The VITEEE 2026 examination has successfully concluded on May 3. Based on students’ reactions across all days and shifts, the overall difficulty level of the exam was Moderate to Tough.

  • The Chemistry was the most scoring and student-friendly section throughout the exam. It remained easy to moderate with direct questions from topics like Periodic Table, Coordination Compounds, p-block, d & f-block, Chemical Kinetics, Biomolecules, and GOC.
  • The Physics section was Moderate to Tough in most shifts. The section had tricky conceptual and application-based questions along with lengthy numericals from Electrostatics, Optics, Electromagnetism, Modern Physics, and Mechanics.
  • Mathematics, was the toughest and most time-consuming section across all days. Lengthy calculations dominated the paper with heavy weightage on Calculus, Vector, 3D Geometry, Matrices, Probability, and Differential Equations.
  • The English and Aptitude sections were consistently easy to moderate and highly scoring. English focused on grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary, while Aptitude had questions from Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Logical Reasoning, and Series.
  • The Good attempts are expected to be around 100-115 questions for high scorers aiming for top ranks. With 90-95% accuracy, this could translate to 360-430+ marks under the new +4 & -1 marking scheme.

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VITEEE Paper Analysis 2026

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.

Table of Contents

  1. VITEEE 2026 Overall Analysis
  2. VITEEE 2026 Shift-wise analysis
    2.1 Good Attempts based on the Slot difficulty
  3. VITEEE 2026 Students reaction
  4. VITEEE 2026 Subject -wise analysis
  5. VITEEE Last year's overall analysis
  6. Frequently Asked Questions

VITEEE 2026 Shift-wise analysis

The VITEEE spans around 6 days with 2 slots daily. Based on the early students’ reaction, the paper analysis will be updated live in the table given below: 

