VITEEE 2026 ST category cutoff is expected to range from an opening rank of around 1,200 to a closing rank above 62,000, varying by campus and branch based on VITEEE 2025 counselling trends.
VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) 2026 counselling for ST category students covers admissions to all four VIT campuses — Vellore, Chennai, VIT-AP (Amaravati), and VIT-Bhopal — across multiple rounds. Each phase sees closing ranks shift as seats fill and students upgrade or withdraw. Knowing where the cutoff settled in 2025 helps you shortlist branches and campuses before counselling opens.
- VITEEE 2026 counselling is expected to run across Phase 1 (two rounds), Phase 2, and Phase 3 (Spot Round) in July–August 2026.
- VIT Vellore CSE holds the tightest ST cutoff — expected closing rank around 7,800–8,500 based on 2025 data.
- VIT-AP and VIT-Bhopal offer more accessible ST cutoffs, with CSE closing ranks expected above 30,000.
- All figures below are expected cutoffs based on VITEEE 2025 trends; official 2026 ranks will be published after each counselling round on viteee.vit.ac.in.
| Direct Link to VITEEE 2026 Official Counselling Portal (ACTIVE) |
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VITEEE 2026 ST Category Cutoff Overview
VITEEE counselling uses a rank-based seat allotment system. After results, VIT releases a merit list and invites students for online counselling. ST category students are allotted seats based on their VITEEE rank within the ST pool for each campus and branch. The table below gives the expected overall cutoff range by campus for 2026, projected from VITEEE 2025 allotment data.
| Campus | Expected ST Opening Rank (2026) | Expected ST Closing Rank (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| VIT Vellore | 1,200 – 2,500 | 8,000 – 26,000 |
| VIT Chennai | 4,000 – 6,000 | 15,000 – 28,000 |
| VIT-AP (Amaravati) | 8,000 – 12,000 | 30,000 – 44,000 |
| VIT-Bhopal | 14,000 – 18,000 | 42,000 – 63,000 |
Expected figures based on VITEEE 2025 trends. Official 2026 cutoffs will be published on viteee.vit.ac.in after each counselling round.
VIT Vellore ST Category Expected Cutoff 2026
VIT Vellore is the most competitive campus and sees the tightest ST cutoffs among all four VIT campuses. CSE and its specialisations — Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, Cyber Security — fill earliest in Phase 1 itself. Core branches such as Civil and Mechanical remain open into Phase 2 and Phase 3. All figures below are expected based on VITEEE 2025 trends.
| Branch | ST Opening Rank (Expected) | ST Closing Rank (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 1,248 | 7,860 |
| CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) | 1,450 | 8,920 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 2,890 | 13,450 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 4,560 | 19,230 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,890 | 25,780 |
| Civil Engineering | 8,120 | 26,450 |
All ranks are expected; based on VITEEE 2025 closing rank data for the ST category at VIT Vellore.
VIT Chennai ST Category Expected Cutoff 2026
VIT Chennai offers ST closing ranks that are around 6,000–8,000 ranks more relaxed than Vellore for the same branches, making it a strong alternative if your rank falls between 10,000 and 30,000. CSE at Chennai sees heavy demand but the cutoff has consistently remained more accessible than Vellore across all counselling phases.
| Branch | ST Opening Rank (Expected) | ST Closing Rank (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 4,560 | 15,670 |
| CSE (Artificial Intelligence) | 5,230 | 17,450 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 7,240 | 21,890 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 9,870 | 25,670 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 12,340 | 28,450 |
Expected figures based on VITEEE 2025 trends for VIT Chennai ST category allotments.
VIT-AP and VIT-Bhopal ST Category Expected Cutoff 2026
VIT-AP (Amaravati) and VIT-Bhopal are newer campuses with more accessible ST closing ranks, offering a viable path to a VIT degree for students whose VITEEE rank falls above 25,000. Both campuses have grown in infrastructure and placement activity in recent years and are increasingly preferred by students who do not fit Vellore or Chennai cutoffs.
| Campus and Branch | ST Opening Rank (Expected) | ST Closing Rank (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| VIT-AP — CSE | 8,900 | 30,450 |
| VIT-AP — ECE | 12,340 | 38,670 |
| VIT-AP — EEE | 15,670 | 44,230 |
| VIT-Bhopal — CSE | 14,560 | 42,890 |
| VIT-Bhopal — ECE | 18,900 | 53,450 |
| VIT-Bhopal — Mechanical Engineering | 22,340 | 62,780 |
Expected cutoffs based on VITEEE 2025 ST category allotment data for VIT-AP and VIT-Bhopal.
