VITEEE 2026 cutoff rank predictor: predicted marks vs rank for CSE, AI&ML, ECE at VIT

CSE Core at VIT Vellore Category 1 is expected to close under rank 1,000 (≈440–460 marks). This VITEEE 2026 cutoff rank predictor lists marks-vs-rank ranges, category closures and negative-marking effects.

Edited by Deepak Rao

Updated May 8, 2026 6:09 AM

    VITEEE 2026 cutoff rank predictor: CSE Core Vellore Cat 1 likely closes under rank 1,000 (440–460 marks)

    CSE Core at VIT Vellore in Category 1 is expected to close below rank 1,000 , needing roughly 440–460 marks on the 500-mark scale. AI & ML at Vellore is forecast to close near rank 2,000 in Category 1, with Category 2 around rank 8,000 .

    VITEEE 2026 cutoff rank predictor: marks vs rank table

    The table below gives predicted rank bands used by the VITEEE 2026 cutoff rank predictor. These ranges reflect equi-percentile equating across shifts and the expected effect of negative marking.

    Marks (out of 500) Predicted rank range Typical branch access (Cat 1)
    400 751–3,000 Strong chance for AI&ML / CSE in higher categories
    380–400 1,800–4,500 CSE/AI&ML possible in Cat 2–3
    320–379 4,501–9,000 ECE at Vellore likely
    260–319 9,001–18,000 CSE at Chennai, EEE
    200–259 18,001–35,000 Mechanical at Vellore, mid-tier branches
    150–199 35,001–70,000 Limited options across campuses
    100–149 70,001–95,000+ Very limited; admissions difficult

    What the VITEEE 2026 cutoff rank predictor means for top branches

    Category-wise closing ranks for Vellore used in the predictor: CSE Core closes from ~1,000 (Cat 1) to ~18,000 (Cat 5) . AI & ML at Vellore is expected to range from ~2,000 (Cat 1) to ~22,000 (Cat 5) . ECE may close around 6,000 (Cat 1) and up to 60,000 (Cat 5) .

    Students targeting CSE Core Cat 1 should aim for 440–460 marks . Those with 360 marks are likely to sit around rank 4,500–6,000 , which is generally insufficient for CSE Core Cat 1 but can secure CSE in lower categories or other branches.

    Negative marking and equi-percentile equating

    Negative marking is expected to reduce raw marks by roughly 30–50 marks on the 500 scale for many candidates. Equi-percentile equating normalizes scores across shifts, so closing ranks are preserved while the same closing rank may map to 10–15% lower marks .

    Immediate student impact

    If you score ≈300 marks , expect around rank 10,000–15,000 — suitable for ECE at some campuses. A score near 250 marks usually maps to rank 20,000–25,000 , where Mechanical at Vellore remains accessible in Category 1. Scores near 100 typically yield 80,000+ ranks and make admission unlikely.

    All figures above follow the latest available predictions and rank mappings from official-equating assumptions and public reporting. Keep your counselling choices flexible across categories and campuses.

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