VIT Vellore Cutoff for CSE: VITEEE 2026 Category-Wise Rank, Seat Intake, Fees

Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam 2026 ( VITEEE )

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The university has its unique category-system ranking (Category 1 to 5) that is paralleled with fee structure. The closing rank for VIT Vellore CSE, category 1 is within 1500, and for category 2 is 1501-5000. Check VIT Vellore CSE mars vs rank, expected cutoff category rank, fees, and CSE specialisations that often have slightly more relaxed.

VIT Vellore Cutoff for CSE: Dreaming of getting a seat at VIT Vellore is goal of thousands of aspirants who want to pursue engineering. However, to achieve VIT CSE cutoff, it is important to understand the minimum cutoff requirement. As per the past trends, the closing rank for VIT VITEEE category 1 can be around 1500. Read below to know more about VIT Vellore CSE cutoff marks

VIT Vellore Cutoff for CSE

VIT Vellore Cutoff for CSE

VIT Vellore is known as one of the best and highly competitive campuses of VIT Group of Institutions. With top ranking in academics and placements, VIT Vellore is a dream goal of every engineering aspirant who wishes to pursue computer science and engineering. However, to pursue BTech CSE at VIT Vellore, appearing for VITEEE is mandatory. With that understanding of VITEEE cutoff rank, rank-wise fees, and placements is a must.

In this article, we have explained how VIT Vellore cutoff is set for admission process, minimum and maximum VIT rank required for CSE branch, and more. VITEEE 2026 exam dates were released. The results are now available, and VIT counselling 2026 is ongoing. The dates for counselling have been announced.

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Table of contents
  • Let’s Understand VITEEE Cutoff System
  • VIT Vellore BTech Programmes: Group A and B Courses
  • VIT Vellore Expected VITEEE 2026 Cutoff for CSE
  • VIT Vellore CSE Core Branch: Total Seat Intake
  • VIT Vellore CSE Branch: Placement Packages
  • VIT Vellore Cutoff for CSE with Specialisations
  • VIT Vellore VITEEE 2026 Expected Cutoff for CSE (with Specialisations)
  • VIT Vellore CSE with Specialisations: Placement Packages
  • VITEEE 2026 Marks Vs Rank Analysis
  • How to get CSE with VITEEE rank 2026 above 10000?
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Let’s Understand VITEEE Cutoff System

Unlike many BTech engineering entrance exams, such as JEE Main, MHT CET, etc. VIT does not release any official cutoff (which students must be aware of). Instead, VIT admission is purely done based on VITEEE 2026 rank

Also read: VIT Bhopal sets highest placement record for 2026 session, check top recruiters, and placement statistics

VIT University has its unique category-system ranking (Category 1 to 5) that is paralleled with fee structure. Hence, as rank increases, students shift to higher categories where VITEEE fees also increase significantly. For BTech CSE at VIT Vellore, the competition is extremely high. Every year, out of 2.5 lakh applicants, around 1 lakh applicants fight for CSE branch. 

Also read: VITEEE 2026 Fee Refund Policy: Withdrawal Process and Instructions

VIT Vellore BTech Programmes: Group A and B Courses

Campus

Group "A" BTech Programmes

Vellore campus

  • Biotechnology

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Civil Engineering (in collaboration with L&T)

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  • Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

  • Health Sciences and Technology

VIT Vellore "Group B" BTech Course Programmes

Candidates can check list of VIT BTech Group "B" Programmes below -

Campus

BTech programmes

Vellore

  • Computer Science and Engineering

  • Computer Science and Engineering (AI and Data Engineering

  • Computer Science and Engineering (AI and Machine Learning)

  • Computer Science and Engineering (Bioinformatics)

  • Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)

  • Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)

  • Computer Science and Engineering and Business Systems (in collaboration with TCS)

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering

  • Electronics and Computer Engineering

  • Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)

  • Information Technology

  • Mechanical Engineering

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VIT Vellore Expected VITEEE 2026 Cutoff for CSE

To get category 1 rank for CSE core branch at VIT Vellore campus, competition is extremely high. Based on previous VIT rank vs branch trends, and experts analysis, candidates can check an estimated VITEEE cutoff 2026 for CSE below -

Fee Category

Expected closing rank (CSE core branch)

Approx annual tuition fees

Category 1

1-1500

INR 1,98,000

Category 2

1501-5000

INR 3, 07,000

Category 3

5001 - 19,000

INR 4, 05,000

Category 4

19,001 - 24000

INR 4,48,000

Category 5

24, 001 -32,000

INR 4,93,000

VIT Vellore CSE Core Branch: Total Seat Intake

Unlike IITs, NITs, and IIITs, VIT Vellore does not have a quota system for ST, SC, EWS, OBC, or PwD categories. Thus, total seat intake for core CSE branch at VIT Vellore is around 1620 seats. 

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VITEEE 2026 Counselling Step-By-Step Guide VIT 2026 Rank Vs Branch Vs Category VITEEE 2026 Safe Scores and Expected Cutoff
Good rank in VITEEE How to book slots for VITEEE? VIT Chennai cutoff

VIT Vellore CSE Branch: Placement Packages

Candidates can check CSE placement package at VIT Vellore below -

Metric

Package (LPA)

Highest package

1 Crore

Average package (CSE)

14.8 LPA

Median package (CSE)

8.5 LPA - 9.5 LPA

Lowest package (CSE)

3.5 LPA - 4.5 LPA

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many campuses does VIT have?
A: 

Vellore Institute of Technology has four main campuses in India, which are- 

  • VIT, Vellore (main campus),
  • VIT, Amravati
  • VIT, Chennai
  • VIT, Bhopal campus
Q:   Does VIT accept JEE Main scores for admission?
A: 

No, Vellore Institute of Technology does not accept JEE Main scores for BTech admission. Candidates must register and appear for VITEEE exam.

