What is the TNEA code for CIT Coimbatore?

The TNEA code for CIT Coimbatore is 2007. Enter this code during online choice filling on tneaonline.org to select CIT Coimbatore as a preferred institution.

What is the minimum percentage needed for B.E./B.Tech. admission at CIT Coimbatore?

OC candidates need a minimum of 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. BC/MBC/DNC candidates need 40%. SC/ST candidates need only a pass in HSC with the relevant subjects.

Is JEE Main or any entrance test needed for CIT Coimbatore B.E./B.Tech.?

No entrance exam is needed. CIT Coimbatore B.E./B.Tech. admission is solely through TNEA, which uses Class 12 marks to generate a merit rank. JEE Main, CUET, and other national exams are not accepted.

Does CIT Coimbatore have a management quota?

Yes. CIT Coimbatore reserves 35% of aided-division seats as management quota. Candidates with a minimum of 45% in HSC (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) can apply directly to the CIT admissions office at 94868 37757.

Can diploma holders apply for lateral entry at CIT Coimbatore?

Yes. Diploma holders in a relevant engineering branch can apply for lateral entry to the second year through TNEA lateral entry counselling. Diploma marks determine the lateral entry merit rank.

What exam is needed for MBA and MCA at CIT Coimbatore?

MBA and MCA admission at CIT Coimbatore requires TANCET, conducted by Anna University. DOTE Chennai manages counselling and seat allotment. TANCET 2026 was held on May 9, 2026.

Do GATE-qualified students get a monthly stipend at CIT Coimbatore?

Yes. GATE-qualified students admitted to M.E. Construction Management at CIT Coimbatore receive INR 12,400 per month from the Government of India, subject to funding availability.

What is the M.Sc. integrated admission process at CIT Coimbatore?

CIT Coimbatore admits M.Sc. integrated students through a written entrance test and interview on the same day. Applications open in April to May each year. The 2026 cycle is concluded. The next cycle is expected in May 2027.

Are Tamil-medium government school students eligible for fee exemption at CIT?

Yes. Graduates of Tamil-medium government schools are eligible for full fee exemption under the Pudhumai Penn scheme (girls) and Tamil Pudhalvan scheme (all students). Apply within 30 days of admission with the required documents.

What is the annual fee for B.E./B.Tech. at CIT Coimbatore?

For aided programmes at CIT Coimbatore, the first-year fee ranges from INR 1,23,350 to INR 1,31,855. Self-financing programme fees range from INR 1,31,855 to INR 1,34,250 per year. Fees are revised annually and should be confirmed at cit.edu.in.

Who is eligible for BE Lateral Entry at CIT Coimbatore?

Diploma holders in Engineering or Technology and BSc Mathematics graduates are eligible for BE Lateral Entry at CIT Coimbatore. Candidates need at least 45% aggregate in their qualifying programme. Admission is through TNEA 2026 lateral quota, with the merit list expected on June 29, 2026.

What is the duration of BE Lateral Entry at CIT Coimbatore?

BE Lateral Entry at CIT Coimbatore is a 3-year programme. Lateral entrants join directly at the second year of the BE programme, completing years 2, 3, and 4 as per Anna University norms and earn the same BE degree as regular students.

What is the fee difference between Civil and other BE Lateral branches?

Civil Engineering (Lateral) is a government-aided branch with total fees of INR 96,820 for 3 years. CSE, EEE, ECE, and Mechanical Engineering (Lateral) are self-financed with total fees of INR 2,73,950. Both categories follow Anna University curriculum and lead to the same BE degree.

How does TNEA lateral admission differ from regular TNEA admission?

Regular TNEA is for 10+2 students entering the first year of BE. TNEA lateral entry is for Diploma and BSc holders who directly enter the second year. Both are merit-based processes conducted by Anna University, and both use the same tneaonline.org portal for registration and counselling.

Can Diploma holders from outside Tamil Nadu apply for CIT BE Lateral?

