VITEEE 2020 – Exam Date (29 Jul – 02 Aug), Slot Booking, Admit Card

VITEEE 2020 – The last date to apply for VITEEE is July 15, 2020. Registered candidates can check their application form status online at vit.ac.in. Also, VIT has scheduled VITEEE 2020 from July 29 to August 02, 2020. The University conducts VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) for admission of eligible 10+2 candidates in VIT Vellore, VIT Chennai, VIT AP, and VIT Bhopal campuses. The exam is held online mode. It contains 125 MCQs on maths/biology, physics, chemistry, aptitude, and English. The duration of the exam is 02 hours and 30 minutes. Check VITEEE 2020 syllabus, new exam pattern, best books, and more details from this page.

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The last date to apply for VITEEE 2020 is July 15, 2020 Apply now.

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VITEEE 2020 new exam dates are 29 Jul – 02 Aug 2020.

VITEEE 2020

VITEEE 2020 is only channel to get B.Tech admission in campuses of VIT University. The university is one of the most popular choices for engineering admission. Candidates can check all the important dates for VITEEE 2020 from the table below.

VITEEE 2020 Mock Test

Check below the subject wise VITEEE 2020 mock tests for free!

VITEEE 2020 Application Form

The application form for VITEEE 2020 is available in online and offline mode. The candidates get online application form from vit.ac.in, whereas, offline / OMR form is available at the campuses of VIT and designated head post offices in Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.

VITEEE application fee can be paid online, via net baking, debit card, credit card, and paytm. The amount of application fee for online and offline form is as follows:

How to fill VITEEE OMR Application Form 2020

The OMR application form of VITEEE are available at the University campuses and designated head post offices. The list of these is as follows:

The campuses from where you can get the application form are:

1. VIT, Vellore Campus
2. VIT, Chennai Campus
3. VIT-AP
4. VIT-Bhopal (MP)

List of designated post offices to get the VITEEE 2020 OMR Application Form

You can check below the list of the designated post office to purhase the VITEEE 2020 OMR application form:

VITEEE 2020 Slot Booking

VIT slot booking allows the candidates to book slots for VITEEE 2020. The VITEEE registered candidates can book their most suitable date, time, and center to appear for the exam. VITEEE is held over multiple shifts and days, therefore students can use the slot booking facility to book their preferred exam slots. The candidates can book:

1. Test City (Candidate should first choose the Test City as the one chosen on the application form)
2. Test Subject
3. Test Date
4. Session of the Test / Slot
5. Test Center

VITEEE 2020 slot booking is done via the VIT Online Test Booking System (OTBS). To access the slot booking portal candidates have to use the steps below:

Step 1: Click n the direct link available on this page for slot booking.

Step 2: On the login window next enter the following:

• Application number that is generated after the successful registration for VITEEE 2020.
• Password for OTBS is sent to the candidates before the slot booking starts. It is sent in the registered email ids of the candidates. Thus keep checking the email for a mail from BIT for the OTBS password.

Step 3: Book the slots and submit the choices.

Step 4: On submission of choices and successful completion of the slot booking, the VITEEE admit card is generated.

Read more about VITEEE 2020 slot booking.

VITEEE 2020 Admit Card

Once the VITEEE 2020 slot booking is done, the VITEEE admit card is generated. Candidates have to download the admit card and carry the printed copy of the same on the day of the exam. Even if a candidate does not book their VITEEE 2020 slots, the admit card is generated for such candidates as per the details they have provided in the application form. On the day of the entrance exam, candidates need to carry a hard copy of the admit card along with valid id proof. 

A valid ID proof can be anyone of these:

1. School or college Photo ID card, or
2. Twelfth Standard board exam hall ticket / admit card bearing photo, or
3. Aadhaar Card, or
4. Passport, or
5. Driving License, or
6. Voter ID card, or
7. IT Pan Card

VITEEE 20202 Exam Schedule

You can chck below the exam schedule of VITEEE 2020. The exam is held in 3 shifts per day as per the timings below. The candidates can select their most preferred exam date and session while booking the slots for VITEEE 2020.

VITEEE 2020 Syllabus

Syllabus of VITEEE 2020 is based on the syllabus of class 11 and 12. The candidates have to prepare as per the syllabus only as no questions are asked apart from the topics in the syllabus. The candidates can check the syllabus for VITEEE 2020 from the list below:

Physics:

• Laws of Motion & Work, Energy, and Power
• Properties of Matter
• Dual Nature of Radiation and Atomic Physics
• Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current
• Electrostatics
• Nuclear Physics
• Optics
• Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
• Semiconductor Devices and their Applications
• Current Electricity

Chemistry:

• Atomic Structure
• p,d and f Block Elements
• Thermodynamics, Chemical Equilibrium, and Chemical Kinetics
• Coordination Chemistry and Solid State Chemistry
• Alcohols and Ethers
• Electrochemistry
• Isomerism in Organic Compounds
• Carbonyl Compounds
• Organic Nitrogen Compounds and Biomolecules
• Carboxylic Acids and their derivatives

Mathematics:

• Matrices and their Applications
• Analytical Geometry of Three Dimensions
• Analytical Geometry of two dimensions
• Vector Algebra
• Differential Calculus
• Differential Equations
• Probability Distributions
• Integral Calculus and its Application
• Discrete Mathematics
• Trigonometry and Complex Numbers

Biology:

• Taxonomy
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Human health and diseases
• Biodiversity, ecology and environment
• Biochemistry
• Genetics and evolution
• Biotechnology and its applications
• Plant physiology
• Human physiology
• Reproduction

English:

• Short passages (30 -50 words) or lines of poems (2 -3) or dialogue (2 exchanges)
• English Grammar and Pronunciation
• Choose the CORRECT/ BEST answer from the options

Aptitude:

• Data Interpretation
• Data Sufficiency
• Syllogism
• Number series, Coding and Decoding
• Clocks, Calendars and Directions

New VITEEE 2020 Exam Pattern

The candidates can check below the new and changed exam pattern of VITEEE 2020:

The newly added aptitude section is about testing the inherent abilities like verbal skills, numerical reasoning, speed, accuracy and abstract reasoning of the candidates.

On comparing with the older exam pattern the below-given conclusions can be made:

• A new section is added that is aptitude section with 10 questions
• The number of questions in Chemistry and Physics sections reduced by 5 questions in each.
• The total number of questions and the total duration of the exam is same.
• The marking scheme is also the same i.e 1 marks for correct answers and no negative marking.

Other details of VITEEE 2020 Exam Pattern:

Mode: Computer-based test
Duration: 02 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Questions: MCQ type questions
Marking Scheme: No negative marking, 1 mark for the correct answer

In VITEEE, the candidates can appear for ant one of the below-given combination of subjects

Combination 1 is PCMAE (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Aptitude and English) – Candidates appearing in PCMAE are eligible for all B.Tech programs
Combination 2 is PCBAE (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Aptitude and English) – Candidates appearing in PCBAE are eligible only for B.Tech. Bio-stream Degree programs

VITEEE 2020 Books For Preparation

You can refer to the below-given books to prepare for VITEEE 2020:

VITEEE 2020 Preparation Tips

Candidates have to start preparing for the exam from the early stages. This is because like any other entrance exam in engineering the candidates need to put in their continuous efforts in preparations. Here are some tips to prepare for the exam:

1. Have the proper notes: Notes must be made for all the topics. this helps you remember better.
2. Take Mock Tests at Regular Intervals: It helps you gauge the level of performance in each of the sections and help figure out your weak areas where you need to work more. Apart from taking the mock only, the students should analyze the mocks as well.
3. Refer good books: the candidates must use the books that have easy to understand language and have practice papers to help you build the concepts.
4. Make a Time-Table: It helps the aspirant complete the preparation in a very much strategic manner

VITEEE 2020 Sample Papers

The candidates can check below the sample paper for VITEEE. The sample papers are a great source of preparation resource, as they allow the candidates to understand the exam pattern more closely. Check below the subject wise sample papers of VITEEE.

– Download VITEEE 2020 Sample paper with latest pattern

VITEEE 2020 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates can check below the eligibility before they proceed to apply for the entrance exam:

Age limit:

Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after 1st July 1998 are eligible to apply for VITEEE 2020.

Nationality:

• Both NRI and Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for VITEEE.
• Foreign candidates can also apply under the foreign category. A separate link is activated fro their VITEEE Registration.

Qualifying Examination:

The candidates must have any one of the below given qualifications before they appear for VITEEE 2020:

• 10+2 level examination by State Board, CBSE, and ICSE
• Intermediate or Two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board/ University.
• HSCE of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.
• General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Srilanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
•  ‘NIOS’ board candidates are also eligible for VITEEE. They should produce the Migration Cum Transfer Certificate at the time of joining. 

Who are not eligible for VITEEE 2020?

Candidates who have appeared for the +2 exam through different boards in the same academic year are not eligible to appear for VITEEE.

Minimum marks in the qualifying examination:

• The candidates need atleast 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology in their qualifying examination.

However, the candidates of the following categories can appear in VITEEE 2020 if they have 50% marks in aggregate in 10+2

• Candidates belonging to SC/ST
• Candidates hailing from Jammu and Kashmir
• Students from North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura

Subject combination needed in 10+2:

• Candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are eligible for all the B.Tech. Programmes.
• Candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology are eligible for B.Tech. Bio-engineering and B.Tech. Biotechnology programmes
• The candidate who have Physics, Chemistry and Biology are also eligible for B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (specialisation in Bioinformatics) and Electronics and Communication (specialisation in Biomedical Engineering)

Courses Offered through VITEEE 2020

Candidates can check below the VIT campuses and the B.Tech and B.Des courses offered by them.

Courses offered at Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) Campus:

• Computer Science and Engineering.
• Computer Science and Engineering with spl. in Data Analytics.
• Computer Science and Engineering with spl. in Networking and Security.
• Computer Science and Engineering with spl. in Artificial Intelligence.
• Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• Electronics and Communication Engineering with spl. in Embedded Systems.
• Electronics and Communication Engineering with spl. in VLSI.
• Mechanical Engineering.