Q:   What are the stages of VITEEE admission process?
A: 

The VITEEE admission process undergoes following stages -

  • First, applicant has to apply and appear for entrance test
  • Once results are announced, institute conducts a counselling process based on rank
  • Selected applicants will have to then select programme for admission

Shortlisted students have to download their provisional letter and attend the document verification round to complete VITEEE admission process.

VIT Vellore Cutoff for CSE with Specialisations

Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore campus, offer CSE with specialisations as well. The Group “B” programmes can be checked below -

  • BTech CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
  • BTech CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering)
  • BTech CSE (Bioinformatics)
  • BTech CSE (Cybersecurity)
  • BTech Computer Science and Engineering and Business Systems (in collaboration with TCS)
  • BTech CSE (Data Science)

Also read:

VITEEE 2026 exam day guidelines VITEEE 2026 exam hall instructions How to avoid negative marking in VIT 2026 exam?
VITEEE Eligibility Criteria 2026 VITEEE photo and signature guidelines VITEEE OTBS portal

VIT Vellore VITEEE 2026 Expected Cutoff for CSE (with Specialisations)

Based on previous VIT rank vs branch trends, and experts analysis, candidates can check an estimated VITEEE cutoff rank 2026 for CSE with specialisations below -

Fee Category

Expected Closing Rank

Annual Tuition fees (Group B)

Total 1st year fees

Category 1

1-2800

INR 1, 95,000

INR 1,98,000

Category 2

2801 - 9000

INR 3,04,000

INR 3,07,000

Category 3

9001 -23,000

INR 4,02,00

INR 4,05,000

Category 4

23,001 - 27,000

INR 4,45,000

INR 4, 48,000

Category 5

27,001 - 31,000

INR 4, 90,000

INR 4,93,000

Total seat intake for admissions to VIT Vellore CSE with specialisations through VITEEE 2026 is 360 (estimated). 

Also read:

VIT Vellore CSE with Specialisations: Placement Packages

Candidates can check VITEEE CSE with specialisations placement package at VIT Vellore below -

Metric

Package (LPA)

Highest package (Domestic)

55 LPA - 65 LPA

Average package (CSE)

12 LPA - 14.5 LPA

Median package (CSE)

8.0 LPA - 9.0 LPA

Lowest package (CSE)

3.5 LPA - 4.2 LPA

VITEEE 2026 Marks Vs Rank Analysis

To achieve rank mentioned above, candidates must score 400+ marks in VIT exam. As VIT uses normalisation process for evaluation, here’s an estimated VITEEE marks vs rank analysis, as per new VIT exam pattern 2026

VITEEE Marks

Expected VITEEE Rank

500 - 470

1- 100

450 -470

100- 300

420 - 450

300 - 700

400-420

700 - 1500

370 - 400

3000 

300

6000

250 - 300

10000

188 or below

15000 - 30000

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What VITEEE rank is needed for CSE at VIT Vellore?
A: 

Competition for VIT Vellore CSE branch is really high. Safe VITEEE rank required for CSE is within 1500 to 1700. However, if your rank is more than, then you can opt for CSE with specialisation branches available at VIT Vellore.

Q:   Are admissions guaranteed if the VITEEE cutoff is met?
A: 

No, the students will not be guaranteed admissions if they meet the VITEEE cutoff. However, they will have higher chances of admission if the cutoff is met. Since other factors will also be considered for admission, the students can check the cutoff for their admission chances.

Q:   Does VIT release the official cutoffs?
A: 

No, the official VITEEE cutoffs are not released by the authorities. A rank list will be prepared based on percentile obtained in VITEEE exam.

Q:   Does VIT offer scholarship to VITEEE qualifying students?
A: 

Yes, VIT offer scholarships to top rank holders of VITEEE. The scholarship details can be checked below -

Performance in VITEEE examScholarship details
VITEEE rank holders of 1 to 10100% tuition fee waiver for all four years
VITEEE rank holders of 11 to 5075% tuition fee waiver for all four years
VITEEE rank holders of 51 to 10050% tuition fee waiver for all four years
VITEEE rank holders of 101 to 50025% tuition fee waiver for all four years
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Q:   Is the VIT tuition fee different for Group A and B courses?
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Q:   What after the VITEEE seat allotment?
A: 

After the students are allotted seats, they will have to confirm their VITEEE admission. The tuition fee has to be paid and the students will have to report to their institute for document verification. The original documents and photocopies have to submitted for verification.

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How to get CSE with VITEEE rank 2026 above 10000?

If your VITEEE 2026 rank is more than 10000, then securing CSE branch in category 1 and 2 becomes difficult. However, VIT Vellore offer various specialisations that often have slightly more relaxed cutoffs. So, here are some interesting CSE specialisations that you can opt for -

  • CSE with bioinformatics 
  • CSE in information security
  • CSE (AI and Machine Learning) and 
  • CSE in Data Science are currently as competitive as core branch.

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The percentage of your tuition fee refunded depends entirely on when you submit the withdrawal request.  The final dates or full and partial tuition fee refund are inclined to the official commencement of the classes, which usually starts in July.

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The advance fee payment in VITEEE is a partial amount that must be paid after seat allotment to confirm your admission. On the other hand, the balance fee is the remaining tuition fee for that academic year that finalises your enrolment.

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VITEEE 2026 topper's name and list for MPCEA and BPCEA stream will be available soon after the result declaration.

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The VITEEE result 2026 link is now active on the official website.

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Candidates can download their VITEEE admit card at OTBS portal. To download, students have to provide their application number and password.

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No, scorecard is not generated for attempting VITEEE mock test. It is curated for practice and understanding question paper pattern.

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