VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Expected Marks vs Rank, Campus-Wise and Branch-Wise Closing Ranks
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VITEEE 2026 cutoff is released as opening and closing ranks during each counselling phase. The VITEEE closing rank for a branch at a campus is simply the last rank that got a seat in that phase.
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VITEEE closing rank for CSE at VIT Vellore (Category 1) is expected to be 800 to 1,100.
- Candidates with ranks beyond 1 lakh are not eligible for VIT Vellore and VIT Chennai counselling; they can only opt for VIT Bhopal and VIT AP.
- VIT follows a 5-category system with same branch at the same campus having a different cutoff depending on the rank category a candidate falls into.
- VITEEE 2026 counselling is conducted across 5 phases; the closing rank shifts after each phase as seats are filled.
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- VITEEE 2026 Expected Marks vs Rank
- VITEEE 2026 Cutoff Trends: VIT Vellore (CSE- All Categories)
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- VITEEE 2026 Campus-Wise Cutoff Comparison: Safe Score Targets
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- VITEEE 2026 Cutoff: Branch Demand Analysis
- VITEEE 2026 Cutoff FAQs
VITEEE 2026 Expected Marks vs Rank
| Score Range (out of 500) | Expected Rank Range | Admission Outlook |
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| 118 and above | 1 to 250 | Category 1 at any VIT campus; top CSE branches at Vellore guaranteed |
| 113 to 117 | 251 to 500 | Category 1 admission; CSE/AI/DS at Vellore and Chennai accessible |
| 103 to 112 | 501 to 2,500 | Category 1/2; CSE with specialisations at Vellore; core CSE at Chennai |
| 90 to 102 | 2,501 to 5,000 | Category 2; ECE, IT at Vellore; CSE accessible at Chennai with Category 3-4 |
| 81 to 89 | 5,001 to 6,500 | Category 2/3; ECE, IT, EEE at Vellore; CSE at Bhopal/AP possible |
| 72 to 80 | 6,501 to 9,500 | Category 3/4; core branches at Vellore; CSE accessible at Bhopal/AP |
| 50 to 71 | 9,500 to 20,000 | Lower-demand branches at Vellore/Chennai; wider options at Bhopal/AP |
| Below 50 | 20,000 and above | VIT Bhopal and VIT AP for most branches |
Note: Score bands above are for the 500-mark scale. With negative marking in 2026, raw scores will be lower than in previous years for the same number of attempts. Rank to marks mapping may shift slightly from the 2025 data.
VITEEE 2026 Cutoff Trends: VIT Vellore (CSE- All Categories)
This is the most tracked cutoff number every cycle. CSE at Vellore is the most competitive branch across all VIT campuses.
| Category | 2023 Closing Rank | 2024 Closing Rank | 2025 Closing Rank | 2026 Expected Range |
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| Category 1 | 600 | 950 | 950 | 800 to 1,100 |
| Category 2 | 1,800 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,200 to 3,000 |
| Category 3 | 6,000 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,000 to 7,500 |
| Category 4 | 12,000 | 12,500 | 13,000 | 12,000 to 15,000 |
| Category 5 | 18,000 | 18,300 | 18,500 | 17,000 to 20,000 |
VITEEE 2026 Cutoff Trends: VIT Vellore (Branch-Wise, Category 1)
| Branch | 2023 Closing Rank | 2024 Closing Rank | 2025 Closing Rank | 2026 Expected |
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| CSE | 600 | 950 | 950 | 800 to 1,100 |
| CSE (Data Science) | 700 | 1,000 | 1,050 | 900 to 1,200 |
| CSE (AI and ML) | 700 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 950 to 1,300 |
| CSE (Cybersecurity) | 1,200 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,400 to 1,900 |
| IT | 1,500 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,800 to 2,500 |
| ECE | 5,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 to 7,000 |
| EEE | 8,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 8,500 to 10,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 22,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 23,000 to 30,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 70,000 | 85,000 | 85,000 | 80,000 to 95,000 |
| Biotechnology | 40,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 47,000 to 58,000 |
VITEEE 2026 Cutoff Trends: VIT Chennai (Branch-Wise, Category 1)
VIT Chennai consistently closes at higher rank numbers than Vellore for the same branch. That gap narrowed slightly in 2024 and 2025.
| Branch | 2023 Closing Rank | 2024 Closing Rank | 2025 Closing Rank | 2026 Expected |
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| CSE | 18,000 | 22,500 | 22,500 | 20,000 to 25,000 |
| CSE (AI and ML) | 9,000 | 11,000 | 11,000 | 10,000 to 13,000 |
| IT | 12,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 13,000 to 17,000 |
| ECE | 20,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 22,000 to 28,000 |
| EEE | 28,000 | 32,000 | 33,000 | 30,000 to 37,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 55,000 | 65,000 | 65,000 | 60,000 to 75,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 90,000 | 98,500 | 1,00,000 | 95,000 to 1,10,000 |
VITEEE 2026 Cutoff Trends: VIT Bhopal and VIT AP (Amaravati)
These two campuses have significantly more relaxed cutoffs. Both are strong options for candidates outside the Vellore/Chennai rank range.
| Branch | VIT Bhopal (Expected 2026) | VIT AP Amaravati (Expected 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | 30,000 to 45,000 | 25,000 to 40,000 |
| CSE (AI and ML) | 20,000 to 35,000 | 18,000 to 32,000 |
| IT | 35,000 to 50,000 | 30,000 to 45,000 |
| ECE | 45,000 to 65,000 | 40,000 to 60,000 |
| EEE | 55,000 to 80,000 | 50,000 to 75,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 90,000 to 1,20,000 | 80,000 to 1,10,000 |
Note: Candidates with ranks beyond 1 lakh are eligible only for VIT Bhopal and VIT AP for counselling.
