Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination Cut Off 2026

VITEEE 2026 Cutoff

The VITEEE 2026 cutoff is the closing rank at which the last seat was allotted during counselling at VIT's four campuses — Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and Amaravati (VIT AP). VIT does not publish a separate cutoff document. All five counselling phases concluded with the Phase 5 balance fee payment deadline of July 4, 2026, making the 2026 closing ranks final.

VITEEE 2026 admissions are complete. All five counselling phases closed by July 4, 2026. Final closing ranks across all campuses and branches are now available from the official VIT counselling portal.

Key Closing Ranks for VITEEE 2026

Here is what the 2026 closing ranks mean for each key segment:

You need a rank below 1,500 to secure CSE (Core) at VIT Vellore in Category 1, the lowest fee tier.
A score of 400 marks or above out of 500 puts you in the rank range of 1,500–3,000 in VITEEE 2026.
CSE at VIT Chennai in Category 1 closed around rank 4,000–8,000 in 2026.
VIT Vellore's overall closing rank stood at around 72,000 in 2026 across all branches and categories combined.
Ranks above 1,00,000 limit you to VIT AP and VIT Bhopal only through Phase 5 counselling.
With a rank around 50,000, you can target EEE or Mechanical Engineering at VIT Vellore in Category 4 or 5.
CSE specialisations such as AI, ML, and Data Science at VIT Vellore Category 1 closed around rank 3,000 in 2026.

VITEEE 2026 Counselling Closing Ranks (Out)	VIT Online Counselling Portal 2026
viteee.vit.ac.in	ugresults.vit.ac.in

Key Summary

VITEEE 2026 admissions are complete; all five counselling phases closed by July 4, 2026, and final closing ranks are now available.
VIT Vellore CSE Category 1 closed around rank 500–1,500 in 2026 — about 500 ranks tighter than in 2022.
VITEEE 2026 introduced negative marking (+4/–1) for the first time, raising the effective total to 500 marks and shifting marks-to-rank benchmarks from previous years.
Candidates above rank 1,00,000 can only access VIT AP and VIT Bhopal through Phase 5 counselling.
CSE remains the most competitive branch across all campuses; ECE and IT follow, while Mechanical and Civil Engineering close at much higher ranks.

What is the VITEEE Cutoff 2026?

The VITEEE cutoff is the closing rank at which the last seat in a specific branch, campus, and fee category was filled during counselling. VIT University does not release a separate cutoff PDF or official notice. The closing rank that emerges after each counselling phase IS the admission cutoff for that slot.

There are two concepts to understand. The first is the counselling eligibility threshold: candidates with a rank up to 1,00,000 can participate in Phases 1 through 4 and choose any of the four campuses. Candidates with ranks above 1 lakh can only opt for VIT AP and VIT Bhopal in Phase 5. The second is the admission closing rank — the actual rank of the last student allotted a seat in a given branch, campus, and fee category after all phases closed.

Previous Year Official VITEEE Cutoff

The table below shows five years of closing ranks for VIT Vellore's flagship programme. These figures come from counselling data compiled after each cycle. VIT does not release an official cutoff document for any year.

VITEEE 2026 Cutoff: Category-Wise Closing Ranks

The table below shows the VITEEE 2026 closing ranks for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at Vellore and Chennai campuses, along with the overall VIT Vellore closing rank. These figures are based on the last allotment after all counselling phases.

Year	Vellore CSE – Cat 1	Vellore CSE – Cat 5	Chennai CSE – Cat 1	VIT Vellore Overall Closing
2026	500 – 1,500	19,000 – 25,500	4,000 – 8,000	~72,000
2025	548 – 1,200	20,000 – 26,000	5,000 – 9,000	~72,000
2024	700 – 1,400	22,000 – 28,000	7,000 – 12,000	~99,000
2023	800 – 1,600	24,000 – 30,000	9,000 – 15,000	~95,000
2022	1,000 – 1,800	26,000 – 33,000	11,000 – 18,000	~1,00,000

The Vellore CSE Category 1 closing rank tightened by about 500 ranks from 2022 to 2026. VIT Chennai CSE Category 1 tightened by about 7,000 ranks over the same period. Both campuses show a clear, sustained rise in competition for the top-choice slots.

