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VITEEE Eligibility
All aspiring engineers. Before you start your preparation for the VITEEE entrance, it is important to learn the eligibility criteria set by the board. The Vellore Institute of Technology releases its eligibility guidelines every year on the official website, viteee.vit.ac.in. It is released in a PDF form along with an official notification. You can check nationality, age, qualifying marks and others. So, before filling out the form, check out the eligibility requirements and see if you have all the needed qualifications to take the VIT entrance. This will avoid any last-minute surprises.
Important Considerations for VITEEE Eligibility
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Particulars |
Details |
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Nationality & educational status |
- Indian Nationals, NRIs, PIOs, and OCIs are eligible to apply. - Foreign candidates can apply through the Foreign Category only. - Candidates from regular, full-time schooling are eligible (NIOS candidates with proper certification are also allowed). |
|
Age limit |
- Candidates born on or after 1 July 2003 are eligible. - Date of birth as recorded in the High School / SSC / Class X certificate will be considered authentic. - Original proof of age must be produced during counselling/admission. |
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Year of passing |
- Applicants must have either passed or be appearing for the Class 12 (or equivalent) examination in 2025. - Those who have completed Class 12 earlier than 2023 are not eligible. |
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Qualifying exam |
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. - Only those from recognised boards (State, CBSE, ICSE, or equivalent international boards like IB/A-level) are accepted. - A bridge course in Mathematics may be required for Biology students opting for certain engineering streams. |
Marks Required in the Qualifying Exam for VITEEE
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Category |
Subjects Considered |
Minimum Aggregate Required |
Additional Requirements |
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General Category |
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology (PCM/PCB) |
60% aggregate |
Must have studied full-time, regular 10+2 or equivalent boards. |
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SC / ST Category |
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology (PCM/PCB) |
50% aggregate |
Valid community certificate to be presented during counselling. |
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Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Candidates |
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology (PCM/PCB) |
50% aggregate |
Nativity certificate mandatory at the time of counselling. |
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North-Eastern States Candidates (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, etc.) |
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology (PCM/PCB) |
50% aggregate |
Nativity certificate required. |
|
Foreign Category |
Equivalent subjects as per IB / A-level / other recognized international boards |
60% aggregate (equivalent conversion as per AIU norms) |
Must apply through the Foreign Category admissions route. |
Why Knowing Eligibility is Important?
Understanding and meeting VITEEE eligibility is the foundation of your application strategy. At Aakash Institute, we ensure every aspirant:
- Matches nationality and category eligibility.
- Meets age and qualifying year requirements.
- Has the right subject combination aligned with their target programme.
- Knows the minimum academic thresholds (including relaxations).
- Is aware of crucial exam mandates and exceptional provisions.
FAQs
Q1. What will be the age limit for the 2026 VITEEE examination eligibility?
Answer. The applicants planning to take the VITEEE 2026 exam should be born on or after July 1, 2004, to be eligible for it.
Q2. Can students of NIOS apply for VITEEE?
Answer. Yes. If you are a candidate from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), you will be eligible to attend VITEEE examinations.
Q3. Can students who are not Indian nationals apply for VITEEE?
Answer. Absolutely. VITEEE is open for all candidates. Be they Indians or foreign nationals/overseas citizens of India (OCIs), they can apply.
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