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Chalapathi Institute of Engineering and Technology (CIET) is a private engineering college established in 2007 in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. It is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK) and approved by AICTE. CIET holds NAAC Grade A accreditation. NBA accreditation covers four B.Tech branches: Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Civil Engineering.
As per NIRF Engineering 2025, CIET Guntur does not currently appear in the ranked list.
The campus spans 20 acres at Chalapathi Nagar, Lam, Guntur. The institute maintains active memberships with IEEE and IETE professional bodies.
- B.Tech (4 years) in 9 branches:
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Computer Science and Information Technology (CS-IT)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
- Civil Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI and ML)
- Data Sciences
- Cyber Security
- M.Tech (2 years) in Computer Science and Engineering, and VLSI Design and Embedded Systems
Total B.Tech fee is INR 1.60 Lakhs over four years (INR 40,000 per year), uniform across all nine branches. M.Tech fee is INR 86,000 over two years.
The AP government’s Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme covers full tuition fee reimbursement for eligible BC, SC, and ST students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per year.
CIET reports 440 or more cumulative placements through 38 recruiting companies, with top recruiters including TCS, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and IBM.
CIET Admission Dates 2026
Admissions for the 2026-27 session at CIET Guntur have concluded. B.Tech and M.Tech seats were filled through APSCHE centralised counselling between July and August 2026. The 2027-28 cycle will open with AP EAPCET 2027, tentatively expected in May 2027.
| Event | Date (2026-27 Cycle) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AP EAPCET 2026 Exam | May 12 to May 20, 2026 | Concluded |
| AP EAPCET Result | June 1, 2026 | Concluded |
| APSCHE Phase 1 Counselling | July 20 to August 13, 2026 | Concluded |
| APSCHE Phase 2 Counselling | Late August 2026 | Concluded |
For the upcoming 2027-28 cycle, dates below are tentative based on patterns from previous years. Official dates will be published on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in when the cycle launches.
| Event | Tentative Date (2027-28 Cycle) |
|---|---|
| AP EAPCET 2027 Exam | May 2027 (Tentative) |
| APSCHE Phase 1 Counselling | July to August 2027 (Tentative) |
| College Reporting Window | August 2027 (Tentative) |
The table below shows the entrance exams accepted across CIET programmes.
| Programme | Exam Accepted | Counselling Authority |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (Category A) | AP EAPCET | APSCHE web counselling |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry | AP ECET | APSCHE web counselling |
| M.Tech (Category A) | GATE / AP PGECET | APSCHE PG counselling |
CIET Courses and Fees
CIET Guntur offers 11 programmes: nine B.Tech branches and two M.Tech specialisations. The flat fee of INR 1.60 Lakhs for B.Tech applies uniformly across all nine branches, making programme selection a purely academic and career-oriented choice. M.Tech costs INR 86,000 over two years.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (all 9 branches) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, min 45% (40% for SC/ST) + AP EAPCET | INR 1.60 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (CSE) | 2 years | B.E./B.Tech in CSE or IT, min 50% + GATE / AP PGECET | INR 86,000 |
| M.Tech (VLSI Design and Embedded Systems) | 2 years | B.E./B.Tech in ECE or EEE, min 50% + GATE / AP PGECET | INR 86,000 |
B.Tech Lateral Entry is available for diploma holders and B.Sc. Mathematics graduates via AP ECET, with admission to the second year of the four-year programme. The nine B.Tech branches at CIET span both established and emerging technology disciplines: from Civil and Electrical Engineering to AI, AI and ML, Data Sciences, and Cyber Security.
CIET Admission Process
CIET Guntur admits B.Tech students through AP EAPCET for Category A convener quota seats (70% of intake), with APSCHE centralised web counselling managing all allotments. Category B management quota (30%) is filled directly by the college. M.Tech admissions run through APSCHE PG counselling using GATE or AP PGECET scores.
B.Tech Admission at CIET
Category A allotment is based entirely on AP EAPCET rank. The college does not conduct a separate test or interview for convener quota seats. Category B candidates apply directly to the CIET admissions office at Lam, Guntur, without requiring an EAPCET rank.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry (or Computer Science or Biotechnology). Minimum 45% aggregate for General category. Minimum 40% for SC and ST.