Phase-Wise ST Cutoff Trend
VITEEE counselling typically runs in three phases. ST closing ranks generally rise from Phase 1 to Phase 3 as vacated seats from upgrades and withdrawals open up, including in higher-demand branches. The table below shows how ST closing ranks for VIT Vellore CSE and VIT Chennai CSE shifted across phases in 2025 — a pattern expected to repeat in 2026.
| Counselling Phase | VIT Vellore CSE — ST Closing Rank (2025 trend) | VIT Chennai CSE — ST Closing Rank (2025 trend) |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Round 1 | ~5,200 | ~10,800 |
| Phase 1 Round 2 | ~6,500 | ~12,400 |
| Phase 2 | ~7,400 | ~14,200 |
| Phase 3 (Spot Round) | ~7,860 | ~15,670 |
Phase-wise figures are approximate; based on VITEEE 2025 counselling allotment data.
Students who do not secure their preferred branch in Phase 1 should stay in the counselling process. Seats released by students who upgrade or withdraw often reopen higher-demand branches in Phase 2 and Phase 3.
Factors Affecting VITEEE 2026 ST Category Cutoff
Several variables determine where the final ST category cutoff settles each year:
- Number of ST applicants and their rank distribution — a larger pool of high-ranking ST students compresses closing ranks.
- Seat matrix changes — VIT periodically increases intake in popular branches; additional seats generally ease the closing rank.
- Branch popularity trends — AI, Data Science, and Cyber Security specialisations attract heavy demand each year, steepening their cutoffs.
- Withdrawal and upgrade activity — students who secure a preferred campus through upgrade release seats, allowing allotments deeper into the rank list.
- Campus preference concentration — VIT Vellore draws the strongest demand, compressing its cutoffs sharply relative to other campuses.
VITEEE 2026 ST Category Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected VITEEE 2026 ST category closing rank for VIT Vellore CSE?
Ans. Based on VITEEE 2025 trends, the expected ST category closing rank for CSE at VIT Vellore is around 7,800–8,500. This is an expected figure; the official cutoff will be published after each counselling round on viteee.vit.ac.in.
Ques. Does VIT follow government reservation norms for the ST category?
Ans. VIT University is a private deemed university and follows its own admission and category policy. ST category allotments are made based on VITEEE rank within the ST pool as per VIT’s counselling rules, which may differ from the reservation norms applicable to government institutions such as IITs and NITs.
Ques. How many counselling phases does VITEEE 2026 have?
Ans. VITEEE counselling is typically conducted in three phases — Phase 1 (two rounds), Phase 2, and Phase 3 (Spot Round). Students can participate in all phases until seats are available. Exact 2026 dates will be published on viteee.vit.ac.in once announced.
Ques. Can ST category students get CSE at VIT-AP with a rank above 25,000?
Ans. Yes. Based on 2025 trends the expected ST closing rank for CSE at VIT-AP (Amaravati) is around 30,000–32,000. Students with a rank between 25,000 and 30,000 have a reasonable chance of securing CSE at VIT-AP, particularly from Phase 2 onwards.
Ques. Do ST category closing ranks change from Phase 1 to Phase 3?
Ans. Yes. ST closing ranks typically rise from Phase 1 to Phase 3 as unfilled seats carry over and students who withdraw or upgrade create new vacancies. If your rank does not fit a preferred branch in Phase 1, you may still secure it in a later phase.
Ques. When will VITEEE 2026 counselling start for ST category students?
Ans. VITEEE 2026 counselling dates are yet to be officially announced. Counselling typically begins 4–6 weeks after results are declared. Check viteee.vit.ac.in for the official schedule and registration window.
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