CIT Chennai B.Tech: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Sirukalathur, ChennaiEstd 2010 Anna University Chennai, Chennai NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 2.20 Lakhs
4 years, TNEA seat, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.6 LPA
Class of 2024, B.E. and B.Tech
Cutoff range
6,119 to 6,784
TNEA rank, OC, toughest to easiest branch
Placement rate
95.2%
Class of 2024 students placed

About CIT B.Tech

Chennai Institute of Technology in Kundrathur, Chennai, offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech in three branches with 243 TNEA seats in all. The college is autonomous under Anna University and holds NAAC A+. Seats are filled through TNEA counselling, which ranks you on your Class 12 marks in Maths, Physics and Chemistry. The full tuition fee on a TNEA seat is INR 2.20 Lakhs, the same for every branch. In 2025 AI and Data Science was the toughest branch, closing at TNEA rank 6,119 for OC, and Computer Science and Business Systems the easiest at 6,784. The Class of 2024 in B.E. and B.Tech averaged INR 4.6 LPA and 95.2% of students were placed.

CIT B.Tech at a Glance

ParticularsDetails
Course Duration4 Years
Number of B.Tech Branches3
Total Seats243
Admission ThroughTNEA counselling, on Class 12 marks
Minimum Eligibility45% in Maths, Physics and Chemistry in Class 12
Total FeesINR 2.20 Lakhs
Hostel + MessINR 29,200 a year, non-AC room
Scholarship AvailableFull tuition for SC, SCA and ST students
Average Package 2024INR 4.6 LPA
Highest Package 2024INR 51 LPA
Placement Rate 202495.2%
NAAC GradeA+

CIT B.Tech Fees

The total fee with hostel and mess is INR 3.37 Lakhs and the fee without hostel is INR 2.20 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 55,000 a year for four years on a TNEA seat. The state fee committee fixes this fee, and it is the same in every branch. If you stay on campus, hostel and mess add INR 29,200 a year in a non-AC room. The college does not publish its management quota fee.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2.20 LakhsINR 55,000 a year, 4 years
Hostel caution depositINR 5,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 1.17 LakhsINR 29,200 a year, 4 years, non-AC room
Total, no hostelINR 2.20 LakhsTuition fee only
Total with hostelINR 3.37 LakhsEverything above except the deposit

CIT B.Tech Admission Dates

TNEA 2026 registration closed on 5 Jun 2026 and the rank list came out on 1 Jul 2026. General counselling ran from 20 Jul 2026 to 30 Aug 2026. Every 2026 step is over, so the dates block below shows the expected 2027 calendar.

EventDateStatus
TNEA online registration3 May 2026 to 5 Jun 2026Over
TNEA rank list1 Jul 2026Over
Rank list grievances1 Jul 2026 to 6 Jul 2026Over
Special reservation counselling13 Jul 2026 to 18 Jul 2026Over
General counselling rounds20 Jul 2026 to 30 Aug 2026Over

CIT B.Tech Eligibility

You need 45% in Maths, Physics and Chemistry in Class 12 for OC, 40% for BC, BCM and MBC, and 35% for SC, SCA and ST. There is no entrance exam. TNEA turns your marks into a cutoff out of 200 and ranks you on it. Every branch uses the same rule.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsMaths, Physics and Chemistry
Class 12 marks45% for OC, 40% for BC, BCM and MBC, 35% for SC, SCA and ST
Entrance examNone; TNEA ranks you on Class 12 marks
Cutoff markMaths plus half of Physics plus half of Chemistry, out of 200

CIT B.Tech Admission Process

Every TNEA seat here is given through TNEA counselling. You register online, upload your certificates and get a rank. Then you list the branches you want in order, and the round your rank reaches gives you the highest branch on your list still open. You confirm the seat and report at the college.

StepWhat you do
Register on TNEAApply online and pay the registration fee.
Upload certificatesMark sheets, community and nativity papers go online.
Get your rankTNEA ranks you on your cutoff mark.
Fill choicesList the branches you want at this college, best first.
Confirm and reportAccept the allotment, pay the fee and report with originals.

CIT B.Tech Branches and Seats

AI and Data Science was the toughest branch in 2025 at OC rank 6,119 with 135 seats, and Computer Science and Business Systems the easiest at 6,784 with 27 seats. IT sat between them at 6,158 with 81 seats. All three share one fee and one TNEA process. Every branch name below opens its own course page.