Yes, candidates with Diploma qualifications from other states can apply under TNEA lateral entry. However, Tamil Nadu Diploma holders typically have preferential eligibility in the state counselling pool. Candidates should verify eligibility and reservation norms at tneaonline.org before registering.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology BE {Lateral}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Coimbatore, Tamil NaduEstd 1956 Anna University Chennai, Chennai

4.0

(153 Reviews)

Fee range

INR 1,00,120 to INR 2,66,650

3 years, no hostel, aided to self-supporting seat

Median pay

INR 6.85 LPA

Class of 2025, B.E. and B.Tech

Cutoff range

90.47 to 97.33

TNLEA 2025 OC marks, aided seats, easiest to toughest branch

Placement rate

87%

Class of 2025 graduates placed

In This Page▾

01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Branches at a glanceEvery branch with its closing marks and seat types 03Which branch should you pick?Who each branch suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 04EligibilityThe diploma marks you need before you apply 05Admission ProcessEvery step from registration to reporting 06Admission DatesNext year's expected counselling calendar 07FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 08Which branches will your marks get you?Closing marks by community, seat type and your marks 09ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 10How does it compare?The same entry route at colleges in its league, side by side 11FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About CIT Lateral Entry B.E.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology in Coimbatore takes diploma holders straight into year 2 of a full-time B.E. in five branches: Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical and Civil. The course lasts three years and every seat is filled through TNLEA counselling on your diploma average marks. The college is a government-aided autonomous college with a NAAC A++ grade. The full fee is INR 2,66,650 on a self-supporting seat and INR 1,00,120 on an aided seat, and the fee is the same for every branch. In 2025 the OC aided close was 97.33 for Computer Science, the toughest branch, and 90.47 for Civil. NIRF data shows 87% of the Class of 2025 B.E. and B.Tech graduates placed at a median of INR 6.85 LPA.

CIT Lateral Entry B.E. at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Course Duration	3 Years
Number of B.E. Branches	5
Admission Through	TNLEA counselling, on diploma average marks
Minimum Eligibility	Diploma pass with 45% (40% for BC, MBC, SC, ST)
Total Fees	INR 1,00,120 to INR 2,66,650
Aided Seat Fees	INR 1,00,120
Hostel + Mess	INR 2,75,000 for 3 years, boys double room
Scholarship Available	Full tuition waiver for SC and ST on aided seats
Median Package 2025	INR 6.85 LPA
Placement Rate 2025	87%
NAAC Grade	A++

CIT Lateral Entry B.E. Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 5,41,650 on a self-supporting seat, and the fees without hostel is INR 2,66,650. On an aided seat you pay INR 1,00,120 for the same three years. You pay the fee each year for years 2, 3 and 4, and self-supporting seats pay it in two terms. Hostel and mess are extra and optional.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee, self-supporting seat	INR 2,66,650	INR 92,000, INR 90,975 and INR 83,675 for years 2 to 4
Tuition fee, aided seat	INR 1,00,120	INR 33,350, INR 31,735 and INR 35,035 for years 2 to 4
Hostel and mess, boys double room	INR 2,75,000	INR 1,05,000, INR 80,000 and INR 90,000 for years 2 to 4
Hostel caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Total, no hostel, self-supporting seat	INR 2,66,650	Tuition fee only
Total with hostel, self-supporting seat	INR 5,41,650	Tuition fee + hostel and mess

CIT Lateral Entry B.E. Admission Dates 2026

TNLEA 2026 registration ran from 7 Jun 2026 to 7 Jul 2026 and the rank list came out on 16 Jul 2026. The last counselling for SCA and B.Sc. candidates was on 2 Aug 2026, so every 2026 step is over. The 2027 calendar is expected in June 2027.

Event	Date	Status
Online registration and certificate upload	7 Jun 2026 to 7 Jul 2026	Over
Certificate verification	24 Jun 2026 to 11 Jul 2026	Over
Rank list published	16 Jul 2026	Over
Special reservation counselling	19 Jul 2026 to 20 Jul 2026	Over
Round 1 choice filling and allotment	21 Jul 2026 to 24 Jul 2026	Over
Round 2 choice filling and allotment	25 Jul 2026 to 28 Jul 2026	Over
Supplementary registration	25 Jul 2026 to 29 Jul 2026	Over
SCA and B.Sc. counselling	2 Aug 2026	Over

CIT Lateral Entry B.E. Eligibility

You need a pass in a diploma with 45%% average marks across all semesters, or 40%% if you are BC, MBC, SC, SCA or ST. A B.Sc. pass with the same marks also counts. Only Tamil Nadu native students get the community quota. Every branch uses the same marks rule.

