VITEEE Category 5 Closing Rank and Fees
| Updated On - Mar 27, 2026
VITEEE Category 5 Closing Rank could be approximately 50,000-75,000+ for Vellore/Chennai campuses. In less developed campuses such as VIT Bhopal and AP, the category 5 closing rank of VITEEE may go up to 1-1.5 lakh+ ranks.
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VITEEE Category 5 allows admission for candidates with ranks varying from approximately 30,000 to more than 1.5 lakh, depending on the campus.
- VITEEE closing ranks for VIT AP & Bhopal are higher than those of Vellore & Chennai.
- Even in VITEEE Category 5, CSE and ECE are the first to be filled compared to other branches.
- VITEEE Category 5, despite having the highest fees, offers the greatest opportunities for admission at lower ranks.
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Key Summary:
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Category 5 Closing Rank (Expected 2026)
| Campus | Branch | Expected Category 5 Closing Rank (2026) |
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| VIT Vellore | CSE (Core) | Up to 25,000 - 26,000 |
| VIT Vellore | CSE with Specializations (AI/ML, DS, Cyber, etc.) | Up to 31,000 - 41,000 |
| VIT Chennai | CSE (Core) | Up to 34,000 - 36,000 |
| VIT Chennai | CSE with Specializations | Up to 42,000 - 55,000 |
| VIT Bhopal | CSE / CSE (Specializations) | Up to 55,000 - 80,000+ |
| VIT Bhopal | Other branches (ECE, EEE, Mech, etc.) | Up to 80,000 - 1.2 Lakh+ |
| VIT AP | CSE / CSE (Specializations) | Up to 60,000 - 90,000+ (up to 1 Lakh - 1.3 Lakh in later rounds) |
| VIT AP | Other branches (ECE, Mechanical, Civil, etc.) | Up to 90,000 - 1.5 Lakh+ |
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Category 5 Fee Structure
The table shows that VIT fees are consistent across campuses, with Group A costing 3.98 lakh/year and Group B (CSE/ECE) 4.93 lakh/year, totaling 15.919.7 lakh for 4 years.
| Campus | Group | Programme Type | Tuition Fee (Per Annum) | Caution Deposit (One-time, Refundable) | Total Fee - First Year | Approx. Total for 4 Years (Tuition only) |
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| VIT Vellore | A | Core / Non-CSE branches | ₹3,98,000 | ₹3,000 - ₹5,000 | ₹4,01,000 - ₹4,03,000 | ₹15.92 Lakh |
| VIT Vellore | B | CSE & Most Specializations / ECE | ₹4,93,000 | ₹3,000 - ₹5,000 | ₹4,96,000 - ₹4,98,000 | ₹19.72 Lakh |
| VIT Chennai | A | Core branches | ₹3,98,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,01,000 | ₹15.92 Lakh |
| VIT Chennai | B | CSE & Specializations | ₹4,93,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,96,000 | ₹19.72 Lakh |
| VIT Bhopal | A/B | Most branches (including CSE) | ₹3,98,000 - ₹4,93,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,01,000 - ₹4,96,000 | ₹15.92 - 19.72 Lakh |
| VIT AP | A/B | Most branches (including CSE) | ₹3,98,000 - ₹4,93,000 | ₹3,000 - ₹5,000 | ₹4,01,000 - ₹4,98,000 | ₹15.92 - 19.72 Lakh |
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Marks vs Rank Insight
This table indicates that very good marks (110 and above) correspond to the highest ranks and very good category 1, whereas poor marks (<50) mostly correspond to category 4-5 having ranks as high as 1.5 lakh+.
| Marks (out of 125) | Expected Rank Range | Likely Category |
| 118+ | 1 - 250 | Category 1 (Best) |
| 113 - 117 | 251 - 500 | Category 1 |
| 90 - 112 | 501 - 2,500 | Category 1 - 2 |
| 81 - 90 | 2,501 - 5,000 | Category 2 |
| 72 - 81 | 5,001 - 6,500 | Category 2 - 3 |
| 60 - 72 | 6,501 - 8,500 | Category 3 |
| 50 - 60 | 9,000 - 15,000 | Category 3 - 4 |
| 43 - 50 | 15,000 - 20,000 | Category 4 - 5 |
| 35 - 43 | 20,000 - 30,000 | Category 5 |
| 30 - 35 | 30,000 - 50,000 | Category 5 |
| 20 - 30 | 50,000 - 80,000+ | Category 5 |
| 10 - 20 | 80,000 - 1,20,000 | Category 5 |
| Below 10 | 1,20,000 - 1,50,000+ | Category 5 |
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FAQS
Ques. What is the closing rank for Category 5 in VITEEE?
Ans. Closing rank for Category 5 might touch 60,000 (Vellore) and 1.5 lakh+ (AP / Bhopal campuses) based on branch / demand.
Ques. What is the fee for Category 5 in VIT?
Ans. Category 5 fee is around 4.5 5 lakh / year, highest out of all categories.
Ques. Can I get admission with a low rank through Category 5?
Ans. Yes, Category 5 may result in admission even with very low ranks (up to 1 lakh +), especially at the new campuses.
Ques. Is Category 5 worth it?
Ans. It might be a good deal if you want to get admission into VIT with a lower rank, but you will have to pay much more.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.