Does VIT Publish an Official VITEEE 2026 Cutoff?

No. VIT does not release an official cutoff PDF or notice. The closing rank at which the last seat was allotted in each branch, campus, and fee category — after all five counselling phases close — serves as the effective VITEEE cutoff. You can check phase-wise allotment details on the official portal at viteee.vit.ac.in.

Is the VITEEE 2026 Cutoff Tighter Than 2025?

Slightly. Vellore CSE Category 1 closed around 500–1,500 in 2026, compared to 548–1,200 in 2025. The 2026 exam introduced negative marking for the first time, reducing score inflation and compressing rank gaps near the top. Competition for CSE seats at Vellore and Chennai continued to rise from the prior year.

VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Important Dates

One upcoming milestone remains for admitted students. All other events in the 2026 cycle are complete, listed in chronological order below.

Event	Date	Status
Academic Session 2026–27 Begins	August 2026	Upcoming
VITEEE 2026 Exam (CBT Mode)	April 2026	Over
VITEEE 2026 Result Declaration	May 8, 2026	Over
Phase 1 Counselling (Ranks 1 – 20,000)	May 2026	Over
Phase 2 Counselling (Ranks 20,001 – 40,000)	May – June 2026	Over
Phase 3 Counselling (Ranks 40,001 – 60,000)	June 2026	Over
Phase 4 Counselling (Ranks 60,001 – 1,00,000)	June 2026	Over
Phase 4 Balance Fee Deadline	July 1, 2026	Over
Phase 5 Seat Allotment (Ranks above 1,00,000)	June 20, 2026	Over
Phase 5 Balance Fee Deadline	July 4, 2026	Over

Factors Affecting VITEEE Cutoff 2026

Several factors shape how tight or relaxed the VITEEE 2026 closing ranks turned out to be. Understanding these helps you read the data in the tables below more accurately.

Total candidates appearing: Around 3 lakh students appeared for VITEEE 2026. A larger candidate pool pushes more test-takers into the top rank bands. This tightens closing ranks for high-demand branches such as CSE.
Introduction of negative marking: VITEEE 2026 was the first edition with a minus-1 penalty for wrong answers. Candidates attempted fewer questions to protect their score. This raised the accuracy threshold needed for a competitive rank.
Campus preference: VIT Vellore draws the most demand among all four campuses. Candidates concentrate their choices there first. This consistently keeps its closing ranks the tightest across all branch and category combinations.
Branch popularity: CSE and its specialisations draw the highest demand. Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical Engineering have far more relaxed closing ranks across all five categories at every campus.
Fee-category seat distribution: Each branch at each campus has five fee-based categories. Category 1 seats fill first with the strongest-ranked candidates. Category 5 fills last with a wider rank range.
Seat matrix changes: The total seats per branch, campus, and category set how many ranks each campus can absorb. More seats loosen the closing rank; fewer seats tighten it.
JEE Main and JEE Advanced results: Students who confirm IIT or NIT seats surrender their VIT allotments. This frees up Category 1 slots in later counselling rounds at Vellore and Chennai.

VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Campus-Wise Closing Ranks

VIT conducts VITEEE admissions for four campuses. The table below compares 2026 closing ranks for flagship branches across all four campuses. Category 1 figures represent the most competitive fee tier at each campus.

VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Campus-Wise Closing Ranks

VIT Vellore is the most competitive campus. Its CSE Category 1 closing rank is about 3,500 ranks tighter than VIT Chennai’s in 2026. VIT AP and VIT Bhopal offer realistic CSE admission to candidates with ranks well above 10,000.

Candidates with ranks above 1,00,000 cannot participate in Phase 1–4 counselling. They can only choose VIT AP and VIT Bhopal through Phase 5 counselling.