Requirement	What you need
Qualifying course	A diploma in engineering, or a B.Sc.
Average marks, OC	45% across all semesters
Average marks, BC, MBC, SC, SCA, ST	40% across all semesters
Exam	No entrance exam; your diploma marks decide your rank
Community quota	Tamil Nadu native students only

CIT Lateral Entry B.E. Admission Process

Register on the TNLEA site and upload your certificates, then get them verified. TNLEA ranks you on your diploma average marks. You list colleges and branches in the order you want them, and each round gives you the highest choice your marks reach. You then report to CIT with the allotment order.

Step	What you do
Register online	Fill the TNLEA form and upload certificates in June and July.
Certificate check	Officials verify your papers online.
Rank list	Your rank comes from your diploma average marks.
Choice filling	List CIT branches and seat types in the order you want them.
Report at CIT	Take the allotment order and originals, then pay the fee.

CIT Lateral Entry B.E. Branches and Seats

Computer Science is the toughest branch at 97.33 on an OC aided seat, with 180 regular seats. Civil is the easiest at 90.47 and has no self-supporting lateral seat. The college does not publish lateral seats by branch; NIRF data shows 87 lateral entrants joined in 2022-23. Every branch name below opens its own course page.

Branch	Regular intake	OC close, aided	OC close, self-supporting
Electronics and Communication Engineering	120	96.96	95.25
Computer Science and Engineering	180	97.33	95.87
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	120	96.84	93.25
Civil Engineering	60	90.47	No seat
Mechanical Engineering	120	93.19	92.33

CIT Lateral Entry B.E. Cutoff

In 2025 the OC aided close for Computer Science was 97.33 and the BC close was 96.62. These are the lowest average diploma marks admitted in TNLEA 2025. Self-supporting seats closed lower in every branch, and each community has its own close.

Branch	OC	BC	MBC
ECE	96.96	95.93	96.00
CSE	97.33	96.62	96.31
EEE	96.84	94.12	94.59
Civil	90.47	82.74	86.70
Mech	93.19	90.40	92.65

CIT Lateral Entry B.E. Placements

NIRF data shows 554 of the 637 B.E. and B.Tech graduates of 2025 placed, which is 87%, at a median of INR 6.85 LPA. Another 71 went for higher studies. Lateral entrants graduate in the same batch, and the college does not publish separate figures for them.

Metric	Value
Graduated, Class of 2025	637
Placed	554
Placement rate	87%
Median pay	INR 6.85 LPA
Higher studies	71

CIT Lateral Entry B.E. Scholarships

AICTE Pragati and Saksham pay INR 50,000 a year to a girl student or a student with a disability. SC and ST students on aided seats pay no tuition fee at all. The state also gives a first graduate concession, and CIT allows one scholarship at a time.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
AICTE Pragati	Girl students, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs	INR 50,000 a year
AICTE Saksham	Students with 40% or more disability, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs	INR 50,000 a year
Tuition waiver, Rule 92	SC, ST and converted Christian students on aided seats	Full tuition fee
Post Matric Scholarship	SC, SCA and ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs	Paid by the state
First Graduate Concession	The first graduate in the family, through counselling	Tuition fee concession

CIT Lateral Entry B.E. Ranking

Collegedunia ranks the college #95 in engineering for 2026, and NAAC gives it an A++ grade. All five B.E. branches hold NBA accreditation. A rank helps you compare colleges; your branch and seat type decide your fee.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia, Engineering	2026	#95
NAAC	2023	A++
NBA, five B.E. branches	2025	Accredited

CIT Lateral Entry B.E. Hostel and Campus

A boys double room with mess costs INR 2,75,000 over three years, and a girls room costs INR 3,00,000. Mess is INR 35,000 a year inside these amounts. You pay a refundable INR 10,000 deposit when you first join the hostel.

