Aptitude. Each correct answer gets you 1 mark, and there’s no penalty for wrong answers.

If you score well, you get invited to online counselling. You choose your preferred campus and program, and they assign you based on your rank.

Now that you understand what VITEEE is, let’s delve into the crucial details of the exam dates and schedule for 2024.

VITEEE 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Understanding the exam dates and schedule for VITEEE 2024 is essential for effective planning and preparation. This section outlines the dates when the exam will be conducted, along with the schedule you need to follow to register and appear for the examination:

Application Dates

• Start Date: November 1, 2023
• End Date: March 30, 2024 (Last chance to apply!)
• Action: Apply online at viteee.vit.ac.in. Fill out the form carefully and submit it along with the required documents and application fee.

Exam Dates

• Tentative Dates: April 19 to 30, 2024
• Confirmation: Check the official website closer to the date for exact dates and city schedules.
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Mode: Computer-based test (CBT) at designated centres in India and abroad.

Important Dates to Remember

• Admit Card Download: Download your admit card from the official website a few days before your exam date. It contains your exam details and centre information. Print and carry a hard copy.
• Result Declaration: Tentative date is May 3, 2024. Check the official website for confirmation and access your results online.

Counselling Dates

• Tentative Start: To be announced after the results declaration.
• Process: Based on your rank and preferred choices, you will be called for counselling. Attend to secure your seat at VIT.

With the exam dates and schedule in mind, let’s proceed to explore the syllabus for VITEEE 2024, which will guide your preparation strategy.

VITEEE 2024 Syllabus

The syllabus of VITEEE 2024 defines the topics and subjects you need to cover while preparing for the examination. Familiarising yourself with the syllabus will help you focus your efforts on the relevant areas and ensure comprehensive preparation:

VITEEE 2024 Syllabus – Physics

Units	Topics
Laws of Motion & Work, Energy and Power	Law of conservation of linear momentum and its applications. Static and kinetic friction – laws of friction -rolling friction – lubrication. Work done by a constant force and a variable force; kinetic energy – work-energy theorem – power.
	Conservative forces: conservation of mechanical energy (kinetic and potential energies) – non-conservative forces: motion in a vertical circle – elastic and inelastic collisions in one and two dimensions.
Properties of Matter	Elastic behaviour – Stress-strain relationship – Hooke’s law – Young’s modulus – bulk modulus – shear modulus of rigidity – Poisson’s ratio – elastic energy. Viscosity – Stokes’ law – terminal velocity – streamline and turbulent flow – critical velocity. Bernoulli’s theorem and its applications. Heat – temperature – thermal expansion: thermal expansion of solids – specific heat capacity: Cp, Cv – latent heat capacity. Qualitative ideas of Blackbody radiation: Wein’s displacement Law – Stefan’s law.
Electrostatics	Charges and their conservation; Coulomb’s law forces between two point electric charges – Forces between multiple electric charges-superposition principle. Electric field – electric field due to a point charge, electric field lines; electric dipole, electric field intensity due to a dipole – the behaviour of a dipole in a uniform electric field. Electric potential – potential difference-electric potential due to a point charge and dipole-equipotential surfaces – the electrical potential energy of a system of two point charges.Electric flux-Gauss’s theorem and its applications. Electrostatic induction-capacitor and capacitance – dielectric and electric polarisation – parallel plate capacitor with and without dielectric medium – applications of capacitor – energy stored in a capacitor – Capacitors in series and in parallel – action points – Van de Graaff generator.
Current Electricity	Electric Current – the flow of charges in a metallic conductor – drift velocity and mobility and their relation with electric current. Ohm’s law, electrical resistance – V-I characteristics – electrical resistivity and conductivity-classification of materials in terms of conductivity – Carbon resistors – colour code for carbon resistors – combination of resistors – series and parallel – temperature dependence of resistance – internal resistance of a cell – potential difference and emf of a cell – combinations of cells in series and in parallel.Kirchoff’s law – Wheatstone’s Bridge and its application for temperature coefficient of resistance measurement – Meter Bridge – a special case of Wheatstone bridge – Potentiometer principle – comparing the emf of two cells.
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current	Magnetic effect of electric current – Concept of magnetic field – Oersted’s experiment – Biot-Savart law magnetic field due to an infinitely long current carrying straight wire and circular coil – Tangent galvanometer – construction and working – Bar magnet as an equivalent solenoid – magnetic field lines. Ampere’s circuital law and its application. Force on a moving charge in a uniform magnetic field and electric field – cyclotron – Force on current carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field – Forces between two parallel current carrying conductors – definition of ampere. Torque experienced by a current loop in a uniform magnetic field – moving coil galvanometer – conversion to ammeter and voltmeter – current loop as a magnetic dipole and its magnetic dipole moment – Magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron.
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current	Electromagnetic induction – Faraday’s law – induced emf and current – Lenz’s law. Self-induction – Mutual induction – self-inductance of a long solenoid – mutual inductance of two long solenoids. Methods of inducing emf – (i) by changing magnetic induction (ii) by changing the area enclosed by the coil and (iii) by changing the orientation of the coil (quantitative treatment). AC generator – commercial generator. (Single phase, three phases). Eddy current – applications – transformer – long-distance transmission.Alternating current – measurement of AC – AC circuit with resistance – AC circuit with inductor – AC circuit with capacitor – LCR series circuit – Resonance and Q – factor – power in AC circuits.
Optics	Reflection of light, spherical mirrors, mirror formula. Refraction of light, total internal reflection and its applications, optical fibres, refraction at spherical surfaces, lenses, thin lens formula, lens maker’s formula. Magnification, power of a lens, combination of thin lenses in contact, a combination of a lens and a mirror. Refraction and dispersion of light through a prism. Scattering of the light-blue colour of the sky and the reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset. Wavefront and Huygens’s principle – Reflection, total internal reflection and refraction of plane waves at a plane surface using wavefronts. Interference – Young’s double slit experiment and expression for fringe width – coherent source – interference of light – Formation of colours in thin films – Newton’s rings.Diffraction – differences between interference and diffraction of light- diffraction grating. Polarisation of light waves – polarisation by reflection – Brewster’s law – double refraction – nicol prism – uses of plane polarised light and Polaroids – rotatory polarisation – polarimeter.
Dual Nature of Radiation and Atomic Physics	Electromagnetic waves and their characteristics – Electromagnetic spectrum – Photoelectric effect – Light waves and photons – Einstein’s photoelectric equation – laws of photoelectric emission – particle nature of light – photo cells and their applications.Atomic structure – discovery of the electron – specific charge (Thomson’s method) and charge of the electron (Millikan’s oil drop method) – alpha scattering – Rutherford’s atom model.
Nuclear Physics	Nuclear properties – nuclear radii, masses, binding energy, density, charge – isotopes, isobars and isotones – nuclear mass defect – binding energy – stability of nuclei – Bainbridge mass spectrometer.Nature of nuclear forces – Neutron – discovery – properties – artificial transmutation – particle accelerator. Radioactivity – alpha, beta and gamma radiations and their properties – Radioactive decay law – half-life – mean life – artificial radioactivity – radioisotopes – effects and uses – Geiger – Muller counter. Radiocarbon dating. Nuclear fission – chain reaction – atom bomb – nuclear reactor – nuclear fusion – Hydrogen bomb – cosmic rays – elementary particles.
Semiconductor Devices and their Applications	Semiconductor basics – energy band in solids: difference between metals, insulators and semiconductors – semiconductor doping – Intrinsic and Extrinsic semiconductors.Formation of P-N Junction – Barrier potential and depletion layer-P-N Junction diode – Forward and reverse bias characteristics – diode as a rectifier – Zener diode as a voltage regulator – LED. Junction transistors – characteristics – transistor as a switch – transistor as an amplifier – transistor as an oscillator.Logic gates – NOT, OR, AND, XOR using discrete components – NAND and NOR gates as universal gates – De Morgan’s theorem – Laws and theorems of Boolean algebra.

