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.

What is the practical difference between B.Tech and BE at CIT for employers?

B.Tech and BE are equivalent 4-year degrees per UGC regulations, and employers treat them identically. The difference is in branch focus: CIT B.Tech covers AI and Data Science, IT, and Chemical Engineering, while BE covers Civil, CSE, EEE, ECE, and Mechanical. Choose based on the branch you want, not the degree name.

Why does B.Tech AI and Data Science cost INR 2 lakhs more than B.Tech IT at CIT?

The INR 6,97,625 fee for AI and Data Science (versus INR 4,91,855 for IT) reflects GPU lab, AI software, and specialist faculty costs as regulated by Tamil Nadu authorities. The gap works out to about INR 50,000 per year more over 4 years, which most families find acceptable for a branch with strong data science placement demand.

Is B.Tech Chemical Engineering at CIT a good path to PSU recruitment through GATE?

Yes. B.Tech Chemical Engineering from CIT qualifies for GATE Chemical Engineering, used by ONGC, IOCL, HPCL, and BPCL for PSU recruitment, and for M.Tech at NITs and IITs. General category aspirants typically need GATE above 600. Chemical Engineering at CIT is a strong low-cost foundation for process and energy sector careers.

How does B.Tech IT at CIT compare with BE CSE at CIT for placements?

B.Tech IT and BE CSE attract similar IT recruiters at CIT. IT focuses on networking and enterprise applications while CSE emphasises algorithms and core theory. BE CSE had a TNEA 2025 closing rank of 3120, making it slightly more competitive than IT. Average salary and recruiter types are broadly comparable between the two branches at CIT.

Can a lateral entry B.Tech AI and Data Science graduate from CIT pursue M.Tech in AI?

Yes. Lateral entry B.Tech AI and Data Science from CIT is an Anna University degree, eligible for GATE CS or TANCET for M.Tech admission. The 3-year program covers the same AI and data science subjects from Year 2 onward. For research M.Tech at IITs, a GATE score above 700 in CS is typically required.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology B.Tech: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Coimbatore, Tamil NaduEstd 1956 Anna University Chennai, Chennai

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Fee range

INR 1,31,855 to INR 3,57,625

4 years, no hostel, lowest to highest fee group

Median pay

INR 6.85 LPA

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

Cutoff range

2,354 to 9,962

TNEA OC rank 2025, toughest to easiest branch

Placement rate

87%

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

In This Page▾

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

About CIT B.Tech

Coimbatore Institute of Technology, a government aided autonomous college in Coimbatore, offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech in three branches with 180 seats in all. Every seat is filled through TNEA counselling on your Class 12 marks. The full fee without hostel is INR 3,37,625 for AI and DS, INR 3,57,625 for IT and INR 1,31,855 for an aided Chemical seat. In 2025 the OC close on the TNEA rank list was 2,354 for AI and DS, the toughest branch, and 9,962 for Chemical aided seats, the easiest. The college publishes one placement figure for B.E. and B.Tech together: a median of INR 6.85 LPA and 87% of graduates placed in the Class of 2025.

CIT B.Tech at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Course Duration	4 Years
Number of B.Tech Branches	3
Total Seats	180
Admission Through	TNEA rank, then TNEA counselling
Minimum Eligibility	45% in Maths, Physics, Chemistry; 40% for reserved communities
Total Fees	INR 1,31,855 to INR 3,57,625
AI and DS Fees	INR 3,37,625
Hostel + Mess	INR 1,00,000 in year 1, boys double room
Scholarship Available	Up to INR 2 Lakhs, SC and ST post-matric
Median Package 2025	INR 6.85 LPA
Placement Rate 2025	87%
NIRF Engineering Rank	101 to 150 group in 2025

