Chennai Institute of Technology (CIT) established in 2010 is a Private Institute under the aegis of Parthasarathy Seeniammal Educational Trust. The Institute is affiliated to Anna University. CIT secured 2nd Rank among Tamil Nadu Engineering Colleges in Anna University Results. The institute has been ranked 175th position under the Engineering category by NIRF Chennai Institute of Technology offers B.E / B.Tech at the UG level and M.E at the PG level and 3 departments are recognized as research centers by Anna University. Admission to these courses will be done on the basis of TNEA Counselling (B.E/ B.Tech) and Entrance Exams – GATE/ TANCET (M.E). Chennai Institute of technology has been ranked in the excellent band by ARIIA for its Innovation and incubation activities.

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Chennai Institute of Technology

Chennai Institute of Technology Highlights

Established | Type 2010 | Private
Campus Area 200+ acres
Faculty Strength 197
Popular Courses B.Tech, B.E, M.E
Entrance Exams TNEA, GATE, TANCET
Approvals & Accreditations  UGC, AICTE
Official Website https://www.chennaiinstituteoftechnology.com/
Total Students 2457
Application Online/Offline

Chennai Institute of Technology Important Dates 2023

Particulars Dates
TNEA 2023 – BE/BTech
TNEA 2023 Registration Starts  May 5, 2023
TNEA 2023 Registration Last Date June 4, 2023
TNEA 2023 Certificate Verification June 5 – June 20, 2023
TNEA 2023 Rank List June 26, 2023
Grievances Redressal  June 26 – June 30, 2023
TNEA Counseling for Special Reservation categories July 22 – July 26, 2023
TNEA General Counseling (Online)  July 28 – September 03, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 1 Choice Filling July 28 - July 30, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 1 Allotment July 31, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 1 Provisional Allotment August 02, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 2 Choice Filling August 09 - August 11, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 2 Allotment August 12, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 2 Provisional Allotment August 14, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 3 Choice Filling August 22 - August 24, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 3 Allotment August 25, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 3 Provisional Allotment August 27, 2023
TNEA Supplementary Counseling  September 06 – September 08, 2023
TNEA SCA to SC counseling September 10 – September 11, 2023
End of TNEA counseling  September 11, 2023

Quick Facts
- 2nd Position in Tamilnadu
- Ranked by Anna University
- 80+ Recruiters across major domains
- Highest Package: 44 LPA & Average Package: 4.2 LPA
- Industry connected Institute with more than 14+MoU’s
- Center of Excellence(CoE) for Technological Skill Development
- Corporate Training in Foreign Languages by Native Trainers
- International Exposure through Foreign Internships
- 94% pass percentage in Python
- 88% First Year Result
- 79.5% Overall Result

Chennai Institute of Technology Ranking and Awards

  • Ranked 175th in Engineering Category by NIRF Ranking 2022.
  • No.1 position in Tamilnadu in Anna University Academic Performance Nov/Dec 2021.
  • No.2 position in TNEA 2022.
  • Ranked 201-250 band by NIRF Ranking 2021.
  • 2nd Position in Tamil Nadu- Ranked by Anna University
  • Ranked 3rd in Tamil Nadu in TNEA 2021 Admissions
  • Youngest Institution to achieve 6 years accreditation for 2 programs 
  • Awarded “Excellence Band” by ARIIA 2021
  • Best Industry Linked Institute by AICTE-CII Survey
  • Awarded Best Placement Award by National Award of Excellence
  • Chennai Institute of Technology was awarded the Best Institution Award for two consecutive years in the Innovative Building modeling contest organized by Trimble-Tekla.
  • First Prize of INR 1 Lakh by Smart India Hackathon
  • 5 out of 5 stars in Innovation by the Institution’s Innovation Council
  • First Prize of INR 15 Lakh by Rajasthan DigiFest Hackathon
  • Second Prize by Daimler Motors, Germany.
  • Ranked 104th in Engineering category by Times Engineering Ranking 2019

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Chennai Institute of Technology Courses

Chennai Institute of Technology offers several courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Details for the same are as follows:

Course Specialization Eligibility Criteria
B.E Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer and Communication Engineering, CSE (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning), CSE (Cyber Security)
  • Higher Secondary Examination qualified from a recognized board of education.
  • Minimum 50% marks should be secured in the qualifying examination.
  • Appearing candidates are also eligible for applying.
B.Tech Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Science & Business Systems
  • Higher Secondary Examination qualified from a recognized board of education.
  • Minimum 50% marks should be secured in the qualifying examination.
  • Appearing candidates are also eligible for applying.
M.E CAD / CAM Candidates having a BE/ B.Tech. Degree (Relevant or Allied discipline) with
minimum 50% marks in aggregate are eligible.
Computer Science and Engineering
Applied Electronics

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Chennai Institute of Technology Admission

  • For B.E., admission the course is based on the TNEA exam scores.
  • Candidates from Backward Classes who have secured a minimum of 45% marks, MBC & DNC candidates with 40% marks and SC/ ST/ SCA candidates with 40% marks are eligible.
  • Admission to M.E. is done on the basis of GATE/ TANCET scores.