VITEEE 2024 Syllabus – Chemistry

Units	Topics
Atomic Structure	Bohr’s atomic model- Sommerfeld’s extension of atomic structure; Electronic configuration and Quantum numbers; Shapes of s,p,d,f orbitals – Pauli’s exclusion principle – Hund’s Rule of maximum multiplicity- Aufbau principle. Emission spectrum, absorption spectrum, line spectra and band spectra; Hydrogen spectrum – Lyman, Balmer, Paschen, Brackett and Pfund series; de Broglie’s theory; Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle – wave nature of electron – Schrodinger wave equation (No derivation). Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions. Hybridization of atomic orbitals involving s,p,d orbitals.
p,d and f – Block Elements	p-block elements – Phosphorus compounds; PCl3, PCl5 – Oxides. Hydrogen halides, Interhalogen compounds. Xenon fluoride compounds. General Characteristics of d – block elements – Electronic Configuration – Oxidation states of first-row transition elements and their colours. Occurrence and principles of extraction: Copper, Silver, Gold and Zinc. Preparation, properties of CuSO4, AgNO3 and K2Cr2O7.
	Lanthanides – Introduction, electronic configuration, general characteristics, oxidation state – lanthanide contraction, uses, brief comparison of Lanthanides and Actinides.
Coordination Chemistry and Solid State Chemistry	Introduction – Terminology in coordination chemistry – IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear coordination compounds. Isomerism, Geometrical isomerism in 4-coordinate, 6-coordinate complexes. Theories on coordination compounds – Werner’s theory (brief), Valence Bond theory. Uses of coordination compounds. Bioinorganic compounds (Haemoglobin and chlorophyll).
	Lattice – unit cell, systems, types of crystals, packing in solids; Ionic crystals – Imperfections in solids – point defects. X-Ray diffraction – Electrical Property, Amorphous solids (elementary ideas only).
Thermodynamics, Chemical Equilibrium and Chemical Kinetics	I and II law of thermodynamics – spontaneous and non-spontaneous processes, entropy, Gibbs free energy – Free energy change and chemical equilibrium – the significance of entropy. Law of mass action – Le Chatelier’s principle, applications of chemical equilibrium. Rate expression, order and molecularity of reactions, zero order, first order and pseudo-first-order reaction – half-life period. Determination of rate constant and order of reaction.Temperature dependence of rate constant – Arrhenius equation, activation energy.
Electrochemistry	Theory of electrical conductance; metallic and electrolytic conductance. Faraday’s laws – theory of strong electrolytes – Specific resistance, specific conductance, equivalent and molar conductance – Variation of conductance with dilution – Kohlrausch’s Law – Ionic product of water, pH and pOH – buffer solutions – use of pH values. Cells – Electrodes and electrode potentials – construction of cell and EMF values, Fuel cells, Corrosion and its prevention.
Isomerism in Organic Compounds	Definition, Classification – structural isomerism, stereo isomerism – geometrical and optical isomerism. Optical activity- chirality – compounds containing chiral centres – R – S notation, D – L notation.
Alcohols and Ethers	Nomenclature of alcohols – Classification of alcohols – the distinction between 10, 20 and 30 alcohols – General methods of preparation of primary alcohols, properties. Methods of preparation of dihydric alcohols: Glycol – Properties – Uses. Methods of preparation of trihydric alcohols – Properties – Uses. Aromatic alcohols – preparation and properties of phenols and benzyl alcohol.
	Ethers – Nomenclature of ethers – general methods of preparation of aliphatic ethers – Properties – Uses. Aromatic ethers – Preparation of Anisole – Uses.
Carbonyl Compounds	Nomenclature of carbonyl compounds – Comparison of aldehydes and ketones. General methods of preparation of aldehydes – Properties – Uses. Aromatic aldehydes – Preparation of benzaldehyde – Properties and Uses. Ketones – general methods of preparation of aliphatic ketones (acetone) – Properties – Uses. Aromatic ketones – preparation of acetophenone – Properties – Uses, preparation of benzophenone – Properties. Name reactions; Clemmenson reduction, Wolff – Kishner reduction, Cannizzaro reaction, Claisen Schmidt reaction, Benzoin Condensation, aldol Condensation. Preparation and applications of Grignard reagents.
Carboxylic Acids and their derivatives	Nomenclature – Preparation of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids – formic acid – Properties – Uses. Monohydroxy mono carboxylic acids; Lactic acid – Synthesis of lactic acid. Aliphatic dicarboxylic acids; Preparation of oxalic and succinic acid. Aromatic acids; Benzoic and Salicylic acid – Properties – Uses. Derivatives of carboxylic acids; acetyl chloride (CH3COCl) – Preparation – Properties – Uses. Preparation of acetamide, Properties – acetic anhydride – Preparation, Properties. Preparation of esters – methyl acetate – Properties.
Organic Nitrogen Compounds	Aliphatic nitro compounds – Preparation of aliphatic nitroalkanes – Properties – Uses. Aromatic nitro compounds – Preparation – Properties – Uses. The distinction between aliphatic and aromatic nitro compounds. Amines; aliphatic amines – General methods of preparation – Properties – Distinction between 10, 20 and 30 amines. Aromatic amines – Synthesis of benzylamine – Properties, Aniline – Preparation – Properties – Uses. The distinction between aliphatic and aromatic amine. Aliphatic nitriles – Preparation – properties – Uses. Diazonium salts – Preparation of benzene diazonium chloride – Properties.Carbohydrates – the distinction between sugars and non-sugars, structural formula of glucose, fructose and sucrose, with their linkages, invert sugar – definition, examples of oligo and polysaccharides,Amino acids – classification with examples, Peptides-properties of the peptide bond, Lipids – Definition, classification with examples, the difference between fats, oils and waxes.Lipids – Definition, classification with examples, the difference between fats, oils and waxes.