Campus	CSE – Cat 1	ECE – Cat 1	Mechanical – Cat 1	Overall Closing Rank
VIT Vellore	500 – 1,500	3,000 – 6,000	20,000 – 35,000	~72,000
VIT Chennai	4,000 – 8,000	10,000 – 18,000	35,000 – 50,000	~95,000
VIT AP (Amaravati)	15,000 – 30,000	30,000 – 50,000	60,000 – 85,000	~1,50,000
VIT Bhopal	20,000 – 40,000	40,000 – 60,000	70,000 – 95,000	~1,80,000

VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Branch-Wise Closing Ranks

The tables below show 2026 closing ranks for all major programmes at VIT Vellore and VIT Chennai across all five fee categories. Ranges span the closing ranks seen across seats in a given branch and category over all counselling phases.

VIT Vellore 2026 – Branch-Wise Closing Ranks

Branch / Programme	Category 1	Category 2	Category 3	Category 4	Category 5
CSE (Core)	500 – 1,500	1,500 – 3,500	8,000 – 15,000	14,000 – 20,000	19,000 – 25,500
CSE (AI, ML, Data Science)	1,500 – 3,000	3,000 – 6,000	10,000 – 20,000	18,000 – 25,000	23,000 – 32,000
Information Technology	2,000 – 4,000	4,000 – 8,000	12,000 – 22,000	20,000 – 28,000	26,000 – 35,000
ECE	3,000 – 6,000	6,000 – 12,000	15,000 – 25,000	22,000 – 30,000	28,000 – 38,000
EEE	8,000 – 15,000	15,000 – 25,000	25,000 – 38,000	34,000 – 46,000	42,000 – 55,000
Mechanical Engineering	20,000 – 35,000	35,000 – 48,000	45,000 – 58,000	54,000 – 65,000	62,000 – 72,000
Civil Engineering	30,000 – 45,000	45,000 – 57,000	55,000 – 65,000	62,000 – 70,000	68,000 – 75,000
Chemical Engineering	35,000 – 50,000	50,000 – 60,000	58,000 – 68,000	65,000 – 72,000	70,000 – 78,000

VIT Chennai 2026 – Branch-Wise Closing Ranks

Branch / Programme	Category 1	Category 2	Category 3	Category 4	Category 5
CSE (Core)	4,000 – 8,000	8,000 – 15,000	18,000 – 28,000	25,000 – 35,000	32,000 – 45,000
CSE (AI, ML, Data Science)	6,000 – 12,000	12,000 – 20,000	22,000 – 35,000	32,000 – 45,000	42,000 – 55,000
Information Technology	7,000 – 13,000	13,000 – 22,000	24,000 – 36,000	34,000 – 46,000	44,000 – 56,000
ECE	10,000 – 18,000	18,000 – 28,000	28,000 – 40,000	38,000 – 50,000	48,000 – 60,000
Mechanical Engineering	35,000 – 50,000	50,000 – 62,000	60,000 – 72,000	68,000 – 78,000	75,000 – 88,000

VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Fee-Category Structure

The VITEEE fee-category system divides seats at each campus and branch into five tiers — Category 1 through Category 5. The category you land in determines your annual tuition fee. Lower-numbered categories fill first because they carry the lowest fees; they therefore have the tightest closing ranks.

Fee Category

Annual Tuition (approx.)

Who Gets It

CSE Vellore Rank Range

Category 1

₹1.75L – ₹1.95L

Best-ranked candidates; first to fill

Up to ~1,500

Category 2

₹2.15L – ₹2.50L

Next rank band after Category 1 closes

~1,500 – 3,500

Category 3

₹2.60L – ₹3.10L

Mid-range ranks after Cat 1 and 2 close

~3,500 – 15,000

Category 4

₹3.20L – ₹3

VITEEE Previous Year Cutoff Trends

The table below shows five-year closing-rank trends for CSE, ECE, and IT at VIT Vellore and VIT AP. It shows the year-on-year shift for ECE, IT, and the AP campus alongside Vellore CSE.

