The VITEEE 2026 exam will be conducted between 28th April and 3rd May, 2026. The exam duration will be 2.5 hours.
The exam will likely be conducted in 2 shifts daily, with the morning shift to be held from 9:30 am to 12 pm and the afternoon shift from 2:30 pm to 5 pm.
- VITEEE 2026 will consist of 125 MCQs from Mathematics/Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Aptitude, and English.
- As per the new marking scheme, +4 marks for each correct answer, −1 mark for each wrong answer, and gives no penalty for unanswered questions.
- This year, the new marking scheme is likely to influence the exam difficulty, which is expected to be easy to moderate.
- The revised marking scheme may increase competition due to more careful attempts.
- The good attempts will now be around 100-110 for high scorers, which will fetch around 360-430 marks with 90-95% accuracy.
In 2025, the Mathematics section was the most difficult due to its multi-step, calculation-heavy, and time-consuming questions. However, other sections, such as English and Aptitude, were easy and scoring.
Related Articles:
- VITEEE Previous Year's Question Papers with solutions PDF
- VITEEE 2026 Results and Scorecard
- VITEEE 2026 Cutoff for Core Branches in all four campuses
Key Summary
- The JEE Main candidates have an advantage over others as they have already covered most of the VITEEE 2026 syllabus.
- Unlike JEE, there will be fewer concept-based questions, and the candidates have to focus on accuracy, as there is a negative marking now.
- The questions will be formula-based, and they will test your speed. So you have to practice a lot to make your thinking fast.
- Candidates can use sample papers, such as Arihant sample papers for VITEEE and BITSAT, to increase their speed and accuracy.
- If you can solve BITSAT questions, then you can easily solve the VITEEE questions as it's easier than BITSAT.
VITEEE 2026 Overall Analysis
The VITEEE 2026 is likely to be easy to moderate, but the new marking scheme will influence the overall scores and the cutoff.
- Around 60-70% of the questions are likely to be easy to moderate and will be directly based on the NCERTs.
- Around 20-25% questions are expected to be tricky and application-based, and 10-15% questions are likely to be lengthy and difficult.
| Particular | VITEEE 2026 Expected Analysis |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 125 |
| Total Marks | 500 |
| Marking Scheme | +4 correct, −1 wrong |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Overall Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| Toughest Section | Mathematics |
| Easiest Section | English & Aptitude |
| Physics Difficulty | Moderate |
| Chemistry Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| Maths Difficulty | Moderate to Difficult |
| Good Attempts | 90–100 |
| Top Rank Score | 380–430 |
| Most Scoring Section | Chemistry |
| Most Time-Consuming Section | Mathematics |
| Syllabus | Class 11 & 12 (NCERT-based) |
VITEEE 2026 Shift-wise analysis
The VITEEE spans around 6 days with 2-3 slots daily. Based on the previous year’s data, the VITEEE 2026 expected shift-wise analysis is given below:
| Slot | Overall Difficulty | Mathematics | Physics | Chemistry | English & Aptitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slot 1 (Day 1 Morning) | Moderate–Tough | Tough, lengthy | Moderate | Easy | Very Easy |
| Slot 2 (Day 1 Afternoon) | Moderate | Moderate–Tough | Moderate | Easy–Moderate | Easy |
| Slot 3 (Day 2 Morning) | Easy–Moderate | Moderate | Easy–Moderate | Easy | Very Easy |
| Slot 4 (Day 2 Afternoon) | Moderate | Moderate–Tough | Moderate | Easy | Easy |
| Slot 5 (Day 3 Morning) | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Easy–Moderate | Easy |
| Slot 6 (Day 3 Afternoon) | Easy–Moderate | Moderate | Easy | Easy | Very Easy |
| Later Slots | Moderate | Moderate–Tough | Moderate | Easy–Moderate | Easy |
In 2025, Morning slots were often balanced or moderate, and the afternoon slots were slightly lengthier due to Maths and Physics. The later days were sometimes easier to normalise.
Good Attempts based on the Slot difficulty
| Slot Difficulty | Safe Attempts | Expected Score Range |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Slot | 95–110 | 320–420 |
| Moderate Slot | 90–100 | 280–360 |
| Tough Slot | 80–95 | 250–330 |
VITEEE 2026 Students reaction
The VITEEE 2026 students' reactions will come after the exam. However the based on the previous years' trend, the exam will likely be easier than the JEE Main.
- The questions will likely be asked from the NECRTs, and most of the focus will be on the 12th-class syllabus.
