VITEEE cutoff is determined based on the closing ranks of each category for each branch and campus. However, VIT does not officially announce the VITEEE cutoff.
In 2026, the VITEEE Cutoff is expected to be very competitive, with around 2.5 lakh applicants competing for about 5,000 seats in Category 1 at Vellore and Chennai campuses.
- The CSE cutoff rank for VIT Vellore is expected to be under 1,000 for category 1, followed by under 5,000 for category 2.
- For CSE at the Chennai campus, the expected cutoff rank for Category 1 will be around 5,000, and it will stretch to around 22,500 for other categories.
- With a rank between 40,000 and 90,000, you can get CSE in a higher category in the Bhopal and Amravati/Andhra Pradesh campuses.
- The cutoff ranks will be analysed based on the closing rank of the counselling process.
| VIT Vellore 2025 Cutoff | VIT Chennai 2025 Cutoff |
| VIT Vellore 2024 Cutoff | VIT Chennai 2024 Cutoff |
| VIT Vellore 2023 Cutoff | VITEEE 2026 Marks vs Rank |
Also Check: VIT Cutoff Trends of Previous Years
The expected cutoff will give candidates an overview of the ranks needed to secure admission to the top branch at VIT Vellore and Chennai.
This year, the cutoff ranks are likely to be influenced by the change in the Marking scheme, which means lower marks will be required to get a good rank due to negative marking.
Key Summary
- The VIT cutoff will be analysed based on the closing rank during the counselling process.
- The cutoff will vary based on the category of the student, as category 1 students will require a lower (good) rank as compared to other category candidates.
- The cutoff for the top courses, such as CSE and CSE with specialisation, requires a high cutoff or a low closing rank.
- Candidates should target a score of around 440 or above to get CSE in VIT Vellore in category 1.
- The candidates with a rank above 1 lakh will not be eligible for the counselling in the Vellore and Chennai campuses.
What is the VITEEE Cutoff 2026?
The VITEEE cutoff rank is the minimum rank required to get admission into B.Tech courses through the VITEEE exam.
After the exam, the students receive an AIR according to their marks scored in the VITEEE exam. This rank will help during the counselling, and seats are allotted according to:
- Rank in VITEEE
- Preferred branch (CSE, ECE, Mechanical, etc.)
- Campus (Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, AP)
- Fee category chosen (Category 1–5)
What are the categories in VITEEE?
In VITEEE, Categories 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 mean different tuition fee levels for the same B.Tech course in the VIT institutes.
- Category 1: Lowest tuition fee with the best ranks in VITEEE.
- Category 2: Slightly higher fee than Category 1.
- Category 3: Medium-level tuition fee.
- Category 4: Higher tuition fee compared to Categories 1–3.
- Category 5: Highest tuition fee, usually for students with lower ranks or very high-demand branches.
These categories are decided mainly based on a student’s VITEEE rank during Counselling.
- A better rank means a lower category number and a lower tuition fee
- Lower rank will reflect a higher category number and a higher tuition fee
VITEEE Scholarship based on Rank
The scholarship will be awarded based on VITEEE rank for the first year and will be awarded at the end of the first semester, on continuation of study in VIT.
Important Facts about VITEEE Cutoff 2026
Here are some key points that every VITEEE 2026 aspirant must know:
- VIT does not release the official cutoff ranks or marks. The cutoff data comes from the previous year's closing ranks during the counselling.
- The cutoffs will be campus and branch-specific, as CSE at Vellore is the most competitive, followed by Chennai.
- There are 5 fee categories in the VIT admission process based on the All India Rank secured by the candidates.
- There are no separate cutoffs for the reserved categories, such as OBC/SC/ST.
VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Campus-Wise
The VITEEE cutoff will vary based on the campus, as VIT Vellore and Chennai are the most sought-after campuses of the VIT group of institutions.
The campus-wise expected cutoff for 2026 is given below:
VIT Vellore Cutoff 2026
The expected cutoff for 2026 in VIT Vellore for the CSE branch in category 1 will require a rank under 1500, followed by category 2 under 4500.
- The cutoff for CSE with specialisations will be around 3,000 for category 1 to under 37,000 for category 5.
