Students with 100-400 marks in VITEEE 2026 are likely to be in the range of 1800 to 95,000+ ranks. CSE, ECE & AI&ML branches in Category 1 at VIT Vellore generally close between 1000 and 6000 ranks. To get into these branches you generally need 360 to 460 marks in VITEEE 2026.
- CSE core at VIT Vellore generally closes below 1000 ranks, for which you generally need 440-460 marks in VITEEE.
- AI&ML at VIT Vellore is a little more accessible than core CSE, but you still need to be in the top 2000 ranks.
- ECE is more accessible than both CSE and AI, yet students need to score around 360-380 marks within 6000 ranks.
- Many students feel that the cutoff for VIT Campuses might get reduced because the negative marking may reduce the overall performance of the students.
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Key Summary
- VITEEE Category 1 cutoff for CSE Core at Vellore stays under 1,000 rank.
- AI & ML demand has pushed cutoffs 20% tighter versus traditional CSE specializations.
- ECE remains the most accessible high-tier branch with cutoffs around 6,000 to 14,000 across categories.
- The negative marking caveats apply only to score interpretation, not rank cutoffs.
VITEEE 2026 Cutoff Rank Predictor for 100 to 400 Marks
With 400 marks in VITEEE, your rank is likely to be in the 751-3000 range. A rank above 2000 is most likely not enough to get into CSE at Category 1 at VIT Vellore campus.
- 10,000-15,000 ranks are expected for 300 marks in VITEEE. This rank range is usually enough for ECE at the VIT Chennai campus and AI&ML at the VIT Bhopal.
- 200 marks in VITEEE is usually not enough for top branches, which usually give around 25,000-40,000 ranks.
- A score of 100 in VITEEE is considered very low. We can expect a rank above 80,000+ for this score, while getting admission is very difficult with this score.
| Marks (out of 500) | Predicted Rank | Best Suited Branch (Cat 1) |
|---|---|---|
| 380 - 400 | 1,800 - 4,500 | CSE / AI & ML at Vellore |
| 320 - 379 | 4,501 - 9,000 | ECE / ECSE at Vellore |
| 260 - 319 | 9,001 - 18,000 | EEE / CSE at Chennai |
| 200 - 259 | 18,001 - 35,000 | Mech at Vellore / CSE at Bhopal |
| 150 - 199 | 35,001 - 70,000 | Core branches at Bhopal |
| 100 - 149 | 70,001 - 95,000+ | Limited / Amaravati only |
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Ques. How does negative marking change the VITEEE 2026 cutoff rank?
Ans. Negative marking changes the raw marks students achieve but does not directly alter rank cutoffs. The rank is calculated through equi-percentile equating, which normalizes performance across shifts. The same closing rank may now correspond to 10 to 15% lower marks compared to previous years.
Ques. What is the expected cutoff rank for AI & ML at VIT Vellore in 2026?
Ans. AI & ML at VIT Vellore is expected to close at rank 2,000 in Category 1 and around rank 8,000 in Category 2. Candidates need to score above 420 marks to be safely within the Category 1 bracket.
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VITEEE 2026 Expected Cutoff: CSE, ECE, AI & ML
CSE continues to be the most demanding branch across all the VIT campuses with closing ranks ranging from 1,000 to 18,000 at VIT Vellore depending upon the category. AI & ML and ECE follow with steeper dips in category-wise ranks.
- CSE Core at VIT Vellore closes at 1,000 rank in Category 1 and stretches to 18,000 rank in Category 5.
- AI & ML follows the CSE Specialization cutoff trend with closing ranks from 2,000 (Cat 1) to 22,000 (Cat 5).
- ECE at VIT Vellore might close around 6000 ranks for Category 1 and usually closes around 60,000 ranks for Category 5.
- Candidates targeting CSE at VIT Chennai need a rank under 4,000 for Category 1.
| Branch & Campus | Cat 1 | Cat 2 | Cat 3 | Cat 4 | Cat 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE Core (Vellore) | 1,000 | 3,000 | 6,000 | 12,000 | 18,000 |
| CSE / AI & ML (Vellore) | 2,000 | 8,000 | 12,000 | 16,000 | 22,000 |
| ECE (Vellore) | 6,000 | 15,000 | 26,000 | 40,000 | 60,000 |
| CSE Core (Chennai) | 4,000 | 12,000 | 20,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 |
| CSE / AI & ML (Chennai) | 6,000 | 18,000 | 30,000 | 38,000 | 42,000 |
| ECE (Chennai) | 14,000 | 25,000 | 40,000 | 55,000 | 75,000 |
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Ques. Is 360 marks enough for CSE at VIT Vellore?
Ans. 360 marks is expected to bring a rank between 4,500 to 6,000. At this rank, CSE Core at VIT Vellore in Category 1 is unlikely, but CSE Core in Category 2 remains achievable with annual fees around INR 3,07,000.
Ques. Which branch is easier to get at VIT Vellore with 250 marks?
Ans. With 250 marks, the expected rank is around 20,000 to 25,000. At this rank, Mechanical Engineering in Category 1 is the most accessible at VIT Vellore, while higher categories may open EEE or Civil.
Ques. Will VITEEE 2026 cutoff rank be lower than 2025 due to negative marking?
Ans. The cutoff rank for top branches is unlikely to change significantly, since rank ordering is preserved through equi-percentile normalization. However, the cutoff marks may drop by 30 to 50 marks on the new 500-mark scale, since negative marking discourages random attempts.
VITEEE 2026 Expected Cutoff: Reddit Discussion
As per the discussion on the r/vit thread on Reddit, due to negative marking in VITEEE this year, the cutoff is going to be reduced, and most likely CSE at VIT Vellore Category 5 can be accessed with around 240 marks.
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