Chennai Institute of Technology [CIT] charges INR 55,000 per year for all BE and B.Tech programmes and INR 30,000 per year for ME programmes. Every specialization, from Civil Engineering to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, carries the same annual fee under the government-regulated structure for Anna University-affiliated colleges in Tamil Nadu. A four-year BE or B.Tech totals INR 2.20 Lakhs and a two-year ME totals INR 60,000.
Note: Fee figures reflect the 2025-26 academic cycle and apply uniformly across all BE, B.Tech, and ME specializations as regulated by the Tamil Nadu government’s fee committee for self-financing engineering colleges. Students should confirm the 2026-27 fee schedule at citchennai.edu.in before enrolling.
CIT Chennai Course and Fees Quick Overview
- More than 14 BE, B.Tech, and ME specializations with fees regulated by the Tamil Nadu government under Anna University affiliation.
- All BE and B.Tech programmes: INR 55,000 per year, INR 2.20 Lakhs total over four years.
- Lateral entry BE programmes (for diploma holders): INR 55,000 per year, INR 1.65 Lakhs total over three years.
- ME programmes: INR 30,000 per year, INR 60,000 total over two years.
- No premium for high-demand specializations: AI and Machine Learning, Cyber Security, and VLSI Design charge the same INR 55,000 per year as Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
- Admission to BE and B.Tech is through TNEA counselling conducted by Anna University.
- ME admission is through TANCET or GATE scores followed by Anna University counselling.
CIT Chennai Courses and Fees 2026-27
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|
| BE (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| BE (AI and Machine Learning) | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| BE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| BE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| BE (Mechanical Engineering) | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| BE (Civil Engineering) | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| BE (Cyber Security) | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| BE (VLSI Design and Technology) | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (Information Technology) | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (AI and Data Science) | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| ME (Applied Electronics) | INR 60,000 |
| ME (CAD/CAM) | INR 60,000 |
CIT Chennai BE and B.Tech Fees 2026-27
Every BE and B.Tech programme at CIT Chennai carries the same fee: INR 55,000 per year for four years, totalling INR 2.20 Lakhs. This uniformity holds across 14 distinct specializations. Civil Engineering and Computer Science Engineering charge the same as Cyber Security, AI and Machine Learning, and VLSI Design and Technology. The fee is regulated by the Tamil Nadu government’s fee determination committee and applies to all students admitted through TNEA.
TNEA 2026 registration ran from May 3 to June 5, 2026, with results released on July 1, 2026. Counselling for 2026-27 BE and B.Tech admissions follows the TNEA rank and cutoff process managed by Anna University. No separate CIT Chennai entrance test is conducted for regular degree programmes.
BE and B.Tech Specializations and Fees
| Specialization | Annual Fee | Total Fees (4 Years) |
|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | INR 55,000 | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | INR 55,000 | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 55,000 | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 55,000 | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| Mechanical Engineering | INR 55,000 | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| Civil Engineering | INR 55,000 | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| Cyber Security | INR 55,000 | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| VLSI Design and Technology | INR 55,000 | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| Mechatronics Engineering | INR 55,000 | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| Biomedical Engineering | INR 55,000 | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| Advanced Communication Technology | INR 55,000 | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| B.Tech Information Technology | INR 55,000 | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| B.Tech AI and Data Science | INR 55,000 | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Business Systems | INR 55,000 | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
CIT Chennai Lateral Entry BE Fees 2026-27
Lateral entry is for diploma holders who join BE directly in the second year, completing the degree in three years instead of four. CIT Chennai offers lateral entry in 11 BE specializations, all at the same INR 55,000 per year. The total three-year cost is INR 1.65 Lakhs, saving INR 55,000 compared to the regular four-year route. Admission to lateral entry BE is through TNEA lateral entry counselling conducted by Anna University.
Lateral Entry BE Specializations and Fees
| Specialization | Annual Fee | Total Fees (3 Years) |
|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | INR 55,000 | INR 1.65 Lakhs |
| AI and Machine Learning | INR 55,000 | INR 1.65 Lakhs |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 55,000 | INR 1.65 Lakhs |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 55,000 | INR 1.65 Lakhs |
| Mechanical Engineering | INR 55,000 | INR 1.65 Lakhs |
| Civil Engineering | INR 55,000 | INR 1.65 Lakhs |
| Cyber Security | INR 55,000 | INR 1.65 Lakhs |
| Mechatronics | INR 55,000 | INR 1.65 Lakhs |
| Bio-Medical Engineering | INR 55,000 | INR 1.65 Lakhs |
| Advanced Communication Technology | INR 55,000 | INR 1.65 Lakhs |
| VLSI Design and Technology | INR 55,000 | INR 1.65 Lakhs |
CIT Chennai ME Fees 2026-27
At INR 30,000 per year, ME at CIT Chennai costs less than half the annual fee of BE. The two-year total of INR 60,000 is well below even a single year of the BE programme. Three ME specializations are offered: Applied Electronics, CAD/CAM, and Computer Science and Engineering. All three carry the same fee. Admission is through TANCET or GATE scores followed by counselling. TANCET 2026 was conducted on May 9, 2026, with results declared on May 22, 2026.
CIT Chennai Application Fees
For BE and B.Tech admission, CIT Chennai follows the TNEA counselling process. TNEA registration is conducted by Anna University and the registration fee is paid to Anna University, not to CIT Chennai. For TNEA 2026, registration ran from May 3 to June 5, 2026, with results on July 1, 2026. Counselling and allotment follow the TNEA rank list. No separate entrance exam is conducted by CIT Chennai for regular BE and B.Tech programmes.
