VITEEE 2026 closing ranks vary significantly across VIT’s four campuses. Your rank determines both your campus and your annual fee category — B.Tech CSE at VIT Vellore required a rank under 548 for Category 1 (lowest fee) and up to 18,300 for Category 5 (highest fee) in 2025.
VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) uses a five-tier fee-category system where your merit rank determines both which campus you can access and which annual fee bracket you fall into. Understanding campus-wise and category-wise closing ranks for 2025 helps set realistic targets for VITEEE 2026 admission planning.
- VIT Vellore CSE Category 1 (lowest fee) closed at VITEEE rank 548 in 2025; Category 5 (highest fee) closed at rank 18,300.
- VIT Chennai CSE Category 1 closed at approximately rank 3,100 in 2025; overall closing was around 32,500.
- VIT AP (Amaravati) and VIT Bhopal offer CSE Category 1 seats at ranks around 30,000–45,000 based on 2024–25 trends.
- VITEEE admission has no OBC, SC or ST reservation — the five categories are fee brackets based purely on merit rank.
- All 2026 rank figures in this article are expected estimates based on 2024–25 counselling trends.
| Direct Link — VITEEE 2026 Official Portal (Active) — viteee.vit.ac.in |
How VIT’s Fee-Category System Works
Unlike government engineering colleges that follow caste-based reservation, VIT allocates all seats on merit rank alone. The fee-category system then determines your annual fee based on where your rank falls in the merit list. Category 1 students pay the lowest annual fee (approximately ₹1.98 lakh per year) and hold the highest ranks; Category 5 students pay the highest fee (approximately ₹6.34 lakh per year) and secure seats at higher rank numbers.
This means a student with a higher VITEEE rank number can still secure CSE at VIT Vellore — at a higher annual fee. Knowing which category your rank falls into helps plan your budget alongside your campus and branch preferences.
| Fee Category | Approx. Annual Fee (2025) | Merit Standing |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | ₹1.98 lakh | Top rankers (most competitive) |
| Category 2 | ₹3.07 lakh | Upper-mid rankers |
| Category 3 | ₹4.16 lakh | Mid rankers |
| Category 4 | ₹5.25 lakh | Lower-mid rankers |
| Category 5 | ₹6.34 lakh | Higher rank numbers (least competitive for that branch) |
VIT Vellore 2025 Closing Ranks by Category
VIT Vellore is the flagship and most competitive campus. The table below shows VITEEE 2025 closing ranks for each branch across all five fee categories — these serve as the primary benchmark for expected VITEEE 2026 cutoffs.
| Branch | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE | 548 | 1,520 | 8,006 | 14,200 | 18,300 |
| B.Tech ECE | 7,200 | 10,500 | 19,800 | 23,000 | 34,500 |
| B.Tech EEE | 19,500 | 22,500 | 31,000 | 37,800 | 41,400 |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 40,000 | 79,000 | 86,000 | 88,300 | 93,400 |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 54,000 | 86,000 | 89,000 | 93,000 | 98,000 |
The Category 5 closing rank is the overall closing rank for a branch at Vellore. CSE at VIT Vellore filled entirely within the top 18,300 ranks in 2025 — students ranked beyond this need to look at other branches or campuses for a Vellore seat.
VIT Chennai 2025 Closing Rank Trends
VIT Chennai is the second most preferred campus. Closing ranks here are roughly 2–3 times higher than Vellore for the same branch, making it accessible to students ranked between 3,000 and 65,000 depending on branch and category.
| Branch | Approx. Category 1 Closing Rank | Approx. Overall Closing Rank (Cat 5) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE | ~3,100 | ~32,500 |
| B.Tech ECE | ~8,000–12,000 | ~45,000 (est.) |
| B.Tech EEE | ~15,000–22,000 | ~60,000–65,000 |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000 | ~55,000 (est.) |
VIT Chennai figures are approximate estimates based on 2024–25 trends; not confirmed 2026 cutoffs.
