CIT Coimbatore (Coimbatore Institute of Technology) offers ME (Master of Engineering) in three specialisations — Embedded Systems, Environmental Engineering, and Structural Engineering — as a two-year postgraduate programme under Anna University. Total fees are INR 1,35,700 for two years across all three specialisations. Admission is through TANCET 2026 and Anna University PG counselling. CIT is a NAAC A accredited government-aided autonomous institution, established in 1956, and ranks 198 in Collegedunia’s 2025 Engineering Colleges list.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins July 2026.
Key Points
- Three ME specialisations span distinct engineering domains: embedded electronics design, environmental sustainability, and structural analysis.
- Government-aided fee structure keeps ME fees at regulated rates, making CIT a cost-effective PG engineering option in Tamil Nadu.
- TANCET merit rank alone determines government quota seat allotment with no separate departmental test or interview at CIT.
- ME graduates are positioned for careers in semiconductor design, infrastructure consultancy, and environmental compliance sectors.
CIT ME Fees 2026
All three ME specialisations at CIT Coimbatore carry the same total fee of INR 1,35,700 for the two-year programme, spread across four semesters. Fees are regulated by Anna University under government-aided norms. Hostel and transport costs are separate.
| Course | Total Fees (2 Years) |
|---|
ME Embedded Systems
ME Environmental Engineering
ME Structural Engineering | INR 1,35,700 |
- Semester-wise breakup: Sem 1 INR 40,250 / Sem 2 INR 27,600 / Sem 3 INR 38,900 / Sem 4 INR 28,950.
- Fees are regulated by Anna University and apply uniformly to all three ME specialisations.
- Hostel and transport charges are extra and not included in the above total.
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before taking admission.
CIT ME Admission 2026
ME admission at CIT Coimbatore is through TANCET 2026 merit-based counselling conducted by Anna University. Seats are allotted based on TANCET merit rank. TANCET 2026 was held on 9 May 2026 and results were declared on 22 May 2026. Management quota seats are available through direct application to CIT.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TANCET 2026 Registration | 16 March 2026 to 15 April 2026 (Closed) |
| TANCET 2026 Exam | 9 May 2026 (Held) |
| TANCET 2026 Result | 22 May 2026 (Declared) |
| Anna University PG Counselling | July 2026 (as per AU schedule) |
| Academic Session Begins | As per Anna University calendar 2026 |
- TANCET 2026 registration closed on 15 April 2026 at tancet.annauniv.edu.
- TANCET 2026 exam was held on 9 May 2026 and results were declared on 22 May 2026.
- Anna University PG counselling for ME will begin in July 2026 as per the AU academic schedule.
- Management quota candidates may apply directly to CIT Coimbatore admissions office.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed B.E./B.Tech in a relevant engineering discipline with minimum 50 percent aggregate from a recognised university.
- Specialisation-wise eligibility varies by stream: ECE or EEE for Embedded Systems, Civil or Environmental Engineering for Environmental Engineering, and Civil Engineering for Structural Engineering.
- State quota through Anna University PG counselling based on TANCET 2026 merit. Management quota through direct application to CIT.
Admission Process
- Candidates appeared in TANCET 2026 on 9 May 2026 and checked results at tancet.annauniv.edu on 22 May 2026.
- Qualified candidates will participate in Anna University PG counselling from July 2026 based on TANCET merit rank.
- Select CIT Coimbatore and the preferred ME specialisation during online counselling.
- Report for document verification and fee payment upon seat allotment at CIT Coimbatore.
✓ Opt for this if
- You have B.E./B.Tech in ECE, EEE, or Civil and want affordable PG in Tamil Nadu.
- Career targets are semiconductor industry, infrastructure firms, or environmental agencies.
- TANCET is your strongest credential for PG admission in Anna University colleges.
- You want an on-campus PG degree at a NAAC A accredited autonomous institution in Coimbatore.
✗ Skip if
- Your B.E./B.Tech branch does not match any of the three ME specialisations at CIT.
- Research-oriented M.Tech with GATE scholarship from NIT or IIT is the priority.
- You need PG from an institution with active national industry tie-ups in your specialisation.
CIT ME Scholarships 2026
ME students at CIT Coimbatore are eligible for Tamil Nadu government category-based scholarships and central government schemes. Education loans from nationalised banks are also available for all eligible postgraduate candidates.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Tamil Nadu Govt Scholarship | As per government norms | SC/ST/OBC/MBC candidates |
| Central Sector Scholarship | As per government norms | Non-creamy layer merit candidates |
| Post-Matric Scholarship | As per government norms | SC/ST/OBC candidates |
| Education Loan (Nationalised Banks) | As per bank policy | All eligible candidates |
- Tamil Nadu government scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, and MBC ME candidates are available upon application.
- Confirm scholarship deadlines and eligibility with CIT Coimbatore admissions office.
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