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VIT do not release official VITEEE cutoff, admission and counselling process completely depends on ranks obtained and unique 5-category fee structure. Based on experts analysis, the for Category 1, the VIT closing rank is expected to be around 1500 for Vellore campus. Read below to know more about VITEEE CSE cutoff marks.

VITEEE 2026 CSE cutoff: Getting a seat in CSE branch at VIT campus via VITEEE exam is competitive. With lakhs of candidates appearing every year and revised exam pattern trends, the competition rises every year. As VIT do not release official VITEEE cutoff, admission and counselling process completely depends on ranks obtained and unique 5-category fee structure. Based on experts analysis, for Category 1, the VIT closing rank is expected to be around 1500 for Vellore campus. Read below to know more about VITEEE CSE cutoff rank.

VITEEE CSE Cutoff

VITEEE CSE Cutoff

VITEEE 2026 CSE Cutoff: To get admission to computer science and engineering branch at VIT campus, qualifying for VITEEE is mandatory. In addition, understanding the relationship between your VIT rank, campus, and category you fall under is equally important. Knowing this will help a lot in VITEEE 2026 counselling process. The VIT exam was conducted from April 28 to May 3 in two-shifts. Candidates can check VITEEE CSE cutoff 2026 details below. 

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Table of contents
  • Understanding the VIT Rank Category System
  • Expected VITEEE 2026 CSE Cutoff: Campus & Category- Wise
  • VITEEE 2026 Marks vs Rank
  • Factors influencing VITEEE CSE Cutoff
  • VITEEE 2026 Counselling Tips

Understanding the VIT Rank Category System

Unlike other entrance exams, and other universities, VIT campuses do not release official cutoff marks. Instead, it follows a unique 5-category ranking structure at different tuition fees (based on rank obtained). Let’c understand -

  • Category 1 - For top rankers, with low tuition fees
  • Category 5 - For students, who secure high ranks (above 20,000) or lower performance. They can still secure a BTech CSE seat at VIT, by paying a higher tuition fee.

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Expected VITEEE 2026 CSE Cutoff: Campus & Category- Wise

Based on past years cutoff trends and revised VITEEE exam pattern 2026, experts and VIT alumni have analysed expected closing VIT CSE cutoff rank. Check below-

VITEEE 2026 CSE Cutoff: Vellore Campus

Category

Closing VITEEE 2026 Rank

Category 1

1 -1500

Category 2

1500 - 5000

Category 3

5001 - 19000

Category 4

19001 - 24,000

Category 5

24001 - 32000

Also read:

VIT Vellore CSE cutoff How to book slots for VIT exam? Which VIT campus is best for BTech programmes?
VITEEE 2026 login VITEEE 2026 exam day guidelines How to avoid negative marking in VITEEE?

VITEEE 2026 CSE Cutoff: Chennai Campus

Category

Closing VITEEE 2026 Rank

Category 1

1- 6000

Category 2

6001 - 19000

Category 3

19,001 - 28,000

Category 4

28,001 -35,000

Category 5

35,001 - 48,000

VITEEE CSE Cutoff Rank 2026: AP Campus

Category

Closing VITEEE 2026 Rank

Category 1

1- 30,000

Category 2

30,001 - 65000

Category 3

65,001 - 1,30,000

Category 4

1,30, 001- 2,00,000

Category 5

2,00,000+

VITEEE 2026 CSE Cutoff Rank 2026: Bhopal Campus

Category

Closing VITEEE 2026 Rank

Category 1

1- 45,000

Category 2

45,001 - 1,10,000

Category 3

1,10,001 - 1,80,000

Category 4

1,80, 001 - 2,00,000

Category 5

2,00,000+

Candidates who have secured low marks in VIT 2026, but still want to take admission in BTech CSE, can make a smart move by applying for CSE specialisation programmes. They have more relaxed cutoff ranking system with good placement records. 

Also read: VITEEE Rank Vs JEE Main Percentile Analysis

Also read:

VITEEE application status VITEEE eligibility criteria Good rank in VITEEE
VITEEE last five year's exam question papers VIT OTBS Portal VIT Scholarships 2026

VITEEE 2026 Marks vs Rank

With the revised 500-mark pattern in VITEEE 2026 exam and negative marking introduced, students can check the expected VIT marks vs rank analysis below -

VITEEE Marks

Expected VITEEE Rank

500 - 470

1- 100

450 -470

100- 300

420 - 450

300 - 700

400-420

700 - 1500

370 - 400

3000 

300

6000

250 - 300

10000

188 or below

15000 - 30000

Note:

Vellore Institute of Technology will begin VIT 2026 counselling, after the declaration of VITEEE 2026 result. The dates will be announced on the official website - viteee.vit.ac.in. 

