VITEEE

VITEEE Cutoff

VITEEE 2020 cut off will depend on a number of factors such as the number of students who appeared for VITEEE, total seats available, level of difficulty of exam and average performance given by the students. Cut off for all the campuses is released separately, based on the availability of seats in the form of opening and closing ranks for admission to various courses in engineering.

• Admission will be granted on the basis of rank list as released on the official site. 
• Examinees in the top merit i.e. from 1 to 20,000 are called for participating in Phase 1 counselling on multiple dates.

VITEEE 2020

VITEEE is a university-level engineering entrance exam conducted by Vellore Institute of Technology for admission to B.Tech program offered at VIT Vellore, VIT Chennai, VIT Bhopal and VIT-AP.

VITEEE 2020 was scheduled to be conducted from April 13 to 19, 2020 but due to COVID-19 outbreak, the exam dates and registration have been extended till further notice. Candidates who had missed the opportunity to apply for the exam can apply now.  

The minimum eligibility criteria is that candidates must have obtained 60% aggregate in Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Mathematics in Class 12. Candidates must check the detailed eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. 

VITEEE 2020 Exam Date

VITEEE 2020 is going to be conducted in 3 sessions per day. The exam will be conducted in 124 VITEEE Exam Centers. The number of examination days in a particular centre is based on the total number of applications registered in that centre.

The entire duration of the examination is 2 hours and 30 minutes. All the different slots are mentioned below. Candidates need to choose one of the following slots during the online slot booking process. 

VITEEE 2020 Exam Day Instructions

Candidates are advised to go through the following guidelines before appearing for VITEEE:

• Candidates would be provided separate computer systems to appear for the exam.

• They will submit their responses through the use of a mouse. Candidates are expected to be familiar with the use of computers.
• University will not take any responsibility, in case, a candidate is not familiar with the basic use of a computer. They are advised to get basic training with the use of computer.
• All the questions will be displayed in English on the computer screen. There are four responses provided for every multiple choice question labelled C and D. Candidates should mark the correct answer only, as instructed before the exam
• Every candidate must be seated on the allotted system only. In case of any problem with the computer system, the candidate should immediately inform the invigilator present in the hall.
• The candidate would be required to give the test again, in case, of any technical failure. They should visit the official website regularly for any updates.

VITEEE 2020 ELigibility Criteria

Nationality

Candidates applying for VITEEE 2020 should be a: 

• Resident of India
• Non-Resident Indian National (NRI)
• Person of Indian Origin (PIO)
• Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)

Age Limit

• Candidates should be born on or after July 1, 1998. 
• The Date of Birth recorded in High School/SSC/Class 10 Certificate will be considered final.
• They should produce this certificate in original as proof of their age at the time of counselling, failing which, they will be disqualified.
• They must have completed the age of 17 years as on July 1, 2020.

Qualifying Examination

VITEEE 2020 aspirants should have either completed or appearing in 2020 in the following eligible qualifying examinations:

• Class 10+2 conducted by the State Board/CBSE/ISCE.
• Intermediate or 2-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board/University.
• High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Organisation, Geneva.
• General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Srilanka) at the Advanced (A) level.

Minimum Marks/Percentage

• Aspiring candidates must have secured an aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology in the qualifying examination. 
• Reserved category (SC/ST) candidates are given a concession of 10% marks that is they can apply for VITEEE 2020 registration with 50% marks also.

Reservation Criteria in VITEEE

Candidates belonging to SC/ST

• Candidates have to provide the SC/ST certificates. 
• Candidates have to fill Certificate to Prove Nativity who hailing from Jammu and Kashmir and the North-Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. 
• If candidates fail to provide the community or nativity certificate during the time of admission then the decision taken by the institute related to his/her admission would be considered final.

Subject Criteria Eligibility

• Candidates with Physics, Chemistry, Maths in the qualifying exam are eligible for all B.Tech Degree Programs.

• Candidates with Physics, Chemistry, Biology in the qualifying exam are eligible for B.Tech Bio Stream Programs only like B.Tech. Bio-engineering, Biotechnology, CSE with specialisation in Bioinformatics, ECE with specialisation in Biomedical Engineering programmes.

