VITEEE Exam: Eligibility, Exam Mode, Syllabus and Marking Scheme

Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) is conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in the VIT group of Institutions- Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and Amaravati.

Disclaimer: With the conclusion of the VITEEE 2024 exam and the release of the results, we have analyzed the current and past patterns to provide a detailed overview of the exam format, syllabus, and marking scheme for future aspirants.

VITEEE Exam Eligibility

If you're preparing for or planning to take the VITEEE exam, it's essential to understand the eligibility criteria. Below are the important criteria to appear for the VITEEE exam:

Candidates must be residents of India. Non-resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are also eligible to apply.
Candidates must have completed or be appearing for the 10+2 examination from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology as mandatory subjects.
Candidates must secure an aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology in the qualifying examination.
For candidates belonging to SC/ST categories, the minimum aggregate marks required is 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.
There is no specific limit on the number of attempts for VITEEE, but candidates must meet the age and educational qualification criteria each time they apply as per the official notification.

VITEEE Exam Mode

Question types	Mode of exam	Duration of exam
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)	Computer-Based Test (CBT)	2 hours and 30 minutes

VITEEE Exam Syllabus & Marking Scheme

Let's review the latest VITEEE exam syllabus and marking scheme:

Subject	Syllabus	Number of questions	Marks
Physics	Laws of Motion & Work, Energy and Power Properties of Matter Electrostatics Current Electricity Magnetic Effects of Electric Current Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current Optics Dual Nature of Radiation and Atomic Physics Nuclear Physics Semiconductor Devices and their Applications	35	35
Chemistry	Atomic Structure P, D and F Block Elements Coordination Chemistry and Solid State Chemistry Thermodynamics, Chemical Equilibrium and Chemical Kinetics Electrochemistry Isomerism in Organic Compounds Alcohols and Ethers Carbonyl Compounds and Carboxylic Acids Organic Nitrogen Compounds and Biomolecules	35	35
Biology	Taxonomy Cell and Molecular Biology Reproduction Genetics and Evolution Human Health and Diseases Biochemistry Plant Physiology Human Physiology Biotechnology and its Applications Biodiversity, Ecology and Environment	40	40
Mathematics	Matrices and their Applications Trigonometry and Complex Numbers Analytical Geometry of Two Dimensions Vector Algebra Analytical Geometry of Three Dimensions Differential Calculus Integral Calculus and its Applications Differential Equations Probability Distributions Discrete Mathematics	40	40
Aptitude	Data Interpretation Data Sufficiency Syllogism Number Series, Coding and Decoding Clocks, Calendars and Directions	10	10
English	Short passages or lines of poems, English grammar, and pronunciation	05	05
Total		125 questions	125 marks
There is no negative marking in any of the subjects ‘1’ mark for every correct answer and ‘0’ mark for every wrong answer

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Career Options After VITEEE Course Completion

After completing a VITEEE-based engineering course, students can pursue careers in various fields, some of which are mentioned below:

Software Development & IT Services

Roles: Software Developer, Systems Engineer, IT Analyst, Software Tester, Full Stack Developer

Companies: Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, Accenture, IBM, Microsoft, Google, Amazon

Core Engineering Fields

Roles: Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Electronics and Communication Engineer

Companies: L&T, Siemens, Schneider Electric, BHEL, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra

Research & Development

Roles: Research Scientist, R&D Engineer, Innovation Specialist

Institutions and Companies: DRDO, ISRO, BARC, CSIR, Intel, Qualcomm, Samsung

Data Science & Analytics

Roles: Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Business Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer

Companies: Mu Sigma, Fractal Analytics, Deloitte, PwC, EY, IBM, Google, Amazon

Consulting

Roles: Management Consultant, IT Consultant, Strategy Consultant

Companies: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company, Deloitte, Accenture, KPMG

Entrepreneurship

Many VIT graduates leverage their education and network to start their own ventures in various sectors, including technology, manufacturing, and services.

Higher Education

Paths: Pursuing M.Tech, MBA, MS, or PhD in India or abroad

Institutions: IITs, IIMs, top universities in the USA, UK, Germany, Canada

Public Sector & Government Jobs

Roles: Engineering Services, Public Sector Units (PSUs), Civil Services

Organizations: Indian Engineering Services (IES), Indian Administrative Services (IAS), BHEL, ONGC, GAIL, Indian Railways

Automotive & Manufacturing

Roles: Design Engineer, Production Engineer, Quality Control Engineer

Companies: Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Bosch

Telecommunications

Roles: Network Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer, RF Engineer

Companies: Airtel, Vodafone, Jio, Nokia, Ericsson

Biomedical Engineering (For Biotechnology Graduates)

Roles: Biomedical Engineer, Research Scientist, Clinical Engineer

Organizations: Hospitals, medical device companies, research institutions

Environmental Engineering

Roles: Environmental Engineer, Sustainability Specialist

Organizations: Environmental consultancies, government agencies, NGOs

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Conclusion

VITEEE is a highly competitive entrance exam that opens doors to quality engineering education at VIT's prestigious campuses. By testing a range of subjects, it helps identify students' strengths in science and technology, offering them opportunities for diverse careers in engineering, IT, and research. Success in VITEEE sets the foundation for a promising professional future.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the eligibility criteria for VITEEE?

Candidates must have completed or be appearing for their 12th-grade exams with at least 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology (50% for reserved categories).

2. How is the VITEEE exam conducted?

VITEEE is a computer-based test (CBT) with multiple-choice questions covering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English, and Aptitude.

3. Is there any negative marking in VITEEE?

No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in VITEEE.

4. What is the duration of the VITEEE exam?

The exam duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

5. How many campuses participate in VITEEE admissions?

VITEEE is the entrance exam for admissions to four VIT campuses: Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and Amaravati.

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Updated On: 4 Oct'24, 11:17 AM IST