VITEEE 2024 Syllabus – Mathematics

Units	Topics
Matrices and their Applications	Adjoint, inverse – properties, computation of inverses, solution of a system of linear equations by matrix inversion method. The rank of a matrix – elementary transformation on a matrix, consistency of a system of linear equations, Cramer’s rule, non-homogeneous equations, homogeneous linear system and rank method. Solution of linear programming problems (LPP) in two variables.
Trigonometry and Complex Numbers	Definition, range, domain, principal value branch, graphs of inverse trigonometric functions and their elementary properties. Complex number system – conjugate, properties, ordered pair representation. Modulus – properties, geometrical representation, polar form, principal value, conjugate, sum, difference, product, quotient, vector interpretation, solutions of polynomial equations, De Moivre’s theorem and its applications. Roots of a complex number – nth roots, cube roots, fourth roots.
Analytical Geometry of two dimensions	Definition of a conic – general equation of a conic, classification with respect to the general equation of a conic, classification of conics with respect to eccentricity. Equations of conic sections (parabola, ellipse and hyperbola) in standard forms and general forms- Directrix, Focus and Latus-rectum – a parametric form of conics and chords. – Tangents and normals – Cartesian form and parametric form- equation of chord of contact of tangents from a point (x1,y1) to all the above said curves. Asymptotes, Rectangular hyperbola – Standard equation of a rectangular hyperbola.
Vector Algebra	Scalar Product – the angle between two vectors, properties of scalar product, and applications of the dot product. Vector product, right-handed and left-handed systems, properties of vector product, applications of cross product. Product of three vectors – Scalar triple product, properties of scalar triple product, vector triple product, vector product of four vectors, scalar product of four vectors.
Analytical Geometry of Three Dimensions	Direction cosines – direction ratios – equation of a straight line passing through a given point and parallel to a given line, passing through two given points, the angle between two lines. Planes – equation of a plane, passing through a given point and perpendicular to a line, given the distance from the origin and unit normal, passing through a given point and parallel to two given lines, passing through two given points and parallel to a given line, passing through three given non-collinear points, passing through the line of intersection of two given planes, the distance between a point and a plane, the plane which contains two given lines (coplanar lines), angle between a line and a plane. Skew lines – the shortest distance between two lines, condition for two lines to intersect, point of intersection, collinearity of three points. 2 Sphere – equation of the sphere whose centre and radius are given, equation of a sphere when the extremities of the diameter are given.
Differential Calculus	Limits, continuity and differentiability of functions – Derivative is a rate of change, velocity, acceleration, and related rates, and derivative as a measure of slope, tangent, normal and angle between curves. Mean value theorem – Rolle’s Theorem, Lagrange Mean Value Theorem, Taylor’s and Maclaurin’s series, L’ Hospital’s Rule, stationary points, increasing, decreasing, maxima, minima, concavity, convexity and points of inflexion. Errors and approximations – absolute, relative, percentage errors – curve tracing, partial derivatives, Euler’s theorem.
Integral Calculus and its Applications	Simple definite integrals – fundamental theorems of calculus, properties of definite integrals. Reduction formulae – reduction formulae for x dx n sin n x dx n cos, Bernoulli’s formula. Area of bounded regions, length of the curve.
Differential Equations	Differential equations – formation of differential equations, order and degree, solving differential equations (1st order), variables separable, homogeneous and linear equations. Second-order linear differential equations – second-order linear differential equations with constant coefficients, finding the particular integral if f(x) = emx, sin mx, cos mx, x, x2.
Probability Distributions	Probability – Axioms – Addition law – Conditional probability – Multiplicative law – Bayes Theorem – Random variable – probability density function, distribution function, mathematical expectation, variance Theoretical distributions – discrete distributions, Binomial, Poisson distributions- Continuous distributions, Normal distribution.
Discrete Mathematics	Functions – Relations – Basics of counting. Mathematical logic – logical statements, connectives, truth tables, logical equivalence, tautology, a contradiction. Groups-binary operations, semi-groups, monoids, groups, order of a group, order of an element, properties of groups