Courses offered at Vellore Campus –

• B.Des. Industrial Design
• Biotechnology
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering with spl. in Bioinformatics
• Computer Science and Engineering with spl. in Information Security
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering with spl. in Internet of Things and Sensor
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
• Electronics and Communication with spl. in Biomedical Engineering
• Electronics and Communication with spl. in Sensors & Wearable Technology
• Information Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical with spl. in Automotive Engineering
• Mechanical with spl. in Energy Engineering
• Production and Industrial Engineering
• Courses offered at Chennai Campus
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electronics and Computer Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Fashion Technology
• Mechanical Engineering

Courses Offered at Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) Campus

• Aerospace Engineering
• Bioengineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering with spl. in Gaming Technology
• Computer Science and Engineering with spl. in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
• Computer Science and Engineering with spl. in AI and Machine Learning
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

VITEEE 2020 Application Status and Correction

After the candidtaes submit their application form they can check the status of the VITEEE 2020 Application Form. Once the application form is submitted the University sends the confirmation of their application form via the SMS on their registered mobile number.

Later on the candidates can also check their application form status anytime by logging into their accounts. To do so they need to enter their login details at viteee.vit.ac.in.

Application form correction: Alonwith checking the status of the application form, the candidtaes can also correct any mistake in their form. The application form correction window opens online and the candidates can use their login details to correct the application form details if required.

Details which cannot be Edited in the VITEEE Application Form are:

• Email ID
• Mobile Number

VITEEE 2020 Exam Centers

The candidates can check below the list of VITEEE centers.

VITEEE 2020 Answer Key

The answer key for the VITEEE 2020 is not released. The university conducts the exam in online mode, however, they do not publish the official answer keys. But the candidates can get their hands on some of the answer keys that are released by the unofficial sources after the exam. Such answer keys of VITEEE 2020 are memory-based.

The memory-based answer keys are those keys that are published by the subject matter experts or the coaching centers based on the memory of the candidates. These keys shall be available in the PDF format or in video formats.

To use such answer keys to calculate the score in the exam, the candidates can use the marking scheme of VITEEE 2020. The formula to calculate the score thus is:

VITEEE 2020 Score = 1 X No. of correct answers

VITEEE 2020 Result

At the time of publication of the VITEEE Result, VIT also intimates the candidates of their rank in the entrance test through SMS and the same is also be made available on the website. Also, the Institute prepares a merit list for VIT admission on the basis of candidate’s performance in the entrance exam. Those who are included in the merit list then, are eligible to appear for VITEEE 2020 Counselling. The result of the candidates is prepared based on the marking scheme of the exam.

VITEEE 2020 Result Equating Method

VIT conducts VITEEE in multiple slots. Hence, to ensure that the difficulty in all the sets is the same and a fair determination of merit list and rank, the University uses an equating method. It is a statistical process which adjusts scores on test forms. It basically, makes in approximately equivalent. Due to it, the scores on forms are interchangeable. So, the VIT University uses the Equipercentile Equating method to find the rank, in such a manner that the scores on different forms, but with the same percentile rank, are equivalent.

For example: A percentile rank of 90 means that 90% of test takers are below that candidate. Also, only 10% of the test takes have performed better.

VITEEE 2020 Scholarships

The top rankers of VITEEE 2020 are offered the below given scholarship facility as per their ranks in the exam:

VITEEE 2020 Cutoff

VIT never releases or discloses the VITEEE cutoff marks or the opening and closing ranks. However, from past analysis it has been observed that in VIT counselling after the result, the candidates in following rank range are called:

VITEEE 2020 Counselling

The shortlisting of the candidates for VITEEE 2020 Counselling is done on the basis of their All India Rank (AIR) in VITEEE. After the declaration of the result, the Institute also publishes a counselling schedule at its website and the eligible candidates need to appear in the VITEEE counselling rounds to complete the admission process.

A Common selection and Admission procedure is followed through single window counselling for all the B.Tech programs offered in all the campuses of VIT University. Eligible candidates can select specific campus and course during the counselling.

About Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) was established in 1984. It is a private deemed university, which has its main campus in Vellore, Chennai. There is one campus in Chennai and other than this, the University also has its campus in Amravati and Bhopal. VIT is affiliated with UGC and is among the list of best private engineering colleges in India.

Why take admission in VIT?

From campus life to placements everything in VIT are a class apart. Here a few facts to establish the same:

Placements:

• Recently, Wipro Technologies made job offers to around 238 students of 6 Lakhs per annum CTC.
• Microsoft made the highest job offer of Rs. 39 Lakhs per annum to 14 students.
• More than 600 companies visit every year for recruitment purposes.
• The latest average CTC offered at VIT stands at 6.06 LPA.

Rankings:

• VIT University ranks 16th among the best Engineering colleges of India according to NRIF ranking.
• Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019: 801-1000

Campus Life and Facilities:

VITS offers various activities and facilities to its students like:

• Fests
• Students Clubs
• Sports
• Hostels
• Canteens
• ATM Services
• Sports
• Health Counsellings and much more

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