Item	Detail
Boys, double room	INR 1,05,000, INR 80,000 and INR 90,000 for years 2 to 4
Girls	INR 1,00,000 a year, INR 3,00,000 for 3 years
Mess	INR 35,000 a year, inside the hostel fee
Campus	Civil Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore

CIT Lateral Entry B.E. branches

Bachelor of Engineering [B.E.] Lateral Entry

3 Years · Full Time · 5 courses

Total fees

INR 1,00,120 to INR 2,66,650

4.0153 reviews121 views last year

Median pay

INR 6.85 LPA, B.E. and B.Tech, 2025

Eligibility

Diploma pass with 45% average (40% reserved)

Admission

TNLEA counselling on diploma marks

You join

Year 2, semester 3

Closing marks

TNLEA 2025 OC average marks

Rating covers

Every CIT course

Electronics and Communication Engineering

INR 1,00,120

Aided seat fee

4.545 viewslast yearCompare

Closing rank

96.96% OC aided

Entry routes

Aided or self-supporting

Computer Science and Engineering

INR 1,00,120

Aided seat fee

No rating yet14 viewslast yearCompare

Closing rank

97.33% OC aided

Entry routes

Aided or self-supporting

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

INR 1,00,120

Aided seat fee

No rating yet9 viewslast yearCompare

Closing rank

96.84% OC aided

Entry routes

Aided or self-supporting

Civil Engineering

INR 1,00,120

Aided seat fee

No rating yet0 viewslast yearCompare

Closing rank

90.47% OC aided

Entry routes

Aided seat only

Mechanical Engineering

INR 1,00,120

Aided seat fee

No rating yet0 viewslast yearCompare

Closing rank

93.19% OC aided

Entry routes

Aided or self-supporting

Which Lateral Entry B.E. branch should you pick at CIT?

Branch

ECECSEEEECivilMech

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Closes at 96.96 for OC on an aided seat and 95.25 on a self-supporting seat. Regular intake 120.

Pick it if:

You miss the Computer Science close by a small gap: the ECE aided close was 96.96 in 2025, just below Computer Science at 97.33.

You want chips, circuits and embedded work as well as code: Coimbatore has electronics and automation firms, and many ECE students also take software roles.

Your community is BCM: ECE is the one branch here with a BCM close on an aided seat, 93.67 in 2025.

Skip it if:

You have no ECE or electronics diploma: the TNLEA branch list ties each B.E. branch to the diploma branches that can enter it.

You expect a lighter load in year 2: lateral entrants take the year 2 papers plus any bridge courses the college sets for them.

Open the full Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) page

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

Closes at 97.33 for OC on an aided seat and 95.87 on a self-supporting seat. Regular intake 180.

Pick it if:

Your OC average is 97.33 or more: that cleared the Computer Science aided seat in 2025, the toughest close on this page.

You want software jobs in your own city: Coimbatore has IT parks and software firms, so internships can be close to the campus.

You want the biggest class to learn with: CSE has 180 regular seats here, the largest intake of the five branches.

Skip it if:

You can pay only the aided fee: most CSE seats are self-supporting, and that seat costs INR 2,66,650 for three years.

Your average is below 95.87 as OC: even the self-supporting CSE seat closed there in 2025.

Open the full Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) page

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)

Closes at 96.84 for OC on an aided seat and 93.25 on a self-supporting seat. Regular intake 120.

Pick it if:

You are OC and can pay the self-supporting fee: the EEE self-supporting seat closed at 93.25 in 2025, far below its aided close of 96.84.

You want power, motors and control work: Coimbatore is a big centre for pumps and motors, so core electrical firms sit near the campus.

You are SC: the EEE aided seat closed at 95.90 for SC, the highest SC close here.

Skip it if:

You want only software roles: EEE spends most of its papers on machines, power and control.

You want the lowest fee but your average is under 96.84 as OC: the aided EEE seat closed at that mark in 2025.

Open the full Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) page

Civil Engineering (Civil)

Closes at 90.47 for OC on an aided seat, no self-supporting seat. Regular intake 60.

Pick it if:

Your OC average is around 90.47: that was the Civil aided close in 2025, the easiest seat on this page.

You want the lowest fee: Civil has only aided lateral seats, INR 1,00,120 for three years.

You want site, road and building work: a growing city like Coimbatore keeps civil and construction firms busy.

Skip it if:

You want a self-supporting seat as a backup: Civil has no self-supporting lateral seat, so every seat is aided.

You want a desk job from day one: most first jobs in civil work start on project sites.

