B.Tech

VIT Vellore offers admission in B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering with a specialization in Data Science on the basis of VIT Engineering Entrance Examination. Though the exact cutoffs are different for the same specializations every year, the cutoff ranks for such similar courses have ranged between 8,000 and 10,000 in the VITEEE. The fee structure for the whole course is approximately INR 7.8 lakhs. Admission is on a competitive merit basis, where the ranks inside the top 10,000 are generally taken into consideration for admission. For proper and updated information regarding cutoff marks, it will be advisable to visit the official VIT Vellore website.

With a score of 160.5 in TNEA, you have a good chance of securing admission to reputable colleges for B.Tech in Information Technology (IT). The exact college will depend on the cutoff trends for IT in the year of admission, which vary based on factors like the number of applicants and their scores.  

Some colleges that might fall within this range include government-aided institutions and reputed private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Typically, colleges like PSG Tech, Anna University-affiliated colleges, and SSN College of Engineering have higher cutoffs, so it's best to aim for mid-tier colleges if their cutoff trends match your score.  

Participate actively in TNEA counseling, and consider category-specific reservation benefits if applicable. Keep an eye on vacancy rounds, as they may provide additional opportunities.