VITEEE 2026 Expected Cutoff for CSE
| Updated On - Mar 23, 2026
VITEEE 2026 CSE cutoff determines admission to Computer Science Engineering across four VIT campuses through a category-based fee system. VIT Vellore CSE requires ranks below 950 for Category 1, while VIT Chennai accepts up to Rank 5,000. Bhopal and Amaravati campuses offer CSE with ranks up to 45,000 in higher categories.
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Category 1 cutoff ranges from Rank 950 to 20,000 across campuses, with Vellore being the most competitive and Bhopal/Amaravati most accessible.
- Marks above 113 guarantee Vellore CSE admission in some category, while 85+ opens doors at Bhopal and Amaravati campuses.
- Vellore cutoffs increased by 50 ranks, while Chennai went up by 200 ranks; Bhopal and Amaravati stayed stable.
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VITEEE 2026 Expected Cutoff: VIT Vellore CSE
| Category | Expected Closing Rank | Marks Range | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 600-950 | 113-120 | ₹1.98 lakh |
| Category 2 | 1,450-2,500 | 100-112 | ₹3.07 lakh |
| Category 3 | 3,000-7,500 | 85-99 | ₹4.16 lakh |
| Category 4 | 10,000-15,000 | 75-84 | ₹5.25 lakh |
| Category 5 | 20,000-25,000 | 65-74 | ₹6.34 lakh |
VIT Vellore has the highest CSE cutoff among all four campuses. Category 1 requires top 950 ranks.
VITEEE 2026 Expected Cutoff: VIT Chennai, Bhopal, Amaravati CSE
| Campus | Cat 1 Rank | Cat 2 Rank | Cat 3 Rank | Cat 4 Rank | Cat 5 Rank | Marks Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIT Chennai | 3,100-5,000 | 6,000-8,000 | 10,000-13,000 | 18,000-21,900 | 22,500-32,500 | 95-105 |
| VIT Bhopal | 15,000-20,000 | 20,000-25,000 | 25,000-35,000 | 35,000-40,000 | 40,000-45,000 | 85-95 |
| VIT Amaravati | 15,000-20,000 | 20,000-25,000 | 25,000-35,000 | 35,000-40,000 | 40,000-45,000 | 85-95 |
VIT Chennai cutoff is more relaxed than Vellore; Bhopal and Amaravati have similar cutoffs as newer campuses.
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VITEEE 2026 CSE Cutoff: Marks vs Rank Analysis
| Marks | Expected Rank | Vellore Category | Chennai Category | Bhopal/Amaravati Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115-125 | 1-500 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 100-114 | 501-2,500 | 1-2 | 1 | 1 |
| 90-99 | 2,501-5,000 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| 85-89 | 5,001-10,000 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| 75-84 | 10,001-20,000 | 4-5 | 3-4 | 2-3 |
| 65-74 | 20,001-30,000 | 5 (limited) | 4-5 | 3-4 |
Marks above 100 guarantee Category 1-2 at all campuses. Scores below 75 are restricted to higher fee categories.
VITEEE 2026 CSE Cutoff Trends
| Campus | 2024 Cat 1 | 2025 Cat 1 | 2026 Expected Cat 1 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIT Vellore | 900 | 950 | 950-1,000 | Increasing |
| VIT Chennai | 4,800 | 5,000 | 5,000-5,500 | Increasing |
| VIT Bhopal | 19,000 | 20,000 | 20,000-22,000 | Stable |
| VIT Amaravati | 19,000 | 20,000 | 20,000-22,000 | Stable |
Vellore and Chennai cutoffs rise 50-500 ranks annually. Bhopal and Amaravati remain stable.
VITEEE 2026 CSE Safe Scores by Campus
| Target Campus | Safe Score | Expected Rank | Category |
| VIT Vellore CSE Cat 1 | 115-120 | Below 600 | 1 |
| VIT Chennai CSE Cat 1 | 100-105 | Below 3,500 | 1 |
| VIT Bhopal/Amaravati CSE Cat 1 | 90-95 | Below 15,000 | 1 |
| Any Campus CSE Cat 2-3 | 85-90 | Below 20,000 | 2-3 |
Safe scores include a 10-15% buffer above the minimum cutoff.
VITEEE 2026 CSE Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What rank is required for CSE at VIT Vellore in Category 1?
Ans. VIT Vellore CSE Category 1 requires ranks below 600-950. This translates to scores of 113-120 marks out of 125 in VITEEE 2026.
Ques. Can I get CSE with 90 marks in VITEEE 2026?
Ans. Yes. With 90 marks (expected rank 2,500-5,000), you can get CSE at VIT Chennai in Category 1-2, or VIT Bhopal/Amaravati in Category 1. VIT Vellore CSE is possible in Category 2-3.
Ques. What is the fee difference between Category 1 and Category 5 for CSE?
Ans. Category 1 fees are ₹1.98 lakh/year (₹7.92 lakh for 4 years) while Category 5 fees are ₹6.34 lakh/year (₹25.36 lakh for 4 years). The difference is ₹17.44 lakh over 4 years.
Ques. Does category affect placements or curriculum in VIT CSE?
Ans. No. All categories study identical CSE curriculum with same faculty and resources. Placements are based on individual performance, not admission category. Category only determines tuition fees.
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