Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi
Time Table for I & II Semester, 2025 Scheme [CBCS]
B.E./B.TECH. Examinations, June/July 2026

About the VTU 2025 Scheme Exam Timetable

The timetable above is the official VTU Semester End Examination (SEE) schedule for students enrolled under the 2025 scheme. The 2025 scheme applies to students who joined VTU-affiliated engineering colleges in the 2025–26 academic year or later. This is the most recent academic framework introduced by VTU and builds upon the foundation of the 2022 scheme while incorporating updates aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 and current industry requirements.

Who this timetable applies to: If you enrolled in a VTU-affiliated college from the 2025–26 academic year onwards, you are on the 2025 scheme. First-year students (I and II semester) in 2025–26 are the initial batch under this scheme. Confirm your scheme with your college examination coordinator — check your admission documents or college website for scheme information.

Exam format under 2025 scheme: The SEE format for the 2025 scheme continues VTU's established pattern of 3-hour written examinations. Each subject carries 50 marks for SEE and 50 marks for CIE. Minimum passing requirements are 40% in CIE (20/50) and 35% in SEE (approximately 18/50), both independently. Lab subjects are evaluated separately through practical exams and viva-voce.

Subject codes: 2025 scheme subjects use a new coding format distinct from 2022 scheme codes. Verify that the subject codes on your hall ticket match the 2025 scheme entries in this timetable. If you see 22XX-format codes on your hall ticket, you are likely on the 2022 scheme, not the 2025 scheme — confirm immediately with your college.

VTU 2025 Scheme — What First-Year Students Need to Know

The 2025 scheme is specifically designed to make engineering graduates more industry-ready through stronger integration of practical skills, interdisciplinary learning, and digital competencies. Here is what is most relevant for students in their first year under this scheme.

Common First-Year Subjects

Like the 2022 scheme, the 2025 scheme begins with a common foundation year for all engineering branches. First-semester subjects typically include Engineering Mathematics I, Engineering Physics or Chemistry (branch-dependent), Engineering Graphics, and an introductory programming course. Second-semester subjects include Engineering Mathematics II, the complementary science subject (Physics or Chemistry), Elements of Civil Engineering or Basic Electrical Engineering, and a language/communication skills course. Pay particular attention to Engineering Mathematics — it underpins every subsequent semester's technical subjects and determines your academic trajectory.

Key Changes from 2022 Scheme

The 2025 scheme introduces enhanced focus on: integrated project-based learning from the first year itself, stronger emphasis on digital tools and software proficiency across all branches, updated mathematics curriculum incorporating more applied computational approaches, and revised professional ethics and environmental studies components aligned with current societal challenges. Branch-specific updates also include newer technology areas (Generative AI, Green Engineering, Cybersecurity fundamentals) introduced earlier in the curriculum compared to the 2022 scheme.

CBCS and Credit System

The 2025 scheme retains the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) framework. Credits are assigned per subject based on teaching hours per week. SGPA and CGPA calculation methods remain the same as the 2022 scheme, using the same 10-point grading scale (O, A+, A, B+, B, C, P, F). The minimum credits required for degree completion are specified in the 2025 scheme regulations available on vtu.ac.in.

Study Resources for 2025 Scheme

VTU Easy is actively building out resources for the 2025 scheme. Core first-year subjects (Engineering Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Graphics, programming) have similar content to corresponding 2022 scheme subjects, so existing resources for those subjects remain relevant. As the 2025 scheme curriculum stabilises and question papers become available, VTU Easy will update its materials accordingly. Check our WhatsApp channel for notifications when new 2025 scheme resources are added.

How to Prepare for Your VTU Exams — Complete Guide for First-Year Students

Starting your VTU engineering journey correctly sets the tone for all 4 years. Here is a complete preparation guide specifically for first-year VTU students appearing in their first SEE.

