The cutoff trends of VITEEE in the last five years have increased consistently, which shows the rise in competition. The increase is especially shown in higher competitive branches like CSE where Category 1 closing rank increases every year.
- In 2025, the VITEE cutoff for the CSE branch closed at 550 rank only for Category 1, while it closed at 25,550 for Category 5.
- There is not much difference between the 2024 and 2025 cutoffs, where the IT Category 1 cutoff closes at 650 rank in 2025 and in 2024 it closes at 720 rank.
- The closing rank increases from Category 1 to 5, but the course fee also increases rapidly.
Candidates who are supposed to appear in VITEEE 2026 can check the previous year cutoff trend analysis to get an overview of the expected cutoff and to aim their rank in the exam.
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Key Summary
- The cutoff trends of VITEEE from 2021 to 2025 show a sharp increase in competition, especially for top branches like CSE.
- CSE and its specializations (AI, ML, Data Science) consistently remain the most competitive branches, with Category 1 cutoffs typically closing within 500–800 ranks in recent years.
- Core branches like Mechanical and Civil show lower competition, with Category 1 cutoffs often above 40,000–50,000 ranks.
VITEEE Cutoff PDFs
| Campus | VITEEE Cutoff PDF Links |
|---|---|
| VIT Vellore 2025 Cutoff | Download PDF |
| VIT Chennai 2025 Cutoff | Download PDF |
| VIT Vellore Cutoff 2024 | Download PDF |
| VIT Chennai Cutoff 2024 | Download PDF |
| VIT Vellore Cutoff 2023 | Download PDF |
VITEEE Cutoff 2025: Category Wise
- The cutoff data of VITEEE 2025 shows CSE, CSE specializations, IT are the most competitive branch with Category 1 closing within 500–800 ranks.
- Higher categories of 3 - 4 closes at higher rank of around 20,000+ but the fee structure is higher for them.
- Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) has a moderate cutoff, with Category 1 closing around 7,200–7,400 ranks.
| Branch | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 500-550 | 3,500 | 19,000 | 22,000 | 25,500 |
| CSE (Data Science) | 600-650 | 4,000 | 20,000 | 23,000 | 26,000 |
| CSE (AI & ML/AI & DE/Cyber Security) | 700-800 | 5,000 | 21,000 | 24,000 | 27,000 |
| Information Technology (IT) | 650-700 | 4,500 | 20,500 | 23,500 | 26,500 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 7,200-7,400 | -10,000 | 22,000 | 25,000 | 28,000 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE | 19,500-19,800 | 22,000 | 23,000 | 26,000 | 29,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 40,000-40,500 | 45,000 | 50,000 | 55,000 | 60,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 54,000-54,500 | 58,000 | 62,000 | 66,000 | 70,000 |
| Biotechnology | 14,200-14,500 | 16,000 | 18,000 | 20,000 | 22,000 |
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Ques. What do the last 5 years cutoff trends of VITEEE indicate?
Ans. The trends from 2021 to 2025 indicate a significant rise in competition, especially for CSE and related branches, where Category 1 closing ranks have improved drastically from around 10,000 to under 600.
VITEEE 2024 Cutoff (Branch-wise, Category 1–5)
- CSE as always remain the most competitive branch with 548 closing rank and the category 1 and category 5 difference was 1,82,452 approx.
- Specialized branches like CSE (AI & ML, Data Science, Cyber Security) have slightly higher Category 1 cutoffs (650–790).
| Branch | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 548 | 1520 | 8006 | 14200 | 183000 |
| CSE (Data Science) | 650 | 1450 | 8100 | 149000 | 194000 |
| CSE (AI & ML/AI & DE/Cyber Security) | 790 | 1900 | 9300 | 15800 | 20540 |
| Information Technology (IT) | 720 | 1800 | 9150 | 15500 | 20200 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 7200 | 10500 | 19800 | 23000 | 345000 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 19500 | 22500 | 31000 | 37800 | 41400 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 40000 | 79000 | 86000 | 88300 | 93400 |
| Civil Engineering | 54000 | 86000 | 89000 | 93000 | 98000 |
| Biotechnology | 14200 | 19300 | 26500 | 37300 | 48000 |
Source: This Data is Based on VIT 2024 Official Cutoff
Ques. Why is there a huge difference between Category 1 and Category 5 cutoff ranks?
Ans. Vellore Institute of Technology follows a fee-based category system, allowing students with higher ranks to secure the same branch by opting for higher categories, which results in a large variation in closing ranks.
