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VITEEE eligibility criteria 2024 will be released on the official website of the Vellore Institute of Technology. NRIs too can apply for VITEEE 2024 if they satisfy the NRI-specific eligibility conditions laid out by the conducting authorities.
To be eligible for the VIT entrance exam, candidates must meet the VITEEE qualifying criteria. The B.Tech program requires a minimum aggregate score of 60% in PCM/PCB.
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Candidates are advised to read further to know more about VITEEE eligibility criteria in the article given below.
VITEEE Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Admissions
The conducting authorities decide the eligibility criteria for various parameters such as the applicant's nationality, age limit, domicile status, category, etc. Go through the information provided below for more details on the VITEEE eligibility criteria 2024.
Nationality
As per the eligibility criteria of VITEEE 2024, the following candidates were eligible to apply for VIT.
- Indian citizens, Non-resident Indians (NRI), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) are eligible to apply.
- Foreign nationals can also apply for admissions into VIT. The application form for VITEEE 2024 is separate for foreign nationals.
Age Limit
VITEEE considered candidates if they fulfil the age eligibility criteria. It had been stated that candidates had to be born on or after July 1, 2001, to be eligible to apply for VITEEE 2024. Candidates must submit any of the following certificates only as proof of age.
- High School
- SSC
- Class X Certificate
Educational Qualification
Fulfilling the VITEEE 2024 educational eligibility criteria was very important for the applicants. Therefore, candidates will only be accepted if they fulfil any of the below-mentioned criteria.
Qualifying Examination
Candidates applying for UG Engineering admission should have either completed or shall be appearing in 2024, in any one of the following qualifying examinations:
- The final examination of the 10+2 system of Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State Board; Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, New Delhi), The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE), New Delhi.
- Intermediate or Two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board/ University.
- High School Certificate Examination 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.
- As per VIT Norms, Regular 'NIOS' board candidates are also eligible for Undergraduate Engineering programmes. Applicants should produce the Migration Cum Transfer Certificate at the time of joining.
- They should also provide the marks secured in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and Total (including all subjects) and upload the scanned copy of the mark list and other relevant documents whenever available on the application form.
- For Indian nationals/ NRI/ PIO card holder, appearance in VITEEE is mandatory to be eligible for B. Tech. admission under regular mode (Applicants under International/NRI quota exempted) . In case VITEEE gets cancelled due to natural calamities, qualifying criteria may be substituted with higher secondary marks or JEE or a valid SAT. Applicants will be informed with specifics in such case.
Eligibility Criteria for Qualifying Examination
- Candidates applying for the Undergraduate Engineering admission in 2024 should have secured minimum aggregate of 55% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology in the qualifying examination (+2/Intermediate).
- Candidates applying for the Undergraduate Engineering admission in 2024 should have passed with minimum aggregate of 45% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology in the qualifying examination (+2/Intermediate).
VITEEE 2024 Subject-Wise Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have opted for the MPCEA combination in the VITEEE 2024 exam can apply for all the B.Tech programs offered by the Institute.
Candidates who have opted for the BPCEA combination in the VITEEE 2024 exam can apply only for the B.Tech programs under the Biology Stream. But the candidate must study Mathematics as a course after joining the respective B.Tech course.
- B.Tech in Bio-Engineering (VIT-Bhopal)
- B.Tech in Biotechnology (VIT-Vellore)
- B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering with Specialisation in Bioinformatics (VIT-Vellore)
- B.Tech in Electronics and Communication with Specialisation in Biomedical Engineering (VIT-Vellore)
Note: The combinations available in the VITEEE 2024 Exam are:
- MPCEA - Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/English/Aptitude
- BPCEA - Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ English/ Aptitude
Suppose a VIT applicant has also taken up biology in their schooling. In that case, they can apply for any of the 3 biology courses at VITEEE - Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Genetics, and Applied Microbiology. The VITEEE Eligibility Criteria 2024 for courses like Architecture, Advanced Sciences, Civil and Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Social Sciences&Languages, Business School, and Law School varies according to their departmental needs.
VITEEE Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Reserved Category Candidates
The VITEEE eligibility criteria 2024 will require the candidates belonging to the reserved categories to produce relevant certificates to prove their reservation status. The eligibility for reserved categories will be as follows:
- SC/ ST candidates will have to produce relevant category certificates as proof of belonging to the reserved category
- Candidates from Jammu and Kashmir and North-Eastern states like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura, will have to produce relevant certificates as proof of nativity to these regions.
- The decision of the institution in regards to a candidate's admissions will be final in situations where candidates fail to produce category and nativity certificates.
VITEEE Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Foreign and NRI Candidates
The VITEEE eligibility criteria for foreign and Non-resident Indian candidates are as follows.
- Candidates must have studied English as one of their core subjects in their respective qualifying exams.
- Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology or Biotechnology as compulsory subjects in their qualifying exam.
- Candidates should have secured a minimum aggregate of 60% in their core subjects at the 10+2 level.
- Candidates should have studied in an English medium school.
- At the A-level/ Form VI/ Senior VI or equivalent level, mathematics and physics must be studied as compulsory subjects.
VITEEE Application Process 2024
As mentioned above, candidates need to check their eligibility before applying for the VITEEE 2024 exam. Once candidates successfully submit their applications and pay the application fees, they will book slots for the VITEEE 2024 exam.
The application forms can be accessed online on VIT's official website or offline as an OMR sheet. Starting from 2020, VIT started mobile applications for candidates to download the app and fill in VITEEE application form. The application dates are mentioned in the table below.
| VITEEE 2024 Application Form | Dates |
|---|---|
| VITEEE 2024 Registration Commencement | Nov 2023 |
| VITEEE 2024 Registration Last Date | Mar 2024 |
Note: For offline applications, candidates will have to get the OMR form from the designated post offices or from VIT's campus. The OMR forms will have to fill and sent to the VIT campus by registered post or speed post.
VITEEE 2024 Application Fees
Candidates have to pay the application fees for VITEEE 2024 via debit card/ credit card/ net banking/ Paytm. The VITEEE 2024 application fees are as follows.
| Particulars | Fees |
|---|---|
| All Categories for All Exam Centres in India | INR 1,250 |
| Exam Centres Abroad | USD 50 |
FAQs on VITEEE Eligibility Criteria
Q: What is the maximum age for the VITEEE in 2024?
A: Candidates may apply for the VITEEE 2024 if they were born on or after July 1, 2001.
Q: What are the requirements for minimum eligibility for VITEEE 2024?
A: Candidates must have scored at least 60% overall in PCM/PCB in their 10+2 or equivalent exams. However, applicants from Jammu and Kashmir/Ladakh, the North Eastern states, and the SC/ST category must earn at least 55% of the total possible marks.
Q: What are the minimum requirements for foreign applicants to participate in VITEEE 2024?
A: Candidates must have attended an English-medium school and must have taken Mathematics and Physics as two of their required courses in the 10+2 exam. Chemistry, computer science, electronics, biotechnology, or biology are all possible choices for the third topic. The needed minimum percentage of marks is 55%.
Q: Does VITEEE 2024 have a dress code?
A: No, there isn't a dress requirement that must be followed when taking the exam. Your admit card will have all the information pertaining to the test site, the test duration, and other rules and regulations.
Q: I am a student at NIOS. Can I submit a VITEEE 2024 application?
A: Yes, students at the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) may apply for the VITEEE 2024 exam.
