The VITEEE Counselling session has begun following the result declaration on May 8, 2026. on its official website, vit.ac.in. The counselling session is now active and will be conducted in 5 phases based on the rank you have achieved.
To participate in the VITEEE 2026 counselling, candidates must log in to the official portal using their application number and password to pay the registration fee and lock in their preferred campus and course choices.
To participate in the ongoing counselling, candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of ₹5,900. Once a seat is allotted, tuition fees vary by category, ranging from approximately ₹1.76 Lakh to ₹4.93 Lakh per annum, depending on the campus and branch.
Related Links:
- VITEEE 2026 Cutoff: Check Expected opening and Closing ranks
- VITEEE Marks vs Rank 2026: Check Category-Wise, Campus-Wise Detailed Analysis
- VITEEE 2026 Counselling: Check schedule, process and seat allotment
- List of Top Colleges in India Accepting VITEEE
What is the VITEEE Exam?
The VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) is a national-level exam conducted by VIT University for admission to its B.Tech programs across its campuses in Vellore, Bhopal, and Amaravati.
The VITEEE is an exam for those students who wish to pursue an undergraduate engineering degree at the VIT University. This exam tests the candidate’s capability in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English.
The exam offers two distinct question paper sets for the candidates from different streams:
- MPCEA: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English, and Aptitude
- BPCEA: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English, and Aptitude
VITEEE Highlights
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | VIT University |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Medium of Examination | English |
| Number of Questions | 125 |
| Marking Scheme | +4 marks for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | -1 for each correct answer |
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Ques. What is the use of the VITEEE exam?
Ans. The VITEEE (Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam) is conducted by VIT Vellore for admission into the undergraduate B.Tech programs across various VIT campuses, including Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and VIT-AP (Amaravati).
Ques. Is VITEEE more difficult than JEE?
Ans. As per the previous years' candidates, the VITEEE is considered easier than JEE, especially for students strong in NCERT fundamentals.
- VITEEE: Primarily tests NCERT Class 11 & 12 concepts, with focus on accuracy and speed. No negative marking makes it easier to attempt all questions.
- JEE Main/Advanced: Higher difficulty with conceptual depth and problem-solving, negative marking adds pressure.
Ques. How many attempts for VITEEE after 12th?
Ans. There are no restrictions on reattempting in consecutive years, but since B.Tech admission is immediately after 12th, most candidates attempt once, and the candidates must be 17-25 years old at the time of admission.
VITEEE 2026 Important Dates
The VIT Vellore has released the VITEEE 2026 exam dates on its official website: viteee.vit.ac.in/. The VITEEE 2026 exam was held from 28 April to 3 May 2026.
| Exam Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| April 28 – May 3, 2026 | Exam window (CBT) |
| No official Answer Key Released | Answer Key |
| 08 May 2026 (Out) | Results declared |
| 2nd week of May 2026 | Counselling begins |
Source: viteee.vit.ac.in
VITEEE 2026 Results
The VITEEE 2026 result has been released on May 08, 2026, on the official website, vit.ac.in.
- Candidates can download their scorecard using their application number, registered email ID and password.
- The scorecard includes the VITEEE rank, personal details, and qualifying status for VITEEE 2026 counselling.
Source: vit.ac.in
In 2025, approximately 2.5 lakh candidates registered and appeared for the exam, and 118 marks were the highest score out of 125.
VITEEE Cutoff 2026
You can check the expected VITEEE cutoff 2026 in the tables below for each VIT campus.
VIT Vellore Cutoff 2026
In the VIT Vellore campus, the cutoff rank for the CSE branch and CSE (specialisation) is expected to be around 1,000 and 2,000, respectively, for category 1.
- The cutoff rank for top branches such as CSE and CSE(S) is expected to be around 3,000 and 8,000 for category 2.
- The cutoff rank for the ECE and EEE branches is expected to be around 6,000 and 15,000 for category 1 and 60,000 and 70,000 for category 5.
| 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 |
VIT Chennai Cutoff 2026
For category 1, the expected cutoff rank for the CSE and CSE(S) branches will be around 4,000 and 6,000 for the VIT Chennai campus.
- The cutoff rank for the CSE and ECE in category 2 is expected to be around 12,000 and 18,000, respectively.