Open the full Civil Engineering (Civil) page

Mechanical Engineering (Mech)

Closes at 93.19 for OC on an aided seat and 92.33 on a self-supporting seat. Regular intake 120.

Pick it if:

Your OC average is between 92.33 and 93.19: you could get the Mechanical self-supporting seat but not the aided one in 2025.

You want core manufacturing work: Coimbatore has many pump, foundry and machine firms, so plant jobs and training are close to the campus.

Your diploma is in mechanical or production: those diploma branches lead straight into this B.E. branch on the TNLEA list.

Skip it if:

You want the fee to buy a software salary: Mechanical jobs usually start in plants, not in software firms.

You want only desk work: this branch has workshop and lab hours in every year.

Open the full Mechanical Engineering (Mech) page

Counsellor's advice

If your average clears an aided seat in the branch you want, take it: it costs INR 1,66,530 less than a self-supporting seat. If it does not, list the self-supporting seat of that branch next, before other branches.

Lateral Entry B.E. Eligibility▾

Qualifying course: A pass in a diploma in engineering or technology. A B.Sc. pass also counts, through the separate B.Sc. round.

Average marks: 45% across all semesters for OC. 40% for BC, BC Muslim, MBC, SC, SCA and ST.

No entrance exam: TNLEA ranks you on your diploma average marks alone.

Same rule, every branch: All five branches use the same marks rule; your diploma branch decides which of them you can pick.

Community quota: Only Tamil Nadu native students are counted under the community reservation.

Lateral Entry B.E. Admission Process▾

Register on TNLEA: Fill the online form and upload your diploma mark sheets in June and July.

Get certificates verified: Officials check your papers online before the rank list comes out.

Fill your choices: List CIT branches and seat types in the order you want them. This is a branch order, so put your first choice on top.

Take the allotment: Confirm the seat in your round; later rounds are for students still waiting.

Report at CIT: Bring the allotment order and originals and pay the year 2 fee. You join year 2 in the allotted branch.

Lateral Entry B.E. Admission Dates 2027

▾

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

Tentative

Jun 2027 to Jul 2027

Online registration and certificate upload

Expected to open in early June, as in 2026.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Certificate verification

Expected online, before the rank list.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Merit rank list published

Built on your diploma average marks; there is no exam.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Special reservation counselling

For the special reservation groups, before the general rounds.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Round 1 choice filling and allotment

Expected about a week after the rank list.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Round 2 and supplementary counselling

For seats left after round 1.

Tentative

Aug 2027

SCA and B.Sc. counselling

The last TNLEA round, expected in early August.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Reporting and first fee payment at CIT

Bring the allotment order and your original certificates.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start for lateral entrants

You join year 2, semester 3, with the regular batch.

Source: TNLEA 2026 schedule, Directorate of Technical Education.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology Lateral Entry B.E. Fees 2027

▾

This is the full 3-year cost. Fee differs by seat type, not by branch.

Seat type

Self-supporting seatAided seat

Tuition fee, self-supporting seat

Full course: 92,000, 90,975, 83,675 for years 2 to 4

INR 2,66,650

Tuition fee, aided seat

Full course: 33,350, 31,735, 35,035 for years 2 to 4

INR 1,00,120

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess, boys double room

Full course: 1,05,000, 80,000, 90,000 for years 2 to 4

INR 2,75,000

Total course fee

INR 2,66,650

3 years · tuition fee, self-supporting seat, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 5,41,650

3 years · tuition fee + hostel and mess, self-supporting seat

Total course fee

INR 1,00,120

3 years · tuition fee, aided seat, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 3,75,120

3 years · tuition fee + hostel and mess, aided seat

Education loan EMI

INR 4,496

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

257%

median first-year pay INR 6.85 LPA, B.E. and B.Tech, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 9,133

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

126%

median first-year pay INR 6.85 LPA, B.E. and B.Tech, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 1,688

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

684%

median first-year pay INR 6.85 LPA, B.E. and B.Tech, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 6,325

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

183%

median first-year pay INR 6.85 LPA, B.E. and B.Tech, vs the full fee

Source: CIT fee structure and hostel tariff 2026-27.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology Lateral Entry B.E. Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions. Amounts are for a self-supporting seat in any branch.

