Hello,

Yes, an average student can definitely maintain a CGPA above 8.5 in VIT Vellore . Not qualifying JEE Mains does not mean you cannot do well in college.

It depends more on your consistency and how seriously you take your subjects during the semester. You don’t need to be a topper, just stay regular with classes, assignments, and study a bit before exams.

The pressure is there, but it's manageable. If you attend classes properly and study from notes or reference books, it becomes easier.

Semester exam questions are usually not as tough or deep as JEE Mains. Most of the time, they come from what is taught in class or from standard books or materials shared by the faculty. A little practice and understanding of concepts is enough— not a lot of critical thinking is needed like in JEE.

So yes, with regular effort, you can do really well.