- The cutoff rank for category 5 in top branches such as CSE AND CSE (S) is expected to be around 35,000 and 42,000.
| Category | CSE | CSE (S) | ECE (Electronics & Computer) | ECSE | ECE | EEE | Mech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 4000 | 6000 | 10000 | 12000 | 14000 | 20000 | 30000 |
| Category 2 | 12000 | 18000 | 20000 | 22000 | 25000 | 32000 | 45000 |
| Category 3 | 20000 | 30000 | 30000 | 34000 | 40000 | 48000 | 60000 |
| Category 4 | 30000 | 38000 | 40000 | 44000 | 55000 | 65000 | 80000 |
| Category 5 | 35000 | 42000 | 50000 | 54000 | 75000 | 90000 | 100000 |
VIT Bhopal Cutoff 2026
The expected cutoff rank for category 1 will be around 30,000 and 45,000 for the CSE and CSE (S) branches, respectively, for VIT Bhopal.
- The expected cutoff rank for category 2 will be around 35,000 for CSE and 90,000 for ECE.
- The cutoff rank for category 5 is expected to be around 70,000 and 80,000 for the CSE and CSE(S) branches, respectively.
| Category | CSE | CSE (S) | ECE | ECE (S) | ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 30000 | 45000 | 70000 | 80000 | 100000 |
| Category 2 | 35000 | 50000 | 90000 | 100000 | 140000 |
| Category 3 | 45000 | 55000 | - | - | - |
| Category 4 | 55000 | 65000 | - | - | - |
| Category 5 | 70000 | 80000 | - | - | - |
VIT Amravati Cutoff 2026
For category 1, the expected cutoff ranks will be around 45,000 and 60,000 for the CSE and CSE(S), respectively, for the VIT Amravati (AP) campus.
- The expected cutoff rank for category 2 will be around 65,000 and 75,000 for the CSE and CSE(S) branches, respectively.
- The cutoff rank for category 3 is expected to be around 85,000 and 90,000 for the CSE and CSE (S) branches, respectively.
| Category | CSE | CSE (S) | ECE | ECE (S) | ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 45000 | 60000 | 100000 | 100000 | 120000 |
| Category 2 | 65000 | 75000 | - | - | - |
| Category 3 | 85000 | 90000 | - | - | - |
| Category 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
VITEEE 2026: Marks Vs Rank
The VIT does not release the official mark vs rank table. However, based on the previous year’s data and experts' analysis, the marks vs rank table given below can be referred to by the students.
- Mark around 470+ can secure you a rank under 250 and can secure admissions to the CSE branch at the Vellore and Chennai campuses.
- A rank between 2500-3,000 can be secured with around 420 marks, which can secure admission to the ECE branch at Vellore.
| Marks Range (Out of 500) | Expected Rank Range |
|---|---|
| 470 – 500 | 1 – 250 |
| 450 – 469 | 251 – 750 |
| 420 – 449 | 751 – 3,000 |
| 400 – 419 | 3,001 – 5,000 |
| 380 – 419 | 1,001 – 6,000 |
| 360 – 399 | 6,001 – 10,000 |
| 340 – 379 | 10,001 – 15,000 |
| 300 – 339 | 15,001 – 25,000 |
| 250 – 299 | 25,001 – 40,000 |
VITEEE 2026: Counselling
The selected candidates can participate in the online counselling based on their ranking. They can give options for specific campus, programme and category of fees.
- The allotment will be based on the rank obtained, preference given and availability of seats during online counselling.
- There will be a non-refundable counselling fee of Rs. 5,900/- to participate in the counselling process.
- After the completion of the tuition fee payment, VIT will verify the eligibility of candidates.
- There will be a common counselling process for all the VIT campuses, which will be held in five phases.
- Once allotted, campus/programme/fee category cannot be changed.
| Note: The choice filling for the counselling will be conducted in 5 phases. Candidates with a rank from 1 to 20K will be eligible for Phase 1. |
Candidates can check the detailed counselling process in the following video released by VIT on their YouTube channel.
VITEEE Category-Wise Tuition Fee
Harshal, a BITS Pilani alumnus, shares a detailed analysis of the VITEEE category-wise cutoff and fee as discussed below.
| VITEEE Category | VITEEE Cutoff (Rank) | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 10,000 | INR 1,90,000 to INR 2,00,000 |
| Category 2 | 10,000 to 20,000 | INR 3,00,000 to INR 3,10,000 |
| Category 3 | 20,000 to 30,000 | INR 4,00,000 to INR 4,10,000 |
| Category 4 | 30,000 to 45,000 | INR 4,50,000 |
| Category 5 | 45,000+ | INR 4,90,000 to INR 5,00,00 |
VITEEE Top Colleges 2026
The top VITEEE 2026 colleges offer quality education and strong placements.
- VIT Vellore leads with the highest packages with CTC ₹1 Cr and global collaborations.
- The VIT Chennai focuses on research, innovation, and industry collaborations.