CIT B.Tech Fees

The fee without hostel is INR 3,37,625 for AI and DS, INR 3,57,625 for IT and INR 1,31,855 for an aided Chemical seat. The total with a boys double room is INR 7,12,625 for AI and DS. You pay each year in two terms, and the seat type you get in counselling decides your fee, not the branch name alone.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition and fees, AI and DS	INR 3,37,625	INR 87,000 in year 1, 4 years
Tuition and fees, self-financing	INR 3,57,625	IT and Chemical self-financing seats, INR 92,000 in year 1
Tuition and fees, aided	INR 1,31,855	Chemical aided seats, INR 33,350 in year 1
Hostel and mess, boys double room	INR 3,75,000	4 years, INR 1,00,000 in year 1
Total with hostel, AI and DS	INR 7,12,625	Tuition and fees + hostel and mess

CIT B.Tech Admission Dates

TNEA registration for 2026 was open from 7 May 2026 to 6 Jun 2026, and first-year classes started on 24 Aug 2026. Mid-semester test 1 is from 2 Nov 2026 to 4 Nov 2026. The next intake follows the TNEA 2027 calendar.

Event	Date	Status
TNEA registration	7 May 2026 to 6 Jun 2026	Over
TNEA rank list, the merit list	Jul 2026	Over
General counselling rounds	Jul 2026	Over
Supplementary counselling	Aug 2026	Over
First-year classes start	24 Aug 2026	Over
Mid-semester test 1	2 Nov 2026 to 4 Nov 2026	Confirmed
Last working day, semester 1	12 Jan 2027	Confirmed

CIT B.Tech Eligibility

You need 45% on average in Maths, Physics and Chemistry in Class 12, or 40% if you belong to a reserved community. There is no entrance exam. TNEA ranks you on a cutoff mark out of 200 built from these three subjects, and every branch uses the same rule.

Requirement	What you need
Class 12 subjects	Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Class 12 marks	45% in the three subjects, 40% for reserved communities
Exam	None. TNEA uses your Class 12 cutoff mark out of 200
Community certificate	Needed to claim a BC, MBC, SC or ST seat

CIT B.Tech Admission Process

You register on TNEA and get a rank from your cutoff mark out of 200. TNEA then allots every seat here in counselling. List the branch codes in the order you want them, and add both Chemical codes if you want Chemical. Pay the fee at CIT when you report, or the seat goes back to the pool.

Step	What you do
Register on TNEA	Apply online in May with your Class 12 marks and certificates.
Get your rank	TNEA ranks you on your cutoff mark out of 200.
Fill choices	List CIT's branch codes, best first. Chemical has an aided and a self-financing code.
Accept the allotment	Confirm the seat in the round it comes.
Report at CIT	Bring originals and pay the first-year fee.

CIT B.Tech Branches and Seats

AI and DS is the toughest branch at 2,354 for OC with 60 seats, and Chemical is the easiest at 9,962 for its aided seats. Each branch has 60 seats, for 180 in all. The branch names below open their own course pages.

Branch	Seats	OC close 2025	Full fee
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	60	2,354	INR 3,37,625
Chemical Engineering	60	9,962	INR 1,31,855
Information Technology	60	2,601	INR 3,57,625

CIT B.Tech Cutoff

The OC seat in AI and DS closed at 2,354 and the BC seat at 3,291 in 2025. These are general ranks on the TNEA list, from the last round. Chemical self-financing seats closed much later, at 17,544 for OC.

Community	AI and DS	Chemical	IT
OC	2,354	9,962	2,601
BC	3,291	15,419	3,243
MBC	3,719	19,489	3,687
SC	16,566	45,956	19,792

CIT B.Tech Placements

The median pay was INR 6.85 LPA and 87% of graduates were placed in the Class of 2025, with 554 of 637 students placed. These figures cover B.E. and B.Tech together. CIT does not publish a B.Tech-only figure or pay by branch.