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Chennai Institute of Technology Cutoff

Tabulated below is the TNEA cutoff for admission to Chennai Institute of Technology:

Specialization Cutoff
BE Mechanical Engineering 302-8279
BE Computer Science and Engineering 1887-9007
BE Electronics & Communication Engineering 3005-9182
B.Tech Information Technology 3303-9526

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Chennai Institute of Technology Placements

Chennai Institute of Technology Placements is offered to the candidates through its dedicated placement cell. The candidates are well trained in order to make their placement ready. Mentioned below are some highlights of the recent placement season at the institute: 

  • 511 students placed
  • Placement percentage - 94%
  • 80+ Recruiters
  • No. of companies visited - 128
  • Total Number of offers given: 830
  • No of students with multiple offers - 319
  • 50+ Core Companies
  • Highest Package: INR 44 LPA
  • Average Salary: INR 5.6 LPA

The following table shows the number of students placed in the last 3 years:

Undergraduate Students

No. of Students Graduated

No. of Students Placed

No. of Students opting for Higher Studies

200

156

6

333

251

13

373

269

7

Postgraduate Students

No. of Students Graduated

     No. of Students Placed

No. of Students opting for Higher Studies

37

36

1

22

2

0

1

1

0

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Chennai Institute of Technology Faculty

Chennai Institute of Technology Chennai has a highly qualified and accomplished faculty of 197 members, making it a large and diverse faculty. All members in the faculty are highly qualified and accomplished. The faculty at CIT consists of nearly 48 members who are Ph.D. holders in their respective disciplines and departments. The faculty members are extremely cooperative toward students and introduce new and innovative learning and teaching methods for the purpose of imparting effective education. The faculty at the Institute consists of members who hold considerable experience and expertise in their fields. 

Total no.of. faculties working - 272
No.of. Doctorates - 125
Faculties pursuing Ph.D - 99

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Chennai Institute of Technology Facilities

Chennai Institute of Technology offers various facilities that students can avail of on campus. Some of these are as follows:

  • Hostel: Separate hostels are available for male and female students. The hostels are equipped with all the necessary facilities required for residence. 
  • Library: The institute has a library which is well stocked with a collection of over 23,000 books. 
  • Canteen: The canteen at the institute provides students with delicious and hygienic food. 
  • Transport: The institute offers students with a dedicated bus transport facility to various parts of the city.

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Chennai Institute of Technology FAQs

Ques. How is Chennai Institute of Technology?

Ans. Chennai Institute of Technology is one of the well-reputed engineering colleges in India. The institute provides the students with a highly qualified faculty as well as state-of-the-art infrastructure. CIT also has a great placement record with almost 460 students getting placed during the previous placement season, with a top package of INR 22 LPA. 

Ques. Does Chennai Institute of Technology provide scholarships?

Ans. CIT provides scholarships for all 4 years prior to approval has to be obtained before attending counselling. 

Cut Off Fee Waiver
190 & Above 100% Tuition Fee
185-189 50% Tuition Fee

Ques. How to apply for admission at Chennai Institute Technology?

Ans.  Chennai Institute of Technology fills its government quota seats students through Anna University’s admission process, viz. TNEA (UG) and TANCA counseling. The undergraduate level engineering candidates are admitted on the basis of their class XII marks through a centralized counseling process – TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions).  Post-graduate level candidates for engineering courses are admitted on the basis of their GATE/ TANCET score through TANCA (Tamil Nadu Common Admissions). For college admission, the candidate can either download the application form from the official website or can obtain the form from the college office.

Ques. What is the course fee for the B.Tech course at CIT?

Ans. The course fee to pursue B.Tech course at the Chennai Institute of Technology is INR 50,000 per year.

Ques. Why should I choose CIT?

Ans. Chennai Institute of Technology at Kundrathur has a lot to offer to its students. It is considered as one of the top colleges in Chennai. They have a marvelous infrastructure and scenic beauty. Studying here I can agree to the fact that it is considered one of the best in Chennai.

Ques. How to apply to the courses offered by CIT?

Ans. Students can apply to the courses offered by the institute in online mode by visiting the official website of the same.

Ques. What is the course fee for the M.E course at CIT?

Ans. The course fee for the M.E course at the Chennai Institute of Technology is INR 50,000 per annum.