Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT), Coimbatore offers B.Tech programs in three branches: AI and Data Science, Chemical Engineering, and Information Technology. The 4-year full-time B.Tech is affiliated to Anna University. Program fees range from INR 4,91,855 (Chemical Engineering and IT) to INR 6,97,625 (AI and Data Science). Admission is through TNEA counselling based on Class 12 academic marks. Lateral entry (3 years) is also available for diploma holders.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. TNEA 2026 counselling concludes 30 August 2026.
Key Points
- B.Tech AI and Data Science at CIT carries a fee of INR 6,97,625 versus INR 4,91,855 for Chemical Engineering and IT, reflecting premium GPU lab and specialised faculty costs.
- B.Tech and BE at CIT are equivalent degrees per UGC norms. B.Tech here covers computational branches (AI-DS, IT, Chemical) while BE covers core disciplines (CSE, ECE, EEE, Civil, Mechanical).
- B.Tech Chemical Engineering graduates at CIT are eligible for GATE, opening pathways to PSU recruitment in ONGC, IOCL, and HPCL, and M.Tech admission at NITs and IITs.
CIT B.Tech Fees 2026
The table below lists total program fees for all B.Tech offerings at CIT as per the official fee structure.
| B.Tech Program | Total Program Fee | Duration |
|---|
| B.Tech (Chemical Engineering / Information Technology) | INR 4,91,855 | 4 years |
| B.Tech (AI and Data Science) | INR 6,97,625 | 4 years |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (Chemical Engineering / IT) | INR 3,70,120 | 3 years |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (AI and Data Science) | INR 5,21,650 | 3 years |
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
CIT B.Tech Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TNEA 2026 Application Closed | 5 June 2026 |
| TNEA 2026 Counselling Begins | 13 July 2026 |
| TNEA 2026 Counselling Concludes | 30 August 2026 |
| TNEA 2027 Applications (Tentative) | May 2027 (Tentative) |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 45% aggregate in PCM from a recognised board (40% for reserved categories).
- Lateral entry (3 years): Diploma in relevant engineering branch from a board of technical education, or first-year B.Sc. graduates with required subjects from Anna University-affiliated colleges.
- No separate entrance exam required. TNEA rank is based entirely on normalised Class 12 marks.
Admission Process
- Register on the TNEA portal (tneaonline.org) during the annual window and upload Class 12 marks and community certificate.
- TNEA computes rank based on PCM marks normalised across boards using the Board Normalisation Factor. No entrance exam score is involved.
- Participate in online allotment rounds during counselling by listing branch and institute preferences on the TNEA portal.
- After seat allotment, report to CIT with original certificates. Spot rounds are held for vacant seats after regular allotments.
CIT B.Tech vs Other Colleges
Here is how CIT B.Tech compares with similar colleges on fees, entrance exams, cutoff, and placements.
| College | Fees | Exams | Cutoff | Salary | CD Rating |
|---|
| CIT Coimbatore | 4.9 L to 7.0 L | TNEA | TNEA rank varies by branch (2025) | INR 5 LPA avg (2025) | 4.0/5 |
| PSG Tech Coimbatore | 2.2 L | TNEA | TNEA rank 410 to 9000 (2025) | INR 11 LPA avg (2024) | 4.2/5 |
| NIT Trichy | 6.6 L | JEE Main | Open rank 1104 to 21243 (2024) | INR 18 LPA avg (2024) | 4.3/5 |
| Amrita ASE Coimbatore | 24.4 L | AEEE / JEE Main | Score 159 to 194.5 (2025) | INR 8.7 LPA avg (2024) | 4.0/5 |
✓ Opt for this if
- You want an AI or Data Science track with Anna University affiliation at a lower cost than private deemed universities, and your TNEA rank secures the branch.
- You are a Tamil Nadu domicile student targeting IT or chemical sector careers through a NAAC A accredited autonomous college.
- A lateral entry path to B.Tech AI and Data Science suits your profile as a diploma holder moving into data engineering.
✗ Skip if
- Your TNEA rank places you in PSG Tech Coimbatore for the same branch, where placement averages are significantly higher at a lower fee.
- You want B.Tech from NIT Trichy, where average packages and research infrastructure are markedly stronger.
- You are from outside Tamil Nadu, as TNEA seats are primarily for Tamil Nadu domicile candidates.
CIT B.Tech Placement 2026
Placement data below covers the 2024 to 2025 season across all CIT undergraduate programs including B.Tech branches.
| Metric | Value (2025 Season) |
|---|
| Highest Package | INR 36 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 5 LPA |
| Students Placed | 660 of 733 eligible |
| Placement Rate | 90% |
CIT B.Tech Scholarships 2026
CIT B.Tech students are eligible for state government and central scholarships applicable to Anna University-affiliated colleges.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|
| Tamil Nadu Post Matric Scholarship | Full tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST/BC students from Tamil Nadu with family income below INR 2.5 lakhs per annum | At time of admission |
| Tamil Nadu MBC and DNC Scholarship | Full tuition fee reimbursement | MBC and Denotified Communities students within income limit | At time of admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) | INR 10,000 to 20,000 per year | Top 20% Class 12 scorers from state boards with family income below INR 4.5 lakhs | Within 3 months of admission |
| CIT Merit Scholarship | Partial fee waiver | Students securing top TNEA ranks in each B.Tech branch at CIT | At time of admission |
- Scholarship criteria subject to annual revision by authorities.
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