Do not underestimate the first exam season: Many students treat the first semester exams lightly after the relief of completing class 12 boards. VTU exams are significantly different from board exams — more application-oriented, faster paced, and evaluated by strict VTU-standard marking. Your first semester SGPA sets the baseline for your CGPA — a poor start is mathematically difficult to recover from. Take your first semester exams as seriously as any other.

Engineering Mathematics strategy: Mathematics in VTU requires solving problems, not just understanding concepts. Practice is non-negotiable. For every topic, understand the concept (read notes or watch an explanation), then solve at least 10 problems of increasing difficulty. Pay attention to the types of problems that commonly appear in VTU exams by reviewing previous year papers. Mathematics is the subject most commonly responsible for failures and backlogs in first year.

Engineering Graphics strategy: Graphics is a purely skill-based subject — reading about drawing methods will not help you in the exam. You must practise drawing. Set aside 1–1.5 hours daily for Graphics in the weeks before your exam. Practise orthographic projections, isometric views, and section planes by drawing them out completely. Speed comes only from repetition. Bring a complete set of drawing instruments (scale, compass, set squares, french curve) and use sharp pencils — neat diagrams earn full marks, rough ones earn partial marks.

Physics and Chemistry strategy: Focus on understanding key laws and their mathematical expressions (not memorising without understanding), derivations for major formulas (VTU exams regularly ask to "derive the expression for X"), numerical problems (practise both types — where you apply a formula directly and applied problems where you need to identify which formula to use), and laboratory experiment concepts (short questions on lab topics appear regularly in Part A).

Programming subjects strategy: For programming courses in the 2025 scheme, practise writing actual code — not just reading it. Understand the logic behind every program. VTU programming exams test both theory (explain recursion, compare sorting algorithms, define data structures) and practical knowledge. Use VTU Easy's notes for the theory portion and practise programs on paper to simulate exam conditions.

VTU 2025 Scheme — First-Year Student FAQs

Q: How is the 2025 scheme different from the 2022 scheme for first-year students?
The core structure is similar — 8 semesters, same CIE+SEE evaluation pattern, same CBCS credit system. The 2025 scheme has updated subject content, new elective offerings in later semesters, and some differences in first-year course titles and credits. Your specific subjects are listed in your college's 2025 scheme course plan, which can be obtained from your department or college website.

Q: What is the minimum attendance to appear for the SEE?
85% attendance in each subject is mandatory to appear for the SEE. Students with 75–85% can apply for condonation through the principal with a valid reason. Below 75% means detention — you cannot appear for SEE in that subject and must repeat the subject in the next academic cycle. Attendance is tracked by your college and submitted to VTU before hall tickets are issued.

Q: I scored below 40% in CIE. What happens now?
A CIE score below 40% (below 20/50) means you have failed CIE for that subject. You cannot appear for the current SEE in that subject — even if you are present in the exam hall, your paper will not be evaluated. You must re-register the subject in the next regular exam cycle (the following semester or academic year), attend lectures, and redo CIE entirely. Contact your college department immediately to understand the re-registration process.

Q: What documents do I need to bring to the exam hall?
Bring: your Hall Ticket (mandatory — entry will be refused without it), your college ID card, blue or black ballpoint pens (bring at least 2–3), pencils and a ruler for diagrams, and any permitted instruments (geometry set for Graphics, calculator if permitted for specific subjects — check your hall ticket). Do not bring mobile phones, smart watches, or electronic devices into the exam hall — these are prohibited and confiscation can result in exam misconduct proceedings.

Q: How do I access VTU Easy resources for 2025 scheme subjects?
Visit vtu-easy.com and navigate to Syllabus → 2025 Scheme → Your Branch. As materials are updated for the 2025 scheme, they will appear in the relevant branch pages. For first-year subjects that have similar content to 2022 scheme equivalents (Engineering Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), the existing 2022 scheme resources provide reliable preparation support. Check our WhatsApp channel for notifications when new 2025-specific materials are published.