VITEEE 2026 Phase 4 counselling serves students with ranks between 70,001 and 1,00,000; based on 2025 trends, VIT Vellore Mechanical and Civil branches are expected to remain open in this round, while VIT AP CSE (Category 3 onwards) and VIT Bhopal ECE are also expected to be accessible.
Phase 4 is one of the most important rounds in VITEEE 2026 counselling — it is the last phase where all four VIT campuses (Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and AP) participate in seat allotment. From Phase 5 onwards, only VIT AP and VIT Bhopal are available. Choice filling for Phase 4 opened on June 7, 2026, with seat allotment results scheduled for June 10, 2026. Students in the 70,001–1,00,000 rank band must finalise their branch and campus preferences before allotment day to avoid losing access to the Vellore and Chennai campuses entirely.
- Phase 4 covers VITEEE ranks 70,001 to 1,00,000 — the last round where VIT Vellore and Chennai are available.
- VIT uses a fee-based category system (Category 1 to 5), not government reservation norms; higher categories admit students at higher ranks in exchange for higher annual fees.
- VIT Vellore CSE and ECE are not expected to be available in Phase 4 — both branches fill in Phases 1 and 2.
- VIT AP CSE (Category 3 and above) is accessible for students ranked up to 1,30,000+, making it the strongest CS option in Phase 4.
- VIT recommends filling a minimum of 25 branch-campus-category combinations to maximise allotment chances.
- All predictions below are based on 2025 VITEEE counselling data and will be confirmed after the June 10, 2026 allotment.
| Direct Link — VITEEE 2026 Official Portal (Active) | viteee.vit.ac.in |
What is VITEEE Phase 4 Counselling
VITEEE 2026 counselling runs across five phases, each covering a defined rank band. Phase 4 is open to students ranked between 70,001 and 1,00,000. Its defining feature is that it is the last phase where VIT Vellore and VIT Chennai participate — students who do not secure a seat here and enter Phase 5 can only choose between VIT Bhopal and VIT AP.
| Phase | Rank Band | Campuses Open |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 1 – 20,000 | Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, AP |
| Phase 2 | 20,001 – 45,000 | Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, AP |
| Phase 3 | 45,001 – 70,000 | Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, AP |
| Phase 4 | 70,001 – 1,00,000 | Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, AP |
| Phase 5 | Above 1,00,000 | VIT Bhopal and VIT AP only |
VIT’s category system (1 to 5) controls annual fees and rank eligibility. Category 1 carries the lowest fees and most competitive closing ranks; Category 5 has the highest fees and admits students at significantly higher rank numbers. This means even within Phase 4, students can access different branches depending on which fee category they are willing to accept.
VIT Vellore Phase 4 Expected Closing Ranks 2026
VIT Vellore is the most competitive campus and most high-demand branches fill well before Phase 4. In the 70,001–1,00,000 rank band, the branches expected to still have seats at Vellore are Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Biotechnology — primarily at Categories 3 to 5. The table below reflects expected 2026 Phase 4 closing ranks based on 2025 actual data.
| Branch | Category | Expected Phase 4 Closing Rank 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 | ~85,000–88,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 | ~88,000–92,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 | ~92,000–96,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 3 | ~88,000–92,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 4 | ~92,000–95,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 5 | ~96,000–1,00,000 |
| Biotechnology | 3–4 | ~75,000–90,000 |
| CSE, ECE, EEE | All | Not expected in Phase 4 — fill in earlier rounds |
Students ranked 70,000–1,00,000 who want VIT Vellore should target Mechanical, Civil, or Biotechnology at Categories 3–5. CSE, ECE, and EEE at Vellore are not expected to be available in Phase 4 based on 2025 trends — all those branches close within the first two phases.
VIT Chennai Phase 4 Expected Closing Ranks 2026
VIT Chennai’s closing ranks are generally higher than Vellore for the same branch, which means a slightly broader set of options may remain open in Phase 4. EEE at higher categories and Mechanical Engineering are the primary branches likely to see closing ranks within the Phase 4 band.
| Branch | Category | Expected Phase 4 Closing Rank 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| EEE | 4–5 | ~70,000–82,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 | ~75,000–85,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4–5 | ~85,000–1,00,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 3–5 | ~90,000–1,20,000 |
| CSE, ECE | All | Not expected in Phase 4 — fill in earlier rounds |
Students targeting VIT Chennai in Phase 4 should note that CSE and ECE are not expected to be available as both fill during Phases 1–3. EEE at Category 4 or 5 is the highest-demand branch realistically accessible in the Phase 4 rank band at Chennai.
