The VITEEE 2026 cutoff is the closing rank at which the last seat was allotted during counselling at VIT’s four campuses — Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and Amaravati (VIT AP). VIT does not publish a separate cutoff document. All five counselling phases concluded with the Phase 5 balance fee payment deadline of July 4, 2026, making the 2026 closing ranks final.
VITEEE 2026 admissions are complete. All five counselling phases closed by July 4, 2026. Final closing ranks across all campuses and branches are now available from the official VIT counselling portal.
Here is what the 2026 closing ranks mean for each key segment:
- You need a rank below 1,500 to secure CSE (Core) at VIT Vellore in Category 1, the lowest fee tier.
- A score of 400 marks or above out of 500 puts you in the rank range of 1,500–3,000 in VITEEE 2026.
- CSE at VIT Chennai in Category 1 closed around rank 4,000–8,000 in 2026.
- VIT Vellore’s overall closing rank stood at around 72,000 in 2026 across all branches and categories combined.
- Ranks above 1,00,000 limit you to VIT AP and VIT Bhopal only through Phase 5 counselling.
- With a rank around 50,000, you can target EEE or Mechanical Engineering at VIT Vellore in Category 4 or 5.
- CSE specialisations such as AI, ML, and Data Science at VIT Vellore Category 1 closed around rank 3,000 in 2026.
| VITEEE 2026 Counselling Closing Ranks (Out) — viteee.vit.ac.in | VIT Online Counselling Portal 2026 — ugresults.vit.ac.in |
Key Summary
- VITEEE 2026 admissions are complete; all five counselling phases closed by July 4, 2026, and final closing ranks are now available.
- VIT Vellore CSE Category 1 closed around rank 500–1,500 in 2026 — about 500 ranks tighter than in 2022.
- VITEEE 2026 introduced negative marking (+4/–1) for the first time, raising the effective total to 500 marks and shifting marks-to-rank benchmarks from previous years.
- Candidates above rank 1,00,000 can only access VIT AP and VIT Bhopal through Phase 5 counselling.
- CSE remains the most competitive branch across all campuses; ECE and IT follow, while Mechanical and Civil Engineering close at much higher ranks.
What is the VITEEE Cutoff 2026?
The VITEEE cutoff is the closing rank at which the last seat in a specific branch, campus, and fee category was filled during counselling. VIT University does not release a separate cutoff PDF or official notice. The closing rank that emerges after each counselling phase IS the admission cutoff for that slot.
There are two concepts to understand. The first is the counselling eligibility threshold: candidates with a rank up to 1,00,000 can participate in Phases 1 through 4 and choose any of the four campuses. Candidates with ranks above 1 lakh can only opt for VIT AP and VIT Bhopal in Phase 5. The second is the admission closing rank — the actual rank of the last student allotted a seat in a given branch, campus, and fee category after all phases closed.
Previous Year Official VITEEE Cutoff
The table below shows five years of closing ranks for VIT Vellore’s flagship programme. These figures come from counselling data compiled after each cycle. VIT does not release an official cutoff document for any year.
| Year | Vellore CSE – Cat 1 | Vellore CSE – Cat 5 | Chennai CSE – Cat 1 | VIT Vellore Overall Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 500 – 1,500 | 19,000 – 25,500 | 4,000 – 8,000 | ~72,000 |
| 2025 | 548 – 1,200 | 20,000 – 26,000 | 5,000 – 9,000 | ~72,000 |
| 2024 | 700 – 1,400 | 22,000 – 28,000 | 7,000 – 12,000 | ~99,000 |
| 2023 | 800 – 1,600 | 24,000 – 30,000 | 9,000 – 15,000 | ~95,000 |
| 2022 | 1,000 – 1,800 | 26,000 – 33,000 | 11,000 – 18,000 | ~1,00,000 |
The Vellore CSE Category 1 closing rank tightened by about 500 ranks from 2022 to 2026. VIT Chennai CSE Category 1 tightened by about 7,000 ranks over the same period. Both campuses show a clear, sustained rise in competition for the top-choice slots.
Ques. Does VIT publish an official VITEEE 2026 cutoff?
Ans. No. VIT does not release an official cutoff PDF or notice. The closing rank at which the last seat was allotted in each branch, campus, and fee category — after all five counselling phases close — serves as the effective VITEEE cutoff. You can check phase-wise allotment details on the official portal at viteee.vit.ac.in.
Ques. Is the VITEEE 2026 cutoff tighter than 2025?
Ans. Slightly. Vellore CSE Category 1 closed around 500–1,500 in 2026, compared to 548–1,200 in 2025. The 2026 exam introduced negative marking for the first time, reducing score inflation and compressing rank gaps near the top. Competition for CSE seats at Vellore and Chennai continued to rise from the prior year.
VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Important Dates
One upcoming milestone remains for admitted students. All other events in the 2026 cycle are complete, listed in chronological order below.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Session 2026–27 Begins | August 2026 | Upcoming |
| VITEEE 2026 Exam (CBT Mode) | April 2026 | Over |
| VITEEE 2026 Result Declaration | May 8, 2026 | Over |
| Phase 1 Counselling (Ranks 1 – 20,000) | May 2026 | Over |
| Phase 2 Counselling (Ranks 20,001 – 40,000) | May – June 2026 | Over |
| Phase 3 Counselling (Ranks 40,001 – 60,000) | June 2026 | Over |
| Phase 4 Counselling (Ranks 60,001 – 1,00,000) | June 2026 | Over |
| Phase 4 Balance Fee Deadline | July 1, 2026 | Over |
| Phase 5 Seat Allotment (Ranks above 1,00,000) | June 20, 2026 | Over |
| Phase 5 Balance Fee Deadline | July 4, 2026 | Over |
Factors Affecting VITEEE Cutoff 2026
Several factors shape how tight or relaxed the VITEEE 2026 closing ranks turned out to be. Understanding these helps you read the data in the tables below more accurately.
- Total candidates appearing: Around 3 lakh students appeared for VITEEE 2026. A larger candidate pool pushes more test-takers into the top rank bands. This tightens closing ranks for high-demand branches such as CSE.
- Introduction of negative marking: VITEEE 2026 was the first edition with a minus-1 penalty for wrong answers. Candidates attempted fewer questions to protect their score. This raised the accuracy threshold needed for a competitive rank.
- Campus preference: VIT Vellore draws the most demand among all four campuses. Candidates concentrate their choices there first. This consistently keeps its closing ranks the tightest across all branch and category combinations.
- Branch popularity: CSE and its specialisations draw the highest demand. Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical Engineering have far more relaxed closing ranks across all five categories at every campus.
- Fee-category seat distribution: Each branch at each campus has five fee-based categories. Category 1 seats fill first with the strongest-ranked candidates. Category 5 fills last with a wider rank range.
- Seat matrix changes: The total seats per branch, campus, and category set how many ranks each campus can absorb. More seats loosen the closing rank; fewer seats tighten it.
- JEE Main and JEE Advanced results: Students who confirm IIT or NIT seats surrender their VIT allotments. This frees up Category 1 slots in later counselling rounds at Vellore and Chennai.
VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Campus-Wise Closing Ranks
VIT conducts VITEEE admissions for four campuses. The table below compares 2026 closing ranks for flagship branches across all four campuses. Category 1 figures represent the most competitive fee tier at each campus.
| Campus | CSE – Cat 1 | ECE – Cat 1 | Mechanical – Cat 1 | Overall Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIT Vellore | 500 – 1,500 | 3,000 – 6,000 | 20,000 – 35,000 | ~72,000 |
| VIT Chennai | 4,000 – 8,000 | 10,000 – 18,000 | 35,000 – 50,000 | ~95,000 |
| VIT AP (Amaravati) | 15,000 – 30,000 | 30,000 – 50,000 | 60,000 – 85,000 | ~1,50,000 |
| VIT Bhopal | 20,000 – 40,000 | 40,000 – 60,000 | 70,000 – 95,000 | ~1,80,000 |
Candidates with ranks above 1,00,000 cannot participate in Phase 1–4 counselling. They can only choose VIT AP and VIT Bhopal through Phase 5 counselling.
VIT Vellore is the most competitive campus. Its CSE Category 1 closing rank is about 3,500 ranks tighter than VIT Chennai’s in 2026. VIT AP and VIT Bhopal offer realistic CSE admission to candidates with ranks well above 10,000.
VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Branch-Wise Closing Ranks
The tables below show 2026 closing ranks for all major programmes at VIT Vellore and VIT Chennai across all five fee categories. Ranges span the closing ranks seen across seats in a given branch and category over all counselling phases.