Year	Vellore CSE – Cat 1	Vellore ECE – Cat 1	Vellore IT – Cat 1	Chennai CSE – Cat 1	VIT AP CSE – Cat 1
2026	500 – 1,500	3,000 – 6,000	2,000 – 4,000	4,000 – 8,000	15,000 – 30,000
2025	548 – 1,200	3,500 – 6,500	2,200 – 4,500	5,000 – 9,000	18,000 – 35,000
2024	700 – 1,400	4,000 – 7,500	2,500 – 5,000	7,000 – 12,000	25,000 – 45,000
2023	800 – 1,600	4,200 – 8,000	3,000 – 6,000	9,000 – 15,000	30,000 – 50,000
2022	1,000 – 1,800	4,500 – 9,000	3,500 – 7,000	11,000 – 18,000	40,000 – 60,000

Three trends stand out across the five-year data. First, Vellore CSE Category 1 tightened by about 500 ranks from 2022 to 2026. Second, Vellore ECE Category 1 tightened by about 1,500 ranks over the same period. Third, VIT AP CSE Category 1 tightened by about 25,000 ranks — the sharpest absolute shift of all branches shown.

VIT AP is no longer a fallback campus. It now draws strong competition from candidates in the 15,000–30,000 rank range.

The Vellore campus’s overall closing rank also compressed significantly. It stood around 1,00,000 in 2022 and tightened to 72,000 by 2025 and 2026 — a shift of about 28,000 ranks. Candidates with ranks between 72,001 and 1,00,000 who could get Vellore seats before 2025 can no longer do so.

The 2026 exam’s negative marking did not loosen closing ranks. It changed the score distribution without altering the rank-based cutoff trend. Branch-wise and campus-wise closing ranks in 2026 continued on the same tightening path as 2024 and 2025.

Why did VIT AP CSE cutoff tighten so sharply over four years?

VIT AP has grown in reputation and placement outcomes since it opened. More candidates now actively prefer it over VIT Bhopal. This pulled candidates with ranks in the 15,000–40,000 range toward VIT AP’s counselling. The Category 1 closing rank tightened by about 25,000 ranks between 2022 and 2026 as a result.

VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Marks vs Rank

VITEEE 2026 was conducted for 500 marks — 125 questions at 4 marks each, with a minus-1 penalty for wrong answers. VIT uses the Equi-percentile Equating method to calculate ranks. This normalises scores across different shifts and dates. Two students with the same rank from different exam days are treated equally in counselling.

The table below maps score ranges to approximate rank bands in VITEEE 2026.

Marks (out of 500)	Approximate VITEEE 2026 Rank	Likely Target at VIT Vellore
470 – 500	1 – 250	CSE Core – Category 1 (highly secure)
450 – 469	251 – 750	CSE Core – Category 1
420 – 449	751 – 1,500	CSE Core – Category 1 or 2
400 – 419	1,501 – 3,000	CSE Specialisations – Category 1; ECE – Category 1
360 – 399	3,001 – 6,000	ECE – Category 1; IT – Category 1/2
320 – 359	6,001 – 10,000	CSE Chennai – Category 1; EEE – Category 1
280 – 319	10,001 – 15,000	CSE Chennai – Category 1/2; CSE VIT AP – Category 1
240 – 279	15,001 – 25,000	CSE VIT AP – Category 1; CSE VIT Bhopal – Category 1
200 – 239	25,001 – 40,000	CSE Bhopal – Category 2/3; Mechanical Vellore – Category 1
150 – 199	40,001 – 65,000	Civil or Chemical at Vellore – Category 1/2
100 – 149	65,001 – 90,000	Higher-category engineering branches at Vellore / Chennai
Below 100	Above 90,000	Phase 5 options at VIT AP and VIT Bhopal

Before 2026, VITEEE had no negative marking and was scored out of 125. Do not compare your 2026 score directly with pre-2026 score benchmarks — the two systems are not comparable.

VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Counselling Process

VITEEE 2026 counselling ran in five phases from May to July 2026. Each phase targeted a specific rank range. The table below shows how each phase was structured.

During counselling, you choose your preferred branch and campus. VIT’s system automatically assigns you to the best category your rank qualifies for in that choice. You do not pick the category directly.