  • To get CSE at VIT Vellore, candidates must aim to secure at least 450+ marks in VITEEE
  • For CSE at VIT Chennai campus, a score of 400+ marks is required.
  • For CSE at VIT AP or Bhopal campuses, a safe score is around 280 to 350 marks. 

Factors influencing VITEEE CSE Cutoff

The following factors mainly depend on while releasing the category-wise VIT ranks for admission -

Also read:

Document checklist for VIT Registration 2026 VITEEE photo and signature photo guidelines VITEEE exam hall instructions

VITEEE 2026 Counselling Tips

For candidates who have secured VITEEE rank above 10000, and you want Vellore, don’t just fill CSE core, include other relevant specialisations such as bioinformatics, data science, etc. It will increase your chances of staying in a low-fee category. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is the VIT tuition fee different for Group A and B courses?
A: 

VIT tuition fee is different for Group A and B courses. Fee will be according to programmes that students have to choose to study in institutes. For Group A programmes, total annual fee is INR 1,76,000, and for Group B, it is INR 1,98,000.

Q:   What after the VITEEE seat allotment?
A: 

After the students are allotted seats, they will have to confirm their VITEEE admission. The tuition fee has to be paid and the students will have to report to their institute for document verification. The original documents and photocopies have to submitted for verification.

Q:   Is 75% required for VITEEE?
A: 

No, 75% is not required for VITEEE. The minimum qualifying mark is 60% marks in physics, mathematics and chemistry. On the other hand, for SC/ST, Jammu and Ladakh and North-Eastern states, the minimum qualifying mark is 50%. 

According to the subject requirement, 60% or 50% is calculated based on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. PCB is required for Biotech/Bioengineering.

Q:   Are admissions guaranteed if the VITEEE cutoff is met?
A: 

No, the students will not be guaranteed admissions if they meet the VITEEE cutoff. However, they will have higher chances of admission if the cutoff is met. Since other factors will also be considered for admission, the students can check the cutoff for their admission chances.

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Q:   How tough is VITEEE exam?
A: 

Compared to other BTech engineering exams, like JEE Main, the VITEEE difficulty level is mostly on moderate level. However, with negative marking introduced this year and time-constraints, the question solving mainly depends on accuracy. As per exam pattern, candidates need to solve 125 questions in 150 minutes. 

Q:   Is calculator allowed in VITEEE?
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Q:   How is the VITEEE cutoff prepared?
A: 

VITEEE cutoff is prepared after checking different admission and exam factors. Some important factors are the previous cutoff trends, exam difficulty level, number of applicants, number of available seats for admission and more.

Q:   How can I fill out my choices for VITEEE counselling?
A: 

Students can fill their choices for VITEEE counselling online. First, candidates have to register by paying a fee of INR 5900 (non-refundable) and fill their campus and course choices in the order of preference. Based on merit, submitted choices and seats available students will be allotted seat at VIT campus.

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Plan smartly and strategise well by checking past-cutoff trends and placement records. Candidates must also note that only those in specified rank range can participate in VITEEE 2026 counselling in the given phase. If they miss the deadline, they cannot claim a seat in next one (if it’s already filled). 

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VITEEE 2026 topper's name and list for MPCEA and BPCEA stream will be available soon after the result declaration.

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Piyush Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

The VITEEE result 2026 link is now active on the official website.

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Shiksha Gaurav

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates can download their VITEEE admit card at OTBS portal. To download, students have to provide their application number and password.

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Himanshi Choudhury

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

No, scorecard is not generated for attempting VITEEE mock test. It is curated for practice and understanding question paper pattern.

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Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

Private Universities (Strong Placements in CSE/IT)

  • VIT Vellore/Chennai – CSE/IT admission possible via VITEEE. Fees ~₹7–8 lakh.

  • SRM Institute of Science & Technology (Chennai/Kattankulathur) – Strong CSE placements. Fees ~₹10–12 lakh.

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Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

In VITEEE, VIT mainly focuses on class 12th syllabus than 11th standard syllabus. To score 300 to 400 marks in VIT exam, we advise to -

  • Cover 12th syllabus first
  • Solve PYQs and mock test

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UPASANA PRADHAN

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

So basically, the syllabus for SRM, VITEEE, GITAM, and most IIIT entrance exams is not something completely different. All of them are mostly based on your Class 11 and 12 NCERT. If you're preparing for JEE Main, you're already covering a big part of it.

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Satyajeet Singh

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Answered 3 weeks ago

No, the exact VITEEE test centre name and address will be displayed on admit card which is available two days before the allocated exam date. At the time of slot booking it will not be disclosed.

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Aishwarya Uniyal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

The last date for VITEEE Slot Booking was April 19, 2026 (5:00 pm). 

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Taru Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

The slot booking process was done from April 17 to 19. The link was made available at OTBS portal. Registered candidates were able to book their exam slot using application number and password. 

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Shiksha Hazarika

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