VIT Vellore 2026 – Branch-Wise Closing Ranks
| Branch / Programme | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE (Core) | 500 – 1,500 | 1,500 – 3,500 | 8,000 – 15,000 | 14,000 – 20,000 | 19,000 – 25,500 |
| CSE (AI, ML, Data Science) | 1,500 – 3,000 | 3,000 – 6,000 | 10,000 – 20,000 | 18,000 – 25,000 | 23,000 – 32,000 |
| Information Technology | 2,000 – 4,000 | 4,000 – 8,000 | 12,000 – 22,000 | 20,000 – 28,000 | 26,000 – 35,000 |
| ECE | 3,000 – 6,000 | 6,000 – 12,000 | 15,000 – 25,000 | 22,000 – 30,000 | 28,000 – 38,000 |
| EEE | 8,000 – 15,000 | 15,000 – 25,000 | 25,000 – 38,000 | 34,000 – 46,000 | 42,000 – 55,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20,000 – 35,000 | 35,000 – 48,000 | 45,000 – 58,000 | 54,000 – 65,000 | 62,000 – 72,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 30,000 – 45,000 | 45,000 – 57,000 | 55,000 – 65,000 | 62,000 – 70,000 | 68,000 – 75,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | 35,000 – 50,000 | 50,000 – 60,000 | 58,000 – 68,000 | 65,000 – 72,000 | 70,000 – 78,000 |
VIT Chennai 2026 – Branch-Wise Closing Ranks
| Branch / Programme | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE (Core) | 4,000 – 8,000 | 8,000 – 15,000 | 18,000 – 28,000 | 25,000 – 35,000 | 32,000 – 45,000 |
| CSE (AI, ML, Data Science) | 6,000 – 12,000 | 12,000 – 20,000 | 22,000 – 35,000 | 32,000 – 45,000 | 42,000 – 55,000 |
| Information Technology | 7,000 – 13,000 | 13,000 – 22,000 | 24,000 – 36,000 | 34,000 – 46,000 | 44,000 – 56,000 |
| ECE | 10,000 – 18,000 | 18,000 – 28,000 | 28,000 – 40,000 | 38,000 – 50,000 | 48,000 – 60,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 35,000 – 50,000 | 50,000 – 62,000 | 60,000 – 72,000 | 68,000 – 78,000 | 75,000 – 88,000 |
VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Fee-Category Structure
The VITEEE fee-category system divides seats at each campus and branch into five tiers — Category 1 through Category 5. The category you land in determines your annual tuition fee. Lower-numbered categories fill first because they carry the lowest fees; they therefore have the tightest closing ranks.
| Fee Category | Annual Tuition (approx.) | Who Gets It | CSE Vellore Rank Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | ₹1.75L – ₹1.95L | Best-ranked candidates; first to fill | Up to ~1,500 |
| Category 2 | ₹2.15L – ₹2.50L | Next rank band after Category 1 closes | ~1,500 – 3,500 |
| Category 3 | ₹2.60L – ₹3.10L | Mid-range ranks after Cat 1 and 2 close | ~3,500 – 15,000 |
| Category 4 | ₹3.20L – ₹3.75L | Ranks between Category 3 and Category 5 | ~15,000 – 20,000 |
| Category 5 | ₹3.95L – ₹4.90L | Highest fee; final rank band before seats close | ~20,000 – 25,500 |
The same degree, syllabus, and faculty apply across all five categories at every campus. The category only changes your annual tuition. Every branch offers seats across all five categories until seats run out in that category.
During counselling, you choose your preferred branch and campus. VIT’s system automatically assigns you to the best category your rank qualifies for in that choice. You do not pick the category directly.
VITEEE Previous Year Cutoff Trends
The table below tracks five-year closing-rank trends for CSE, ECE, and IT at VIT Vellore and VIT AP. This goes deeper than the summary table under H2 #1 — it shows the year-on-year shift for ECE, IT, and the newer AP campus alongside Vellore CSE.
| Year | Vellore CSE – Cat 1 | Vellore ECE – Cat 1 | Vellore IT – Cat 1 | Chennai CSE – Cat 1 | VIT AP CSE – Cat 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 500 – 1,500 | 3,000 – 6,000 | 2,000 – 4,000 | 4,000 – 8,000 | 15,000 – 30,000 |
| 2025 | 548 – 1,200 | 3,500 – 6,500 | 2,200 – 4,500 | 5,000 – 9,000 | 18,000 – 35,000 |
| 2024 | 700 – 1,400 | 4,000 – 7,500 | 2,500 – 5,000 | 7,000 – 12,000 | 25,000 – 45,000 |
| 2023 | 800 – 1,600 | 4,200 – 8,000 | 3,000 – 6,000 | 9,000 – 15,000 | 30,000 – 50,000 |
| 2022 | 1,000 – 1,800 | 4,500 – 9,000 | 3,500 – 7,000 | 11,000 – 18,000 | 40,000 – 60,000 |
Three trends stand out across the five-year data. First, Vellore CSE Category 1 tightened by about 500 ranks from 2022 to 2026. Second, Vellore ECE Category 1 tightened by about 1,500 ranks over the same period. Third, VIT AP CSE Category 1 tightened by about 25,000 ranks — the sharpest absolute shift of all branches shown. VIT AP is no longer a fallback campus; it now draws strong competition from candidates in the 15,000–30,000 rank range.