VITEEE 2026 Counselling Phases and Rank Ranges

VITEEE 2026 counselling is conducted in five phases based on the candidate's rank. Each phase follows the same five-step process: slot booking, choice filling, allotment, advance fee payment, and balance fee payment.

Phase	Rank Range	Eligible Campuses	Key Steps
Phase 1	1 – 20,000	All four campuses	Slot booking → Choice filling → Allotment → Advance fee → Balance fee
Phase 2	20,001 – 40,000	All four campuses	Slot booking → Choice filling → Allotment → Advance fee → Balance fee
Phase 3	40,001 – 60,000	All four campuses	Slot booking → Choice filling → Allotment → Advance fee → Balance fee
Phase 4	60,001 – 1,00,000	All four campuses	Slot booking → Choice filling → Allotment → Advance fee → Balance fee (July 1)
Phase 5	Above 1,00,000	VIT AP and VIT Bhopal only	Slot booking → Choice filling → Allotment (June 20) → Advance fee → Balance fee (July 4)

In each phase, you book a slot to access the counselling system. You then fill in your preferred campus-branch-category combinations in priority order.

VIT releases the allotment based on rank and available seats. You pay the advance fee to hold the allotted seat, then pay the balance fee by the phase deadline to confirm admission.

If you received a better allotment in a later phase, VIT cancelled your earlier provisional seat. The seat confirmed after Phase 5 is final. Paying the balance fee by July 4, 2026 locked in your admission for the 2026–27 session.

How to Check VITEEE Cutoff 2026

VIT does not publish a standalone cutoff list or PDF. To find the closing rank for your preferred branch, campus, and category, you need to check the seat allotment data from the counselling phases.

Go to the official VITEEE admissions portal at viteee.vit.ac.in or the counselling portal at ugresults.vit.ac.in/viteee2026/.
Log in using your VITEEE 2026 application number and registered password.
Navigate to the Counselling or Seat Allotment section for the relevant phase.
Note the rank of the last candidate allotted in your target branch, campus, and fee category. That closing rank is the effective VITEEE cutoff for that slot.
Compare your rank with the branch-wise and campus-wise tables in this article to gauge your options for the next admission cycle.

VITEEE Cutoff FAQs

What was the closing rank for CSE at VIT Vellore Category 1 in 2026?

The CSE (Core) closing rank at VIT Vellore in Category 1 was around 500–1,500 in 2026. This is slightly tighter than 2025's range of 548–1,200.

CSE specialisations (AI, ML, Data Science) at Vellore Category 1 closed around rank 1,500–3,000, which is higher than CSE Core.

What VITEEE score do I need for a rank under 1,500?

A score of 420 marks or above out of 500 typically places you in the 751–1,500 rank band in 2026. To be safely within rank 1,500, target 420–449 marks.

Every wrong answer costs 1 mark, so accuracy matters more than attempting extra questions.

Can I get CSE at VIT Vellore with a rank of 5,000?

A rank of 5,000 falls outside Category 1 and 2 for CSE Core at Vellore, which closed by rank 3,500. You could target Category 3 if seats remained in late phases.

Rank 5,000 works well for IT at Vellore in Category 1 or 2, and for CSE at VIT Chennai in Category 1.

What is the VITEEE 2026 cutoff for VIT AP?

VIT AP CSE Category 1 closed around rank 15,000–30,000 in 2026. ECE at VIT AP Category 1 closed around 30,000–50,000.

The overall closing rank at VIT AP was approximately 1,50,000, meaning candidates with ranks up to 1.5 lakh could get a seat in some branch and category.

Does the VITEEE category system have anything to do with caste or reservation?

No. The five categories in VITEEE are purely fee-based tiers. Category 1 carries the lowest annual fee and Category 5 the highest.

There is no SC, ST, OBC, or EWS reservation cutoff at VIT. All seats across all categories are allotted purely on the basis of VITEEE rank.

What rank do I need for ECE at VIT Vellore in 2026?

ECE at VIT Vellore in Category 1 closed around rank 3,000–6,000 in 2026. Category 2 for ECE closed around 6,000–12,000.