- For other courses, such as ECE and EEE, the cutoff rank will be around 7,000 for category 1 in ECE and 30,000 for category 1 in EEE.
| Branch / Programme | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE (Core) | 950–1,400 | 3,500–4,500 | 16,000–19,000 | 22,000–24,000 | 25,500–32,000 |
| CSE with Specialisations (AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, etc.) | 2,800–3,000 | 8,000–9,000 | 21,000–23,000 | 27,000–29,000 | 31,000–37,000 |
| ECE | 6,000–7,000 | 13,000 | 28,000 | 42,000 | 56,000 |
| EEE / Mechanical | 25,000–30,000 | 55,000 | 80,000–90,000 | 90,000+ | 1 Lakh+ |
| Civil / Biotechnology / Others | 35,000+ | 65,000+ | 1 Lakh+ | Higher | Higher |
Also Check:
- Expected VITEEE 2026 Cutoff for Data Science in Vellore
- VITEEE 2025 Category Wise Cutoff for All Branches in Vellore Campus
- Expected VITEEE 2026 Cutoff for Cyber Security in Vellore
VIT Chennai Cutoff 2026
The expected cutoff rank for the CSE in VIT Chennai will be around 6,000 to 8,000, followed by category 2 with around 14,000 cutoff rank.
- The cutoff rank for CSE with specialisations in Chennai will be around 11,500 for category 1 and 42,000 for category 5.
- For ECE and EEE, the cutoff rank will be around 14,000 and 20,000, respectively, for category 1.
| Branch / Programme | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE (Core) | 6,000–8,000 | 14,000 | 25,000 | 29,000 | 34,000 |
| CSE with Specialisations | 11,500 | 20,500 | 26,000 | 32,000 | 42,000 |
| ECE | 14,000–15,000 | 25,000–38,000 | 55,000 | 67,000 | 80,000+ |
| EEE / Mechanical / Others | 20,000–30,000 | 50,000+ | 75,000+ | Higher | Higher |
Also Check:
- VITEEE Closing Rank for ECE Branch in VIT Chennai Category 2
- Expected VITEEE Cutoff Rank for Computer Science Engineering at VIT Chennai
VIT Andhra Pradesh Cutoff 2026
The expected cutoff for 2026 in VIT AP for the CSE branch in category 1 will require a rank under 45,000, followed by category 2 under 70,000.
- The cutoff for CSE with specialisations will be around 60,000 for category 1, and 95,000 for category 5.
- For other courses, such as ECE and EEE, the cutoff rank will be around 80,000 to 1 lakh for category 1 in ECE and for other branches, it will be higher than 1 lakh.
| Branch / Programme | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE (Core) | 40,000–45,000 | 60,000–70,000 | 80,000–90,000 | 90,000+ | 95,000+ |
| CSE with Specialisations | 60,000+ | 75,000+ | 90,000+ | Higher | Higher |
| ECE | 80,000–1 Lakh | 90,000+ | 1 Lakh+ | Higher | Higher |
| Other Branches | 1 Lakh+ | Higher | Higher | Higher | Higher |
Also Check: VITEEE Cutoff for B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at VIT Amaravati
VIT Bhopal Cutoff 2026
The expected cutoff rank for the CSE in VIT Bhopal will be around 30,000 to 45,000, followed by category 2 with around 65,000 cutoff rank.
- The cutoff rank for CSE with specialisations in Bhopal will be around 60,000 for category 1 and 90,000 or more for category 5.
- For ECE, the cutoff rank will be around 70,000 for category 1 and more than 80,000 for all other categories.
| Branch / Programme | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE (Core) | 30,000–45,000 | 50,000–65,000 | 70,000–80,000 | 85,000+ | 90,000+ |
| CSE with Specialisations | 45,000–60,000 | 60,000–75,000 | 80,000+ | Higher | Higher |
| ECE | 70,000+ | 80,000+ | 1 Lakh+ | Higher | Higher |
| Other Branches (Mechanical, etc.) | 1 Lakh+ | Higher | Higher | Higher | Higher |
Also Check: VITEEE Cutoff for BTech in Mechanical Engineering at Bhopal Campus
VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Branch-wise
The VIT Cutoff 2026 is expected to be tighter for top branches such as CSE and CSE with specialisations ranging from 1500 for VIT Vellore to 40,000 for VIT AP for category 1.
- For CSE with specialisations, the cutoff rank will increase further, ranging from 3,500 in Vellore ot 60,000 in AP.
