Admission to VIT Vellore is based on performance in the university’s entrance exam VITEEE, with final selection determined by the cutoff ranks released by the institute each year. The VITEEE cutoff 2206 is expected to release after the VITEEE 2026 exam is conducted from the 20th April to 27th April, 2026. The institute does not publish any official cutoff marks on their webiste, instead they realizes the closing rank for each branch and category during the counseling process.
The expected closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at VIT Vellore is projected to close to 7,500, while ECE may rank up to 14,000. Candidate targeting for IT or ECE at VIT Vellore typically need a score between 75 and 85.
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VIT Vellore Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
The table below provides an approximate relationship between the marks obtained in VITEEE 2026 and the corresponding rank range. Since VITEEE is a computer-based test with variable difficulty levels each year, ranks are not directly proportional to marks. However, this marks-to-rank analysis helps aspirants estimate their probable rank range and shortlist suitable branches or categories at VIT Vellore.
For instance, Candidates scoring above 115 marks generally fall within the top 500 ranks and can expect high-demand branches like CSE under Category 1.
| Marks Obtained in VITEEE 2026 | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| 118 and above | 1 | 250 |
| 113 – 117 | 251 | 500 |
| 90 – 113 | 501 | 2,500 |
| 81 – 90 | 2,501 | 5,000 |
| 72 – 81 | 5,001 | 6,500 |
| 60 – 72 | 6,501 | 8,500 |
| 43 – 60 | 8,501 | 11,000 |
| 31 – 43 | 14,001 | 20,000 |
| Less than 31 | 20,001 | Last Rank |
VIT Vellore Branch Wise Cutoff (Expected)
The following table gives the expected closing ranks for different B.Tech branches at VIT Vellore 2026 admissions. These ranks are based on past admission trends, seat availability, and the rising competition observed in the previous VITEEE cycles. The cutoff varies every year depending on the difficulty level of the exam, number of applicants, and campus preferences.
| Course Name | Expected Closing Rank |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 8,000 |
| Information Technology | 13,000 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Specialisation in Bioinformatics) | 14,500 |
| BioMedical Engineering | 50,000 |
| Biotechnology | 30,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 45,000 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 15,000 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 15,600 |
| Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering | 18,600 |
VIT Vellore Category Wise Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
VIT follows a unique category-based admission system ranging from Category 1 to Category 5, where each category represents a different tuition fee slab and closing rank range. Candidates securing higher ranks (i.e., lower numerical ranks) are placed in lower categories like Category 1, which have the lowest fee structure and are generally allotted to top performers. As ranks increase, students are offered higher categories with comparatively higher fees.
| Category | Expected Rank Range |
| 1 | 1 – 500 |
| 2 | 3,500 – 6,000 |
| 3 | 20,000 – 25,000 |
| 4 | 25,000 – 30,000 |
| 5 | Above 30,000 |
VIT Vellore Previous Year's cutoff
VITEEE Cutoff of the Previous Year
Given below are the VITEEE Cutoff patterns for the previous year.