- While VIT Bhopal focuses, VIT AP provides the modern infrastructure and focuses on research-oriented development.
| Campus | Location | Accreditation | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIT Vellore | Tamil Nadu | NAAC A++ | Strong international collaborations, wide range of programs, annual cultural events, highest CTC ₹1 Cr, 868 companies visited. |
| VIT Chennai | Tamil Nadu | NAAC A++ | Emphasis on research & innovation, industry collaborations, modern infrastructure. |
| VIT Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | NAAC A++ | Focus on quality education, modern infrastructure, research & innovation. |
| VIT-AP | Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh | NAAC A++ | Research-oriented campus, holistic development, industry collaborations, modern labs. |
VITEEE Previous Year Question Paper
| VITEEE Year-Wise Question Paper Download | |
|---|---|
| VITEEE 2026 Question Paper | Download PDF |
| VITEEE 2025 Question Paper | Download PDF |
| VITEEE 2024 Question Paper | Download PDF |
| VITEEE 2023 Question Paper | Download PDF |
| VITEEE 2022 Question Paper | Download PDF |
| VITEEE 2021 Question Paper | Download PDF |
| VITEEE 2020 Question Paper | Download PDF |
| VITEEE 2019 Question Paper | Download PDF |
| VITEEE 2018 Question Paper | Download PDF |
| VITEEE 2017 Question Paper | Download PDF |
VITEEE 2026 FAQs
Ques. Is 3000 a good rank in VITEEE?
Ans. A rank of 3000 is considered good in VITEEE 2026; with this rank, you can get admission to top branches like ECE, CSE, AI & ML at VIT Vellore or Chennai.
The list of colleges and branches you can get at VITEEE Rank 3000 is given below:
| Campus | Branch | Category (Fee Slab) |
|---|---|---|
| VIT Vellore | CSE (Computer Science) | Category 2 |
| VIT Vellore | ECE (Electronics & Comm.) | Category 1 or 2 |
| VIT Vellore | Mechanical / Civil / Other Core | Category 1 |
| VIT Chennai | CSE | Category 1 |
| VIT Chennai | AI & ML / IT / Data Science | Category 1 |
| VIT Bhopal | All Branches | Category 1 |
| VIT AP | All Branches | Category 1 |
Ques. Can I get CSE at VITEEE with a 10,000 rank?
Ans. With a rank of 10,000 in VITEEE, you have chances to secure CSE in the VIT campuses like VIT Chennai, Bhopal, and Amravati. For CSE at VIT Vellore, the closing rank was around 7500 last year. The VIT campuses available with a rank of 10,000 are given below:
| Campus | Details |
|---|---|
| VIT Vellore | Cutoff ~7,000 for CSE |
| VIT Chennai | Good chance for core CSE |
| VIT Bhopal | Admission possibility in most specializations |
| VIT-AP | High chances of admissions |
Ques. I have 70% marks in PCM. Am I eligible for VITEEE 2026?
Ans. Yes, the minimum percentage of marks required to be eligible for VITEEE 2025 is 60% (50% for SC/ ST/ Applicants from J&K, Ladakh, and NE states) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology (PCM/PCB/PCMB).
Ques. What are the documents required for VITEEE 2026 Counselling?
Ans. Documents required for VITEEE 2026 Counselling are:
- VITEEE 2026 Admit Card
- VITEEE 2026 Result
- VITEEE 2026 Counselling Call Letter
- 10+2 (or equivalent) qualifying examination mark sheet
- 10th standard certificate (as proof of age)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Demand Draft for INR 50,000 drawn in favour of ‘VIT University’, payable at Vellore
- Aadhaar Card Copy
- Student Profile
- Undertaking Form
- Migration Certificate
- Transfer Certificate
Ques. Are 75 marks good in VITEEE 2026?
Ans. If you’ve scored 75 marks in VITEEE, you can expect your rank between 5001 and 6500. A good score in VITEEE depends on factors such as exam difficulty and the number of candidates, and it can vary each year.
Ques. What are the fees for 4 years of VIT?
Ans. The fees for VIT Vellore for four years of B. Tech program range between 1,73,000 and 1,95,000, based on the specialisation chosen by students.
Ques. Is 20,000 a good rank for VITEEE?
Ans. Yes, 20,000 is a good rank. You can get admission to VIT Bhopal. The chances of admission with a 20,000 rank to VIT Vellore are less.
Ques. What is the minimum rank to get admission to VIT?
Ans. Students up to 1 Lakh rank can apply for admission into all four campuses, including VIT Vellore or VIT Chennai. Students above the 1 Lakh rank will be eligible for admission into VIT Bhopal and VIT Andhra Pradesh.
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