BranchTNEA seatsOC closing rankOC cutoff mark
Information Technology816,158194
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science1356,119194
Computer Science and Business Systems276,784194

CIT B.Tech Cutoff

The OC cutoff mark was 194 out of 200 in all three branches in 2025, and the SC mark was 184 in all three. The BC mark was 194 for IT and 193 for the other two. A mark in Maths counts twice as much as a mark in Physics or Chemistry.

BranchOCBCSC
IT194194184
AI and DS194193184
CSBS194193184

CIT B.Tech Placements

The Class of 2024 placed 95.2% of students at an average of INR 4.6 LPA, with a highest offer of INR 51 LPA. These figures are for B.E. and B.Tech together. The college does not publish B.Tech or branch-wise figures, so the same numbers hold for every branch.

MetricValue
Average pay, B.E. and B.TechINR 4.6 LPA
Highest offerINR 51 LPA
Students placed694 of 713 who sat for placement
Placement rate95.2%
Top recruitersAmazon, Microsoft, Deloitte, Infosys, TCS, Cognizant

CIT B.Tech Scholarships

The state post-matric scholarship pays the full tuition fee of INR 2.20 Lakhs for SC, SCA and ST students whose family income is up to INR 2.5 Lakhs. The Central Sector Scheme gives INR 12,000 a year for three years and INR 20,000 in year 4. Students on a government school seat have their fees paid by the state.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Post-matric scholarshipSC, SCA or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 LakhsFull tuition fee
Central Sector SchemeTop 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 LakhsINR 12,000 a year, INR 20,000 in year 4
Government school seatStudied Class 6 to 12 in a Tamil Nadu government schoolFees paid by the state

CIT B.Tech Ranking

Collegedunia ranks the college #96 for B.Tech in 2026, and NIRF placed it in the 101 to 150 group for engineering in 2025. That was a step up from the 151 to 200 group in 2024. The college holds a NAAC A+ grade.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia, B.Tech2026#96
NIRF, Engineering2025101 to 150 group
NIRF, Engineering2024151 to 200 group
NAACCurrentA+

CIT B.Tech Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess cost INR 29,200 a year in a non-AC room, and a room holds 4 to 6 students. AC rooms cost more. Rooms have attached bathrooms and Wi-Fi. The mess serves vegetarian food, with non-vegetarian food twice a week.

ItemDetail
RoomsAC and non-AC, 4 to 6 to a room, attached bathrooms
Hostel and mess feeINR 29,200 a year, non-AC
Caution depositINR 5,000, one time, refundable
MessVegetarian, non-vegetarian twice a week

CIT B.Tech branches

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]
4 Years · Full Time · 3 courses
Total fees
INR 2.20 Lakhs
TNEA seat
4.3167 reviews1.3K views last year
Average pay
INR 4.6 LPA, B.E. and B.Tech
Eligibility
Class 12 with 45% in Maths, Physics, Chemistry
Admission
TNEA counselling, on Class 12 marks
Status
Autonomous, under Anna University
INR 2.20 Lakhs
Total fees
4.5373 viewslast yearCompare
Closing rank
6,158
Seats
81
4.9358 viewslast yearCompare
Closing rank
6,119
Seats
135
5.0275 viewslast yearCompare
Closing rank
6,784
Seats
27

Which B.Tech branch should you pick at CIT?