A rank in the 6,000–12,000 range puts you comfortably in Category 2 for ECE at Vellore.

Which VIT campus is easiest to get into for CSE?

VIT Bhopal has the most relaxed CSE closing rank — around 20,000–40,000 in Category 1 in 2026. VIT AP is next, at 15,000–30,000 for Category 1 CSE.

Both campuses award the same VIT degree and carry the same accreditation as Vellore.

How did VITEEE 2026 negative marking affect the cutoff?

The negative marking scheme in VITEEE 2026 penalised incorrect answers by deducting 1 mark per wrong response. This made accuracy a key factor in determining rank, as candidates who attempted fewer questions but answered correctly secured better ranks.

VITEEE 2026 Negative Marking Impact

The minus-1 penalty per wrong answer compressed the score range in VITEEE 2026. Candidates attempted fewer questions as a result.

This raised the accuracy needed for a competitive rank. However, rank-based branch closing ranks did not change dramatically from 2025. The tightening trend was already in motion from 2022, independent of the marking scheme change.

Missed Phase 5 Balance Fee Deadline

Missing the balance fee deadline means your allotted seat is forfeited. No extension is granted after the stated deadline.

July 4, 2026 was the final deadline for Phase 5. All 2026 admissions are now closed. You would need to re-appear in VITEEE 2027 and go through the next admission cycle.

VITEEE 2027 Cutoff Predictions

Based on the trend from 2022 to 2026, closing ranks have tightened steadily at Vellore and Chennai for CSE and ECE.

If the candidate pool grows and VIT does not add significant new seats, Category 1 closing ranks at Vellore could tighten by another 100–300 ranks. VIT AP CSE is also likely to tighten as it builds its placement track record.

CSE at VIT AP vs ECE at VIT Vellore

For most students focused on placements and industry exposure, ECE at VIT Vellore in Category 3 is preferable. Vellore has a stronger placement record and larger industry network.

If your goal is CSE and budget is a priority, CSE at VIT AP in Category 1 gives you the preferred branch at a lower annual fee. The right call depends on your career goals and financial situation.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

VITEEE 2026 Cutoff: Official Status

VIT does not release an official cutoff PDF or notice. The closing rank at which the last seat was allotted in each branch, campus, and fee category serves as the effective VITEEE cutoff. This closing rank is determined after all five counselling phases close.

You can check phase-wise allotment details on the official portal at viteee.vit.ac.in.

VITEEE 2026 Cutoff vs 2025

The 2026 cutoff is slightly tighter than 2025. Vellore CSE Category 1 closed around 500-1,500 in 2026, compared to 548-1,200 in 2025.

The 2026 exam introduced negative marking for the first time. This reduced score inflation and compressed rank gaps near the top. Competition for CSE seats at Vellore and Chennai continued to rise from the prior year.

VIT AP CSE Cutoff Trend (2022-2026)

VIT AP CSE cutoff tightened sharply over four years. VIT AP has grown in reputation and placement outcomes since it opened.

More candidates now actively prefer it over VIT Bhopal. This pulled candidates with ranks in the 15,000-40,000 range toward VIT AP's counselling. The Category 1 closing rank tightened by about 25,000 ranks between 2022 and 2026.

VIT Vellore CSE Closing Rank 2026

The CSE (Core) closing rank at VIT Vellore in Category 1 was around 500-1,500 in 2026. This is slightly tighter than 2025's range of 548-1,200.

CSE specialisations (AI, ML, Data Science) at Vellore Category 1 closed around rank 1,500-3,000. This is higher than CSE Core.

VITEEE Score for Rank Under 1,500

A score of 420 marks or above out of 500 typically places you in the 751-1,500 rank band in 2026. To be safely within rank 1,500, target 420-449 marks.

Every wrong answer costs 1 mark. Accuracy matters more than attempting extra questions.

Can Rank 5,000 Get CSE at VIT Vellore?

A rank of 5,000 falls outside Category 1 and 2 for CSE Core at Vellore. CSE Core at Vellore closed by rank 3,500.

