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    VITEEE 2026 Total Marks: Subject-Wise Marking Scheme Explained

    VITEEE 2026 Total Marks: Subject-Wise Marking Scheme Explained

    Team Careers360Updated on 27 Apr 2026, 02:45 PM IST

    VITEEE Total Marks 2026 – VIT Vellore has announced the reivsed VITEEE 2026 total mark along with the brochure. The VITEEE 2026 total marks this year have been increased to 500. Each multiple-choice question will be of four marks. There will be a negative marking of -1 for each wrong answer. Unanswered or marked for review answers will get zero marks. The VITEEE 2026 exam is scheduled from April 28 to May 3. Candidates can check the detailed information about the total marks for VITEEE 2026 on this page. Being aware of the VITEEE 2026 total marks will help determine performance in the VITEEE examination.

    VITEEE 2026 Total Marks: Subject-Wise Marking Scheme Explained
    VITEEE 2026 Total Marks

    Candidates who seek admission to the Vellore Institute of Technology and its campuses have to appear for the VITEEE exam. Every year, VIT Vellore conducts its entrance exam for the four-year engineering admission. Read more about the VITEEE total marks 2026 below.

    VITEEE Total Marks

    As each subject in the VIT B.Tech exam has different marks allotted to it, students may get confused about the VITEEE total marks and the exam pattern. The VITEEE total marks is 125 divided into 5 subjects. The Mathematics/Biology section is for 40 marks, Physics and Chemistry are for 35 marks each, Aptitude is 10 marks, and English is 5 marks. The question paper will only comprise MCQs, multiple choice questions. The exam will be conducted in online mode at designated VITEEE test centres across the country. The higher the marks obtained in the exam, the better the chances of getting your preferred discipline and campus. The authority will conduct the VITEEE counselling based on the total marks obtained by the candidates. Candidates can check below for the VITEEE total marks.

    VITEEE Total Marks 2026

    Particulars

    Details

    Total Number of Questions

    125 Questions

    VITEEE Total Marks

    500 Marks

    VITEEE Subject-wise Marks

    • Mathematics/Biology - 40 marks

    • Physics - 35 marks

    • Chemistry - 35 marks

    • Aptitude - 10 marks

    • English - 5 marks

    Marking Scheme for VITEEE 2026

    For each correct response, four mark will be awarded

    VITEEE Negative Marking

    Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1)

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    VITEEE Syllabus

    The VITEEE 2026 syllabus consists of subject-wise topics based on classes 11 & 12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with Aptitude and English. Biotechnology candidates must substitute mathematics with biology as part of the syllabus. Aspirants must check the detailed VITEEE 2026 syllabus while preparing for the exam. It is recommended to practice the VITEEE mock test and get familiar with the exam difficulty level. The question paper will be based on the syllabus. Knowledge of VIT entrance exam preparation tips will help aspirants score good marks in the exam.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the total marks in VITEEE?
    A:

    The total marks for VITEEE 2026 are 500 marks.

    Q: What is the marking scheme in VITEEE exam for B.Tech?
    A:

    As per the VITEEE marking scheme, for each correct answer, candidates will be awarded 4 mark.

    Q: What is the VITEEE total marks subject-wise?
    A:

    The VITEEE total marks is 125 divided into 5 subjects. The Mathematics/Biology section is for 40 marks, Physics and Chemistry are for 35 marks each, Aptitude is 10 marks, and English is 5 marks.

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    Questions related to VITEEE

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    Hello Dear Student,

    With a VITEEE rank of 74,321 , getting Category 1 seats at VIT Chennai is very unlikely.

    Category 1 seats usually close at much lower ranks, especially for:

    • CSE Core
    • CSE specializations

    At your rank, you will most likely fall under:

    • Category 4 , or
    • Category 5

    Hi Dear Student,
    Based on the VITEEE 2026 counselling trends, a rank of 10,127 will most likely place you in Phase 1 counselling (ranks 1–20,000).

    Getting the Chennai campus in Category 2 looks quite possible. However, for the Vellore campus, popular branches like CSE or ECE are usually more competitive.

    Hi Dear Student,
    If you want CSE Core at VIT Vellore after getting a seat at the Chennai campus, you should continue in the next counselling phases for seat upgradation.

    What You Should Do

    • Pay the Counselling/Seat Advance Fee
      You must pay the current seat fee to keep your admission

    Hi Aayushi,
    With a VITEEE AIR of 47,674, you are likely looking at Category 3-5 for ECE at Chennai/Vellore or potentially Category 1-2 for CSE at AP/Bhopal. For better placement opportunities in IT/Software, prioritize CSE at VIT Chennai or CSE in Category 2/3 at VIT AP, as placements are centralized,

    Hello Student,

    I am sharing the link to an article that will give you better clarity regarding which branch you can pursue at your rank. There are multiple details in it that help you figure out which branch you can get.

    Article Link - VITEEE Rank vs Branch vs Category