VITEEE 2024 Syllabus – Biology

Unit	Topics
Taxonomy	Need for classification; three domains of life. Linnaean, Whittaker, Bentham and Hooker systems of classification. Salient features of non-chordates up to phyla levels and chordates up to class levels.
Cell and Molecular Biology	Cell theory. Prokaryotic cell and its ultrastructure. Eukaryotic cell- cell wall, cell membrane, cytoskeleton, nucleus, chloroplast, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi bodies, ribosomes, lysosomes, vacuoles and centrosomes. Cell cycle and division – amitosis, mitosis and meiosis. Search for genetic material; structure of DNA and RNA; replication, transcription, genetic code, translation, splicing, gene expression and regulation (lac operon) and DNA repair.
Reproduction	Asexual reproduction – binary fission, sporulation, budding, gemmule formation and fragmentation. Vegetative propagation in plants, sexual reproduction in flowering plants and structure of flowers. Pollination, fertilisation, development of seeds and fruits, seed dispersal, apomixis, parthenocarpy and polyembryony. Human reproductive system. Gametogenesis, menstrual cycle, fertilisation, implantation, embryo development up to blastocyst formation, pregnancy, parturition and lactation. Assisted reproductive technologies.
Genetics and evolution	Chromosomes – structure and types, linkage and crossing over, recombination of chromosomes, mutation and chromosomal aberrations. Mendelian inheritance, chromosomal theory of inheritance, deviation from Mendelian ratio (incomplete dominance, codominance, multiple allelism, pleiotropy), sex-linked inheritance and sex determination in humans. Darwinism, neo-Darwinism, Hardy and Weinberg’s principle and factors affecting the equilibrium: selection, mutation, migration and random genetic drift.
Human health and diseases	Pathogens, parasites causing human diseases (malaria, dengue, chikungunya, filariasis, ascariasis, typhoid, pneumonia, common cold, amoebiasis, ringworm) and their control. Basic concepts of immunology, vaccines, antibiotics, cancer, HIV and AIDS. Adolescence, drug and alcohol abuse.
Biochemistry	Structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Enzymes – types, properties and enzyme action. Metabolism – glycolysis, Krebs cycle and pentose phosphate pathway.
Plant physiology	Movement of water, food, nutrients, gases and minerals. Passive diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and active transport. Imbibition, osmosis, apoplast and symplast transport and guttation. Transpiration, photosynthesis (light and dark reactions) and electron transport chain. 2 Hormones and growth regulators, photoperiodism and vernalization. Nitrogen cycle and biological nitrogen fixation.
Human physiology	Digestion and absorption, breathing and respiration, body fluids and circulation, excretory system, endocrine system, nervous system, skeletal and muscular systems. Locomotion and movement, growth, ageing and death. Hormones – types of hormones, functions and disorders.
Biotechnology and its applications	Recombinant DNA technology, applications in health, agriculture and industries; genetically modified organisms; Human insulin, vaccine and antibiotic production. Stem cell technology and gene therapy. Apiculture and animal husbandry. Plant breeding, tissue culture, single cell protein, fortification, Bt crops and transgenic animals. Microbes in food processing, sewage treatment, waste management and energy generation. Biocontrol agents and biofertilizers. Biosafety issues, biopiracy and patents.
Biodiversity, ecology and environment	Ecosystems: components, types, pyramids, nutrient cycles (carbon and phosphorous), ecological succession and energy flow in an ecosystem; Biodiversity – concepts, patterns, importance, conservation, hot spots, endangered organisms, extinction, Red data book, botanical gardens, national parks, sanctuaries, museums, biosphere reserves and Ramsar sites. Environmental issues: pollution and its control. Population attributes – growth, birth and death rate and age distribution.

VITEEE 2024 Syllabus – Aptitude

• Data Interpretation: Analyse and interpret data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
• Data Sufficiency: Solve problems based on information provided, assessing its sufficiency.
• Syllogism: Identify logical relationships between statements and draw conclusions.
• Number Series: Recognize patterns and predict the next number in a sequence.
• Coding and Decoding: Understand and apply logic to decode or encode messages.
• Clocks, Calendars, and Directions: Solve problems involving time, calendars, and spatial reasoning.

VITEEE 2024 Syllabus – English

• Reading Comprehension: Read and understand passages, answering questions based on their content.
• Grammar and Vocabulary: Brush up on your grammar rules and vocabulary skills.
• Verbal Ability: Improve your ability to use words effectively and express yourself clearly.

