VITEEE OBC Cutoff 2026: Category-Wise Ranks, Counselling & Admission Trends
VITEEE ranks for top branches like Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) have seen a significant tightening, with Category 1 closing ranks for CSE at the Vellore campus moving from approximately 8,006 in 2024 to around 1,400 in 2025. The VITEEE OBC cutoff is not a separately published rank list but rather refers to the performance of OBC candidates within the common rank-based fee categories (Category 1-5) at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) campuses in Vellore, Tamil Nadu; Chennai, Tamil Nadu; Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh; and Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Official VITEEE 2026 cutoff data is currently awaited, and the information presented here reflects the latest available 2025 trends and expected ranges for 2026.
VITEEE 2026: Application & Examination Schedule
Candidates planning for the VITEEE 2026 entrance examination should note the following important dates for application, testing, and results.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Online Application | April 12, 2026 |
| Slot Booking | April 17 – 19, 2026 |
| VITEEE Examination Dates | April 28 – May 03, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | May 8, 2026 |
| Online Counselling Commences | 2nd week of May, 2026 |
VITEEE 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited) Category-wise Cutoff Ranks for Vellore Campus
Admission to VIT’s B.Tech programs is determined by a rank-based fee category system, where lower ranks correspond to lower fee categories. The table below outlines the closing ranks for various branches across these categories at the Vellore campus for 2025.
| Branch | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 1,400 | 4,500 | 16,000 | 24,000 | 32,000 |
| CSE Upper Branches (e.g., AI & ML, Data Science) | 3,000 | 8,000 | 21,000 | 29,000 | 37,000 |
| CSE Lower Branches (e.g., Bioinformatics, Cyber Security) | 5,000 | 12,000 | 25,000 | 35,000 | 45,000 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 28,000 | 55,000 | 80,000 | 1,00,000 | 1,20,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 30,000 | 57,000 | 90,000 | 1,00,000 | 1,40,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 35,000 | 65,000 | 1,00,000 | 1,30,000 | 1,80,000 |
VITEEE 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited) Branch-wise Cutoff Trends for Chennai & Other Campuses
The competitiveness for various B.Tech branches also varies across VIT’s Chennai and other campuses (AP, Bhopal). Here are the 2025 closing ranks for key branches across different fee categories.
| Campus | Branch | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIT Chennai | Computer Science & Engineering | 6,000 | 19,000 | 28,000 | 35,000 | 48,000 |
| VIT AP / VIT Bhopal | Computer Science & Engineering | 30,000-75,000 | 65,000-1,20,000 | 1,30,000-2,00,000 | 2,00,000-2,20,000+ | Any |
| VIT AP / VIT Bhopal | Electronics & Communication Engineering | 90,000 | 2,20,000 | Any | Any | Any |
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FAQs
Q: Does VITEEE have separate cutoffs for OBC candidates?
A: No, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) does not publish separate cutoffs for OBC or other reserved categories. Admission is based on a common rank-based fee category system (Category 1-5) that applies to all candidates.
Q: How do VITEEE fee categories work?
A: VITEEE uses five fee categories (Category 1 to 5). Candidates with higher ranks are typically placed in lower fee categories (e.g., Category 1), which have lower tuition fees. As ranks increase, candidates fall into higher fee categories with progressively higher tuition costs.
Q: What is a good rank in VITEEE for CSE at Vellore campus?
A: For admission to Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) at VIT Vellore, a rank under 1,500 is generally considered strong for securing a seat in Category 1, which offers the lowest tuition fees.
Q: When will the VITEEE 2026 cutoff be officially released?
A: VIT does not officially release cutoff ranks. Instead, expected cutoffs are derived from previous years’ closing ranks during the counselling process. The 2026 cutoff trends will become clearer post-counselling.
Q: Can I get admission to VIT with a lower rank?
A: Yes, it is possible to secure admission to VIT with a lower rank, especially in higher fee categories (Category 3-5) or in less competitive branches and campuses like VIT AP or VIT Bhopal.
Q: What factors influence VITEEE cutoff ranks?
A: VITEEE cutoff ranks are influenced by several factors, including the difficulty level of the examination, the total number of candidates who appeared, the number of seats available, and previous year’s admission trends.
