VIT Vellore VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Branch-Wise Ranks, Counselling & Admission Trends
The VIT Vellore VITEEE Cutoff for CSE in Category 1 settled at 548 in 2025, a significantly tighter closing rank compared to approximately 6,000 for the same branch at VIT Chennai in Category 1. This VIT Vellore VITEEE Cutoff is the closing rank for B.Tech admissions at Vellore Institute of Technology (Vellore, Tamil Nadu), which operates on a unique fee-based category system rather than traditional reservation categories. While 2026 cutoff data is still awaited, trends from 2025 indicate that top branches like CSE consistently demand ranks within the first few hundred for the lowest fee categories.
VITEEE 2026 Application and Counselling Schedule
The VITEEE 2026 examination and counselling process has a structured timeline for applicants.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Online Application | April 12 |
| VITEEE Examination Dates | April 28 – May 3 (Tentative) |
| Result Declaration | May 8 |
| Online Counselling Commences | May 11 |
| Phase 1 Seat Allotment Result | May 14 |
| Phase 2 Seat Allotment Result | May 22 |
| Phase 3 Seat Allotment Result | May 31 |
| Phase 4 Choice Filling | June 7 – 8 |
VIT Vellore B.Tech Branch-wise Cutoff Ranks 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The following table presents the expected closing ranks for various B.Tech branches at VIT Vellore for 2025, categorized by the institute’s fee-based system.
| Branch | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 548 | ~2,000 | ~8,000-9,000 | ~14,100-15,100 | ~18,200-19,200 |
| CSE with Specialisations (AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, IT) | <2,000 | ~3,000 | ~6,000 | ~12,000 | ~18,000 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 7,200 | – | – | – | 41,400 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 9,000 | – | – | – | 41,400 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25,000 | – | – | – | 98,000 |
| Civil Engineering | – | – | – | – | 98,000 |
| Biotechnology | – | – | ~50,000+ | ~50,000+ | ~50,000+ |
2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
How VITEEE Cutoffs Shifted: 2024 vs 2025
A comparison of VITEEE closing ranks for key branches reveals slight shifts between the 2024 and 2025 admission cycles.
| Branch | Category | 2025 Closing Rank | 2024 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | Category 1 | 550 | – |
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | Category 5 | 25,550 | – |
| Information Technology (IT) | Category 1 | 650 | 720 |
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FAQs
Q: What is considered a good rank in VITEEE 2026 for VIT Vellore?
A: A rank under 1,000 is generally considered very good for securing admission to preferred branches like CSE at VIT Vellore, especially in lower fee categories. Ranks between 5,000 and 10,000 are considered good, while ranks up to 20,000 may still offer options without additional fees.
Q: Does VITEEE have category-wise cutoffs like General, OBC, SC, ST?
A: No, VITEEE does not follow traditional government-mandated reservation categories. Instead, Vellore Institute of Technology uses a fee-based category system, ranging from Category 1 (lowest fees) to Category 5 (highest fees), where higher ranks typically correspond to lower fee categories.
Q: Is 75% aggregate marks required in 12th standard for VITEEE eligibility?
A: No, 75% is not a mandatory requirement for VITEEE. Candidates must have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology in their 10+2 or equivalent examination. For SC/ST candidates and those from Jammu & Kashmir/Ladakh and North-Eastern states, the minimum aggregate is 50%.
Q: Can I get CSE at VIT Vellore with a VITEEE rank of 5,800?
A: With a VITEEE rank of 5,800, securing CSE at VIT Vellore in the lowest fee categories (Category 1 or 2) is unlikely, as Category 1 typically closes around 550 and Category 2 around 2,000. However, you might have prospects in higher fee categories (Category 3 or above) or at other VIT campuses like VIT Chennai, where CSE admissions have closed around 8,000 in previous years.
Q: Does VIT accept JEE Main scores for B.Tech admissions?
A: No, VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology) only accepts VITEEE ranks for admission to its B.Tech programs across all its campuses. Scores or ranks from other entrance examinations like JEE Main are not considered for admission.
Q: What is the counselling fee for VITEEE 2026?
A: The non-refundable counselling fee for VITEEE 2026 is INR 5,900 (inclusive of GST). This fee must be paid online during the counselling registration to participate in the choice filling and seat allotment process.