Foreign Students Eligibility

Eligibility criteria for NRI/Foreign Students

NRI candidates also need to fulfill the eligibility criteria to get admission in VIT.

VITEEE  2020 Eligibility Criteria - Additional Information

1. The documents required for filling up the VITEEE application form are as follows:

• Softcopy or scanned copy of recently taken passport size colour.
• The size of the photograph should be between 50 KB – 100 KB and dimensions- 3.5 cm * 4.5 cm.
• Soft copy or scanned copy of the signature of the candidate with 20 KB – 50 KB with dimensions of 3.5 cm * 1.5 cm in JPG/JPEG format.

2. It is important to fulfil the VITEEE Eligibility Criteria 2020 to be eligible for admission.

3. In case of any discrepancy, while scrutinizing the documents, the candidature will be liable for cancellation.

4. If the application form is rejected, the refund of fee will be made as per the rules of VIT University. 

Note: It is mandatory that candidates and parents have to sign an undertaking at the time of admission, the format for which will be issued by the admissions office.

VITEEE Exam Pattern 2020

It is very necessary for aspirants to know the updated  exam pattern as it will give guide you to prepare well for the exam.

• Mode of Exam: Online mode.
• Duration of Exam: The duration of VITEEE 2020 is 2.5 hours.
• Language: The question paper is set in English language only.
• Paper Type: The questions will be of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type.
• Number of Questions: Question paper will consist of 125 questions.
• Sections: The questions will be framed out of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology & English subjects.
• Slots: The exam will be organized in 3 sessions per day.
• Marking Scheme: 1 mark will be awarded for each right answer.
• Negative Marking: There is no negative marking.

VITEEE Section-wise Pattern 

The following table shows the sectional pattern of questions from Physics, English, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The selection of patterns has to be decided at the time of VITEEE slot booking 2020.

VITEEE Paper Analysis

• VITEEE 2019 was a moderate to difficult level exam. Maximum questions were asked from the prescribed syllabus. Physics paper was moderately difficult. Most of the questions were asked from Electromagnetics, Current Electricity, Laws of Motion and work, Energy and Power etc.
• Chemistry paper was not much difficult. The topics asked in VITEEE 2019 included Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics and Equilibrium. Questions based on p, d and f block were also asked.
• Mathematics questions were evenly distributed. Few candidates found mathematics section difficult while some found it moderately difficult.
• VITEEE Biology section was considered to be the toughest. Most of the questions were based on Genetics and Evolution, Taxonomy, Reproduction ,Human health & diseases and Cell & Molecular Biology.
• VITEEE 2019 English e]section was comparatively easy. Majority of the questions were based on English Grammar, pronunciation and Comprehension.

VITEEE 2020 Syllabus

The paper will consist of 125 MCQs from 5 subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, Aptitude and English. Candidates must go through the syllabus well so that they can prepare for the examination. VITEEE 2020 Syllabus includes the syllabus of class 12 (Science stream), similar to CBSE and Tamil Nadu State Board of Higher Secondary. Some of the most important topics for VITEEE are: 

VITEEE 2020 Sample Question Papers

We have compiled some of the VITEEE Sample Papers/ Model Papers for VITEEE aspirants. These question papers will help to understand the test pattern and improve the preparation level. VIT University also releases the official mock tests.

• Solving practice papers will give you a fair idea about how questions can be expected in VITEEE 2020.
• A candidate can analyse and plan the amount of time to be devoted to each section.
• Practicing VITEEE Mock Tests will also help in carving out the strong and weak areas of the candidates.

VITEEE 2020 How to Apply

A candidate can apply for VITEEE 2020 in either Online mode or Offline mode. The online application forms for VITEEE are available and no last date has been confirmed by the authorities. The offline application form can be collected from VIT campuses and selected post offices.