You are

A girl studentStudent with a disabilityNeither

Annual family income

Up to 8LAbove 8L

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below names who can claim it. CIT pays one scholarship at a time.

AICTE Pragati

INR 1,50,000

AICTE, through the National Scholarship Portal

INR 50,000 a year for each of your three years if you keep passing.

Who qualifies: a girl student, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply on the portal each year

Not eligible on your answers

AICTE Saksham

INR 1,50,000

AICTE, through the National Scholarship Portal

INR 50,000 a year for each of your three years if you keep passing.

Who qualifies: 40% or more disability, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply on the portal each year

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. SC and ST students on aided seats pay no tuition fee.

Estimated total waiver

INR 1,50,000

Your net course fee: INR 1,16,650

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 2,66,650

Coimbatore Institute of Technology Lateral Entry B.E. vs similar colleges

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Coimbatore Institute of Technology

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Total fees3 years, self-supporting seat, no hostel

INR 2,66,650

tuition fee

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INR 1,01,650 less

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INR 1,01,650 less

INR 1,65,000

INR 1,01,650 less

Median payNIRF, Class of 2025, UG

INR 6.85 LPA

B.E. and B.Tech

INR 7.5 LPA

INR 0.65 LPA more

INR 4.5 LPA

INR 2.35 LPA less

INR 8 LPA

INR 1.15 LPA more

INR 5.6 LPA

INR 1.25 LPA less

Placement rategraduates placed, Class of 2025

87%

NIRF 2026

79%

8 points lower

83%

4 points lower

91%

4 points higher

87%

Same rate

Lateral intakelateral entrants admitted, 2022-23

NIRF 2026

101

14 more

192

105 more

151

64 more

136

49 more

Collegedunia rankengineering ranking 2026

#95

engineering

#49

46 places higher

#137

42 places lower

#104

9 places lower

#211

116 places lower

In short

PSG Tech pays a little more at the median and ranks higher, but it places a smaller share of its graduates. If your marks clear both, weigh the higher median against CIT's lower aided fee.

In short

KCT takes more lateral entrants and charges less than a self-supporting seat here, but its median is INR 2.35 LPA lower. If you miss every CIT seat, KCT is a safer second choice.

In short

SKCET pays more at the median and places more of its batch, at a lower fee than a self-supporting seat here. If your marks miss the CIT aided seat, compare it with the CIT self-supporting seat.

In short

SREC places the same share of its batch but pays INR 1.25 LPA less at the median. If CIT offers you any seat, take it; keep SREC below it in your list.

FAQs on Coimbatore Institute of Technology Lateral Entry B.E.

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

How do I get lateral entry admission to B.E. at CIT?▾

Register on the TNLEA site in June, upload your diploma mark sheets and get them verified. TNLEA ranks you on your diploma average marks. List CIT branches in your choice order, then report to CIT with the allotment order and pay the fee.

Is the fee the same for every branch?▾

Yes. The fee depends on the seat type, not the branch: INR 1,00,120 for three years on an aided seat and INR 2,66,650 on a self-supporting seat, without hostel.

Which branch is the easiest to get?▾

Civil closed lowest in 2025, at 90.47 average marks for OC on an aided seat. Civil has no self-supporting lateral seat, so every Civil seat is aided.

Which branch is the toughest to get?▾

Computer Science. Its OC aided seat closed at 97.33 in 2025, and its self-supporting seat at 95.87.

Is there an entrance exam for lateral entry?▾

No. TNLEA ranks you on the average marks of all your diploma semesters. You need at least 45%, or 40% if you are BC, MBC, SC, SCA or ST.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay one year at a time, and a self-supporting seat splits each year's fee into two terms.

Do SC and ST students pay tuition on an aided seat?▾

No. Under Rule 92 of the state education rules, SC, ST and converted Christian students on aided seats get a full tuition waiver, whatever the family income.

Do lateral entrants get placements?▾

Yes. You graduate with the regular batch and use the same placement cell. NIRF data shows 87% of the Class of 2025 B.E. and B.Tech graduates placed.

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Coimbatore Institute of Technology BE {Lateral}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

About CIT Lateral Entry B.E.

CIT Lateral Entry B.E. at a Glance

CIT Lateral Entry B.E. Fees

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