VITEEE Application Date:31 Mar' 26 - 31 Mar' 26
How to Prepare for VITEEE With JEE Mains 2026- VITEEE and JEE Mains might somewhat have a similar syllabus but it goes without saying how tough JEE Mains is in comparison to VITEEE. Therefore, many students study to attend the VITEEE exam as a backup for engineering college choices. In the article below, we will provide you with valuable tips on how to prepare for VITEEE 2026 while also keeping JEE Main in mind. Mostly, if a student covers the JEE Mains syllabus, they can easily ace the VITEEE exam, but let’s dive in and understand the challenges that students might face while preparing for both exams. We will also find strategies that have proven to be a solid boon when it comes to preparing for the VITEEE and JEE Mains exams together.
We have provided the exam patterns of VITEEE and JEE Mains 2026 so that you can refer and understand it:
Exam Name | VITEEE 2026 | JEE Main 2026 (Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech) |
Conducting Body | Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam Level | University Level | National Level |
Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (Online) | Computer-Based Test (Online) |
Total Questions | 125 | 75 |
Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | MCQs + Numerical Value Questions |
Marking Scheme | +4 for each correct, −1 for each incorrect | +4 for each correct, −1 for each incorrect |
Subjects Covered | Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology, English, Aptitude | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
Syllabus Basis | Class 11 & 12 NCERT (PCMB) | Class 11 & 12 NCERT (PCM) |
Attempts per Year | Once | Two sessions per year (January & April) |
Applicants are advised to practice mock tests of VITEEE and JEE Main to get versed with the exam pattern. It also helps candidates with time management during the main exam. Also, they can understand the type of questions of the JEE Main and VITEEE exams. Check it below:
Books are always an important source in the preparation of the exam, whether it is JEE Main or VITEEE. Here, we are providing you with the best books for both the exa. We have provided the list of best books for JEE Main and VITEEE 2026. You can check and then use them accordingly in your preparation.
Here, we are providing you with the best books for the JEE Main exam:
Subject | Book Title | Author(s) | Key Features |
Physics | Concepts of Physics (Vol. 1 & 2) | H.C. Verma | Fundamental concepts with clear explanations and problems. |
Understanding Physics Series | D.C. Pandey | Detailed topic-wise breakdown; excellent for practice. | |
Problems in General Physics | I.E. Irodov | Advanced problems for concept application. | |
Chemistry | Numerical Chemistry | P. Bahadur | Extensive problems in physical chemistry. |
Organic Chemistry | Morrison & Boyd | In-depth coverage of organic reactions and mechanisms. | |
Concise Inorganic Chemistry | J.D. Lee | Comprehensive inorganic chemistry with clear explanations. | |
Mathematics | Higher Algebra | Hall & Knight | Thorough treatment of algebraic concepts. |
Trigonometry | S.L. Loney | Detailed approach to trigonometric identities and equations. | |
Problems in Calculus of One Variable | I.A. Maron | Extensive problems in calculus for practice. |
Here, we are providing you with the best books for both VITEEE exam:
Subject | Book Title | Author(s) | Key Features |
Physics | Understanding Physics | D.C. Pandey | Clear explanations and a wide range of problems. |
Concepts of Physics | H.C. Verma | Fundamental concepts with clear explanations and problems. | |
Principles of Physics | Resnick, Halliday & Walker | Comprehensive coverage of physics topics. | |
Chemistry | Numerical Chemistry | P. Bahadur | Extensive problems in physical chemistry. |
Organic Chemistry | Morrison & Boyd | In-depth coverage of organic reactions and mechanisms. | |
Concise Inorganic Chemistry | J.D. Lee | Comprehensive inorganic chemistry with clear explanations. | |
Mathematics | Integral Calculus | Amit M. Agarwal | Comprehensive coverage of integral calculus. |
Higher Algebra | Hall & Knight | Thorough treatment of algebraic concepts. | |
Trigonometry | S.L. Loney | Detailed approach to trigonometric identities and equations. |
We have given the previous years' question papers of JEE Main and VITEEE 2026 below:
VITEEE PYQ helps an aspirant very precariously in preparation and gaining confidence for the upcoming exam. Refer to this table for the VITEEE previous years' papers:
We have given the JEE Main previous year question papers below link:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The tentative VITEEE 2026 exam dates are April 28th- May 03rd, 2026.
Indian candidates must pay an application fee of ₹1,350, while foreign candidates pay $90. The fee can be paid online via debit/credit card or net banking, or through demand draft for offline applicants.
The exam consists of 125 multiple-choice questions divided across Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English, and Aptitude sections.
On Question asked by student community
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Hello,
The VITEEE entrance exam is conducted for a total of 125 marks .
There are 125 questions in total.
Each question carries 1 mark .
There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Hope it helps !
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Just visit the link I am attaching below, it will show you all the exam pattern, mark allotment, question type, and paper format. The link will help you with all the required information and will answer your doubts.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/viteee-total-marks
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Hi Student,
Thank you for reaching out!
The VITEEE (Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to B.Tech programs at VIT campuses.
Eligibility :
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or Biology (PCB) with at least 60% aggregate (50% for SC/ST and Jammu & Kashmir/Ladakh/Northeast candidates).
Exam Pattern :
Duration : 2 hours 30 minutes.
Questions : 125 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), 1 mark each, no negative marking.
Sections :
Preparation Tips:
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