With a VITEEE 2025 rank of 20,775 , and your preference for Category 1 or 2 only , here’s a realistic and strategic breakdown of the best options across VIT campuses based on previous year trends:

VIT Vellore (Main Campus):
At this rank, Category 1 is unlikely here for top branches. In Category 2, you may get branches like Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Biotechnology. Core CSE or CSE specializations (AI, DS) are generally not available after rank 15,000, even in Category 2.

VIT Chennai:
You have good chances in Category 1 or 2. CSE (Core), CSE with AI/ML, and Data Science may be available in Category 2. ECE, EEE, and Mechanical are likely to be available in Category 1. Chennai is a strong campus with good placements, especially in tech branches.

VIT Bhopal and VIT-AP:
You can get almost any branch in Category 1, including CSE, CSE with AI and ML, CSE with Data Science, ECE, EEE, and Bioengineering. These are newer campuses but are growing fast and offer modern curriculum and good infrastructure.

Best Choices for Category 1 or 2:
At VIT Chennai: go for CSE, CSE-AI, or ECE.
At VIT Vellore: consider ECE, EEE, Mechanical, or Biotech in Category 2.
At VIT Bhopal or VIT-AP: CSE and its specializations are available in Category 1.