Branch
Information Technology (IT)
81 TNEA seats. Closed at TNEA rank 6,158 for OC in 2025.
Pick it if:
You want the usual software job route: IT students sit in the same campus pool that Infosys, TCS and Cognizant recruit from every year.
Your OC rank is close to the AI and Data Science close: IT closed at 6,158 for OC in 2025, only a few ranks after AI and Data Science.
You want a mid-sized batch: IT had 81 TNEA seats in 2025, fewer than AI and Data Science but three times the CSBS intake.
Skip it if:
You want branch pay figures before you choose: the college publishes one placement figure for B.E. and B.Tech together, not one per branch.
You are counting on a seat left over after counselling: all 81 IT seats were filled in 2025, with none left after the rounds.
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI and DS)
135 TNEA seats. Closed at TNEA rank 6,119 for OC in 2025.
Pick it if:
You want data and machine learning work: this branch trains for analyst and machine learning roles, and it has the biggest B.Tech batch here.
Your OC rank is 6,119 or better: AI and Data Science was the toughest B.Tech branch here in 2025, so your rank clears every branch.
You want the most seats: it had 135 TNEA seats in 2025, more than IT and CSBS put together.
Skip it if:
Your OC rank is just past 6,119: IT closed only a few ranks later, so list IT right after this branch instead of giving up.
You want a rating built on many reviews: Collegedunia shows a 4.9 rating for this course, but it rests on only a handful of student reviews.
Computer Science and Business Systems (CSBS)
27 TNEA seats. Closed at TNEA rank 6,784 for OC in 2025.
Pick it if:
You want software with business subjects: this course follows the syllabus TCS drew up with AICTE, which mixes computing with finance and economics.
Your OC rank is between 6,158 and 6,784: this is the one B.Tech branch here still open to you, as it closed last.
You want a small class: it had only 27 TNEA seats in 2025, the smallest B.Tech batch on campus.
Skip it if:
You are a BCM or SCA student: no 2025 close was published for these two communities in this branch, so there is no number to plan on.
You want a big group of seniors in your branch: with 27 seats a year, the senior batch you can ask for help is the smallest here.
Counsellor's advice
If your OC rank is 6,119 or better, list AI and Data Science first, then IT, then CSBS. If it is past 6,158, CSBS is the one B.Tech seat still open, so keep it high on your list.
B.Tech Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Maths, Physics and Chemistry, all three.
Class 12 marks: 45% in these three for OC, 40% for BC, BCM and MBC, 35% for SC, SCA and ST.
Entrance exam: None. TNEA ranks you on your Class 12 marks alone.
Cutoff mark: Maths plus half of Physics plus half of Chemistry, out of 200.
Same rule, every branch: All three branches use the same marks rule; only the closing rank differs by branch.
B.Tech Admission Process▾
Register on TNEA: Apply online in May and pay the registration fee.
Upload certificates: Your mark sheets and community papers go online before the last date.
Check your rank: TNEA publishes one rank list in July, built on your cutoff mark.
Fill branch choices: List this college's branches in the order you want them. The round your rank reaches gives you the highest one still open.
Confirm and report: Accept the allotment, pay the first-year fee and report at the college with your originals.

B.Tech Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 TNEA calendar is not out. These estimates hold for every branch.

Tentative
Mar 2027
Class 12 board exam
TNEA uses these marks; there is no separate entrance exam.
Tentative
May 2027
TNEA online registration opens
Expected in early May, as in 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Last date to apply and upload certificates
In 2026 this closed in the first week of June.
Tentative
Jul 2027
TNEA rank list
Expected in the first week of July.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Special reservation counselling
For differently abled, ex-servicemen and sports seats.
Tentative
Jul 2027
General counselling rounds and seat allotment
Expected to open in the third week of July.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Seat confirmation and first-year fee
Pay by the date on your allotment order or you lose the seat.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting at the college with documents
Bring your original mark sheets and the allotment order.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Expected after the last counselling round.

Source: the TNEA 2026 schedule.

Chennai Institute of Technology B.Tech Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, the same for every branch.

Tuition fee, TNEA seat
Per year × 4, INR 55,000 a year
INR 2.20 Lakhs
Hostel caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess, non-AC
Per year × 4, INR 29,200 a year
INR 1.17 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 2.20 Lakhs
4 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 3,36,800
4 years · tuition fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 3,709
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
209%
average first-year pay INR 4.6 LPA, B.E. and B.Tech, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,679
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
137%
average first-year pay INR 4.6 LPA, B.E. and B.Tech, vs the full fee

Source: the Collegedunia fee listing for TNEA seats.

Which B.Tech branches will your rank get you at CIT?

Pick your community and TNEA rank range. Ranges change with community.

