VITEEE cutoff is determined based on the closing ranks of each category for each branch and campus. However, VIT does not officially announce the VITEEE cutoff.

Although VIT does not officially release exact cutoff marks, the expected closing ranks will be released during the counselling process, which is scheduled to begin in the 2nd week of May 2026.

In 2026, the VITEEE Cutoff is expected to be very competitive, with around 2.5 lakh applicants competing for about 5,000 seats in Category 1 at Vellore and Chennai campuses.

  • The CSE cutoff rank for VIT Vellore is expected to be under 1,500 for category 1, followed by under 3,500 for category 2.
  • For CSE at the Chennai campus, the expected cutoff rank for Category 1 will be around 8,000, and it will stretch to around 25,000 for other categories.
  • With a rank between 40,000 and 95,000, you can get CSE in a higher category in the Bhopal and Amravati/Andhra Pradesh campuses.
  • The cutoff ranks will be analysed based on the closing rank of the counselling process.
VIT Vellore 2025 Cutoff VIT Chennai 2025 Cutoff
VIT Vellore 2024 Cutoff VIT Chennai 2024 Cutoff
VIT Vellore 2023 Cutoff VITEEE 2026 Marks vs Rank

Also Check: VIT Cutoff Trends of Previous Years

The expected cutoff will give candidates an overview of the ranks needed to secure admission to the top branch at VIT Vellore and Chennai.

This year, the cutoff ranks are likely to be influenced by the change in the marking scheme (introducing negative marking with +4/-1), which means students need to be more accurate to secure a good rank.

VITEEE 2026 Cutoff

Key Summary

  • The VIT cutoff will be analysed based on the closing rank during the counselling process.
  • The cutoff will vary based on the category of the student, as category 1 students will require a lower (good) rank as compared to other category candidates.
  • The cutoff for the top courses, such as CSE and CSE with specialisation, requires a high cutoff or a low closing rank.
  • Candidates should target a score of around 440 or above to get CSE in VIT Vellore in category 1.
  • The candidates with a rank above 1 lakh will not be eligible for the counselling in the Vellore and Chennai campuses.

Table of Contents

  1. What is the VITEEE Cutoff 2026?
  2. Important Facts about VITEEE Cutoff 2026
  3. VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Campus-Wise
  4. VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Branch-wise
  5. VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Category-wise
  6. How is the VITEEE Cutoff 2026 Calculated?
  7. Factors determining VITEEE Cutoff 2026
  8. VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Marks vs Rank
  9. VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Expected Safe score
  10. FAQs

What is the VITEEE Cutoff 2026?

The VITEEE cutoff rank is the minimum rank required to get admission into B.Tech courses through the VITEEE exam.

After the exam, the students receive an AIR according to their marks scored in the VITEEE exam. This rank will help during the counselling, and seats are allotted according to:

  • Rank in VITEEE
  • Preferred branch (CSE, ECE, Mechanical, etc.)
  • Campus (Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, AP)
  • Fee category chosen (Category 1–5)

What are the categories in VITEEE?

In VITEEE, Categories 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 mean different tuition fee levels for the same B.Tech course in the VIT institutes.

  • Category 1: Lowest tuition fee with the best ranks in VITEEE.
  • Category 2: Slightly higher fee than Category 1.
  • Category 3: Medium-level tuition fee.
  • Category 4: Higher tuition fee compared to Categories 1–3.
  • Category 5: Highest tuition fee, usually for students with lower ranks or very high-demand branches.

These categories are decided mainly based on a student’s VITEEE rank during Counselling.

  • A better rank means a lower category number and a lower tuition fee
  • Lower rank will reflect a higher category number and a higher tuition fee

VITEEE Scholarship based on Rank

The scholarship will be awarded based on VITEEE rank for the first year and will be awarded at the end of the first semester, on continuation of study in VIT.

VITEEE Scholarship based on Rank

Source: VITEEE Official Information Bulletin

Important Facts about VITEEE Cutoff 2026

Here are some key points that every VITEEE 2026 aspirant must know:

  • VIT does not release the official cutoff ranks or marks. The cutoff data comes from the previous year's closing ranks during the counselling.
  • The cutoffs will be campus and branch-specific, as CSE at Vellore is the most competitive, followed by Chennai.
  • There are 5 fee categories in the VIT admission process based on the All India Rank secured by the candidates.
  • There are no separate cutoffs for the reserved categories, such as OBC/SC/ST.

