Scoring 97 percentile in MPC from the Andhra Pradesh board is an excellent academic achievement and makes you fully eligible to apply for VIT Vellore’s integrated courses. However, admission to VIT Vellore especially for Category 1 seats primarily depends on your performance in the VITEEE entrance exam, not just on-board marks. While your high percentage fulfills the basic eligibility criteria, the allotment into Category 1 (which offers the lowest tuition fee) is generally reserved for candidates with top VITEEE ranks. For example, to secure Category 1 in high-demand branches like Computer Science Engineering (CSE), you typically need to rank within the top 950–1500. For branches like Information Technology (IT) or Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Category 1 is available up to ranks around 4000–5000. Therefore, if you are aiming for Category 1 at VIT Vellore, it is essential that you appear for the VITEEE exam and score a competitive rank. Without this exam and its corresponding rank, you cannot be allocated a branch or fee category. So, your next step should be to register for VITEEE, prepare well, and aim for a high rank to maximize your chances of securing a Category 1 seat in your preferred course.