The Vellore campus’s overall closing rank also compressed significantly. It stood around 1,00,000 in 2022 and tightened to 72,000 by 2025 and 2026 — a shift of about 28,000 ranks. This means candidates with ranks between 72,001 and 1,00,000 who could get Vellore seats before 2025 can no longer do so.
The 2026 exam’s negative marking did not loosen closing ranks. It changed the score distribution without altering the rank-based cutoff trend. Branch-wise and campus-wise closing ranks in 2026 continued on the same tightening path as 2024 and 2025.
Ques. Why did VIT AP CSE cutoff tighten so sharply over four years?
Ans. VIT AP has grown in reputation and placement outcomes since it opened. More candidates now actively prefer it over VIT Bhopal. This pulled candidates with ranks in the 15,000–40,000 range toward VIT AP’s counselling. The Category 1 closing rank tightened by about 25,000 ranks between 2022 and 2026 as a result.
VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Marks vs Rank
VITEEE 2026 was conducted for 500 marks — 125 questions at 4 marks each, with a minus-1 penalty for wrong answers. VIT uses the Equi-percentile Equating method to calculate ranks. This normalises scores across different shifts and dates. Two students with the same rank from different exam days are treated equally in counselling.
The table below maps score ranges to approximate rank bands in VITEEE 2026.
| Marks (out of 500) | Approximate VITEEE 2026 Rank | Likely Target at VIT Vellore |
|---|---|---|
| 470 – 500 | 1 – 250 | CSE Core – Category 1 (highly secure) |
| 450 – 469 | 251 – 750 | CSE Core – Category 1 |
| 420 – 449 | 751 – 1,500 | CSE Core – Category 1 or 2 |
| 400 – 419 | 1,501 – 3,000 | CSE Specialisations – Category 1; ECE – Category 1 |
| 360 – 399 | 3,001 – 6,000 | ECE – Category 1; IT – Category 1/2 |
| 320 – 359 | 6,001 – 10,000 | CSE Chennai – Category 1; EEE – Category 1 |
| 280 – 319 | 10,001 – 15,000 | CSE Chennai – Category 1/2; CSE VIT AP – Category 1 |
| 240 – 279 | 15,001 – 25,000 | CSE VIT AP – Category 1; CSE VIT Bhopal – Category 1 |
| 200 – 239 | 25,001 – 40,000 | CSE Bhopal – Category 2/3; Mechanical Vellore – Category 1 |
| 150 – 199 | 40,001 – 65,000 | Civil or Chemical at Vellore – Category 1/2 |
| 100 – 149 | 65,001 – 90,000 | Higher-category engineering branches at Vellore / Chennai |
| Below 100 | Above 90,000 | Phase 5 options at VIT AP and VIT Bhopal |
Before 2026, VITEEE had no negative marking and was scored out of 125. Do not compare your 2026 score directly with pre-2026 score benchmarks — the two systems are not comparable.
VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Counselling Process
VITEEE 2026 counselling ran in five phases from May to July 2026. Each phase targeted a specific rank range. The table below shows how each phase was structured.
| Phase | Rank Range | Eligible Campuses | Key Steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 1 – 20,000 | All four campuses | Slot booking → Choice filling → Allotment → Advance fee → Balance fee |
| Phase 2 | 20,001 – 40,000 | All four campuses | Slot booking → Choice filling → Allotment → Advance fee → Balance fee |
| Phase 3 | 40,001 – 60,000 | All four campuses | Slot booking → Choice filling → Allotment → Advance fee → Balance fee |
| Phase 4 | 60,001 – 1,00,000 | All four campuses | Slot booking → Choice filling → Allotment → Advance fee → Balance fee (July 1) |
| Phase 5 | Above 1,00,000 | VIT AP and VIT Bhopal only | Slot booking → Choice filling → Allotment (June 20) → Advance fee → Balance fee (July 4) |
Every phase follows the same five steps. You book a slot to access the counselling system. You fill in your preferred campus-branch-category combinations in priority order. VIT releases the allotment based on rank and available seats. You pay the advance fee to hold the allotted seat. You then pay the balance fee by the phase deadline to confirm admission.
If you got a better allotment in a later phase, VIT cancelled your earlier provisional seat. The seat confirmed after Phase 5 is final. Paying the balance fee by July 4, 2026 locked in your admission for the 2026–27 session.
