What is Chennai Institute of Technology known for?
Chennai Institute of Technology offers B.Tech / B.E., M.Tech / M.E., P.hd across 14 active programme records.
Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai – 2026 Overview
private · Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Chennai Institute of Technology has recorded total fees from ₹50,000 and placement records with average packages up to ₹6 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.
14Active programmes
59Student reviews
4.5Average rating
3Placement years
About Chennai Institute of Technology
History and Background
Chennai Institute of Technology Highlights: Particulars Details College Chennai Institute of Technology Type Private Established in 2010 Approved and Recognized by AICTE and UGC Accredited by NAAC and NBA Courses Offered Undergraduate – B. Tech, B. E. Postgraduate – M. E. Accepted Exams B. Tech/B. E. – TNEA M. E. – GATE/TANCET Official Website https://www.citchennai.edu.in/ Chennai Institute of Technology Courses: Numerous courses are available at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels at the Chennai Institute of Technology. The specifics are as follows: Course Specialization Eligibility Criteria B.E Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer and Communication Engineering, CSE (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning), CSE (Cyber Security) Higher Secondary Examination qualified from a recognized board of education. Minimum 50% marks should be secured in the qualifying examination. Appearing candidates are also eligible for applying. B.Tech Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Science & Business Systems Higher Secondary Examination qualified from a recognized board of education. Minimum 50% marks should be secured in the qualifying examination. Appearing candidates are also eligible for applying. M.E CAD / CAM Candidates having a BE/ B.Tech. Degree (Relevant or Allied discipline) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate are eligible. Computer Science and Engineering Applied Electronics Chennai Institute of Technology Important Dates 2023: TNEA 2023 – BE/BTech Particulars Dates TNEA 2023 Registration Starts May 5, 2023 TNEA 2023 Registration Last Date June 4, 2023 TNEA 2023 Certificate Verification June 5 – June 20, 2023 TNEA 2023 Rank List June 26, 2023 Grievances Redressal June 26 – June 30, 2023 TNEA Counseling for Special Reservation categories July 02 – July 05, 2023 TNEA General Counseling (Online) July 07 – August 24, 2023 TNEA Supplementary Counseling August 28 – August 30, 2023 TNEA SCA to SC counseling September 01 – September 03, 2023 End of TNEA counseling September 03, 2023 Chennai Institute of Technology Admission: Admission to the B.E. programme is determined by TNEA exam results. Candidates from Backward Classes must have at least 45% of the total possible points, MBC & DNC candidates need 40%, and SC/ ST/ SCA candidates need 40%. GATE/TANCET scores are used to determine admission to the M.E. programme. Chennai Institute of Technology Cutoff: The TNEA criterion for enrollment at Chennai Institute of Technology is listed below: Specialization Cutoff BE Mechanical Engineering 302-8279 BE Computer Science and Engineering 1887-9007 BE Electronics & Communication Engineering 3005-9182 B.Tech Information Technology 3303-9526 Chennai Institute of Technology Placements: Through its specialised placement unit, Chennai Institute of Technology Placements are made available to applicants. The candidates receive thorough training in order to prepare them for placement. Some of the highlights of the institute’s most recent placement season are listed below: Particulars Details No. of students placed 511 Placement percentage 94% Recruiters 80+ No. of companies visited 128 Total Number of offers given 830 No of students with multiple offers 319 Core Companies 50+ Highest Package INR 44 LPA Average Package INR 5.6 LPA Chennai Institute of Technology Courses: Numerous courses are available at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels at the Chennai Institute of Technology. The specifics are as follows: Course Specialization Eligibility Criteria B.E Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer and Communication Engineering, CSE (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning), CSE (Cyber Security) Higher Secondary Examination qualified from a recognized board of education. Minimum 50% marks should be secured in the qualifying examination. Appearing candidates are also eligible for applying. B.Tech Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Science & Business Systems Higher Secondary Examination qualified from a recognized board of education. Minimum 50% marks should be secured in the qualifying examination. Appearing candidates are also eligible for applying. M.E CAD / CAM Candidates having a BE/ B.Tech. Degree (Relevant or Allied discipline) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate are eligible. Computer Science and Engineering Applied Electronics Chennai Institute of Technology Important Dates 2023: TNEA 2023 – BE/BTech Particulars Dates TNEA 2023 Registration Starts May 5, 2023 TNEA 2023 Registration Last Date June 4, 2023 TNEA 2023 Certificate Verification June 5 – June 20, 2023 TNEA 2023 Rank List June 26, 2023 Grievances Redressal June 26 – June 30, 2023 TNEA Counseling for Special Reservation categories July 02 – July 05, 2023 TNEA General Counseling (Online) July 07 – August 24, 2023 TNEA Supplementary Counseling August 28 – August 30, 2023 TNEA SCA to SC counseling September 01 – September 03, 2023 End of TNEA counseling September 03, 2023
