VITEEE 2025 Eligibility Criteria - Check Age Limit, Marks Required, No of Attempts, Important Factor

Updated By Dipanjana Sengupta on 28 Mar, 2025 12:11

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VITEEE 2025 eligibility requires candidates to have at least 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology in their qualifying examination. NIOS candidates can apply. Those with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology can pursue specific B.Tech courses but must register for Mathematics as a bridge course. VITEEE scores are mandatory for admission to the Vellore Institute of Technology.

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VITEEE Eligibility Criteria 2025

VITEEE Eligibility Criteria 2025 has been released by Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) at viteee.vit.ac.in. Candidates who are willing to appear for the VITEEE 2025 exam must go through the eligibility criteria so that they do not face any problems in the examination, counselling, or admission process. The minimum VITEEE eligibility criteria 2025 is to hold an I.Sc. (Intermediate in Science) with subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Maths/Biology with a minimum of 60% marks. As per the eligibility guidelines, Indian nationals, foreign nationals, and NRIs are also eligible for the engineering entrance examination. 

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The eligibility criteria for VITEEE comprise various parameters, such as the candidate's age, nationality, academic qualifications, qualifying exam, etc., that must be fulfilled to be considered for admission to B.Tech courses offered at the university. Only those who meet all the conditions shall be considered fit to sit for VITEEE 2025. Applicants must have all the necessary eligibility documents ready at the time of application and admission. Any discrepancy found in the documents at the time of verification may result in the cancellation of VITEEE Application Form 2025. 

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Detailed Eligibility Criteria for VITEEE 2025

Stated below are the detailed VITEEE Eligibility Criteria 2025 that are to be satisfied by all applicants:

ParametersEligibility Criteria 
Nationality
  • The aspirant must be a Non-Resident Indian/Resident National.

  • OCI and PIO holders are also eligible to apply for VITEEE 2025. Foreign candidates can directly apply through the foreign category. 

Educational Qualification
  • The aspirant must have secured an aggregate of 60% in Chemistry, Physics and Biology/Mathematics in the 12th Board exam.
  • Aspirants belonging to Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim must have secured an average of 50% in PCM/PCB in the 10+2 or equivalent. Also, aspirants must have the Migration cum Transfer Certificate at the time of counselling.

  • Applicants who have studied Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics are eligible for all the B.Tech courses.

  • Applicants who have studied Biology, Physics and Chemistry are eligible for B.Tech. Biotechnology, Bio-Engineering and B.Tech. programs. They are also eligible for Electronics and Communication with specialization in Biomedical Engineering and B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (specialization in Bioinformatics) but after joining, having Mathematics as the main course is mandatory.

  • Aspirants who have obtained full-time regular and formal education are eligible to apply

Age Limit
  • Aspirants whose birth date falls on or after 1st July 2002 can apply for VITEEE 2025

  • The date of birth as registered in the High School/X Certificate/SSC will be considered accurate. Candidates must create this certificate in original as age proof at the time of counselling. If any qualified student fails to bring the certificate, he/she will be disqualified.

Qualifying Subjects
  • Applicants who have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics mandatorily at the 10+2 level are eligible to apply for all the VIT B.Tech programs

  • Applicants who have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the 10+2 level can apply for admission into the following courses, provided that the applicants join a bridge course in Mathematics - 

  1. B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Specialization in Health Informatics) offered at VIT Bhopal

  2. B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Specialization in Bioinformatics) offered at VIT Vellore

  3. B.Tech Biotechnology offered at VIT Vellore

  4. B.Tech Bioengineering offered at VIT Bhopal

VITEEE Subject Eligibility 2025

  • All B.Tech programmes are open to applicants who choose physics, mathematics, chemistry, English, or aptitude.
  • Students may apply to the following biostream programmes exclusively if they choose Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, and Aptitude.
    B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Bioinformatics (VIT, Vellore).
    B.Tech Bio-engineering (VIT, Bhopal).
    B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialization in Biomedical Engineering (VIT, Vellore)
    B.Tech Biotechnology (VIT, Vellore).
    B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Specialization in Health Informatics) (VIT-Bhopal)

VITEEE 2025 Eligibility Criteria: NRI Candidates

  • It is mandatory for students to take the qualifying examination with English as one of their subjects.
  • Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and Biotechnology should have been required subjects during their twelve years of education.
  • A minimum average of 55% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or Biology or Biotechnology (PCB) in 10+2 or equivalent exams is required of candidates.
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VITEEE Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Foreign Candidates

  • Candidates must have studied in an English medium school.
  • Physics and mathematics must be taken as two required subjects at the A level, Form VI, Senior VI, or its equivalent. Chemistry, computer sciences, electronics, biotechnology, or biology are the possible third subjects.
  • A minimum of 55% of the candidates' 10+2 or equivalent cumulative marks in these subjects are required.

VITEEE Eligibility Criteria for Admissions

Those who pass the VITEEE 2025 exam will be able to take part in the seat allocation and counselling process. Depending on their merit ranks, candidates will receive calls to participate in the VITEEE counselling in 2025. During the counselling process, candidates will have to select their preferred campus and B.Tech programme. Following this, admission of candidates will be determined by their merit, the availability of seats, and the choices they have locked in.

VITEEE Reservation Criteria

  • Candidates who fall under one of the SC/ST categories must present their SC/ST certificates as identification.
  • A Certificate to Prove Nativity is required for candidates from Jammu and Kashmir as well as the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura.
  • It is important to remember that the institute's decision regarding the candidate's admission will be deemed final if the required community or nativity certificate is not provided during the admission process.

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FAQs about VITEEE Eligibility

What is the Requirement in the Qualifying Examination for VITEEE 2025?

Applicants applying for Undergraduate Engineering admission in 2025 should have passed with a minimum aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology (PCM/PCB/PCMB) in the qualifying examination (+2/Intermediate). 
 

Is Science in Class 12 necessary to apply for VITEEE?

Yes, VITEEE aspirants must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology in Class 12 to be eligible for the application process. 

What is the minimum percentage required to apply for VITEEE?

The minimum aggregate required for General candidates to apply for VITEEE 2024 is 55% while that for Reserved/Special categories is 45%. 

Is there any reservation criteria for admission to VIT University?

No, VIT does not specify any reservation criteria for admissions to its campuses. However, candidates are required to fulfil the eligibility criteria, ranks, preferences and seat availability. Seats will be allotted as per the ranks irrespective of the candidate's category. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria carefully before admission.

Can I join VIT without entrance?

No, it is mandatory for candidates to sit for the VITEEE exam for B. Tech admission at VIT campuses. The university only accepts VITEEE scores to offer admission. 

Is there any age limit for VITEEE 2025?

Yes, as per the eligibility criteria laid down by the authorities, candidates born on or after July 1, 2003, shall be eligible to appear for the VITEEE 2025 exam.

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