- The paper will be slightly time-consuming due to the lengthy physics and Maths section.
- The chemistry and other sections, such as Aptitude and English, are likely to be on the easier side.
VITEEE 2025 Students Reactions
- According to Arpit (VITEEE aspirant), the maths section was tricky. He attempted around 64 questions because if the wrong answers increase, the rank will be impacted.
- A VITEEE student said that the chemistry section was easy and she attempted almost all the questions. She advised future aspirants to focus more on the 12th-class syllabus.
- Another student said that the overall level of the exam was easier than the JEE Main and that the questions were mostly formula-based.
- A student on Reddit shared the paper analysis of April 21 shift 1 of 2025. S/he said that Physics was difficult and most of the questions were from 12th grade. Organic Chemistry was also difficult, and Biology was easy.
You can check the following video for the VITEEE 2025 live students' reaction directly from the exam centre.
VITEEE 2026 Subject -wise analysis
The VITEEE exam consists of 125 questions divided among five sections. The mathematics sections have 40 questions, which is the highest among all sections.
- The Physics and Chemistry sections account for 35 questions each.
- The Aptitude and the English sections have 10 and 5 questions, respectively.
- The mathematics section is the toughest section based on the previous year's trends and exam analysis.
- The Chemistry section is quite easy compared to Physics and Mathematics. There are direct questions asked from chemistry, making it the most scoring subject.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Expected Difficulty | Easy / Moderate / Tough Split | Expected Good Attempts | Expected Marks Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 40 | 160 | Moderate to Tough (Lengthiest) | 15–18 Easy, 12–15 Moderate, 7–10 Tough | 32–35 | 120–140 |
| Physics | 35 | 140 | Moderate | Mostly Easy–Moderate | 28–32 | 110–125 |
| Chemistry | 35 | 140 | Easy to Moderate (Most scoring) | Majority Easy | 30–33 | 115–130 |
| English | 5 | 20 | Very Easy | Mostly Easy | 4–5 | 16–20 |
| Aptitude | 10 | 40 | Easy to Moderate | Mostly Easy | 8–9 | 32–36 |
VITEEE Last year's overall analysis
In 2025, the VITEEE 2025 exam was conducted from April 20 to 27 in multiple slots. The overall analysis based on the experts' view and the students' reactions was that the exam was moderate.
| Parameter | VITEEE 2025 Analysis |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 125 MCQs |
| Marking Scheme | +1 correct, no negative marking |
| Overall Difficulty | Moderate |
| Toughest Section | Mathematics (lengthy, tricky, calculus-heavy) |
| Physics Difficulty | Easy to Moderate, formula-based numericals |
| Chemistry Difficulty | Easy to Moderate, mostly NCERT-based |
| Easiest Sections | English and Aptitude |
| Most Time-Consuming Section | Mathematics |
| Question Nature | Conceptual + formula-based, mostly NCERT syllabus |
| Class 12 Weightage | Higher weightage than Class 11 in many shifts |
| Toughest Shift | April 20 Slot 3 and April 24 Slot 1 (difficulty ~7.5–8/10) |
| Expected Good Attempts | 110+ attempts considered good in many shifts |
You can check the following video by Siddharth for shift-wise paper analysis of VITEEE 2025 and Student’s feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What will be the overall difficulty level of the VITEEE 2026 exam?
Ans. The overall difficulty level of VITEEE 2026 is likely to be easy to moderate, with most of the questions based on NCERT Class 11 and 12 concepts. Mathematics is generally the most challenging section, while English and Aptitude are comparatively easier.
Ques. Are questions in VITEEE based on the NCERT syllabus?
Ans. Yes, most of the questions are based on the NCERT syllabus of class 11th and 12th, especially in Physics and Chemistry. The questions are mostly direct and formula-based.
Ques. Is there any negative marking in the VITEEE 2026 exam?
Ans. Yes, from 2026, there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for every wrong answer. The marking scheme has changed this year to improve fairness, accuracy and align with national-level exams like JEE Main.
Ques. How does the VITEEE compare with the JEE Main in difficulty?
Ans. The VITEEE exam is comparatively easier than the JEE Main, as it includes more formula-based and NCERT-level questions and fewer complex numerical problems. Students who have appeared for VITEEE in previous years have also said that the level of the exam is easier than JEE Main.
Ques. Do the VITEEE previous year questions repeat in the actual exam?
Ans. The exact repetition is rare in the VITEEE exam, but similar concepts and question patterns are frequently repeated. Students can solve the PYQs to get used to the question format and the pattern.
Comments