Now that you’re acquainted with the syllabus, let’s delve into the exam pattern for VITEEE 2024, which will give you insights into its structure and marking scheme.

VITEEE 2024 Exam Pattern

Understanding the exam pattern is crucial for devising an effective test-taking strategy. In this section, we will explore the format of VITEEE 2024, including the number of questions, marking scheme, and duration of the exam:

Exam format

• Computer-based test (CBT): Get ready for an online exam with questions appearing on a computer screen.
• Duration: Focus hard for 2 hours and 30 minutes, managing your time wisely.
• Multiple-choice questions (MCQs): Choose the best answer from four options for each question.
• No negative marking: Each question carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking, so don’t be afraid to guess if you’re unsure.
• Total marks: Aim for a perfect score of 125 by answering all questions correctly.

Exam sections

The VITEEE 2024 exam has five sections, each with a specific weightage:

• Mathematics/Biology (40 questions): Choose your preferred subject, either Mathematics or Biology, depending on your chosen program.
• Physics (35 questions): Test your understanding of fundamental physics concepts.
• Chemistry (35 questions): Apply your knowledge of chemical reactions and properties.
• Aptitude (10 questions): Solve problems related to reasoning, logic, and critical thinking.
• English (5 questions): Demonstrate your English language skills through grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Having grasped the exam pattern, let’s move forward to understand the application process for VITEEE 2024, which is your gateway to appearing for the examination.

VITEEE 2024 Application Process

The application process for VITEEE 2024 involves several steps, including registration, filling out the application form, and fee payment. This section will guide you through the process, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free application experience:

VITEEE Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: Indian National, Resident/Non-Resident, PIO Holder.

Age Limit: Candidates born on or after July 1, 2002, are eligible.

Qualifying Examination: Passed or appearing in 2024 in:

• Class 12 Higher Secondary Examination of State Board/CBSE/ICSE.
• Intermediate or Two-year Pre-University Examination.
• High School Certificate Examination of Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma.
• General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at Advanced (A) level.
• Regular ‘NIOS’ board candidates.

Minimum Marks:

• 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology in the qualifying examination.
• 50% aggregate for SC/ST, Jammu and Kashmir/Ladakh, and North-Eastern states.
• Subject Eligibility:
• Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for all B.Tech. programs.
• Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for B.Tech. Bio-stream programs (with mandatory bridge course in Mathematics).

VITEEE Application Process

• Register Online: Visit https://viteee.vit.ac.in/ and register with your basic details.
• Fill Application Form: Login and enter personal, academic, and contact information carefully. Choose your preferred exam city.
• Upload Documents: Scan and upload copies of your photo, signature, class 10th and 12th mark sheets (if available), category certificate (if applicable).
• Pay Application Fee: Pay ₹1,350 application fee through net banking, credit card, or debit card.

VITEEE Admit Card

• Download the admit card from https://viteee.vit.ac.in/ after slot booking.
• The admit card contains your name, exam date, timings, centre address, application number, selected course, photograph, and exam day guidelines.

Now that you’ve learned about the application process, it’s time to familiarise yourself with the importance of mock tests in your VITEEE 2024 preparation journey.

VITEEE 2024 Mock Test

Mock tests play a pivotal role in your preparation for VITEEE 2024, allowing you to assess your strengths and weaknesses while simulating the actual exam environment. This section emphasises the significance of mock tests and provides tips for making the most out of them.

The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is expected to release a free mock test online soon to help students prepare for the upcoming VIT Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE) 2024. This test will be a valuable tool for you to:

• Get familiar with the exam format: Experience how the actual VITEEE will be conducted, from question types to the overall structure.
• Test your knowledge and speed: Practise answering questions under timed conditions, similar to the actual exam’s duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• Understand the exam pattern: Learn about the number and types of questions in each subject (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English, and Aptitude) for both MPCEA and BPCEA streams.

How to access the VITEEE 2024 Mock Test:

• Visit vit.ac.in and look for the “VITEEE Mock Test” link.
• Choose your exam stream: MPCEA (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English, Aptitude) or BPCEA (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English, Aptitude).
• No need to sign in! Just click “Start” to begin the test.
• Remember, you have 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the test. No extra time will be given.

Important things to remember:

• Treat this mock test seriously and simulate actual exam conditions.
• Time management is crucial! Practice pacing yourself and focus on completing as many questions as possible within the allotted time.
• Analyse your performance after the test. Identify your strengths and weaknesses, and use this feedback to improve your preparation.
• Don’t rely solely on the mock test. Supplement it with your regular studies and practice solving previous year’s questions.

