Is there an entrance exam for CIT Chennai BE admission?

No. CIT Chennai BE and B.Tech admission is entirely merit-based through TNEA 2026. No separate entrance exam is required. Admission rank is calculated from Class 12 Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry marks.

What is the CIT Chennai college code for TNEA 2026?

The CIT Chennai college code for TNEA is 1399. Enter this code while selecting CIT Chennai during TNEA 2026 choice filling at tneaonline.org.

What is the total fee for BE at CIT Chennai?

The annual tuition fee at CIT Chennai is INR 55,000 per year. The total fee for the 4-year BE programme is INR 2,20,000. Lateral entry (3-year) fee totals INR 1,65,000. Contact the college for hostel and other charges.

Is management quota available at CIT Chennai?

Yes. CIT Chennai offers a management quota. Candidates apply directly to the college. Selection is through an aptitude test, group discussion, and personal interview. The registration fee for management quota is INR 150.

What was the CIT Chennai TNEA cutoff in 2025?

In 2025, the TNEA opening rank at CIT Chennai for the OC category was around 2,827 and the closing rank was around 14,658 across branches. CSE and AI-related branches have higher competition and close at lower rank numbers. These figures are indicative of the 2026 range.

Can diploma holders get direct entry to CIT Chennai BE?

Yes. Diploma holders in relevant engineering disciplines can apply for lateral entry to the second year of B.E. at CIT Chennai. Admission is through TNEA lateral entry counselling. Minimum eligibility is 50% in the relevant diploma.

What are the branches with the most seats at CIT Chennai?

CSE has 240 seats at CIT Chennai. AI and DS and IT each have 180 seats. ECE and other branches have varying intake. Total approved intake is approximately 1,502 across all BE and B.Tech branches.

How is M.E. admission done at CIT Chennai?

M.E. admission at CIT Chennai is through TANCET or GATE scores via TANCA counselling. TANCET is conducted by Anna University. Minimum eligibility is a B.E. or B.Tech degree in the relevant branch with at least 50% aggregate.

What reservation policy applies at CIT Chennai?

Tamil Nadu reservation norms apply: OC 31%, BC 26.5%, MBC+DNC 20%, BCM 3.5%, SC/SCA 18%, ST 1%. An additional 7.5% horizontal reservation applies for Tamil Nadu government school students within each category. PwD gets 3% horizontal reservation.

CIT Chennai BE {Lateral}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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BE {Lateral} at CIT Chennai is a 3-year Full Time UG Degree. The course is offered in 11 specializations. The most popular specializations include Computer Science & Engineering, Bio-Medical Engineering, Cyber Security.

The total BE {Lateral} Fees at CIT Chennai for 2025 - 2026 academic year is ₹ 1.65 Lakhs.

To be eligible for the CIT Chennai BE {Lateral} program, candidates must have passed Diploma with 50% (or equivalent).

Read the section below for further details on CIT Chennai BE {Lateral} admission 2025, fees, hostel fees, cutoff, placement, rankings and more.

Bachelor of Engineering [BE] {Lateral}

Total Fees:₹1.65 Lakhs

11 Courses3 Years Full Time

(Based on 337 views last year)

Eligibility:

Diploma with 50%

Application Date:

6 June - 05 Jul 2026

Computer Science & Engineering

₹1.65 Lakhs

(Based on 99 views last year)

Cyber Security

₹1.65 Lakhs

(Based on 22 views last year)

CIT Chennai BE {Lateral} Fees

CIT Chennai BE {Lateral} Fees 2025 - 2026 is ₹ 1.65 Lakhs for the entire course duration. Students must pay approximately ₹ 55,000 per year.

Based on 222 views collected by Collegedunia last year, the most popular BE {Lateral} specialisation is Computer Science & Engineering, Bio-Medical Engineering, Cyber Security.

BE {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering total fees is ₹ 1.65 Lakhs
BE {Lateral} Bio-Medical Engineering total fees is ₹ 1.65 Lakhs
BE {Lateral} Cyber Security total fees is ₹ 1.65 Lakhs

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
total fees	₹ 1.65 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

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CIT Chennai BE {Lateral} Admission 2026

Students must have Diploma with 50% to be eligible for BE {Lateral} admission at CIT Chennai.

CIT Chennai BE {Lateral} Admission Dates 2026

The application deadline for admission to CIT Chennai BE {Lateral} program was June 06 - July 05, 2025.

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Events	Dates
Admission Timeline [B.Tech] (Lateral)	Jun 06, 2026 - Jul 05, 2026

CIT Chennai BE {Lateral} Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, CIT Chennai ranks #494 out of 500 colleges in India. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 502/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

CIT Chennai is ranked by several ranking agencies such as NIRF, The Times Of India. Some of these rankings are as follows-

#101-150 out of 300 under NIRF Ranking 2025.
#104 out of 147 under The Times Of India Ranking 2019.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#96 out of 500 (2026) #4th Chennai #10 Tamil Nadu	#239 out of 500 (2025) #7th Chennai #17 Tamil Nadu
	#101-150 out of 300 (2025) #8th Chennai #14 Tamil Nadu	#101-150 out of 300 (2024) #8th Chennai #15 Tamil Nadu
	#104 out of 147 (2019) #11th Chennai #15 Tamil Nadu	-