- Category A (70% seats): AP EAPCET rank through APSCHE web counselling. Reservation follows APSCHE norms for SC, ST, BC, EWS, and PwD categories.
- Category B (30% seats): Direct application to CIET. Minimum 45% in 10+2 PCM. No EAPCET rank required.
- Lateral Entry (B.Tech): AP ECET rank holders. Diploma in relevant Engineering branch or B.Sc. Mathematics with minimum 45%. Admitted to second year via APSCHE counselling.
CSE and ECE branches at CIET typically fill in AP EAPCET Phase 1 counselling. Newer branches such as Data Sciences and Cyber Security have had available seats in Phase 2 in recent cycles.
M.Tech Admission at CIET
M.Tech admissions use APSCHE PG counselling. GATE score holders receive priority over non-GATE AP PGECET candidates during seat allotment in rank order. GATE-qualified students are eligible for a monthly AICTE stipend of INR 12,400 throughout the two-year programme, subject to performance and attendance norms.
- M.Tech CSE: B.E./B.Tech in CSE, IT, or related branch with minimum 50%.
- M.Tech VLSI and Embedded Systems: B.E./B.Tech in ECE or EEE with minimum 50%.
- Category B (30% seats): Direct application to CIET. Minimum 50% in B.E./B.Tech required.
CIET Guntur Placements
CIET Guntur’s placement cell reports 440 or more cumulative placements facilitated through 38 recruiting companies. CSE and ECE branches account for the majority of placed students. The placement cell conducts aptitude training and soft-skills development for students in their pre-final year to support campus recruitment readiness.
| Metric | Reported Figure |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 8.5 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 3.5 LPA |
| Cumulative Placements | 440 or more students |
| Recruiting Companies | 38 |
Confirmed recruiters at CIET Guntur include TCS, Wipro, HCL Technologies, IBM, and Syntel. CSE graduates from the AI and ML and Cyber Security branches have been joining software development and IT services roles. ECE and EEE graduates typically enter core engineering and embedded systems roles, while Civil Engineering graduates join infrastructure and construction sector companies.
CIET Guntur Scholarships
CIET Guntur students can access multiple scholarship schemes from the AP state government and the central government. The Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme is the most significant benefit for eligible students, covering full tuition fee reimbursement across the entire programme duration.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Jagananna Vidya Deevena | BC, SC, ST students from Andhra Pradesh with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per year | Full tuition fee reimbursement for B.Tech and M.Tech |
| Vasathi Deevena | SC and ST students residing in government-recognised hostels | Monthly living allowance (amount varies by programme level) |
| Post-Matric Scholarship | SC and ST students. Apply via AP e-pass portal within annual deadline | Tuition fee and maintenance allowance |
| GATE Stipend (AICTE) | M.Tech students admitted on valid GATE score at CIET | INR 12,400 per month for programme duration |
State scholarship applications must be submitted through the AP government’s e-pass portal before the annual deadline. Students are advised to register in the first month of the academic year to ensure timely disbursement.
CIET Guntur Campus and Infrastructure
CIET Guntur occupies a 20-acre campus at Chalapathi Nagar, Lam, Guntur. Lam is on the outskirts of Guntur and is well connected by road to the city centre. The campus hosts dedicated branch laboratories including simulation tools for ECE and VLSI programmes, and computing labs for CSE, AI, Data Sciences, and Cyber Security branches. A central library provides access to digital technical journals and reference resources.
Separate hostel facilities are available for boys and girls on campus. Annual hostel fee ranges from INR 30,000 to INR 40,000 depending on room type. Mess charges are billed separately. Students seeking hostel accommodation are advised to apply at the time of joining to secure a place.
Four B.Tech branches at CIET carry NBA accreditation: CSE, ECE, EEE, and Civil Engineering. This reflects quality assessment of programme outcomes and infrastructure for these departments. CIET’s institutional memberships with IEEE and IETE provide students access to technical resources, events, and student branch activities.
