VITEEE 2025 category-wise cutoff for all branches in the Vellore campus is very competitive with Category 1 closing at 548 rank, and Category 5 closing at 98000 rank.
VIT is not reservation based but rather a fee based category system where students that have higher rank will fall in lower fee category.
As per the official published report of VITEEE 2025 cutoff of Vellore Campus,
- Category 1 (lowest fees) closes between 548 and 54000 ranks, while Category 5 (highest fees) goes up to 98,000 ranks
- CSE is the most competitive, closing at 548 rank in Category 1
- ECE and Electrical branches fall in the 7,000-410,000 rank range
- Core branches like Mechanical and Civil are available up to 98,000 rank
These are the group based rankings of all the B.Tech branches at VIT Vellore based on the official counselling reports.
- Category 1 = Lowest fees + highest rank requirement.
- Category 2, 3 = moderate to high fees and mid-range ranks.
- Category 4 & 5 = Highest fee though can take admission in low rank positions.

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Key Summary
- VITEEE 2025 cutoff ranges from 548 to 98,000 rank, showing VIT Vellore is accessible across all rank levels through its fee-based category system
- CSE is the most competitive, followed by ECE/electrical branches, while Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical are easier to get at higher ranks.
- There is a clear relationship between rank and fees: the higher the rank, the higher the branch, which ensures lower fees, but the higher the rank, the higher the fee category.
VITEEE 2025 Category Wise Cutoff in Vellore
- The cutoff range clearly shows the closing rank increases from 548 to 99000 across all 5 categories.
- This means students with a lower rank of 90,000 can still take admission, but by paying a higher fee.
| Category | Closing Rank Range |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | 548 – 74,000 |
| Category 2 | 1,450 – 88,000 |
| Category 3 | 8,006 – 91,000 |
| Category 4 | 13,400 – 96,000 |
| Category 5 | 18,300 – 99,000 |
Source: VIT Vellore 2025 Cutoff official PDF
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Ques. What is category 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in VIT?
Ans. These are fee based categories with Category 1 being the lowest charged and Category 5, the highest charged.
VITEEE 2025 Cutoff for CSE & Specialisations (Vellore)
- CSE Core is the most competitive with a closing rank of 548 in category 1, and other CSE specialisations are closely behind.
- Cutoffs increase from Category 1 to 5, meaning higher categories allow admission at higher ranks (up to 20,000).
- AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, and IT have similar cutoffs, showing equal demand among students.
- To get CSE in lower fees, aim for under 2,000 rank, while higher ranks still work in higher categories.
| Branch | Cat 1 | Cat 2 | Cat 3 | Cat 4 | Cat 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE Core | 548 | 1520 | 8006 | 14200 | 18300 |
| CSE (Data Science) | 650 | 1450 | 8100 | 14900 | 19400 |
| CSE (AI & ML) | 790 | 1900 | 9300 | 15800 | 20540 |
| CSE (Cyber Security) | 800 | 2200 | 9550 | 16000 | 20600 |
| IT | 700 | 1600 | 9050 | 15300 | 19300 |
Source: VIT Vellore 2025 Cutoff official PDF

Ques. What rank is required for CSE in VIT Vellore?
Ans. In the case of lower categories it is approximately 500-2,000, and with higher categories it is approximately 20,000.
Ques. Can I get CSE with 10,000 rank?
Ans. Yes, you can CSE at Vellore with 10,000 rank but you will get in Category 3 or 4 and you need to pay the fees based on that.
VITEEE 2025 Cutoff for ECE, EEE & Electrical Branches
- ECE is the most competitive among these, closing at around 7,200 rank in Category 1, while EEE has the highest cutoff, going up to 41,400 in Category 5.
- Cutoffs increase steadily across categories, showing that higher fee categories allow admission at much higher ranks (up to 40,000+).
- ECE (Biomedical) also has somewhat lower cutoffs than core ECE, which is why it is a relatively easier choice to make in branches revolving around electronics.
- Overall, students need a rank of less than 10,000 to get ECE, and a rank of not much more than 30,000-40,000 to still make EEE or other higher branches.
| Branch | Cat 1 | Cat 2 | Cat 3 | Cat 4 | Cat 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECE | 7200 | 10500 | 19800 | 23000 | 34500 |
| ECE (Biomedical) | 6500 | 9000 | 17000 | 18400 | 21500 |
| VLSI | 10100 | 14500 | 23200 | 26400 | 37300 |
| Electrical & Computer Engg | 14800 | 17500 | 26600 | 30100 | 38500 |
| EEE | 19500 | 22500 | 31000 | 37800 | 41400 |
Source: VIT Vellore 2025 Cutoff official PDF

