VITEEE Category 1 Closing Rank for VIT Vellore 2026
| Updated On - Apr 17, 2026
VITEEE Category 1 closing rank for VIT Vellore 2026 is expected to be around 600–950 for CSE, while lower-demand branches may extend up to 36,000. Category 1 offers the lowest fee structure at ₹1.98 lakh per year, making it the most competitive and preferred admission category.
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VITEEE Category 1 CSE at VIT Vellore closes at rank 600 to 950, requiring 452 to 480 marks out of 500.
- VIT Category 1 at Vellore Mechanical and Civil closes between ranks 20,000 to 28,000, accessible with 324 to 360 marks out of 500.
- VIT Vellore VITEEE Category 1 CSE closing rank tightened from 7,000 in 2023 to 8,006 in 2024 and is expected to stay competitive in 2026.
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VITEEE 2026 Category 1 Closing Rank: VIT Vellore Branch Wise
| Branch | 2023 Cat 1 Closing Rank | 2024 Cat 1 Closing Rank | 2026 Expected | Safe Score (Out of 500) |
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| CSE | 7,000 | 8,006 | 600 to 950 | 452 to 480 |
| CSE with AI/ML | 8,500 | 9,200 | 1,200 to 2,000 | 440 to 460 |
| CSE with Data Science | 9,000 | 10,000 | 2,000 to 3,500 | 432 to 452 |
| CSE with Cyber Security | 9,500 | 11,000 | 3,000 to 4,500 | 420 to 440 |
| IT | 10,000 | 12,000 | 4,000 to 6,000 | 400 to 432 |
| ECE | 11,500 | 13,500 | 8,000 to 11,000 | 380 to 408 |
| EEE | 12,000 | 14,000 | 10,000 to 14,000 | 368 to 400 |
| Mechanical | 18,000 | 22,000 | 20,000 to 28,000 | 324 to 360 |
| Civil | 19,500 | 24,000 | 22,000 to 30,000 | 316 to 352 |
| Chemical | 22,000 | 25,000 | 23,000 to 31,000 | 312 to 344 |
| Biotechnology | 20,000 | 26,500 | 24,000 to 32,000 | 308 to 340 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation | 18,500 | 33,400 | 28,000 to 36,000 | 304 to 336 |
VITEEE 2026 Marks vs Category 1 Rank at VIT Vellore
| VITEEE Score (Out of 500) | Expected Rank | VIT Vellore Category 1 Branch |
|---|---|---|
| 472 to 500 | 1 to 250 | All branches including CSE Core |
| 452 to 468 | 251 to 950 | CSE Core and all specialisations |
| 420 to 448 | 951 to 4,500 | CSE specialisations, IT, ECE |
| 380 to 416 | 4,501 to 11,000 | ECE, EEE, IT |
| 352 to 376 | 11,001 to 20,000 | EEE, Mechanical |
| 316 to 348 | 20,001 to 30,000 | Mechanical, Civil, Chemical |
| Below 316 | 30,001 and above | Biotechnology, Electronics and Instrumentation |
VITEEE Category Wise Fee at VIT Vellore
| Category | Annual Fee | Total 4 Year Fee | Rank Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Rs.1.98 lakh | Rs.7.92 lakh | Best performing ranks per branch |
| Category 2 | Rs.3.07 lakh | Rs.12.28 lakh | Mid range ranks |
| Category 3 | Rs.4.16 lakh | Rs.16.64 lakh | Moderate ranks |
| Category 4 | Rs.5.25 lakh | Rs.21.00 lakh | Higher ranks |
| Category 5 | Rs.6.34 lakh | Rs.25.36 lakh | Highest ranks within campus |
Category only determines annual tuition. Curriculum, faculty, placement eligibility, and recruiter access are identical across all five categories at VIT Vellore.
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VIT Vellore VITEEE Category 1 Closing Rank Trend: 2022 to 2026
| Branch | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2026 Expected |
| CSE Core | 6,200 | 7,000 | 8,006 | 600 to 950 |
| ECE | 10,000 | 11,500 | 13,500 | 8,000 to 11,000 |
| EEE | 10,500 | 12,000 | 14,000 | 10,000 to 14,000 |
| Mechanical | 15,000 | 18,000 | 22,000 | 20,000 to 28,000 |
| Biotechnology | 16,000 | 20,000 | 26,500 | 24,000 to 32,000 |
VIT Vellore Category 1 closing ranks are rising 1,000 to 5,000 ranks annually as VITEEE applicant volume and preference for the Vellore flagship campus grows each year.
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FAQs
Ques. What is VITEEE Category 1 closing rank for CSE at VIT Vellore?
Ans. VITEEE Category 1 CSE closing rank at VIT Vellore is expected between 600 and 950, requiring 452 to 480 marks out of 500. The 2024 overall CSE closing rank across all categories was 8,006.
Ques. What score guarantees Category 1 at VIT Vellore for any branch?
Ans. Scoring 472 marks and above out of 500 places a candidate in the top 250 ranks and guarantees Category 1 for any branch at VIT Vellore including CSE Core.
Ques. Does Category 1 vs Category 5 affect placements at VIT Vellore?
Ans. No. Category determines only annual fees, from Rs.1.98 lakh in Category 1 to Rs.6.34 lakh in Category 5. Curriculum, faculty, and placement access are identical across all five categories.
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