Campus and Location
Established in 2010. Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Chennai Institute of Technology, Sarathy Nagar, Nandhambakkam (Post), Kundrathur, Chennai-600 069., Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Courses and Programmes Offered
B.Tech / B.E. Programmes
- B.Tech Artificial intelligence and Data Science – 4 years – The Candidate seeking admission in this course should have been qualified in XII with minimum score of 50% for General Category, 45% for Backward Category and 40% for Reserved Category in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics aggregate marks in the qualifying examination. · B.Tech / B.E. profile
- B.Tech Computer Science and Business Systems – 4 years – The Candidate seeking admission in this course should have been qualified in XII with minimum score of 50% for General Category, 45% for Backward Category and 40% for Reserved Category in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
- B.Tech Information Technology – 4 years – The Candidate seeking admission in this course should have been qualified in XII with minimum score of 50% for General Category, 45% for Backward Category and 40% for Reserved Category in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
- Bachelor of Engineering Biomedical Engineering – 4 years – The Candidate seeking admission in this course should have been qualified in XII with minimum score of 50% for General Category, 45% for Backward Category and 40% for Reserved Category in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
- Bachelor of Engineering Civil Engineering – 4 years – The Candidate seeking admission in this course should have been qualified in XII with minimum score of 50% for General Category, 45% for Backward Category and 40% for Reserved Category in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
- Bachelor of Engineering Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years – The Candidate seeking admission in this course should have been qualified in XII with minimum score of 50% for General Category, 45% for Backward Category and 40% for Reserved Category in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
- Bachelor of Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 4 years – The Candidate seeking admission in this course should have been qualified in XII with minimum score of 50% for General Category, 45% for Backward Category and 40% for Reserved Category in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
- Bachelor of Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering – 4 years – The Candidate seeking admission in this course should have been qualified in XII with minimum score of 50% for General Category, 45% for Backward Category and 40% for Reserved Category in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
- Bachelor of Engineering Mechatronics Engineering – 4 years – The Candidate seeking admission in this course should have been qualified in XII with minimum score of 50% for General Category, 45% for Backward Category and 40% for Reserved Category in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
M.Tech / M.E. Programmes
- Master of Engineering Applied Electronics – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.E. from Chennai Institute of Technology should have done B.E./B.Tech. in relevant discipline from a recognized institute · M.Tech / M.E. profile
- Master of Engineering CAD/CAM – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.E. from Chennai Institute of Technology should have done B.E./B.Tech. in relevant discipline from a recognized institute
- Master of Engineering Computer Science & Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.E. from Chennai Institute of Technology should have done B.E./B.Tech. in relevant discipline from a recognized institute
P.hd Programmes
- Doctor of Philosophy Electronics and Communication Engineering – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Ph.D. from Chennai Institute of Technology should have done Masters from a recognized institute. · P.hd profile
- Doctor of Philosophy Mechanical Engineering – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Ph.D. from Chennai Institute of Technology should have done Masters from a recognized institute.
Course Fees at Chennai Institute of Technology
B.Tech / B.E. Fees
Recorded annual fee for most B.Tech / B.E.: ₹50,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
M.Tech / M.E. Fees
Recorded annual fee for most M.Tech / M.E.: ₹50,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- B.Tech / B.E.: The Candidate seeking admission in this course should have been qualified in XII with minimum score of 50% for General Category, 45% for Backward Category and 40% for Reserved Category in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics aggregate marks in the qualifying examination..
- M.Tech / M.E.: The candidate seeking admission in the M.E. from Chennai Institute of Technology should have done B.E./B.Tech. in relevant discipline from a recognized institute.
- P.hd: The candidate seeking admission in the Ph.D. from Chennai Institute of Technology should have done Masters from a recognized institute..
Entrance Exams Accepted
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Cutoffs and Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams for Chennai Institute of Technology
Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: GATE, JEE Main.
Cutoff Trends
Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2019₹22 LPA
2023₹22 LPA
2023₹50 LPA
B.Tech / B.E. (2023): Highest ₹22 LPA, Average ₹6 LPA.
M.Tech / M.E. (2023): Highest ