With a 22,000 rank in VITEEE and 70,000 rank in JEE Mains, you have a better chance of getting a good branch at VIT by paying their fees early. JOSAA counseling for JEE Mains might get you a seat, but your rank may only get you into lower NITs or IIITs, possibly with branches you may not prefer. If you want a good branch and college now, paying VIT fees is a safer option. Waiting for JOSAA is risky but can be tried if you want government college options.

Contact the VIT queries and know whether VIT admission fee is refundable . If it is , then apply for VIT counselling and Josaa afterwards , remember - apply only if VIT admission fee is refundable or contact the admission office and know whether you get your preferred campus , branch , fee category and express your problem to them . Generally you will definitely get a seat in VIT with that rank but that is uncertain so contact respected for more assistance. Thank you