After understanding the importance of mock tests, let’s proceed to explore what happens after you’ve taken the exam: the VITEEE 2024 result declaration process.

VITEEE 2024 Result

The declaration of VITEEE 2024 results marks a crucial milestone in your admission journey. This section sheds light on how the results are announced, where and when you can access them, and what they signify for your future endeavours:

How to Check Your VITEEE 2024 Result:

• Visit the official VITEEE website: vit.ac.in
• Click on the “VITEEE 2024 Result” link.
• Enter your VITEEE application number and password.
• Click the “Submit” button.
• Your VITEEE 2024 result will be displayed on the screen.
• Download and print the result for future reference.

What’s Included in Your VITEEE 2024 Result:

• Your Name and Details: Application number, gender, date of birth.
• Your Scores: Marks obtained in each section and overall score.
• Your Rank: Position you secured among all VITEEE test takers.

Important: If you find any errors in your result, contact VIT authorities immediately. However, please note that they won’t entertain requests for score or rank revisions.

How is Your VITEEE 2024 Result Calculated?

VIT uses a method called “Equi-percentile Equating” to determine everyone’s rank. This ensures fairness, even if you took the test on a different day or in a different slot. It basically makes sure everyone’s scores are compared on an equal footing, regardless of the difficulty level of their specific test version.

Understanding Equating:

Imagine different test versions with varying difficulty. Equating adjusts everyone’s scores to compensate for these differences, creating a level playing field. This means your score reflects your actual ability, not the difficulty of your test version.

Percentile Rank Explained:

Your percentile rank tells you how you performed compared to other test takers. For example, a 90th percentile rank means 90% of test takers scored lower than you, and 10% scored higher.

No Revaluation:

As a computer-based test, VIT ensures accurate answer evaluation. Therefore, they won’t re-evaluate answers once the results are released.

Remember:

• Check your result on the official website only (vit.ac.in).
• Download and keep a copy of your result for reference.
• Understand the meaning of your score and rank.
• Don’t expect score or rank revisions.

Now that you’re aware of the result declaration process, let’s move on to discuss slot booking for VITEEE 2024, which is the next step after you’ve cleared the examination.

VITEEE 2024 Slot Booking

Slot booking for VITEEE 2024 allows you to select your preferred exam date and time from the available options. This section elucidates the significance of slot booking and provides insights into how you can secure your preferred slot seamlessly:

When does VITEEE 2024 slot booking start?

The exact date for VITEEE 2024 slot booking hasn’t been announced yet, but keep an eye on the official website (viteee.vit.ac.in) for updates. Once it starts, you’ll be able to book your slot online through the VIT Online Test Booking System (OTBS).

What do you need to book a slot?

Make sure you have these ready:

• Application number: You received this when you registered for VITEEE.
• Password: This was sent to your registered mobile number via SMS.
• Preferred date and time: Decide when you’d like to take the exam, keeping in mind availability.
• Test details: Confirm you’re choosing the correct test (VITEEE) and subjects (PCM or PCB).

How to book your slot:

• Visit the official VITEEE website and click the link for the OTBS.
• Enter your application number and password to log in.
• Review the test details carefully and choose your preferred date and time.
• Confirm your selection and complete the booking process.
• You’ll receive a confirmation email with your test schedule.

Important things to remember:

• First-come, first-served: Slots are filled quickly, so book early to get your preferred date and time.
• Automatic booking: If you don’t book, the system will assign you a slot based on your application details.
• No changes allowed: Once you book, your slot cannot be changed. Choose carefully!
• Deadline to book: Make sure you book before the last date announced by VITEEE.

Tips for successful booking:

• Have all your information ready before you start.
• Be flexible with your preferred date and time to increase your chances of getting a slot.
• Book early as soon as the window opens.
• Double-check your information before confirming your booking.

With your slot booked, it’s important to understand the next phase of the admission process: VITEEE 2024 counselling. Let’s explore the details in the following section.

VITEEE 2024 Counselling

The VITEEE 2024 counselling dates will be announced soon. The process will take place online at vit.ac.in after the results are declared. If you qualify, you must participate to secure your seat at VIT Vellore, Chennai, AP, or Bhopal.

Who can participate?

• Rank 1-100,000: Eligible for all campuses (Vellore/Chennai/Bhopal/VIT-AP).
• Rank above 100,000: Eligible for VIT AP and VIT Bhopal only.