Metric	Value
Median pay, B.E. and B.Tech, 2025	INR 6.85 LPA
Graduates placed, 2025	554 of 637, 87%
Higher studies, 2025	71 students
Median pay, 2024	INR 6.8 LPA
Highest offer, 2025-26	INR 59 LPA, D.E. Shaw, whole campus

CIT B.Tech Scholarships

The SC and ST post-matric scholarship gives the most, up to INR 50,000 a year, and the first graduate concession takes INR 25,000 a year off a self-financing seat. State and central schemes pay these. CIT's scholarship section takes the forms each year.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Post-matric scholarship	SC, SCA or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs	Up to INR 50,000 a year
First graduate concession	First in the family to study for a degree	INR 25,000 a year, self-financing seat; INR 4,000, aided seat
Central Sector Scheme	Family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs, top 20 percentile in Class 12	INR 12,000 a year, then INR 20,000 in year 4
BC and MBC post-matric scholarship	BC or MBC, within the state income limit	Set by the state each year

CIT B.Tech Ranking

Collegedunia ranks CIT #95 for B.Tech in 2026, and NIRF placed it in the 101 to 150 group for engineering in 2025. Chemical Engineering is NBA accredited till 30 Jun 2028.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia, B.Tech	2026	#95
NIRF, Engineering	2025	101 to 150 group
NBA, Chemical Engineering	2025	Accredited till 30 Jun 2028

CIT B.Tech Hostel and Campus

A boys double room costs INR 1,00,000 in year 1, hostel and mess together, and a girls room costs INR 90,000. Hostel is optional. You pay a refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000 once, when you join the hostel.

Item	Detail
Boys double room, year 1	INR 1,00,000, hostel and mess
Boys single room, year 1	INR 1,25,000
Girls hostel, year 1	INR 90,000
Caution deposit	INR 10,000, refundable
Campus	Civil Aerodrome Post, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore

CIT B.Tech branches

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

4 Years · Full Time · 3 courses

Total fees

INR 1,31,855 to INR 3,57,625

4.0118 reviews1.2K views last year

Median pay

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

Eligibility

Class 12 with Maths, Physics, Chemistry

Admission

TNEA rank, then TNEA counselling

Seat types

Aided seats in Chemical; the rest self-financing

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

INR 3,37,625

Total fees

4.8545 viewslast yearCompare

Closing rank

2,354

Seats

Chemical Engineering

INR 1,31,855

Aided seat fee

3.7272 viewslast yearCompare

Closing rank

9,962

Seats

Information Technology

INR 3,57,625

Total fees

3.334 viewslast yearCompare

Closing rank

2,601

Seats

Which B.Tech branch should you pick at CIT?

Branch

AI and DSChemicalIT

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI and DS)

60 seats. Closed at 2,354 for OC in 2025. Self-financing seats only.

Pick it if:

You want to work with data and machine learning: the department lists recent offers from Oracle, Schneider Electric and Caterpillar, and its first batch finished in 2025.

Your OC rank is 2,354 or better: this branch closed first of the three B.Tech branches in 2025, just ahead of IT.

You want the lower of the two self-financing fees: AI and DS costs INR 3,37,625 for four years, INR 20,000 less than IT.

Skip it if:

You want an NBA accredited programme: AI and DS started in 2021 and is not on CIT's 2025 NBA list, while Chemical is.

Your OC rank is past 2,601: both AI and DS and IT had closed by then in 2025, so add Chemical to your list.

Open the full Artificial Intelligence and Data Science page

Chemical Engineering (Chemical)

60 seats. Closed at 9,962 for OC in 2025. Aided and self-financing seats.

Pick it if:

You want process plant and core chemical jobs: the department lists offers from Aqua Chemie, Forbes Marshall, Saint-Gobain and SPIC for recent graduates.

You want the lowest fee at CIT: an aided seat in this branch costs INR 1,31,855 for four years, less than half of any self-financing seat.

Your OC rank sits between 2,601 and 9,962: Chemical was the one B.Tech branch here still open at that rank in 2025.

Skip it if:

You are sure of an aided seat: only part of the 60 seats are aided; the self-financing seats cost INR 3,57,625 and closed at 17,544 for OC.

You want software work from campus: the department's own placement list shows core process firms, not software companies.

Open the full Chemical Engineering page

Information Technology (IT)

60 seats. Closed at 2,601 for OC in 2025. Self-financing seats only.

Pick it if:

You want software jobs and a long alumni record: IT has been taught at CIT since 2000, so it has more batches of graduates than AI and DS.

Your OC rank sits between 2,355 and 2,601: IT was still open after AI and DS closed in 2025, at 2,601.