VITEEE 2026 Campus-Wise Cutoff Comparison: Safe Score Targets
| Campus | CSE (Category 1) Safe Score | ECE (Category 1) Safe Score | Mechanical Safe Score | Counselling Eligibility Rank |
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| VIT Vellore | 113+ (rank under 1,000) | 95+ (rank under 6,000) | 75+ (rank under 25,000) | Up to 1 lakh |
| VIT Chennai | 95+ (rank under 22,000) | 80+ (rank under 25,000) | 65+ (rank under 65,000) | Up to 1 lakh |
| VIT Bhopal | 70+ (rank under 45,000) | 60+ (rank under 65,000) | 50+ (rank under 1,20,000) | Up to 1.5 lakh |
| VIT AP (Amaravati) | 68+ (rank under 40,000) | 58+ (rank under 60,000) | 48+ (rank under 1,10,000) | Up to 1.5 lakh |
VITEEE 2026 Cutoff: Category System Explained
VIT's category system is purely fee-linked. The branch and campus stay the same — what changes is the annual tuition fee. This is important to understand before counselling choice filling.
| Category | Rank Range (Approximate) | Annual Tuition Fee (Approximate) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Up to 950 (branch-specific) | Lowest slab | Merit scholarship waivers available for top 1,000 ranks |
| Category 2 | Up to 5,000 to 8,000 | Moderate | Most Vellore ECE/IT candidates land here |
| Category 3 | Up to 12,000 to 15,000 | Higher | CSE at Vellore is accessible here with specialisation branches |
| Category 4 | Up to 20,000 to 25,000 | High | Vellore non-CSE and Chennai core CSE range |
| Category 5 | Up to 40,000 to 50,000 | Highest | Broader branches at Vellore; CSE at newer campuses |
Candidates with ranks up to 1 lakh are eligible for all four campuses. Beyond that, only Bhopal and AP admission is possible. That threshold has remained unchanged across the last three cycles.
VITEEE 2026 Cutoff: Branch Demand Analysis
Not all branches move together. CSE and its specialisations drive the tightest cutoffs. Civil, Mechanical, and Production Engineering sit at the other end.
| Branch Category | Branches | Typical Closing Rank at Vellore (Cat 1) | Key Demand Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly Competitive | CSE, CSE (DS), CSE (AI and ML) | Under 1,500 | Placement rates in top IT companies |
| Competitive | IT, CSE (Cybersecurity), ECE | 1,500 to 8,000 | Software and chip design roles |
| Moderate | EEE, ECSE, Biomedical Engineering | 8,000 to 20,000 | Core engineering and research roles |
| Lower Demand | Mechanical Engineering, Chemical, Biotechnology | 20,000 to 60,000 | Traditional engineering fields |
| Least Competitive | Civil Engineering, Production Engineering | 60,000 to 95,000 | Fewer applicants choosing these |
Civil Engineering at Vellore is accessible even with a rank near 95,000. That matters for candidates who want the Vellore brand and infrastructure but have a mid-range score.
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VITEEE 2026 Cutoff FAQs
Ques. Does VIT officially release the VITEEE cutoff marks on its website?
Ans. No. VIT does not publish an official cutoff in terms of marks or rank on its public website. The closing rank is visible only to candidates who have registered for counselling and log into the official portal at vit.ac.in during each counselling phase. What circulates publicly is compiled from candidate-reported data after each cycle.
Ques. How does the 5-category fee system work in VITEEE counselling?
Ans. VIT assigns candidates to fee categories during counselling based on rank and branch demand. Category 1 carries the lowest annual fee and is open to the highest-ranked candidates for each branch. Categories 2 through 5 carry progressively higher fees. All five categories lead to the same degree from the same campus — the only difference is the tuition cost. No caste-based reservation or quota applies.
Ques. Will VITEEE 2026 cutoffs be higher or lower than 2025 because of negative marking?
Ans. Closing ranks in terms of numbers may stay similar for top branches, but the score needed to achieve those ranks will likely be lower in absolute terms. This is because negative marking compresses the score distribution — high scorers will score slightly less than in 2025, and low scorers will score much less. The practical effect is that the rank gap between 90-mark and 110-mark candidates widens, making mid-range ranks more volatile. Candidates targeting Vellore CSE should aim for a score buffer of at least 8 to 10 marks above the 2025 equivalent.
Ques. What is the VITEEE cutoff rank to be eligible for all four VIT campuses?
Ans. Candidates with a rank up to 1 lakh are eligible for counselling at VIT Vellore, VIT Chennai, VIT Bhopal, and VIT AP (Amaravati). Candidates with a rank beyond 1 lakh can participate in counselling only for VIT Bhopal and VIT AP, subject to seat availability.
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