The counselling process:

• Pay the counselling fee: This non-refundable fee of ₹5,900 (including GST) is mandatory. Pay online through net banking/credit/debit card before the deadline.
• Fill your choices: Rank your preferred courses and campuses. Choose more than 25 options for better chances.
• Seat allotment: Check your allotted seat online based on your rank, preferences, and available seats.
• Confirm admission: Pay the tuition fee before the deadline to secure your seat. Failure to do so leads to cancellation.

Documents required:

• Provisional Admission letter (photocopy)
• VITEEE admit card, counselling letter, and result
• Class X Board Certificate (age proof)
• Qualifying exam mark sheets (all attempts)
• Transfer Certificate/School Leaving Certificate
• Migration Certificate (if issued)
• Community Certificate (SC/ST only)
• Nativity Certificate (specific states)
• Student Profile (if not submitted earlier)
• Passport photos (4)
• Affidavits (student, parent, hostel)
• Certificate of Physical Fitness
• Photocopies of all documents (except affidavits/certificate/profile)

Remember:

• Follow the official website (vit.ac.in) for updates and deadlines.
• Carefully choose your preferences and submit documents on time.
• Pay all fees promptly to avoid cancellation.

As you prepare for counselling, it’s imperative to equip yourself with effective preparation tips to ace VITEEE 2024. Let’s delve into some actionable strategies in the final section.

VITEEE 2024 Preparation Tips

Effective preparation is key to success in VITEEE 2024. This section provides practical tips and strategies to help you optimise your study routine, manage time efficiently, and excel in the examination with confidence:

1) Know your Enemy:

• Get the facts: Download the official VITEEE website brochure and exam pattern. Know the exact dates, exam format, number of questions, and weightage of each subject.
• Focus on the target: Understand the syllabus inside out. List all topics for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (if applicable), English, and Logical Reasoning.
• Past is the key: Solve previous years’ question papers and sample papers. This helps you understand the question style, difficulty level, and time pressure.

2) Plan your Attack:

• Chart your course: Make a realistic study schedule that works for you. Divide topics into manageable chunks and assign deadlines. Stick to the plan and adjust as needed.
• Organise your arsenal: Gather study materials like textbooks, reference guides, and online resources. Choose materials that match your learning style and explain concepts clearly.
• Flashcards are friends: Create flashcards for key formulas, definitions, and difficult concepts. Use them for quick revision anywhere, anytime.

3) Practice, Practice, Practice:

• Master the basics: Before diving deep, ensure you understand the core concepts in each subject. Build a strong foundation before tackling advanced topics.
• Solve, analyse, repeat: Do regular practice problems from your study materials and previous years’ papers. Analyse your mistakes and learn from them. Don’t repeat the same errors!
• Mock tests are must-haves: Take timed mock tests under exam conditions. This helps you manage time effectively, identify weak areas, and boost your confidence.

4) Study Smarter, Not Harder:

• Group study power: Team up with classmates for group study sessions. Discuss doubts, explain concepts to each other, and learn from different perspectives.
• Find your haven: Create a dedicated study space free from distractions. Keep your phone away, silence notifications, and focus on the task at hand.
• Breaks are brain food: Short breaks are essential. Take 5-10 minute walks, do some stretches, or engage in light activities to refresh your mind and return energised.

5) Sharpen your Tools:

• Speed is key: Practise solving problems quickly and accurately. Time yourself during mock tests and work on improving your pace.
• Accuracy matters: Don’t rush for the sake of speed. Make sure your answers are correct, even if it takes a little longer.
• Eliminate doubt: Learn how to approach different question types effectively. Use elimination techniques to rule out wrong options and increase your chances of choosing the right answer.

6) Stay Motivated, Stay Victorious:

• Set realistic goals: Set achievable daily and weekly goals. Celebrate small wins to keep yourself motivated and on track.
• Reward yourself: After completing a tough task or achieving a goal, reward yourself with something you enjoy. This reinforces positive study habits.
• Believe in yourself: Stay positive and believe in your ability to succeed. Surround yourself with supportive people who encourage you and help you stay focused.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the VITEEE exam is crucial for aspiring students. It assesses knowledge in subjects like maths, physics, chemistry, and English. The exam duration is two and a half hours with 125 multiple-choice questions. It’s conducted online and requires preparation in line with the syllabus. 

VITEEE determines admission to various B.Tech programs at VIT campuses. Applicants should be familiar with exam patterns and practises with mock tests. It’s advisable to manage time effectively during the exam. 

Success in VITEEE opens doors to quality education and career opportunities. Thus, understanding its format and preparing diligently are vital steps towards achieving academic goals.