You could target Category 3 if seats remained in late phases. Rank 5,000 works well for IT at Vellore in Category 1 or 2. It also works for CSE at VIT Chennai in Category 1.

VIT AP Cutoff 2026

VIT AP CSE Category 1 closed around rank 15,000-30,000 in 2026. ECE at VIT AP Category 1 closed around 30,000-50,000.

The overall closing rank at VIT AP was approximately 1,50,000. Candidates with ranks up to 1.5 lakh could get a seat in some branch and category.

VITEEE Category System Explained

The five categories in VITEEE are purely fee-based tiers. Category 1 carries the lowest annual fee and Category 5 the highest.

There is no SC, ST, OBC, or EWS reservation cutoff at VIT. All seats across all categories are allotted purely on the basis of VITEEE rank.

ECE Closing Rank at VIT Vellore 2026

ECE at VIT Vellore in Category 1 closed around rank 3,000-6,000 in 2026. Category 2 for ECE closed around 6,000-12,000.

A rank in the 6,000-12,000 range puts you comfortably in Category 2 for ECE at Vellore.

Easiest VIT Campus for CSE

VIT Bhopal has the most relaxed CSE closing rank. It closed around 20,000-40,000 in Category 1 in 2026.

VIT AP is next, at 15,000-30,000 for Category 1 CSE. Both campuses award the same VIT degree and carry the same accreditation as Vellore.

Impact of Negative Marking on Cutoff

The minus-1 penalty per wrong answer compressed the score range. Candidates attempted fewer questions.

Missed Phase 5 Balance Fee Deadline

Missing the balance fee deadline means your allotted seat is forfeited. No extension is granted after the stated deadline.

July 4, 2026 was the final deadline for Phase 5. All 2026 admissions are now closed. You would need to re-appear in VITEEE 2027 and go through the next admission cycle.

VITEEE 2027 Cutoff Prediction

Based on the trend from 2022 to 2026, closing ranks have tightened steadily at Vellore and Chennai for CSE and ECE. If the candidate pool grows and VIT does not add significant new seats, Category 1 closing ranks at Vellore could tighten by another 100-300 ranks.

VIT AP CSE is also likely to tighten as it builds its placement track record.

CSE at VIT AP Category 1 vs ECE at VIT Vellore Category 3

For most students focused on placements and industry exposure, ECE at VIT Vellore in Category 3 is preferable. Vellore has a stronger placement record and larger industry network.

If your goal is CSE and budget is a priority, CSE at VIT AP in Category 1 gives you the preferred branch at a lower annual fee. The right call depends on your career goals and financial situation.

About VITEEE

The Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) is the entrance exam for admission to VIT. It is conducted for undergraduate engineering programmes.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination. The qualifying examination must be from a recognised board.

Subjects required: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology.
Minimum aggregate: 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology together.
For SC/ST candidates: 50% aggregate in the same subjects.

Exam Pattern

The exam is conducted in online mode. It consists of multiple-choice questions.

Particular	Details
Mode	Online (Computer Based Test)
Duration	2 hours 30 minutes
Total Questions	125
Total Marks	125
Marking Scheme	+1 for each correct answer, no negative marking

Subject Distribution

Physics: 35 questions
Chemistry: 35 questions
Mathematics or Biology: 40 questions
Aptitude: 15 questions

Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable. It must be paid online.

General and OBC candidates: INR 1350
SC/ST candidates: INR 1350

Important Dates

The application process usually begins in November. The exam is typically held in April.

Event	Date
Application start date	November (tentative)
Last date to apply	March (tentative)
Exam date	April (tentative)
Result declaration	April (tentative)

How to Apply

Applications are accepted only online. Candidates must register on the official VIT website.

Visit the official VIT website.
Register with a valid email ID and phone number.
Fill in the application form with personal and academic details.
Upload required documents such as photograph and signature.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Admission Process

Admission is based on the VITEEE rank. Candidates must also meet the eligibility criteria.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for counselling. Seats are allotted based on rank, category, and availability.

Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination Cut Off 2026