VITEEE closing rank for ECE in VIT Chennai Category 2 is expected to be around 36,000-38,000. In VITEEE 2025, VIT Chennai Category 2 closed around 38,000 ranks; it is expected to continue the past trends this year as well.
- Category 1 ECE at VIT Chennai is more likely to close at 25,000 ranks.
- If you get a seat in Category 2 ECE at VIT Chennai, you have to pay a fee of ₹3 lakh per year; the fee for Category 1 ECE students is around ₹1.98 lakh.
Also Read:
- VITEEE 2026 Expected Cutoff Marks and Category-wise Cutoff Marks
- Check VITEEE 2026 Category-wise Marks vs Rank Analysis

Key Summary
- If your rank in VITEEE is around 25,000 - 38,000, you are most likely to get ECE in Category 2 at VIT Chennai.
- Category 2 ECE at VIT Vellore closes much earlier, around 19,000.
- Category 2 ECE at VIT Chennai is more affordable than Category 3 or 4.
What is the expected VITEEE 2026 Closing Rank for ECE in VIT Chennai?
The VITEEE closing rank for the ECE branch at VIT Chennai varies every year based on the total number of applicants and the number of seats at VIT Chennai.
- The VITEEE 2026 closing rank for the ECE branch at VIT Chennai Category 2 is expected to close at 38,000.
- If your rank is between 25,000 and 38,000, you have a good shot at the Category 2 ECE branch in VIT Chennai.
| Admission Category | Expected VITEEE Closing Rank |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | 25,000 |
| Category 2 | 36,000 - 38,000 |
| Category 3 | 55,000 |
| Category 4 | 67,000 |
| Category 5 | 80,000 |
Source: VIT Cutoff data for all branches analysis by Career Guidance Ashwin

Ques. What category will I get in ECE if my rank in VITEEE is 35,000?
Ans. With 35,000, you are most likely to get Category 2. Category 1 usually closes much earlier, around 25,000 ranks.
Ques. Can I get Category 2 ECE at VIT Chennai if my rank is 39,000?
Ans. The expected closing rank for Category 2 ECE is 38,000. If the cutoff unexpectedly decreases, you have a chance of getting category 2 for ECE.
A user in the r/Vit thread on Reddit predicts that a 32,000 rank would be Category 2 or 3 for ECE at VIT Chennai.

What Will be the Fee for Category 2 Candidates at VIT Chennai?
VIT follows a unique 5 Category fee system. The VITEEE closing rank determines which category you fall into and how much fee you have to pay. Category 2 is the second affordable category after Category 1.
- For VIT Chennai, the tuition fee for category 2 is approximately ₹3,10,000.
- This is higher than the Category 1 fee, which is around ₹1.98 lakhs, but significantly lower than that of Category 3 candidates (4 lakhs)
| Category | Annual Tuition Fee (Approx) |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | ₹1,98,000 |
| Category 2 | ₹3,10,000 |
| Category 3 | ₹4,10,000 |
| Category 4 | ₹4,50,000 |
| Category 5 | ₹5,00,000 |
Source: VITEEE Category-wise Fees analysis by Sahil Gohri

VITEEE Closing Rank for ECE in VIT Chennai vs Other VIT Campuses
ECE at VIT Vellore is competitive. To get ECE as Category 2 at VIT Vellore, you need to be ranked among the top 19,000. VIT Chennai is clearly the best choice for people who want ECE with good infrastructure but can’t get into VIT Vellore.
| VIT Campus | Category 2 Closing Rank for ECE Branch |
|---|---|
| VIT Vellore | 19,000 |
| VIT Chennai | 38,000 |
| VIT Bhopal | 75,000 |
| VIT AP | 70,000 |

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