How to Check VITEEE Cutoff 2026
VIT does not publish a standalone cutoff list or PDF. To find the closing rank for your preferred branch, campus, and category, you need to check the seat allotment data from the counselling phases. Here is how to do that:
- Go to the official VITEEE admissions portal at viteee.vit.ac.in or the counselling portal at ugresults.vit.ac.in/viteee2026/.
- Log in using your VITEEE 2026 application number and registered password.
- Navigate to the Counselling or Seat Allotment section for the relevant phase.
- Note the rank of the last candidate allotted in your target branch, campus, and fee category. That closing rank is the effective VITEEE cutoff for that slot.
- Compare your rank with the branch-wise and campus-wise tables in this article to gauge your options for the next admission cycle.
VITEEE Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What was the closing rank for CSE at VIT Vellore Category 1 in 2026?
Ans. The CSE (Core) closing rank at VIT Vellore in Category 1 was around 500–1,500 in 2026. This is slightly tighter than 2025’s range of 548–1,200. CSE specialisations (AI, ML, Data Science) at Vellore Category 1 closed around rank 1,500–3,000, which is higher than CSE Core.
Ques. What VITEEE score do I need for a rank under 1,500?
Ans. A score of 420 marks or above out of 500 typically places you in the 751–1,500 rank band in 2026. To be safely within rank 1,500, target 420–449 marks. Every wrong answer costs 1 mark, so accuracy matters more than attempting extra questions.
Ques. Can I get CSE at VIT Vellore with a rank of 5,000?
Ans. A rank of 5,000 falls outside Category 1 and 2 for CSE Core at Vellore (which closed by rank 3,500). You could target Category 3 if seats remained in late phases. Rank 5,000 works well for IT at Vellore in Category 1 or 2, and for CSE at VIT Chennai in Category 1.
Ques. What is the VITEEE 2026 cutoff for VIT AP?
Ans. VIT AP CSE Category 1 closed around rank 15,000–30,000 in 2026. ECE at VIT AP Category 1 closed around 30,000–50,000. The overall closing rank at VIT AP was approximately 1,50,000, meaning candidates with ranks up to 1.5 lakh could get a seat in some branch and category.
Ques. Does the VITEEE category system have anything to do with caste or reservation?
Ans. No. The five categories in VITEEE are purely fee-based tiers. Category 1 carries the lowest annual fee and Category 5 the highest. There is no SC, ST, OBC, or EWS reservation cutoff at VIT. All seats across all categories are allotted purely on the basis of VITEEE rank.
Ques. What rank do I need for ECE at VIT Vellore in 2026?
Ans. ECE at VIT Vellore in Category 1 closed around rank 3,000–6,000 in 2026. Category 2 for ECE closed around 6,000–12,000. A rank in the 6,000–12,000 range puts you comfortably in Category 2 for ECE at Vellore.
Ques. Which VIT campus is easiest to get into for CSE?
Ans. VIT Bhopal has the most relaxed CSE closing rank — around 20,000–40,000 in Category 1 in 2026. VIT AP is next, at 15,000–30,000 for Category 1 CSE. Both campuses award the same VIT degree and carry the same accreditation as Vellore.
Ques. How did VITEEE 2026 negative marking affect the cutoff?
Ans. The minus-1 penalty per wrong answer compressed the score range. Candidates attempted fewer questions. This raised the accuracy needed for a competitive rank. However, rank-based branch closing ranks did not change dramatically from 2025 — the tightening trend was already in motion from 2022, independent of the marking scheme change.
Ques. What happens if I missed the Phase 5 balance fee deadline of July 4?
Ans. Missing the balance fee deadline means your allotted seat is forfeited. No extension is granted after the stated deadline. July 4, 2026 was the final deadline for Phase 5. All 2026 admissions are now closed. You would need to re-appear in VITEEE 2027 and go through the next admission cycle.
Ques. Will VITEEE 2027 cutoffs be tighter than 2026?
Ans. Based on the trend from 2022 to 2026, closing ranks have tightened steadily at Vellore and Chennai for CSE and ECE. If the candidate pool grows and VIT does not add significant new seats, Category 1 closing ranks at Vellore could tighten by another 100–300 ranks. VIT AP CSE is also likely to tighten as it builds its placement track record.
Ques. Is it better to take CSE at VIT AP in Category 1 or ECE at VIT Vellore in Category 3?
Ans. For most students focused on placements and industry exposure, ECE at VIT Vellore in Category 3 is preferable. Vellore has a stronger placement record and larger industry network. If your goal is CSE and budget is a priority, CSE at VIT AP in Category 1 gives you the preferred branch at a lower annual fee. The right call depends on your career goals and financial situation.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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