Community
Your TNEA rank (OC)
Your TNEA rank (BC)
Your TNEA rank (MBC)
Your TNEA rank (SC)
Your TNEA rank (ST)
OC · rank up to 6,119
Yes, you are in: IT, AI and DS, CSBS. Keep these high on your list.
OC · rank 6,120 to 6,158
Yes, you are in: IT, CSBS. Keep these high on your list.
Not this year: AI and DS. Try the supplementary round or keep a college with a later close on your list.
OC · rank 6,159 to 6,784
Yes, you are in: CSBS. Keep these high on your list.
Not this year: IT, AI and DS. Try the supplementary round or keep a college with a later close on your list.
OC · rank above 6,784
Not this year: IT, AI and DS, CSBS. Try the supplementary round or keep a college with a later close on your list.
BC · rank up to 7,507
Yes, you are in: IT, AI and DS, CSBS. Keep these high on your list.
BC · rank 7,508 to 8,443
Yes, you are in: AI and DS, CSBS. Keep these high on your list.
Not this year: IT. Try the supplementary round or keep a college with a later close on your list.
BC · rank 8,444 to 9,042
Yes, you are in: CSBS. Keep these high on your list.
Not this year: IT, AI and DS. Try the supplementary round or keep a college with a later close on your list.
BC · rank above 9,042
Not this year: IT, AI and DS, CSBS. Try the supplementary round or keep a college with a later close on your list.
MBC · rank up to 9,294
Yes, you are in: IT, AI and DS, CSBS. Keep these high on your list.
MBC · rank 9,295 to 9,566
Yes, you are in: IT, CSBS. Keep these high on your list.
Not this year: AI and DS. Try the supplementary round or keep a college with a later close on your list.
MBC · rank 9,567 to 9,977
Yes, you are in: CSBS. Keep these high on your list.
Not this year: IT, AI and DS. Try the supplementary round or keep a college with a later close on your list.
MBC · rank above 9,977
Not this year: IT, AI and DS, CSBS. Try the supplementary round or keep a college with a later close on your list.
SC · rank up to 26,159
Yes, you are in: IT, AI and DS, CSBS. Keep these high on your list.
SC · rank 26,160 to 26,747
Yes, you are in: AI and DS, CSBS. Keep these high on your list.
Not this year: IT. Try the supplementary round or keep a college with a later close on your list.
SC · rank 26,748 to 27,544
Yes, you are in: CSBS. Keep these high on your list.
Not this year: IT, AI and DS. Try the supplementary round or keep a college with a later close on your list.
SC · rank above 27,544
Not this year: IT, AI and DS, CSBS. Try the supplementary round or keep a college with a later close on your list.
ST · rank up to 28,044
Yes, you are in: IT, AI and DS, CSBS. Keep these high on your list.
ST · rank 28,045 to 28,349
Yes, you are in: IT, AI and DS. Keep these high on your list.
Not this year: CSBS. Try the supplementary round or keep a college with a later close on your list.
ST · rank 28,350 to 41,109
Yes, you are in: IT. Keep these high on your list.
Not this year: AI and DS, CSBS. Try the supplementary round or keep a college with a later close on your list.
ST · rank above 41,109
Not this year: IT, AI and DS, CSBS. Try the supplementary round or keep a college with a later close on your list.
EDITOR'S NOTE

These are the 2025 closing TNEA ranks after every round, and all three branches filled every TNEA seat. Your rank comes from your cutoff mark, so one mark in Maths can move you by hundreds of places.

Chennai Institute of Technology B.Tech Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim in any branch.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Central Sector Scheme
INR 56,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year, no other scholarshipApply through the NSP portal
Not eligible on your answers
Post-matric scholarship
INR 2.20 Lakhs
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC, SCA or ST on a TNEA seat, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply through the college scholarship desk
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying year by year and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 56,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.64 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.20 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.20 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 0

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Closing rankTNEA rank, OC, Information Technology
6,158
2025
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4,837 places tougher
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SeatsInformation Technology, TNEA 2025
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Same number
In short
SSN's IT close is far tougher and it takes fewer IT students. If your rank clears SSN's IT close, take SSN; if not, keep CIT IT high on your list.
In short
Rajalakshmi offers more B.Tech courses and more IT seats, but its listed fee is more than twice this one and its IT close is easier. If you want the lower fee, list CIT first.
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Panimalar has the easiest IT close of the four and a listed fee more than twice this one. List it below CIT if your rank clears both.

FAQs on Chennai Institute of Technology B.Tech

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

How do I get admission to B.Tech at CIT Chennai?▾
Register for TNEA in May with your Class 12 marks. TNEA gives you a rank, and you list this college's B.Tech branches in your choices. The round your rank reaches gives you a seat. Accept it, pay the fee and report with your papers.
Is there an entrance exam for B.Tech here?▾
No. TNEA ranks you on your Class 12 marks. Your cutoff is Maths plus half of Physics plus half of Chemistry, out of 200.
Is the fee the same for every branch?▾
Yes. The tuition fee on a TNEA seat is INR 2.20 Lakhs for four years in all three branches. With hostel and mess in a non-AC room, it comes to INR 3.37 Lakhs.
Which B.Tech branch is the easiest to get?▾
Computer Science and Business Systems closed last in 2025, at TNEA rank 6,784 for OC. AI and Data Science was the toughest, at 6,119.
Does pay differ by branch?▾
The college publishes one figure for B.E. and B.Tech together: INR 4.6 LPA average and 95.2% placed for the Class of 2024. Nothing is published by branch.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
The tuition fee of INR 55,000 is paid year by year, so the full amount is never due at once. Ask the fee office in writing if you need more time.
Can SC and ST students study B.Tech here for free?▾
SC, SCA and ST students on a TNEA seat with family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs can get the post-matric scholarship, which pays the full tuition fee.

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