CIET vs VVIT vs ALIET
Aspirants targeting private engineering colleges in coastal Andhra Pradesh through AP EAPCET often compare Chalapathi Institute of Engineering and Technology (CIET), Guntur, Vasireddy Venkatadri Institute of Technology (VVIT), Nambur, and Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology (ALIET), Vijayawada. All three are JNTUK-affiliated private institutions serving the same AP EAPCET applicant pool.
| Parameter | CIET, Guntur | VVIT, Nambur | ALIET, Vijayawada |
|---|---|---|---|
| District | Guntur | Guntur | Krishna |
| Established | 2007 | 2006 | 1998 |
| Affiliation | JNTUK | JNTUK | JNTUK |
| NAAC Grade | A | A | A |
| AICTE Approved | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| B.Tech Fee (Total) | INR 1.60 Lakhs | Contact college | Contact college |
CIET holds a specific advantage in published fee transparency, with the INR 1.60 Lakhs total B.Tech fee confirmed across all nine branches. VVIT is in the same Guntur district, making it a direct geographic comparison for Guntur region aspirants. ALIET in Vijayawada suits candidates who prefer the city location of Vijayawada. All three colleges admit students primarily through AP EAPCET and APSCHE centralised counselling.
CIET Guntur FAQs
Ques. Is CIET Guntur a good college for B.Tech?
Ans. CIET Guntur holds NAAC Grade A accreditation and NBA accreditation for four of its nine B.Tech branches (CSE, ECE, EEE, Civil). It is AICTE approved and affiliated to JNTUK. The B.Tech fee of INR 1.60 Lakhs over four years is among the lowest for JNTUK-affiliated private colleges. The college reports 440 or more cumulative placements through 38 companies, with top recruiters including TCS, Wipro, and HCL.
Ques. What is the AP EAPCET cutoff rank for CIET Guntur CSE?
Ans. CIET Guntur CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) typically fills in Phase 1 of APSCHE counselling. Exact closing ranks vary by year, category, and gender. Newer branches such as Data Sciences and Cyber Security have had available seats in Phase 2 in recent cycles. Check the APSCHE counselling portal for the most recent branch-wise closing ranks after each phase of allotment.
Ques. Does CIET Guntur have a hostel?
Ans. Yes. CIET Guntur provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls on campus. Annual hostel fee ranges from INR 30,000 to INR 40,000 depending on room type. Mess charges are billed separately. Students are advised to apply for hostel accommodation at the time of joining to secure a place.
Ques. What is the total cost of B.Tech at CIET Guntur including hostel?
Ans. B.Tech tuition at CIET is INR 1.60 Lakhs over four years (INR 40,000 per year). Adding hostel at INR 30,000 to INR 40,000 per year, the total residential cost over four years ranges from INR 2.80 Lakhs to INR 3.20 Lakhs. Mess charges are billed separately and should be confirmed with the hostel office.
Ques. Which companies recruit from CIET Guntur?
Ans. Confirmed recruiters at CIET Guntur include TCS, Wipro, HCL Technologies, IBM, and Syntel. The college has facilitated 440 or more cumulative placements through 38 companies. CSE and ECE branches account for the majority of placed students. For the latest recruiter list, contact the CIET placement cell directly.
Ques. Does CIET Guntur have NIRF ranking?
Ans. CIET Guntur does not currently appear in the NIRF Engineering ranked list. NIRF participation is voluntary and many private engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh do not appear in the ranked list. CIET’s quality credentials are reflected in its NAAC Grade A accreditation and NBA accreditation for four B.Tech branches.
Ques. Are government scholarships available at CIET Guntur?
Ans. Yes. BC, SC, and ST students from Andhra Pradesh with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per year are eligible for the Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme, which reimburses full tuition fees for B.Tech and M.Tech. SC and ST hostel students may receive a living allowance under the Vasathi Deevena scheme. GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive a monthly AICTE stipend of INR 12,400. Apply through the AP e-pass portal before the annual deadline.
Ques. Is CIET Guntur government or private?
Ans. CIET Guntur is a private unaided engineering college. It is affiliated to JNTUK and approved by AICTE. As a private unaided institution, its fees are regulated under APSCHE norms. Students admitted through AP EAPCET counselling are eligible for state government fee reimbursement under the applicable AP schemes, depending on category and family income.
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