Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology (KIT) offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech in three branches with 300 seats in all. It is an autonomous college in Coimbatore, affiliated to Anna University, with a NAAC A grade. Seats are filled through TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks, so there is no entrance exam. On a government seat the full fee is INR 2 Lakhs for AI and Data Science and CSBS, and INR 2.20 Lakhs for Biotechnology. In 2025 CSBS closed at 32,131 for OC, the toughest branch, and Biotechnology at 55,996, the easiest. The college publishes one placement figure for all UG branches: the Class of 2025 had a median of INR 6.4 LPA and 89% were placed.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 4 Years |
| Number of B.Tech Branches | 3 |
| Total Seats | 300 |
| Admission Through | TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks, no entrance exam |
| Minimum Eligibility | 45% in Maths, Physics and Chemistry (40% for reserved) |
| Total Fees | INR 2 Lakhs to INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| Biotechnology Fees | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| Scholarship Available | Full tuition, post-matric scholarship for SC, SCA and ST |
| Median Package 2025 | INR 6.4 LPA |
| Placement Rate 2025 | 89% |
| NIRF Engineering Rank | 201 to 300 group in 2025 |
| NAAC Grade | A |
On a government seat you pay INR 2 Lakhs for AI and Data Science or CSBS and INR 2.20 Lakhs for Biotechnology over four years. Tuition is INR 50,000 or INR 55,000 a year, fixed by the state fee committee. Biotechnology costs more because it is NBA accredited. A management seat costs INR 1.40 Lakhs a year, or INR 1.75 Lakhs in Biotechnology. The caution deposit comes back when you leave.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, AI&DS and CSBS | INR 2 Lakhs | INR 50,000 a year, 4 years |
| Tuition, Biotechnology | INR 2.20 Lakhs | INR 55,000 a year, 4 years |
| Development fee | INR 5,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 5,000 | One time, refundable |
| Management seat tuition | INR 1.40 Lakhs a year | INR 1.75 Lakhs a year in Biotechnology |
| Total, AI&DS or CSBS | INR 2.05 Lakhs | Tuition + development fee |
| Total, Biotechnology | INR 2.25 Lakhs | Tuition + development fee |
The 2027 cycle is expected to open with TNEA registration in May 2027 and end with classes in Sep 2027. The 2026 rounds are over, so every date below is an estimate from last year's schedule. The state sets one calendar for every branch, and you follow it on the TNEA portal.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TNEA online registration | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Certificate upload and check | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Random number for tie breaks | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| TNEA rank list, the merit list | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Choice filling, general round 1 | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat allotment, rounds 1 to 3 | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment at the college | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| College reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
You need 45% in Maths, Physics and Chemistry in Class 12, or 40% if you are BC, MBC, SC or ST. No entrance exam is needed. Your TNEA rank comes from a 200-mark cutoff made from these three subjects. The same rule holds for every branch, and a management seat asks for the same marks.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Maths, Physics and Chemistry |
| Class 12 marks | 45% (40% for BC, MBC, SC and ST) |
| Exam | None; TNEA ranks you on Class 12 marks |
| TNEA cutoff | Maths out of 100 plus Physics and Chemistry out of 100 |
You register on TNEA, get a rank on the 200-mark cutoff and list KIT's branches under college code 2750. Then you confirm the allotment, pay the fee and report. The state counselling body gives out the government seats, about two thirds of each branch. Choice filling is a branch order: put the KIT branches you want in the order you want them. For a management seat you apply to the college directly.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Register on TNEA | Apply online with your Class 12 marks in May. |
| Get your rank | The merit list ranks you on the 200-mark cutoff. |
| Fill choices | List KIT's branches under college code 2750, best first. |
| Confirm the allotment | Accept the seat in your round and download the order. |
| Report and pay | Pay the fee and bring originals to the college. |
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science is the biggest branch with 180 seats and closed at 32,834 for OC in 2025. CSBS was the toughest at 32,131, and Biotechnology the easiest at 55,996. Each branch has its own close, so your rank decides which one you get. Every branch name below opens its own course page.
| Branch | Seats | OC close 2025 | Full fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 180 | 32,834 | INR 2 Lakhs |
| Biotechnology | 60 | 55,996 | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| Computer Science and Business Systems | 60 | 32,131 | INR 2 Lakhs |
The OC seat in AI and Data Science closed at 32,834 and the BC seat at 44,104 in 2025. These are TNEA overall ranks of the last student admitted in each community. Closes change every year, so read them as a guide, not a promise.
| Branch | OC | BC | MBC |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI&DS | 32,834 | 44,104 | 49,559 |
| Biotech | 55,996 | 72,044 | 95,689 |
| CSBS | 32,131 | 44,451 | 49,630 |
The Class of 2025 had a median pay of INR 6.4 LPA, and 89% of UG students were placed: 579 of 651. This figure covers every UG branch, B.E. and B.Tech together, and is not split by branch. Another 72 students went on to higher studies. The biggest recruiter took 168 students in 2024-25.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay, all UG branches | INR 6.4 LPA |
| UG students placed | 579 of 651, Class of 2025 |
| Higher studies | 72 students |
| Highest offer, 2024-25 | INR 40 LPA, one student |
| Top recruiters, 2024-25 | Sutherland, Workcohol, Clarus, Literact Fintech, Savantis |
The post-matric scholarship pays the full tuition fee for SC, SCA and ST students from families earning up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year. The first graduate concession takes INR 25,000 a year off tuition. Both come from the state and need a government seat through TNEA. Each pays every year of the course if you keep passing.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Post-matric scholarship | SC, SCA or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs | Full tuition |
| First graduate concession | First graduate in the family, government seat | INR 25,000 a year |
| Central Sector Scheme | Top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs | INR 12,000 a year, INR 20,000 in year 4 |
NIRF placed KIT in the 201 to 300 group for engineering in 2025, and Collegedunia ranks it #446 for B.Tech in 2026. It holds a NAAC A grade. NIRF ranks on teaching, research and outcomes; Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and reviews.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF, Engineering | 2025 | 201 to 300 group |
| Collegedunia, B.Tech | 2026 | #446 |
| NAAC | Current cycle | A |
The 2027 calendar is not out. These estimates hold for every branch.
Source: the TNEA 2026 schedule of DoTE, Tamil Nadu.
This is the full 4-year cost. Tuition differs by branch group: tap yours.
Source: KIT AICTE mandatory disclosure 2025-26 and the state fee committee order.
Pick your community and TNEA rank range. Ranges change with community.
Every close here is from 2025, and all three branches filled far earlier than in 2024. Treat the ranges as a guide, and keep Biotechnology on your list, since it closed last in every community except SCA.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim on an AI&DS or CSBS seat.
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
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