Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology (RIT), Chennai is a private engineering college established in 2008, affiliated to Anna University and approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It offers undergraduate courses in the discipline of Engineering and Technology. Admission to RIT, Chennai is done on the basis of TNEA Counselling. Additionally, the institute has placed more than 1100 students and invited 275+ recruiters. The highest package offered at INR 12 LPA. Some of the top recruiters are Infosys, Justdial, L & T InfoTech, Wipro, JBM Auto Systems, Amazon, Capgemini, Altair etc.

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Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology Key Points

  • Only UG College in Tamilnadu to be ranked by NIRF.
  • Youngest in UG colleges in Tamilnadu to be ranked by NIRF.
  • One of the top 5 non-autonomous engineering colleges in Tamilnadu to be ranked by NIRF.
  • The only college in the district to be ranked by NIRF.
  • Ranked in the top 250s among all IIT’S, NIT’S, Central, State, and Private Universities.
  • Centre of Excellence in NICHE areas AICTE Funded research laboratory.
  • 40+ MoUs signed in past 3 academic years under Industry-Institute Initiative.
  • 60 Percentage of Doctorates in every department.
  • All departments accredited by NBA.
  • Internship in foreign universities for students.
  • Regular Industrial visit for students for better industrial exposure.
  • RIT maintains a faculty-student ratio of 1:13.
  • Value addition training like Guest Lectures, In-Plant Training, Industrial Visits, Internships and Industry Projects. Skill-oriented training programs are organized for all the students through TCS, Wipro, Zoho, ICT Academy, BOSCH and MSME.

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology Important Dates

Event 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

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology Courses

RIT Chennai offers B.E and B.Tech courses in the following disciplines:

Courses Specializations Eligibility Criteria
B.E. Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer & Communication Engineering 10+2 examination with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for Backward classes, 40% for more Backward classes and just pass in the examination for SC/ST )
B.Tech  Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Science & Business Systems

Check: RIT Chennai Courses & Fees

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology Placement

RIT has a dedicated placement cell to provide assistance to its students during on-campus recruitment. The candidates get trained in order to make them placement ready. Mentioned below are some highlights of the recent placement season at the institute: 

  • 1100+ students placed from UG courses
  • 275+ Recruiters
  • Highest Package: INR 12 LPA
  • Average Salary:  INR 4.7 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
465 407 11
454 410 13
452 406 35

Check: RIT Chennai Placements

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology Facilities

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

  • Library: The library has a rich collection of 18328 volumes of textbooks and reference books in all branches of Engineering, Science, Technology, Management and General studies and the collection is ever increasing.
  • Canteen: A cafeteria with modern facilities is available within the campus and is open for staff, students and visitors. The Cafeteria with a seating capacity in excess of 500 serves healthy and hygienic food. The modern kitchen utilities available at the cafeteria help reduce the time taken to prepare each meal and also to serve it hot.
  • Transport: The institute offers students with a dedicated bus transport facility to various parts of the city.
  • Sports Facility: The campus has indoor facilities for Chess, Carom, Table Tennis, Badminton and out-Door facilities for Volleyball, FootBall, Cricket, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi We have one qualified Physical Education staff to train the students.

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology Faculty

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology Chennai has a highly qualified and accomplished faculty of 157 members, making it a large and diverse faculty. All members in the faculty are highly qualified and accomplished. The faculty at RIT consists of nearly 53 members who are Ph.D. holders in their respective disciplines and departments. 

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Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology FAQs

Ques. What is the admission process at Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology?

Ans. The admission to the B.E. & B.Tech programs is done on the basis of TNEA. 

Ques. What are the scholarships offered by Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology?

Ans. The institute offers a horde of scholarships and stipends to meritorious students pursuing their engineering education from RIT. For details on scholarships offered, candidates can reach the institute administration or navigate to the scholarships section on the official website. Candidates can download the scholarship form from the official website. Govt scholarships for SC/ST and BC/MBC can be applied through the institute for the admitted students.

Ques. How are the hostel facilities at RIT Chennai?

Ans. RIT has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls and is equipped with all modern amenities. The hostels are designed to provide an ideal environment conducive for academic pursuit. All the hostels are provided with dining halls, uninterrupted water supply, reading halls, Internet connection, indoor recreation, television, and 24/7 medical facility. 

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Ques. Does RIT Chennai offer a lateral entry program?

Ans. Yes. RIT Chennai offers B.E and B.Tech lateral entry programs. The candidates who have passed their Diploma in Engineering are eligible for admission.

Ques. Why should I join RIT Chennai?

Ans. The key benefits of joining RIT Chennai is mentioned below:

  • Only UG College in Tamilnadu to be ranked by NIRF
  • Youngest in UG colleges in Tamilnadu to be ranked by NIRF
  • One among top 5 non autonomous engineering colleges in Tamilnadu to be ranked by NIRF.
  • Only college in district to be ranked by NIRF
  • Ranked in top 250’s among all IIT’S, NIT’S, CENTRAL, STATE and PRIVATE universities.
  • Centre of Excellence in NICHE Areas
  • AICTE Funded research laboratory
  • 40+ MoUS signed in past 3 academic years under Industry-Institute Initiative
  • 60 Percentage of Doctorates in every department
  • All department accredited by NBA
  • Internship in foreign universities for students
  • Regular Industrial visit for students for better industrial exposure.