VIT Bhopal and VIT AP Phase 4 Expected Closing Ranks 2026
VIT Bhopal and VIT AP offer considerably more branch options for Phase 4 students than the Vellore and Chennai campuses. VIT AP CSE seats in Category 3 and above are expected to remain open well into the Phase 4 rank band and even beyond. These campuses are the strongest choices for students in the 70,001–1,00,000 range who want a core CS or electronics branch.
| Branch | Campus | Category | Expected Phase 4 Closing Rank 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | VIT AP | 3 | ~1,25,000–1,35,000 (open through Phase 4) |
| CSE (AI and ML) | VIT AP | 2–3 | ~80,000–1,10,000 |
| ECE | VIT AP | 1 | ~88,000–95,000 |
| ECE | VIT AP | 2–3 | Open through Phase 4 |
| Mechanical Engineering | VIT AP | 1–2 | Open through Phase 4 |
| CSE | VIT Bhopal | 2–3 | ~55,000–70,000 (may fill by late Phase 3) |
| ECE | VIT Bhopal | 2–3 | ~70,000–90,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | VIT Bhopal | 2–3 | ~85,000–1,05,000 |
Expected figures based on 2025 VITEEE counselling trends. VIT AP CSE at Category 3 is one of the most reliably accessible CS options for Phase 4 students — 2025 data shows the Category 3 closing rank at VIT AP sitting around 1,30,000, comfortably above the Phase 4 ceiling of 1,00,000.
Factors Affecting VITEEE 2026 Phase 4 Closing Ranks
Several variables can cause 2026 Phase 4 closing ranks to diverge from 2025 baselines. Understanding these helps you calibrate your choice list before June 10 allotment.
- Total applicant volume: VITEEE 2025 saw approximately 2.5 lakh applicants. Any significant change in 2026 shifts the entire rank scale and, with it, which branches remain open in Phase 4.
- Seat matrix revision: VIT periodically adjusts intake across branches and campuses. An increase in Mechanical or ECE seats at Vellore would push Phase 4 closing ranks higher for those branches.
- Upgrade behaviour from earlier phases: Students who accepted a lower-preference seat in Phases 1–3 and upgrade in Phase 4 release their earlier seat. This can shift closing ranks upward in ways that are hard to predict from prior-year data alone.
- Category fee acceptance rates: If fewer students opt for Category 4 or 5 seats due to higher annual fees, closing ranks in those categories may loosen compared to 2025.
- Branch demand shifts: Continued demand growth for AI, Data Science, and Cyber Security specializations compresses those closing ranks further while slightly releasing pressure on core branches like Mechanical and Civil.
Students sitting just above or below a predicted closing rank should still build out the full 25-choice list. Official VITEEE 2026 Phase 4 allotment results are scheduled for June 10, 2026 on the official portal.
VITEEE 2026 Phase 4 Closing Rank FAQs
Ques. What rank range does VITEEE 2026 Phase 4 counselling cover?
Ans. Phase 4 of VITEEE 2026 counselling is open to students with ranks between 70,001 and 1,00,000. It is also the last phase where all four VIT campuses — Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and AP — are available for choice filling.
Ques. Can a student ranked around 80,000 get CSE at any VIT campus in Phase 4?
Ans. Yes. VIT AP CSE in Category 3 or higher is expected to remain open for ranks well above 80,000 based on 2025 data, with the Category 3 closing rank sitting around 1,30,000. VIT Bhopal CSE is tighter and may fill by late Phase 3 or the start of Phase 4.
Ques. Which branches are available at VIT Vellore for Phase 4 students?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Biotechnology at Categories 3 to 5 are the branches expected to be available at VIT Vellore in Phase 4. CSE, ECE, and EEE typically fill in Phases 1 and 2 and are not expected to be open for Phase 4 students.
Ques. What is VIT’s category system and how does it affect Phase 4 closing ranks?
Ans. VIT uses a five-tier fee category (Category 1 to 5) instead of government-mandated SC/ST/OBC reservation. Category 1 has the lowest annual fees and admits students at the most competitive ranks. Category 5 has the highest fees and accepts students at much higher rank numbers. In Phase 4, Categories 3 to 5 typically have more available seats than Categories 1 and 2.
Ques. When are VITEEE 2026 Phase 4 seat allotment results released?
Ans. VITEEE 2026 Phase 4 seat allotment results are scheduled for release on June 10, 2026. Students can check their allotment status on the official portal at viteee.vit.ac.in.
Ques. How many branch-campus choices should students fill for Phase 4?
Ans. VIT officially recommends filling a minimum of 25 branch-campus-category combinations during choice filling. Including a spread of campuses and fee categories across your list maximises the probability of securing a seat in Phase 4 allotment.
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