Your BC rank is 3,243 or better: IT closed a little earlier than AI and DS for BC in 2025, at 3,243.

Skip it if:

You want the cheapest self-financing seat: IT costs INR 3,57,625 for four years, INR 20,000 more than AI and DS.

You want an aided seat: IT has no aided seats at CIT, so every IT student pays the self-financing fee.

Open the full Information Technology page

Counsellor's advice

If your OC rank is 2,354 or better, list AI and DS first, then IT, then Chemical. If it is past 2,601, put Chemical first and list both its aided and self-financing codes, since the self-financing seats closed later.

B.Tech Eligibility▾

Class 12 subjects: Maths, Physics and Chemistry, passed from a recognised board.

Class 12 marks: 45% on average in the three subjects for OC, and 40% for reserved communities.

Exam needed: None. TNEA ranks you on a cutoff mark out of 200 from these three subjects.

Same rule, every branch: AI and DS, Chemical and IT all use the same marks rule; only the closing rank differs.

Community certificate: Needed to claim a BC, MBC, SC or ST seat in counselling.

B.Tech Admission Process▾

Register on TNEA: Apply online in May and upload your Class 12 marks and certificates.

Get your rank: TNEA publishes one rank list for the state, built from your cutoff mark out of 200.

Fill branch choices: List CIT's branch codes in the order you want them. Chemical has an aided code and a self-financing code, so add both if you want it.

Accept and report: Confirm the allotment, then report at CIT with your originals and pay the first-year fee.

Classes start: First-year classes began on 24 Aug in 2026, after the induction programme.

B.Tech Admission Dates 2027

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

Tentative

May 2027

TNEA registration opens

In 2026 it was open from 7 May to 6 Jun.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Certificate upload and check

Keep your community and nativity certificates ready.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Random number allotment

Used only to break ties between equal cutoff marks.

Tentative

Jul 2027

TNEA rank list, the merit list

Your rank decides the round in which you choose.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Special reservation counselling

For the 7.5% government school, sports and ex-servicemen seats.

Tentative

Jul 2027

General counselling rounds and allotment

List CIT's branch codes in the order you want them.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Supplementary counselling round

For seats left after the general rounds.

Tentative

Aug 2027

First-year fee at CIT

Paid when you report, for the first term.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring your original mark sheets and the allotment order.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

In 2026 first-year classes began on 24 Aug.

Source: TNEA 2026 schedule and the CIT academic calendar.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology B.Tech Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost at 2026-27 rates; tuition differs by branch group.

Branch group

AI and DSSelf-financingAided

Tuition and fees, B.Tech AI and DS seats

Full course, INR 87,000 in year 1, paid in two terms a year

INR 3,37,625

Tuition and fees, IT seats and Chemical self-financing seats

Full course, INR 92,000 in year 1, paid in two terms a year

INR 3,57,625

Tuition and fees, Chemical aided seats

Full course, INR 33,350 in year 1, paid in two terms a year

INR 1,31,855

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Full course, boys double room; girls pay INR 3,90,000

INR 3,75,000

Total course fee

INR 3,37,625

4 years · tuition and fees, AI and DS group, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 7,12,625

4 years · tuition and fees + hostel and mess, AI and DS group

Total course fee

INR 3,57,625

4 years · tuition and fees, Self-financing group, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 7,32,625

4 years · tuition and fees + hostel and mess, Self-financing group

Total course fee

INR 1,31,855

4 years · tuition and fees, Aided group, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 5,06,855

4 years · tuition and fees + hostel and mess, Aided group

Education loan EMI

INR 5,693

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

203%

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

Education loan EMI

INR 12,015

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

96%

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

Education loan EMI

INR 6,030

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

192%

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

Education loan EMI

INR 12,353

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

93%

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

Education loan EMI

INR 2,223

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

520%

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

Education loan EMI

INR 8,546

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

135%

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

Source: CIT tuition fee notice and hostel tariff, 2026-27.