Ques. Is ECE available under 10,000 rank?
Ans. Yes, ECE falls under the 10,000 rank in category one and two. Candidates with ranks lower than 7,000 have higher chances in the new Category 1 and those with 10,000 maximum would get a seat in the new Category 2 according to the counselling trend.
Ques. Which is better cutoff-wise: ECE or EEE?
Ans. ECE is competitive compared to EEE because its close rankings in all the categories are lower. The reason is that, among students, ECE provides improved opportunities of placement and greater demand, while EEE tends to close at relatively higher positions.
VITEEE 2025 Cutoff for Biotechnology & Health Branches
- Biotechnology is available at 50,000 rank, particularly under higher category such as Category 3, 4, or 5.
- The branch has an upper cutoff of approximately 48,000+ in Category 5, which means your chances are quite good if a seat is available at the time of counselling.
| Branch | Cat 1 | Cat 2 | Cat 3 | Cat 4 | Cat 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 14200 | 19300 | 26500 | 37300 | 48000 |
| Health Science Tech | 13100 | 16300 | 22000 | 26000 | 29000 |
Source: VIT Vellore 2025 Cutoff official PDF
Ques. Is Biotechnology easier than CSE?
Ans. Yes, Biotechnology is considerably less difficult to obtain than CSE since it has a larger closing rank in all the categories. Although CSE ranks in the top 20,000 positions, Biotechnology reaches the top 40,000-50,000+, which is not as competitive.
VITEEE 2025 Cutoff for Mechanical, Civil & Core Branches
- You can get Mechanical Engineering at around 40,000 rank, even in Category 1 based on recent cutoff trends.
- This means you may secure the branch with relatively lower fees, and higher categories further improve your chances during counselling.
| Branch | Cat 1 | Cat 2 | Cat 3 | Cat 4 | Cat 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | 40000 | 79000 | 86000 | 88300 | 93400 |
| Mechanical (EV) | 51000 | 83000 | 87000 | 93000 | 94500 |
| Chemical | 53000 | 82000 | 88000 | 92520 | 97000 |
| Civil | 54000 | 86000 | 89000 | 93000 | 98000 |
Source: VIT Vellore 2025 Cutoff official PDF
Ques. Which branch has highest cutoff rank?
Ans. Civil and Chemical Engineering have the highest closing ranks among all branches at VIT Vellore. These branches extend up to around 95,000–98,000 ranks in higher categories, making them the most accessible options for students with lower ranks.
VITEEE Expected Cutoff 2026 for VIT Vellore
VIT Vellore cutoff is discussed in the table below. According to Sahil Gohri, CSE in Category 1 requires a rank under 1000 for admissions.
- In the case of CSE specialisations, applicants typically require a position less than 2,000 in Category 1 and approximately 3000 in Category 2. For branches like IT, ECSE, ECE, and EEE, the required ranks in Category 1 are approximately under 3,000, 5,000, 6,000, 9,000, and 15,000 respectively.
- In higher categories (3, 4, and 5), CSE admissions are possible up to around 6,000, 12,000, and 18,000 ranks. Meanwhile, Mechanical Engineering in Category 1 can be secured with a rank of around 25,000 or below.
| Category | CSE | CSE (S) | IT | ECSE | ECE | ECE (S) | EEE | Mech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 1000 | 2000 | 3000 | 5000 | 6000 | 9000 | 15000 | 25000 |
| Category 2 | 3000 | 8000 | 8000 | 14000 | 15000 | 18000 | 25000 | 40000 |
| Category 3 | 6000 | 12000 | 15000 | 24000 | 26000 | 30000 | 35000 | 55000 |
| Category 4 | 12000 | 16000 | 20000 | 35000 | 40000 | 45000 | 50000 | 75000 |
| Category 5 | 18000 | 22000 | 25000 | 55000 | 60000 | 65000 | 70000 | 90000 |

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