Will the Cutoff Drop as Students Face Tough Questions with Negative Marking?

As per the VITEEE 2026 exam difficulty and new marking scheme, we can expect a slight drop in the VITEEE cutoff 2026.

Many students reported the exam to be lengthy and calculative, especially in Maths and Physics, and were able to attempt only 75-80 questions to avoid negative marking.

VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Reddit Discussion

As one of the Reddit posts reflects a common confusion among VITEEE 2026 aspirants regarding marks vs cut-off expectations. The student mentions scoring 280+ in mocks, but is seeing discussions where 450+ marks are being quoted for Category 1, which feels unrealistic, especially since this year introduced negative marking and tougher, lengthy questions.

VITEEE 2026 Cutoff prediction

Also Check: How Negative Marking Affects VITEEE 2026 Ranks?

VITEEE 2026 Cutoff (Expected)

The expected VITEEE 2026 Cutoff analysis, as per Shali Gohri, shows that the higher marks will directly improve your chance of getting top branches and campuses with lower fees.

  • Scores above 450 (rank < 1,000) offer strong chances for CSE at Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, in Category 1.
  • While 400–450 marks can get you a rank around 5,000 still allows good options in Vellore or Chennai, with higher fee categories.
  • A score between 300-400 can place you in the ranks 5,000–15,000, where the Chennai campus can be best for CSE.
  • A score below 300 can provide you with a rank below 15,000, with options shifting mainly to Bhopal/AP campuses.
  • Scores below 200 mostly lead to lower-demand branches in Category 5.
Marks (Out of 500) Expected Rank Range Category 1 (Best Options) Higher Categories (Category 2–5 Options)
470 – 500 1 – 250 Vellore: CSE, AI/ML NA
450 – 469 251 – 750 Vellore: CSE, IT NA
420 – 449 751 – 2,000 Vellore: CSE, ECE Vellore: CSE (Category 2)
400 – 419 2,001 – 5,000 Chennai: CSE Vellore: ECE, IT; Vellore: CSE (Category 2–3)
360 – 399 5,001 – 10,000 Chennai: CSE Vellore: EEE, Mechanical; Chennai: CSE (Category 2)
320 – 359 10,001 – 15,000 Bhopal/AP: CSE Core Chennai: ECE; Vellore: ECE/EEE (Category 2–3)
280 – 319 15,001 – 25,000 Bhopal/AP: CSE Vellore: Mechanical/Civil; Chennai: CSE (Category 3–4)
200 – 279 25,001 – 40,000 Bhopal/AP: ECE, EEE Vellore/Chennai: Core branches (Category 4–5)
Below 200 40,000+ Bhopal/AP: Civil, Mechanical All campuses: Category 5 only

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VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Campus-Wise

The VITEEE cutoff will vary based on the campus, as VIT Vellore and Chennai are the most sought-after campuses of the VIT group of institutions.

The campus-wise expected cutoff for 2026 is given below:

VIT Vellore Cutoff 2026

The expected cutoff for 2026 in VIT Vellore for the CSE branch in category 1 will require a rank under 1,500, followed by category 2 under 3,500.

  • The cutoff for CSE with specialisations will be around 1,500 for category 1 to under 26,000 for category 5.
  • For other courses, such as ECE and EEE, the cutoff rank will be around 12,000 for category 1 in ECE and 20,000 for category 1 in EEE.
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 – 19,000 18,000 – 25,500
CSE with Specialisations (AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, etc.) 600 – 1,500 1,400 – 3,000 8,000 – 15,000 14,000 – 20,000 19,000 – 26,000
ECE 5,000 – 12,000 10,000 – 15,000 15,000 – 25,000 20,000 – 35,000 30,000 – 40,000
EEE / Mechanical 10,000 – 20,000 15,000 – 25,000 25,000 – 40,000 35,000 – 50,000 45,000 – 60,000
Civil / Biotechnology / Others 18,000 – 30,000 25,000 – 40,000 35,000 – 50,000 45,000 – 60,000 55,000+

Also Check:

VIT Chennai Cutoff 2026

The expected cutoff rank for the CSE in VIT Chennai will be around 6,000 to 10,000, followed by category 2 with around 10,000 to 18,000 cutoff rank.

  • The cutoff rank for CSE with specialisations in Chennai will be around 8,000 to 12,000 for category 1 and 32,000 to 45,000 for category 5.
  • For ECE and EEE, the cutoff rank will be around 12,000 to 18,000 and 15,000 to 25,000, respectively, for category 1.
Branch / Programme Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5
CSE (Core) 6,000 – 10,000 10,000 – 18,000 18,000 – 25,000 22,000 – 30,000 28,000 – 38,000
CSE with Specialisations 8,000 – 12,000 12,000 – 20,000 20,000 – 28,000 25,000 – 35,000 32,000 – 45,000
ECE 12,000 – 18,000 18,000 – 25,000 25,000 – 35,000 30,000 – 45,000 40,000 – 55,000
EEE / Mechanical / Others 15,000 – 25,000 25,000 – 35,000 35,000 – 50,000 45,000 – 60,000 55,000+

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VIT Andhra Pradesh Cutoff 2026

The expected cutoff for 2026 in VIT AP for the CSE branch in category 1 will require a rank under 45,000, followed by category 2 under 70,000.

  • The cutoff for CSE with specialisations will be around 60,000 for category 1, and 95,000 for category 5.
  • For other courses, such as ECE and EEE, the cutoff rank will be around 80,000 to 1 lakh for category 1 in ECE and for other branches, it will be higher than 1 lakh.
Branch / Programme Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5
CSE (Core) 40,000–45,000 60,000–70,000 80,000–90,000 90,000+ 95,000+
CSE with Specialisations 60,000+ 75,000+ 90,000+ Higher Higher
ECE 80,000–1 Lakh 90,000+ 1 Lakh+ Higher Higher
Other Branches 1 Lakh+ Higher Higher Higher Higher

Also Check: VITEEE Cutoff for B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at VIT Amaravati

VIT Bhopal Cutoff 2026

The expected cutoff rank for the CSE in VIT Bhopal will be around 30,000 to 45,000, followed by category 2 with around 65,000 cutoff rank.

  • The cutoff rank for CSE with specialisations in Bhopal will be around 60,000 for category 1 and 90,000 or more for category 5.
  • For ECE, the cutoff rank will be around 70,000 for category 1 and more than 80,000 for all other categories.
Branch / Programme Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5
CSE (Core) 30,000–45,000 50,000–65,000 70,000–80,000 85,000+ 90,000+
CSE with Specialisations 45,000–60,000 60,000–75,000 80,000+ Higher Higher
ECE 70,000+ 80,000+ 1 Lakh+ Higher Higher
Other Branches (Mechanical, etc.) 1 Lakh+ Higher Higher Higher Higher

Also Check: VITEEE Cutoff for BTech in Mechanical Engineering at Bhopal Campus

VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Branch-wise

The VIT Cutoff 2026 is expected to be tighter for top branches such as CSE and CSE with specialisations ranging from 1500 for VIT Vellore to 40,000 for VIT AP for category 1.

  • For CSE with specialisations, the cutoff rank will increase further, ranging from 3,500 in Vellore ot 60,000 in AP.
  • The ECE cutoff will range from 8,000 for Vellore in category 1 to 90,000 for AP in category 1.
Branch / Programme VIT Vellore VIT Chennai VIT Bhopal VIT-AP (Amaravati)
CSE (Core) 500 – 1,500 6,000 – 10,000 30,000 – 45,000 40,000 – 50,000
CSE Specialisations (AI/ML, DS, Cyber, etc.) 600 – 1,500 8,000 – 12,000 35,000 – 55,000 45,000 – 65,000
ECE 5,000 – 12,000 12,000 – 18,000 40,000 – 70,000 50,000 – 80,000
EEE 10,000 – 20,000 15,000 – 25,000 50,000 – 80,000 60,000 – 90,000
Mechanical Engineering 10,000 – 25,000 15,000 – 30,000 50,000 – 80,000 60,000 – 90,000
Civil Engineering 18,000 – 30,000 20,000 – 35,000 60,000+ 70,000+
Biotech / Bioengineering 18,000 – 30,000 20,000 – 35,000 50,000+ 60,000+
Other Core (Chemical, Aerospace, etc.) 18,000 – 30,000 20,000 – 35,000 50,000+ 60,000+

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Ques. Can I get CSE in VIT at 30000 rank?

Ans. Yes, getting CSE in VIT with a 30,000 rank in the VITEEE is possible. The VIT Chennai campus has offered CSE seats up to around 35,000 rank, while newer campuses like VIT Bhopal and VIT-AP may accept even higher ranks.

Ques. Is 90 a good score in VITEEE?

Ans. A score of 90 in VITEEE is considered below average and may not be enough for top branches like CSE at top campuses. 90 marks are expected to provide you a rank above 80,000–1,00,000+

This rank range typically places candidates in: Higher fee categories (Category 4 or 5) and lower-demand branches or newer campuses like VIT Bhopal and VIT-AP.

Ques. What is category 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in VIT Vellore?

Ans. At VIT, students are assigned a fee category during counselling based on their VITEEE rank: Category 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 5.

Category Meaning Rank Trend Approx Fees (per year)
Category 1 Best rank holders Top ranks (e.g., <20,000) ₹1.7 – ₹2.0 lakh
Category 2 High rankers Slightly lower ranks ₹2.8 – ₹3.4 lakh
Category 3 Mid-range ranks Moderate rank range ₹4.0 – ₹4.8 lakh
Category 4 Lower ranks Higher rank range ₹5.2 – ₹5.8 lakh
Category 5 Lowest eligible ranks Highest rank range ₹6.0 – ₹6.5 lakh

Also Check: Previous Year VITEEE Cutoff Trends for Last 5 Years Category 1 to 5

VITEEE Cutoff for CSE

The CSE cutoff trends for VITEEE show that VIT Vellore is the most competitive, with CSE closing as early as 1,000 rank in the Category 1 and extending up to ~23,000 (Category 5).

  • The VIT Chennai is slightly easier, offering CSE up to ~42,000 rank in higher categories.
  • Whereas the VIT Bhopal and VIT-AP are much more accessible, with CSE available even beyond 1 lakh ranks.
  • In VITEEE, students with lower ranks can still get CSE by opting for higher categories.

Overall, a rank under 10,000 is ideal for top campuses, while a rank of 20,000–50,000 still keeps good options open.

Check: Minimum Marks Required in VITEEE for Category 3 in VIT Vellore CSE

VIT Vellore (Top Campus)

Category CSE Core CSE Specialization
Category 1 1,000 3,000
Category 2 4,000 8,000
Category 3 7,000 14,000
Category 4 10,000 18,000
Category 5 17,000 23,000

VIT Chennai

Category CSE Core CSE Specialization
Category 1 4,000 7,000
Category 2 10,000 —
Category 3 20,000 —
Category 4 27,000 —
Category 5 36,000 42,000

VIT Bhopal

Category CSE Cutoff (Approx Rank)
Category 1 20,000 – 40,000
Category 2 40,000 – 70,000
Category 3 70,000 – 100,000
Category 4 100,000+
Category 5 120,000+

VIT-AP (Andhra Pradesh)

Category CSE Cutoff (Approx Rank)
Category 1 25,000 – 45,000
Category 2 45,000 – 75,000
Category 3 75,000 – 110,000
Category 4 110,000+
Category 5 130,000+
VITEEE 2026 CSE Cutoff

What is the safe score for VITEEE 2026?

The expected safe score for VITEEE 2026 varies depending on the campus and branch preference.

  • For highly competitive branches like CSE Core at VIT Vellore, students may need around 430–460+ marks out of 500 to secure a rank under 1,000.
  • CS and IT branches at Vellore and Chennai campuses are also expected to require strong scores between 340 and 420.
  • For ECE, Electrical, and Mechanical branches, the expected safe score range is comparatively lower, around 230–340 marks.
  • Scoring above 250 marks can improve the chances of getting a good branch across VIT campuses.
  • While scores between 180 and 250 may still provide admission opportunities in campuses like VIT Bhopal and VIT-AP.
Target Branch / Campus Expected Safe Rank Safe Score Out of 500
VIT Vellore CS Core (Category 1) Under 1,000 430 – 460+
VIT Vellore CS Specializations / IT Under 20,000 380 – 420
VIT Chennai CS Branches Under 40,000 340 – 380
ECE / ECSE / ECS Branches Under 55,000 300 – 340
Triple E / Electrical Under 70,000 260 – 310
Mechanical Engineering Under 85,000 230 – 280
Safe Score for Any Good Branch Under 90,000 250+
Eligibility for All Campuses Under 100,000 220 – 250
Bhopal / AP Campuses Above 100,000 180 – 220
What is the VITEEE 2026 Safe Score

VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Category-wise

The Category-wise cutoff range will give you an estimated rank that you have to keep in mind so that you can get your desired course in your desired campus in categories 1 or 2.