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

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

Community

OCBCMBCSC

Your TNEA rank (OC)

Up to 2,3542,355 to 2,6012,602 to 9,962Above 9,962

Your TNEA rank (BC)

Up to 3,2433,244 to 3,2913,292 to 15,419Above 15,419

Your TNEA rank (MBC)

Up to 3,6873,688 to 3,7193,720 to 19,489Above 19,489

Your TNEA rank (SC)

Up to 16,56616,567 to 19,79219,793 to 45,956Above 45,956

OC · TNEA rank up to 2,354

Yes, you are in: AI and DS, Chemical, IT. These closed at or after your range in 2025.

OC · TNEA rank 2,355 to 2,601

Yes, you are in: Chemical, IT. These closed at or after your range in 2025.

Not this year: AI and DS. It closed before your range in 2025; check the supplementary round.

OC · TNEA rank 2,602 to 9,962

Yes, you are in: Chemical. It closed at or after your range in 2025.

Not this year: AI and DS, IT. These closed before your range in 2025; check the supplementary round.

OC · TNEA rank above 9,962

Almost there: Chemical. Only up to 17,544, where its self-financing seats closed in 2025; list that code too.

Not this year: AI and DS, IT. These closed before your range in 2025; check the supplementary round.

BC · TNEA rank up to 3,243

Yes, you are in: AI and DS, Chemical, IT. These closed at or after your range in 2025.

BC · TNEA rank 3,244 to 3,291

Yes, you are in: AI and DS, Chemical. These closed at or after your range in 2025.

Not this year: IT. It closed before your range in 2025; check the supplementary round.

BC · TNEA rank 3,292 to 15,419

Yes, you are in: Chemical. It closed at or after your range in 2025.

Not this year: AI and DS, IT. These closed before your range in 2025; check the supplementary round.

BC · TNEA rank above 15,419

Almost there: Chemical. Only up to 19,879, where its self-financing seats closed in 2025; list that code too.

Not this year: AI and DS, IT. These closed before your range in 2025; check the supplementary round.

MBC · TNEA rank up to 3,687

Yes, you are in: AI and DS, Chemical, IT. These closed at or after your range in 2025.

MBC · TNEA rank 3,688 to 3,719

Yes, you are in: AI and DS, Chemical. These closed at or after your range in 2025.

Not this year: IT. It closed before your range in 2025; check the supplementary round.

MBC · TNEA rank 3,720 to 19,489

Yes, you are in: Chemical. It closed at or after your range in 2025.

Not this year: AI and DS, IT. These closed before your range in 2025; check the supplementary round.

MBC · TNEA rank above 19,489

Almost there: Chemical. Only up to 31,008, where its self-financing seats closed in 2025; list that code too.

Not this year: AI and DS, IT. These closed before your range in 2025; check the supplementary round.

SC · TNEA rank up to 16,566

Yes, you are in: AI and DS, Chemical, IT. These closed at or after your range in 2025.

SC · TNEA rank 16,567 to 19,792

Yes, you are in: Chemical, IT. These closed at or after your range in 2025.

Not this year: AI and DS. It closed before your range in 2025; check the supplementary round.

SC · TNEA rank 19,793 to 45,956

Yes, you are in: Chemical. It closed at or after your range in 2025.

Not this year: AI and DS, IT. These closed before your range in 2025; check the supplementary round.

SC · TNEA rank above 45,956

Almost there: Chemical. Only up to 61,754, where its self-financing seats closed in 2025; list that code too.

Not this year: AI and DS, IT. These closed before your range in 2025; check the supplementary round.

EDITOR'S NOTE

These are 2025 closing ranks from the last TNEA round, on the state general rank list. Chemical has two codes, aided and self-financing, and the self-financing seats close much later, so list both.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology B.Tech Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim on the AI and DS fee.

Community

OCBC or MBCSC or ST

Annual family income

Up to 2.5L2.5L to 4.5LAbove 4.5L

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

Each card below says who qualifies, so you can see which answer blocked it.

Post-matric scholarship

INR 2 Lakhs

Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu

Paid as up to INR 50,000 a year for the full course if you keep passing.