- The ECE cutoff will range from 8,000 for Vellore in category 1 to 90,000 for AP in category 1.
| Branch / Programme | VIT Vellore | VIT Chennai | VIT Bhopal | VIT-AP (Amaravati) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE (Core) | 800 – 1,500 | 4,000 – 6,000 | 20,000 – 35,000 | 25,000 – 40,000 |
| CSE Specialisations (AI/ML, DS, Cyber, etc.) | 1,500 – 3,500 | 6,000 – 10,000 | 30,000 – 50,000 | 35,000 – 60,000 |
| ECE | 5,000 – 8,000 | 10,000 – 14,000 | 50,000 – 80,000 | 60,000 – 90,000 |
| EEE | 15,000 – 25,000 | 18,000 – 30,000 | 80,000+ | 90,000+ |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20,000 – 40,000 | 20,000 – 35,000 | 80,000+ | 90,000+ |
| Civil Engineering | 30,000+ | 30,000+ | 1,00,000+ | 1,00,000+ |
| Biotech / Bioengineering | 25,000 – 40,000 | 25,000 – 35,000 | 80,000+ | 90,000+ |
| Other Core (Chemical, Aerospace, etc.) | 25,000 – 40,000 | 25,000 – 35,000 | 80,000+ | 90,000+ |
Ques. Can I get CSE in VIT at 30000 rank?
Ans. Yes, getting CSE in VIT with a 30,000 rank in the VITEEE is possible. The VIT Chennai campus has offered CSE seats up to around 35,000 rank, while newer campuses like VIT Bhopal and VIT-AP may accept even higher ranks.
Also Check: Previous Year VITEEE Cutoff Trends for Last 5 Years Category 1 to 5
VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Category-wise
The Category-wise cutoff range will give you an estimated rank that you have to keep in mind so that you can get your desired course in your desired campus in categories 1 or 2.
| Category | Approx Rank Range |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | 0 to 5,000 |
| Category 2 | 5,000 to 15,000 |
| Category 3 | 15,000 to 30,000 |
| Category 4 | 30,000 to 50,000 |
| Category 5 | 50,000+ |
Source: CrackVIT Youtube Channel
Ques. Is the VITEEE cutoff for OBC different?
Ans. No, VITEEE does not have a cutoff based on reservation. However, it's cutoff based on its own category system, including Category 1 to Category 5. Category 1 has the lowest tuition fee but higher cutoffs. However, Category 5 has the highest fee but the lowest cutoffs.
How is the VITEEE Cutoff 2026 Calculated?
VITEEE is conducted over multiple days, with around two sessions each day. There is a different question paper for each session.
Despite all efforts to maintain uniformity, there may be slight variations in the difficulty levels of these papers.
- As a result, some candidates might face a tougher paper compared to others, which could affect their raw scores.
- VIT uses a "Normalisation Procedure based on Percentile Scores" to ensure fairness and eliminate any advantage or disadvantage arising due to the slot-wise varying difficulty.
- VIT uses a similar process of normalisation that is being adopted in other large educational selection tests conducted in India.
The process ensures that everyone is judged fairly, no matter which session they took the exam in, so that their rank truly reflects how well they performed.
Raw Score Calculation
The VITEEE expected raw score will be calculated based on the VITEEE Marking scheme.
- As per the marking scheme, each question in VITEEE carries 1 mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
- The detailed marking scheme for VITEEE is as follows:
| Question Type | Correct Answer | Incorrect Answer | Unanswered |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQ | +4 mark | -1 mark | 0 marks |
Equi-Percentile Method
The equi-percentile method is used in VITEEE to normalise the scores of candidates.
- Since the VITEEE exam is conducted in multiple slots, there is a varied difficulty level across the shifts, which makes it important to adjust the VITEEE score.
- The percentile rank of the candidate in their shift is calculated.
- This score is then equated to a normalised score by comparing it to the other slots.
- For example:
- A candidate took the test on Slot 1 and scored 90 marks, which placed them in the 95th percentile for that slot.
- While the second candidate, B from Slot 2, scored an 85 mark, they also fell in the 95th percentile.
- In equated results, both of them will get the same rank, and they have performed equally.
Factors determining VITEEE Cutoff 2026
The VITEEE cutoff is decided during the counselling based on various factors such as the number of candidates, exam difficulty, and seat availability, etc.
- Number of Candidates appeared: If more candidates appear for the exam, the cutoff will be tighter, and a better rank will be required for the desired course.
- Difficulty of the exam: If the difficulty of the paper is easier, then the cutoff will increase, which means a better rank will be required for the desired course and campus.
- Seat Availability: Around 20,000 seats are available for B.Tech courses across all the campuses, but seats for top courses such as CSE are few, which increases the cutoff.
- Previous Years Trends: VIT maintains consistency in the VITEEE cutoff, and previous years’ cutoff will be used as a reference.
- Branch Preferences: The top courses, such as CSE and ECE, are everyone’s priority, so their cutoff rank will always be lower.
- Campus Preferences: The most demanded campus of VIT Vellore will have a higher cutoff or better rank required to get into VIT Vellore.
- Category Preferences: Due to lower fees, the demand to get into Category 1 increases the competition, which eventually increases the cutoff.
VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Marks vs Rank
In VITEEE 2026, top ranks, such as rank under 100, will require more than 450 marks, as the maximum marks are now 500, as compared to 125 in previous years.
- A rank between 500 and 2500 will require marks of around 340 to 420 in VITEEE 2026.
- If a student scores less than 250 marks in the VITEEE 2026, then s/he will get a rank above 10,000.
- A score less than 200 will get you below 20,0000 in the rank list of the VITEEE 2026.
| Marks (out of 500) | Rank Range |
|---|---|
| 450+ | 1 – 150 |
| 420 – 450 | 150 – 500 |
| 380 – 420 | 500 – 2,500 |
| 340 – 380 | 2,500 – 6,000 |
| 300 – 340 | 6,000 – 9,000 |
| 260 – 300 | 9,000 – 14,000 |
| 220 – 260 | 14,000 – 20,000 |
| 180 – 220 | 20,000 – 28,000 |
| <180 | 28,000+ |
VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Expected Safe score
The safe score for the CSE in Vellore and Chennai will require a score between 440 and 470 for category 1, with a safe rank target of 1000 or less.
- Candidates who are aiming for CSE with specialisations in Vellore and Chennai should target a score of around 360-400 for Chennai and 420-450 for Vellore.
- Candidates who are aiming for any branch in Vellore should aim for a rank under 20,000 with a safe score of more than 300.
| Campus and Course | Safe Rank Target | Safe Score (500) |
|---|---|---|
| VIT Vellore – CSE Core | < 1,000 | 440 – 470 |
| VIT Vellore – CSE (AI/ML, DS) | < 2,000 | 420 – 450 |
| VIT Vellore – CSE (Cyber, IT) | < 3,500 | 400 – 430 |
| VIT Vellore – ECE / EEE | < 6,000 | 360 – 400 |
| VIT Vellore – Mechanical | < 20,000 | 260 – 320 |
| VIT Chennai – CSE Core | < 4,000 | 390 – 420 |
| VIT Chennai – CSE Specialisations | < 6,000 | 360 – 400 |
| VIT Chennai – ECE | < 10,000 | 310 – 350 |
| VIT AP – CSE Core | < 15,000 | 260 – 320 |
| VIT AP – CSE Specialisations | < 20,000 | 240 – 300 |
| VIT Bhopal – CSE Core | < 20,000 | 230 – 290 |
| VIT Bhopal – CSE Specialisations | < 25,000 | 200 – 260 |
Ques. Safe Score in VITEEE 2026 Out of 500: Good Marks for Top Branches CSE, AI, ML with Lower Category?
Ans. For VITEEE 2026, the exam will be a total of 500 marks, and students aiming for top branches like CSE, AI & ML, and Data Science at VIT for a lower Category fees should target a high score:
- A score of 460+ marks is considered safe for CSE (AI & ML), which typically requires a rank under 2,500.
- For CSE and CS (Data Science), a score of more than 450 will place you in rank under 3,000.
- Similarly, CSE specialisations such as AI & Data Engineering, Cyber Security, and IT require around 440+ marks, which will place you within the top 4,000.
FAQs
Ques. What happens if my rank is above 1 lakh? Am I completely out of VIT admission?
Ans. If a candidate has a rank above 1 lakh, s/he is ineligible for the counselling in the Vellore and Chennai campuses based on the official resources. However, recent years' trends have shown that even with a rank of more than 1 lakh, candidates were able to secure admission to these campuses in Category 5.
Ques. Is it better to aim for a popular branch in a lower-fee category or a less popular branch in a better category?
Ans. A core CSE or ECE branch in category 3-4 in Vellore and Chennai is more preferable than a less popular branch in Category 1. However, for fee-conscious students, securing any desired branch at any campus in Category 1 or 2 makes more sense.
Ques. How do cutoffs for emerging specialisations like CSE (AI & ML), Data Science, or Cyber Security compare to core CSE and other branches?
Ans. Core CSE often has the highest cutoff (rank under 1,000) for category 1 at VIT Vellore. Whereas CSE with specialisations such as AI/ML, and Data Science require slight lower rank than core CSE.
Ques. Is 80,000 a good rank in VIT?
Ans. Yes, with a rank of 80,000, you are eligible for counselling in all four campuses of the VIT. A rank of 80,000 can secure you a Mechanical Engineering course in category 5 in VIT Vellore. In the Chennai campus, you can get Mechanical in Category 3 and EEE in Category 5 with this rank.
Ques. How many marks for 3000 rank in VITEEE?
Ans. With the change in the marking scheme, around 400 marks should be required for a 3,000 rank. However, the marks should vary due to the normalisation. So you should aim for at least 410-420 to secure a rank of 3,000 or less.
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