VITEEE 2023 Cutoff: Category-wise, Branch-wise
- CSE branch in VITEEE 2023 closes at around 8,000 as per the counselling trend of Vilore.
- There is a gradual and structured increase across categories in CSE (8000 to 34000).
- CSE Specializations (AI, ML, Data Science, etc.) had up to 42,000 rank in Category 5.
| Branch | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | Up to 8,000 | 8,001 – 14,000 | 14,001 – 20,000 | 20,001 – 27,000 | 27,001 – 34,000 |
| CSE (Specializations) | Up to 11,500 | 11,501 – 20,500 | 20,501 – 26,000 | 26,001 – 32,000 | 32,001 – 42,000 |
| Information Technology (IT) | Up to 8,000 | 8,000 – 15,000 | 15,000 – 22,000 | 22,000 – 30,000 | 32,001 – 42,000 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | Up to 15,000 | 15,001 – 25,000 | 25,001 – 35,000 | 35,001 – 45,000 | 45,001 – 51,000 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) | Up to 28,000 | 28,001 – 40,000 | 40,001 – 55,000 | 55,001 – 65,000 | 65,001 – 70,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Up to 32,000 | 32,001 – 50,000 | 50,001 – 70,000 | 70,001 – 90,000 | 90,000+ |
| Civil Engineering | Up to 40,000 | 40,001 – 60,000 | 60,001 – 80,000 | 80,001 – 1,00,000 | 1,00,000+ |
Source: Data presented here according to official counselling trends & 2023 closing ranks
Ques. Which branch has been the most competitive in VITEEE over the years?
Ans. Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) and its specializations (AI, ML, Data Science) have consistently remained the most competitive branches, with the lowest closing ranks across all categories.
VITEEE 2022 Cutoff Category-wise, Branch-wise
- The cutoff data shows that Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) with Category 1 closing at 8,000 rank.
- Compared to 2023 and 2024 trends, the 2022 cutoffs are higher (less competitive).
| Branch | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 8,000 | 14,000 | 25,000 | 29,000 | 34,000 |
| CSE (Specializations) | 11,500 | 20,500 | 26,000 | 32,000 | 42,000 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 14,000 | 20,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 | 39,000 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 16,000 | 22,000 | 32,000 | 36,000 | 39,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20,000 | 28,000 | 35,000 | 38,000 | 39,500 |
| Civil Engineering | 29,000 | 35,000 | 40,000 | 45,000 | 50,000 |
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VITEEE 2021 Cutoff Category-wise, Branch-wise
- In 2021 there was a gradual increase from 10,000 (Cat 1) to 43,000 (Cat 5) in CSE.
- The gap between Category 1 and Category 5 is moderate, suggesting that the counselling system was already structured.
| Branch | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 10,000 | 16,000 | 26,000 | 30,000 | 43,000 |
| CSE (Specializations) | 31,500 | 21,500 | 30,000 | 35,000 | 42,000 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 18,000 | 25,000 | 35,000 | 40,000 | 45,000 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 20,000 | 28,000 | 38,000 | 42,000 | 48,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25,000 | 35,000 | 45,000 | 50,000 | 55,500 |
| Civil Engineering | 30,000 | 40,000 | 50,000 | 55,000 | 60,000 |
Source: Based on counselling trends of Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai campus
Ques. Has the competition in VITEEE increased every year?
Ans. Yes, overall competition has increased, especially after 2022. The sharp drop in Category 1 closing ranks in 2024 and 2025 clearly shows a rise in the number of high-performing candidates.
Ques. How did the VITEEE 2024 cutoff differ from previous years?
Ans. VITEEE 2024 showed extreme variation in Category 5 cutoffs, with some branches extending to very high ranks (even above 1 lakh), indicating increased seat allocation and flexibility in counselling.
Ques. Is there a major difference between VITEEE 2024 and 2025 cutoff?
Ans. No major difference is observed. The cutoff remained relatively stable, with only slight improvements in top ranks (e.g., IT Category 1 improved from ~720 to ~650).
Ques. Which branches have relatively lower competition in VITEEE?
Ans. Branches like Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering have consistently higher closing ranks, indicating lower competition compared to CSE and IT branches.
Ques. Can a student with a higher rank still get CSE in VIT?
Ans. Yes, due to the category system, students with higher ranks can still get CSE by opting for higher categories (Category 3–5), though the fee will be higher.
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