Who qualifies: SC, SCA or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply through the CIT scholarship section

Not eligible on your answers

Central Sector Scheme

INR 56,000

Ministry of Education, through NSP

INR 12,000 a year for three years, then INR 20,000 in year 4, if you keep passing.

Who qualifies: any community, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply through the CIT scholarship section

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask the CIT scholarship section about the first graduate concession and education loans.

Estimated total waiver

INR 56,000

Your net course fee: INR 2,81,625

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 3,37,625

Estimated total waiver

INR 2.56 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 81,625

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Closing rankTNEA OC, IT, 2025

2,601

last round

6,070

3,469 places easier

28,943

26,342 places easier

23,925

21,324 places easier

23,464

20,863 places easier

Closing rankTNEA BC, IT, 2025

3,243

last round

7,042

3,799 places easier

32,363

29,120 places easier

31,234

27,991 places easier

28,016

24,773 places easier

Closing rankTNEA MBC, IT, 2025

3,687

last round

10,632

6,945 places easier

39,744

36,057 places easier

38,045

34,358 places easier

37,476

33,789 places easier

Closing rankTNEA OC, AI and DS, 2025

2,354

last round

5,605

3,251 places easier

26,400

24,046 places easier

21,575

19,221 places easier

22,791

20,437 places easier

Closing rankTNEA BC, AI and DS, 2025

3,291

last round

7,600

4,309 places easier

33,729

30,438 places easier

29,830

26,539 places easier

29,719

26,428 places easier

Closing rankTNEA MBC, AI and DS, 2025

3,719

last round

10,410

6,691 places easier

41,398

37,679 places easier

31,775

28,056 places easier

38,710

34,991 places easier

In short

KCT closes a few thousand places later in both IT and AI and DS. If your rank misses CIT, KCT is the usual next seat to list.

In short

Kongu closes past 26,000 for OC in both branches. List it well below CIT, as a seat for a rank that misses the Coimbatore colleges.

In short

SREC closes past 21,000 for OC in both branches, far later than CIT. If CIT is in reach, take it; keep SREC lower on your list.

In short

Bannari Amman closes past 22,000 for OC in both branches. It suits a rank well past CIT's closes; list it below CIT and KCT.

FAQs on Coimbatore Institute of Technology B.Tech

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

How do I get a B.Tech seat at CIT?▾

Register for TNEA in May and get your rank from your Class 12 marks in Maths, Physics and Chemistry. List CIT's branch codes in counselling, best first. Accept the allotment, then report at CIT and pay the first-year fee.

Is the B.Tech fee the same for every branch at CIT?▾

No. For four years without hostel, AI and DS costs INR 3,37,625, IT and Chemical self-financing seats cost INR 3,57,625, and a Chemical aided seat costs INR 1,31,855. The fee block above shows each group.

Which B.Tech branch is easiest to get at CIT?▾

Chemical. Its aided seats closed at 9,962 for OC in 2025, and its self-financing seats at 17,544. AI and DS and IT closed near 2,354 and 2,601.

What is the difference between a Chemical aided seat and a self-financing seat?▾

The branch, classes and degree are the same. The aided seat costs INR 1,31,855 for four years and the self-financing seat costs INR 3,57,625, and the two have separate codes in TNEA counselling.

Does CIT publish B.Tech placement figures by branch?▾

No. Its NIRF data gives one figure for B.E. and B.Tech together: a median of INR 6.85 LPA and 87% of graduates placed in the Class of 2025. Department pages list recent recruiters but not branch-wise pay.

Is there a hostel for first-year B.Tech students?▾

Yes. A boys double room costs INR 1,00,000 in year 1 with mess, and a girls room costs INR 90,000. You also pay a refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000 once.

Can I pay the B.Tech fee in parts?▾

Yes. Self-financing seats pay each year in two terms, so the year 1 fee for AI and DS is split into two payments. Ask the fee office if you need more time.

Which scholarships can a CIT B.Tech student get?▾

SC and ST students with family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs can get the post-matric scholarship. First graduates get INR 25,000 a year off a self-financing seat, and the Central Sector Scheme pays up to INR 20,000 a year.

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