Date and Shift  Paper Analysis  Difficulty 
May 3, Shift 2
  • Mathematics: The section had intense problems from Vector 3D, Probability, and Continuity & Differentiability. Several questions were lengthy and involved higher-order thinking.
  • Physics: Significant weightage on Electrostatic Potential, Current Electricity, and Communication Systems. Graph-based and reasoning-based questions were prominent.
  • Chemistry: The paper was nicely balanced with standard reactions in Organic Chemistry, numericals from Solutions, and factual questions from d & f-block elements.
  • Aptitude: Included visual reasoning, Venn diagrams, and calendar-based problems. A few sets required careful analysis but were solvable.
  • English: The section consisted of cloze passages, idiom-based questions, and basic sentence rearrangement.
 Moderate
May 3, Shift 1
  • Mathematics: The paper featured challenging questions from Matrices & Determinants, Complex Numbers, and Definite Integrals. Many problems demanded strong conceptual application and careful handling of edge cases.
  • Physics: High difficulty in topics like Electromagnetic Induction, Dual Nature of Matter, and Rotational Dynamics. Questions involved multi-concept combinations and tricky graphical analysis.
  • Chemistry: Solid scoring opportunities with direct questions from Chemical Kinetics, Coordination Compounds, and Biomolecules. The section was well-distributed and less calculation-oriented.
  • Aptitude: A mixture of direction sense, syllogism, and quantitative reasoning sets. A few assertion-reasoning questions tested logical clarity.
  • English: Focused on error spotting, para-jumbles, and short passages with inference-based questions.
 Moderate
May 2, Shift 2
  • Mathematics: The section included difficult problems from 3D Geometry, Permutations & Combinations, and Integral Calculus. Many questions had lengthy calculations and uncommon twists.
  • Physics: Emphasis on Wave Optics, Gravitation, and Alternating Current. Questions required strong problem-solving skills and quick interpretation of graphs.
  • Chemistry: Physical Chemistry numericals were direct, Organic reactions were standard, and Inorganic had several memory-based questions from p-block and coordination compounds.
  • Aptitude: Questions focused on blood relations, coding-decoding, and basic quantitative comparison. A few tricky seating arrangement sets were present.
  • English: Short reading passages, along with basic synonym-antonym and sentence correction questions, dominated the section.
 Moderate
May 2, Shift 1
  • Mathematics: Questions were lengthy with heavy weightage on Algebra, Trigonometry and Differential Equations. Several problems required multiple steps and careful simplification.
  • Physics: Strong focus on Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Semiconductor Devices. Application-oriented questions tested a deeper understanding rather than direct formulas.
  • Chemistry: Well-balanced paper. Inorganic Chemistry had many direct match-the-following questions, while Physical Chemistry numericals were straightforward.
  • Aptitude: Included logical puzzles, number series, and data sufficiency questions. It was doable but needed careful reading.
  • English: Comprehension passages were short, and vocabulary-based questions were basic.
 Moderate
May 1, Shift 2
  • Mathematics: Very calculation-heavy with complex problems in Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, and Probability. Students reported it as the most time-consuming section. 
  • Physics: Conceptual questions were prominent, especially in Optics, Magnetism, and Modern Physics. Some numericals were tricky and lengthy.
  • Chemistry: Balanced and scoring section. Organic Chemistry was easier, while Physical Chemistry had moderate numericals. Overall student-friendly.
  • Aptitude: Logical reasoning and quantitative questions, which were easy to solve. Manageable within time.
  • English: Quick to solve. Simple comprehension, grammar and vocab questions.
 Moderate
May 1, Shift 1
  • Mathematics: Heavy emphasis on Calculus, Matrices, and Vector Algebra. Many questions were multi-step and calculation-intensive. Time management was a major challenge.
  • Physics: Balanced mix of conceptual and numerical questions. Topics like Electrostatics, Current Electricity, and Modern Physics were prominent. Numericals were moderate.
  • Chemistry: Physical Chemistry had some tricky numericals. Organic and Inorganic were relatively easier to score. Overall, slightly tougher than previous days.
  • Aptitude: Standard questions on logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and data interpretation.
  • English: Simple grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension-based questions. Quick to solve.
 Moderate
April 30, Shift 2
  • Mathematics: Lengthy calculations in Calculus (Integration & Application of Derivatives), Matrices & Determinants, Vectors & 3D Geometry, Probability. Some questions were multi-step. Time management was crucial.
  • Physics: Balanced approach. Topics: Current Electricity, Electrostatics, Ray & Wave Optics, Modern Physics (Photoelectric effect, Semiconductors), EMI & AC. A few numericals were direct, and some conceptual twists.
  • Chemistry: High weightage on Organic Chemistry (Name reactions, Aldehydes/Ketones/Carboxylic acids, Biomolecules, Polymers, GOC). Physical Chemistry: Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Thermodynamics & Equilibrium. Inorganic: Coordination Compounds, p-Block elements. Many direct NCERT-based questions.
  • Aptitude: Basic logical reasoning, number series, coding-decoding, and quantitative comparison. Highly scoring section.
  • English: Focused on Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms), basic grammar, and short comprehension passages.
 Moderate
April 30, Shift 1
  • ​Mathematics: Remained the toughest section. Shift 1 was particularly gruelling with multi-step problems in Integral Calculus and Coordinate Geometry. Vector 3D and Probability were high-weightage.
  • Physics was a balanced mix of Class 11 and 12. Topics like Electrostatics, Current Electricity, and Magnetism were prominent. Shift 1 had a few tricky optics questions.
  • Chemistry was somewhat tough. Focus remained on Organic Chemistry (reactions and mechanisms) and Biomolecules.
  • Aptitude’s question was very straightforward. Questions covered Number Series, Coding-Decoding, and basic Logical Reasoning. Students used this section to save time.
  • English had board-level difficulty. Focused on Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms), basic grammar, and short comprehension passages.
 Moderate
April 29, Shift 2
  • Mathematics: Questions had lengthy calculations, especially from Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors & 3D Geometry, and Algebra. Accuracy was important due to negative marking.
  • Physics: It was Moderate to slightly tough. Mostly concept-based with some tricky numericals. A balanced mix of Class 11 and Class 12 topics was present.
  • Chemistry: It was the most scoring section among the core subjects, with a good mix of direct NCERT-based questions and some conceptual problems from Physical and Organic Chemistry.
  • English and Aptitude: These sections were highly scoring and less time-consuming, which helped students save time for other sections such as Maths and Physics.
 Moderate
April 29, Shift 1 
  • Mathematics and Physics were moderately tough, consisting of several concept-based and time-consuming questions.
  • Chemistry was relatively easier, featuring a good mix of direct and conceptual problems.
  • English and Aptitude were simple, helping students save time for the core subjects.
 Moderately Difficult
April 28, Shift 2 
  • Mathematics continued to be lengthy and calculation-intensive.
  • Physics was slightly trickier compared to the morning shift.
  • Chemistry was easy to moderate, with a dominance of Physical Chemistry questions.
  • English and Aptitude remained easy and scoring.
 Moderate
April 28, Shift 1 
  • Mathematics was the toughest and most time-consuming section, with lengthy and calculation-heavy questions mainly from Vector Algebra (3D), Algebra, and Coordinate Geometry.
  • Physics was moderate and mostly formula-based.
  • Chemistry was easy to moderate, with strong emphasis on NCERT-based questions.
  • English and Aptitude were straightforward and highly scoring sections.
 Moderate

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)

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

In 2026, 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.

  • 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.