Category Approx Rank Range
Category 1 500 – 2,000
Category 2 2,000 – 5,000
Category 3 5,000 – 20,000
Category 4 20,000 – 35,000
Category 5 35,000+

Source: CrackVIT Youtube Channel

Ques. Is the VITEEE cutoff for OBC different?

Ans. No, VITEEE does not have a cutoff based on reservation. However, it's cutoff based on its own category system, including Category 1 to Category 5. Category 1 has the lowest tuition fee but higher cutoffs. However, Category 5 has the highest fee but the lowest cutoffs.

Related Links: VITEEE 2025 Category Wise Cutoff for All Branches in Vellore Campus

How is the VITEEE Cutoff 2026 Calculated?

VITEEE is conducted over multiple days, with around two sessions each day. There is a different question paper for each session.

Despite all efforts to maintain uniformity, there may be slight variations in the difficulty levels of these papers.

  • As a result, some candidates might face a tougher paper compared to others, which could affect their raw scores.
  • VIT uses a "Normalisation Procedure based on Percentile Scores" to ensure fairness and eliminate any advantage or disadvantage arising due to the slot-wise varying difficulty.
  • VIT uses a similar process of normalisation that is being adopted in other large educational selection tests conducted in India.

The process ensures that everyone is judged fairly, no matter which session they took the exam in, so that their rank truly reflects how well they performed.

Raw Score Calculation

The VITEEE expected raw score will be calculated based on the VITEEE Marking scheme.

  • As per the marking scheme, each question in VITEEE carries 1 mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
  • The detailed marking scheme for VITEEE is as follows:
Question Type Correct Answer Incorrect Answer Unanswered
MCQ +4 mark -1 mark 0 marks

Equi-Percentile Method

The equi-percentile method is used in VITEEE to normalise the scores of candidates.

  • Since the VITEEE exam is conducted in multiple slots, there is a varied difficulty level across the shifts, which makes it important to adjust the VITEEE score.
  • The percentile rank of the candidate in their shift is calculated.
  • This score is then equated to a normalised score by comparing it to the other slots.
  • For example:
    • A candidate took the test on Slot 1 and scored 90 marks, which placed them in the 95th percentile for that slot.
    • While the second candidate, B from Slot 2, scored an 85 mark, they also fell in the 95th percentile.
    • In equated results, both of them will get the same rank, and they have performed equally.

Check: How VITEEE Rank is Calculated?

Factors determining VITEEE Cutoff 2026

The VITEEE cutoff is decided during the counselling based on various factors such as the number of candidates, exam difficulty, and seat availability, etc.

  • Number of Candidates appeared: If more candidates appear for the exam, the cutoff will be tighter, and a better rank will be required for the desired course.
  • Difficulty of the exam: If the difficulty of the paper is easier, then the cutoff will increase, which means a better rank will be required for the desired course and campus.
  • Seat Availability: Around 20,000 seats are available for B.Tech courses across all the campuses, but seats for top courses such as CSE are few, which increases the cutoff.
  • Previous Years Trends: VIT maintains consistency in the VITEEE cutoff, and previous years’ cutoff will be used as a reference.
  • Branch Preferences: The top courses, such as CSE and ECE, are everyone’s priority, so their cutoff rank will always be lower.
  • Campus Preferences: The most demanded campus of VIT Vellore will have a higher cutoff or better rank required to get into VIT Vellore.
  • Category Preferences: Due to lower fees, the demand to get into Category 1 increases the competition, which eventually increases the cutoff.

VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Marks vs Rank

In VITEEE 2026, top ranks, such as rank under 100, will require more than 450 marks, as the maximum marks are now 500, as compared to 125 in previous years.

  • A rank between 500 and 2500 will require marks of around 340 to 420 in VITEEE 2026.
  • If a student scores less than 250 marks in the VITEEE 2026, then s/he will get a rank above 10,000.
  • A score less than 200 will get you below 30,000 in the rank list of the VITEEE 2026.
Marks (out of 500) Rank Range
470+ 1 – 250
450 – 470 250 – 500
400 – 450 500 – 2,500
350 – 400 2,500 – 6,500
300 – 350 6,500 – 12,000
250 – 300 12,000 – 20,000
200 – 250 20,000 – 30,000
150 – 200 30,000 – 50,000
<150 50,000+

VITEEE Cutoff 2026: Expected Safe score

The safe score for the CSE in Vellore and Chennai will require a score between 440 and 470 for category 1, with a safe rank target of 1000 or less.

  • Candidates who are aiming for CSE with specialisations in Vellore and Chennai should target a score of around 360-400 for Chennai and 420-450 for Vellore.
  • Candidates who are aiming for any branch in Vellore should aim for a rank under 20,000 with a safe score of more than 300.
Campus and Course Safe Rank Target Safe Score (out of 500)
VIT Vellore – CSE Core < 500 460 – 480
VIT Vellore – CSE (AI/ML, DS) < 1,000 440 – 460
VIT Vellore – CSE (Cyber, IT) < 1,500 420 – 450
VIT Vellore – ECE / EEE < 12,000 320 – 380
VIT Vellore – Mechanical < 25,000 250 – 300
VIT Chennai – CSE Core < 6,000 380 – 420
VIT Chennai – CSE Specialisations < 8,000 350 – 390
VIT Chennai – ECE < 18,000 300 – 350
VIT AP – CSE Core < 40,000 220 – 280
VIT AP – CSE Specialisations < 50,000 200 – 250
VIT Bhopal – CSE Core < 35,000 220 – 280
VIT Bhopal – CSE Specialisations < 45,000 190 – 240

Ques. Safe Score in VITEEE 2026 Out of 500: Good Marks for Top Branches CSE, AI, ML with Lower Category?

Ans. For VITEEE 2026, the exam will be a total of 500 marks, and students aiming for top branches like CSE, AI & ML, and Data Science at VIT for a lower Category fees should target a high score:

  • A score of 460+ marks is considered safe for CSE (AI & ML), which typically requires a rank under 500.
  • For CSE and CS (Data Science), a score of more than 450 will place you in rank under 1,000.
  • Similarly, CSE specialisations such as AI & Data Engineering, Cyber Security, and IT require around 420+ marks, which will place you within the top 2,000.

FAQs

Ques. What happens if my rank is above 1 lakh? Am I completely out of VIT admission?

Ans. If a candidate has a rank above 1 lakh, s/he is ineligible for the counselling in the Vellore and Chennai campuses based on the official resources. However, recent years' trends have shown that even with a rank of more than 1 lakh, candidates were able to secure admission to these campuses in Category 5.

Ques. Is it better to aim for a popular branch in a lower-fee category or a less popular branch in a better category?

Ans. A core CSE or ECE branch in category 3-4 in Vellore and Chennai is more preferable than a less popular branch in Category 1. However, for fee-conscious students, securing any desired branch at any campus in Category 1 or 2 makes more sense.

Ques. How do cutoffs for emerging specialisations like CSE (AI & ML), Data Science, or Cyber Security compare to core CSE and other branches?

Ans. Core CSE often has the highest cutoff (rank under 500) for category 1 at VIT Vellore. Whereas CSE with specialisations such as AI/ML, and Data Science require slightly lower rank than core CSE.

Ques. Is 80,000 a good rank in VIT?

Ans. Yes, with a rank of 80,000, you are eligible for counselling in all four campuses of the VIT. A rank of 80,000 can secure you a Mechanical Engineering course in category 5 in VIT Vellore. In the Chennai campus, you can get Mechanical in Category 3 and EEE in Category 5 with this rank.

Ques. How many marks for 3000 rank in VITEEE?

Ans. With the change in the marking scheme, around 400 marks should be required for a 3,000 rank. However, the marks should vary due to the normalisation. So you should aim for at least 410-420 to secure a rank of 3,000 or less.