Question 1

Is there an entrance exam for CIT Chennai BE admission?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is the CIT Chennai college code for TNEA 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What is the total fee for BE at CIT Chennai?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Is management quota available at CIT Chennai?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What was the CIT Chennai TNEA cutoff in 2025?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Can diploma holders get direct entry to CIT Chennai BE?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What reservation policy applies at CIT Chennai?

Accepted Answer

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.

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