- TNEA 2026: registration May 3 to June 5, 2026. Results: July 1, 2026. Counselling and allotment: Anna University process.
- TANCET 2026 (for ME admission): registration March 16 to April 15, 2026. Exam: May 9, 2026. Results: May 22, 2026.
- GATE (for ME admission): GATE 2026 was held in February 2026. Results declared March 19, 2026. Valid for ME admissions through Anna University counselling.
For the exact application fee paid to Anna University for TNEA or TANCET registration, check the official Anna University admissions portal. No separate application fee is charged by CIT Chennai for admission through these centralised processes.
CIT Chennai Hostel and Mess Fees 2026-27
CIT Chennai provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students on campus. Both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned accommodation is available. Non-AC hostel rooms are priced at approximately INR 45,000 per year and AC rooms with mess at approximately INR 60,000 per year. Rooms are shared among four to six students. Hostel facilities include Wi-Fi connectivity, study areas, and laundry provisions. Mess charges are included in the hostel fee for the AC option and may vary for the non-AC category based on mess plan selection.
| Category | Per Year | Applicable To |
|---|
| Non-AC hostel room | INR 45,000 | Boys and Girls hostels |
| AC hostel with mess | INR 60,000 | Boys and Girls hostels |
Hostel accommodation is optional and subject to availability. Students are advised to confirm current hostel fee rates at citchennai.edu.in at the time of admission, as rates may be revised annually.
CIT Chennai Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total BE fee at CIT Chennai for 2026-27?
Ans. The total BE fee at CIT Chennai is INR 2.20 Lakhs over four years, at INR 55,000 per year. This fee applies uniformly across all BE specializations including CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, AI and Machine Learning, Cyber Security, VLSI, and Mechatronics.
Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at CIT Chennai?
Ans. B.Tech programmes at CIT Chennai, including Information Technology, AI and Data Science, and Computer Science and Business Systems, are priced identically to BE at INR 55,000 per year. The total four-year cost is INR 2.20 Lakhs. Admission is through TNEA counselling.
Ques. What is the CIT Chennai BE fee per semester?
Ans. The annual BE fee at CIT Chennai is INR 55,000, which works out to INR 27,500 per semester over eight semesters. The four-year total is INR 2.20 Lakhs. Fees are billed annually rather than per semester in most Tamil Nadu engineering colleges.
Ques. Is CIT Chennai BE fee the same for all branches?
Ans. Yes, every BE and B.Tech specialization at CIT Chennai charges the same INR 55,000 per year, totalling INR 2.20 Lakhs over four years. There is no premium for high-demand branches like AI and Machine Learning, Cyber Security, or VLSI Design compared to Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
Ques. What is the ME fee at CIT Chennai?
Ans. ME programmes at CIT Chennai are priced at INR 30,000 per year for two years, totalling INR 60,000. Three ME specializations are available: Applied Electronics, CAD/CAM, and Computer Science and Engineering. The ME annual fee is significantly lower than the BE fee of INR 55,000 per year.
Ques. What is the lateral entry BE fee at CIT Chennai?
Ans. Lateral entry BE programmes at CIT Chennai are priced at INR 55,000 per year for three years, totalling INR 1.65 Lakhs. Eleven specializations are available for lateral entry, including CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, AI and Machine Learning, and Cyber Security. Admission is through TNEA lateral entry counselling.
Ques. What is the CIT Chennai hostel fee?
Ans. CIT Chennai hostel fees range from INR 45,000 per year for non-AC rooms to INR 60,000 per year for AC accommodation with mess included. Rooms are shared among four to six students. Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students. Confirm current rates with the college before admission.
Ques. How is admission done for BE at CIT Chennai?
Ans. BE and B.Tech admissions at CIT Chennai are through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) counselling by Anna University, based on Class 12 marks. No separate entrance exam is conducted. TNEA 2026 registration ran May 3 to June 5, 2026, with results on July 1, 2026.
Ques. What is the application fee for CIT Chennai?
Ans. CIT Chennai does not charge a separate application fee for TNEA-based admissions. The TNEA registration fee is paid to Anna University during the centralized counselling process. For ME admissions, the TANCET registration fee is paid to the Anna University TANCET authority.
Ques. What is the BE CSE fee at CIT Chennai?
Ans. BE Computer Science and Engineering at CIT Chennai is INR 55,000 per year for four years, totalling INR 2.20 Lakhs. This is the same fee as every other BE specialization, including ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, AI and Machine Learning, and Cyber Security at the college.
Ques. Does CIT Chennai offer fee concessions for SC/ST or PwD students?
Ans. CIT Chennai is an Anna University-affiliated private self-financing college. SC/ST students may be eligible for fee reimbursement through the Tamil Nadu government’s fee reimbursement scheme for engineering students. Eligible students should check with the Tamil Nadu government’s scholarship portal and the college’s student welfare office for the current cycle.
Ques. What is the total cost of studying at CIT Chennai including hostel?
Ans. The four-year BE fee is INR 2.20 Lakhs. Adding hostel at INR 45,000 to INR 60,000 per year brings the total four-year cost to approximately INR 4 Lakhs to INR 4.60 Lakhs. This makes CIT Chennai one of the more affordable private engineering colleges in Chennai.
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