VITEEE Registration 2020 – Online Mode

Candidates can download the online application form by visiting the official website of VIT University. VITEEE Application Form 2020 must be filled and submitted on the website only. Online Registration includes steps as mentioned below:

1. Visit the official website of VIT i.e. vit.ac.in
2. Confirm password through email Id and password
3. Fill-up VIT 2020 application form
4. Select payment mode: Net banking/Credit card/Debit card/Paytm
5. Download the application form for future reference.

VITEEE Registration – Offline Mode

Candidates can obtain offline application form from the various post offices as mentioned on the University website. The filled-in application form should reach University address by registered post or speed post. Candidates can send the offline application form at:

Admission Officer,

VIT University,

Vellore – 632014

Tamil Nadu, India

VITEEE Fee Structure 2020

Courses in VIT are divided into two groups i.e. A and B. The total fee for courses in Group A is INR 1,76,000 and that for Group B courses is INR 1,98,000. The academic fee structure for VIT University is given below.

*Note that the VITEEE hostel fee will be applied separately.

VITEEE 2020 Examination Center

VITEEE is held over a period of several days and slots. A candidate can choose the day of examination and the slot according to his/her convenience. VIT opens Online Test Booking System (OTBS) for slot booking. The option for selecting VITEEE 2020 exam center will be available during the slot booking process in the month of May 2020 (tentatively).

To book your Exam Centre and slot:

• Visit the official website of VIT i.e vit.ac.in and click on “ Book a seat”.
• Select the state and city for the test.
• Select the test center and time slot for VITEEE 2020.
• Click on “Book “ to confirm your slot booking.

CAUTION

• Slot booking is done on the basis of first come first allot. 
• The VITEEE OTBS 2020 will be a real time application. The booking window will be open for only 1 minute. Candidates need to fill in all the particulars in that particular time period only. 
• Candidates can only select the slot once. No further changes can be made.

VITEEE 2020 Official Notification

The candidates should have cleared senior secondary exam (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized Board, with subjects Mathematics Chemistry, and Physics or Biology scoring at least 60% (50 per cent for SC/ST/J&K citizen/northeast applicants). The students who had just given the board exam and are awaiting result may also apply.

VIT Engineering Entrance Exam 2020 is scheduled between 2nd – 3rd week of April 2020. Also, popular as VIT Engineering entrance exam, Counselling, and Admission by variously engaged institutes for the exams will occur in April 2020. The VITEEE 2020 exam will take place for admission in Engineering UG courses at VIT Vellore and Chennai campus. Take a look at the entire syllabus and Up to date insights about VITEEE 2020 application eligibility criteria, paper pattern, ranking list, No. of seats, and for more information.

VITEEE 2020 Important Dates

As per VITEEE Guidelines, Below is a list of all the dates to remember for VITEEE 2020. The complete calendar of VITEEE 2020 is available at the college website. Meanwhile, students can check here other essential dates-

VITEEE 2020 Admit Card

As soon as slot booking is done, VITEEE Admit Card/ Hall Ticket will be generated automatically. 

• Candidates can download their admit card from the official website i.e. vit.ac.in. 
• Candidates must bring their admit card on the exam day.
• Candidates must secure the copies of admit card, in case the original one is lost or destroyed.
• Candidates must cross check all the details mentioned in the admit card and in case of discrepancy, contact VIT campus.

VITEEE 2020 Result 

• VITEEE Result is expected to be declared in the last week of May 2020. A merit list will be prepared based on the total marks secured in the VITEEE 2020. At the time of publication of the results, the rank of an individual will be intimated through SMS, on the mobile number provided during registration.
• Equating Methodology/ Normalization will be followed to carve out VITEEE Admit Card It is a statistical process which is used to adjust scores on test forms so that scores on the forms can be used interchangeably. Thus, in order to facilitate meaningful and fair comparison for merit list and ranking of these candidates, equating method is used to adjust scores of candidates who have taken different question paper sets for a test.
• The statistical procedure of Equipercentile Equating is used to calculate the percentile ranks for candidates, such that scores on different forms with the same percentile rank are considered to be equivalent. Percentile Rank is a unique and invariant position of a candidate in a particular group.
• Eg.: A percentile Rank, say 85 Percentile Rank denotes that there are 85% of test takers scores below this score level and 15 percent above this test score.