VIT AP and VIT Bhopal 2025 Closing Rank Trends
VIT AP (Amaravati) and VIT Bhopal are the newer campuses in the VIT group and offer admission at significantly more accessible ranks than Vellore or Chennai. Students ranked around 30,000–45,000 can access Category 1 seats at these campuses — the same fee tier that requires a sub-548 rank at Vellore for CSE.
| Campus | Branch | Approx. Category 1 Closing Rank | Approx. Overall Closing Rank (Cat 5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIT AP (Amaravati) | B.Tech CSE | ~30,000 | ~70,000 (est.) |
| VIT AP (Amaravati) | B.Tech ECE | ~50,000 | ~90,000 (est.) |
| VIT Bhopal | B.Tech CSE | ~30,000–45,000 | ~85,000 (est.) |
| VIT Bhopal | B.Tech ECE | ~55,000–65,000 | ~1,00,000 (est.) |
All VIT AP and VIT Bhopal figures are approximate estimates based on 2024–25 trends; not confirmed 2026 cutoffs.
Campus-Wise Overall Closing Rank Comparison for VITEEE 2026
The table below summarises expected overall closing ranks — the last seat filled in Category 5 for each branch — across all four VIT campuses, based on 2024–25 data.
| Campus | CSE Overall Closing Rank | ECE Overall Closing Rank | EEE Overall Closing Rank | Mechanical Overall Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIT Vellore | ~18,300 | ~34,500 | ~41,400 | ~93,400 |
| VIT Chennai | ~32,500 | ~45,000 | ~65,000 | ~55,000 |
| VIT AP (Amaravati) | ~70,000 | ~90,000 | ~1,00,000 (est.) | ~1,20,000 (est.) |
| VIT Bhopal | ~85,000 | ~1,00,000 | ~1,15,000 (est.) | ~1,40,000 (est.) |
All 2026 figures are expected estimates based on 2024–25 trends. Official closing ranks are published by VIT after each counselling round.
Factors That Affect VITEEE 2026 Cutoff Ranks
Closing ranks shift from year to year. Key variables to monitor:
- Total applicants: A larger applicant pool sharpens competition at VIT Vellore and Chennai, pushing Category 1 closing ranks to lower rank numbers.
- Seat matrix changes: Additional seats at VIT AP or Bhopal ease closing ranks at those campuses without affecting Vellore cutoffs.
- Branch preference trends: Growing demand for AI, ML and Data Science specialisations compresses their closing ranks closer to core CSE cutoffs.
- Round-wise variation: Closing ranks in later counselling rounds are typically higher (less competitive) as top-ranked students confirm first-choice seats and vacancies open in other programmes.
- Score out of 125: VITEEE carries 125 total marks. A score above 100 out of 125 typically places students within the top 15,000 ranks, keeping CSE at VIT Vellore (Category 4–5 tier) within reach.
VITEEE 2026 Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected closing rank for B.Tech CSE at VIT Vellore in VITEEE 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 data, the overall closing rank for B.Tech CSE at VIT Vellore (Category 5) is expected around 18,000–19,000. Top rankers secured CSE at Vellore in Category 1 with a rank under 548 in 2025.
Ques. What are the VITEEE fee categories and how do they work?
Ans. VITEEE has five fee categories (Category 1 to 5). Your VITEEE merit rank determines which category you are placed in for a given branch and campus. Category 1 carries the lowest annual fee (~₹1.98 lakh) and is reserved for the highest rankers; Category 5 carries the highest fee (~₹6.34 lakh) and is accessible to students at higher rank numbers. There is no caste-based reservation — all allocation is merit-rank based.
Ques. Is there OBC or SC/ST reservation in VITEEE admission?
Ans. No. VIT is a private deemed university and does not follow OBC, SC or ST seat reservation. Admission across all four campuses is purely merit-rank based. SC/ST students receive a 10% concession in the minimum eligibility percentage (50% aggregate instead of 55%) but compete in the same merit pool with no separate cutoff.
Ques. What rank is needed for CSE at VIT Chennai in VITEEE 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 data, a rank up to approximately 32,500 secured B.Tech CSE at VIT Chennai in Category 5. To secure VIT Chennai CSE in Category 1 (lowest fee tier), a rank under approximately 3,100 was needed in 2025.
Ques. Which is the easiest VIT campus to get CSE admission through VITEEE?
Ans. VIT Bhopal has the most relaxed closing ranks, with an expected overall CSE closing rank of around 85,000 based on 2024–25 trends. VIT AP (Amaravati) is similarly accessible with an expected overall CSE closing rank of around 70,000.
Ques. Do VITEEE cutoff ranks change between counselling rounds?
Ans. Yes. Closing ranks in later counselling rounds are typically higher (less competitive) as top-ranked students confirm preferred seats and vacancies emerge in other branches and campuses. Students who do not get their preferred choice in Round 1 should participate in subsequent rounds.
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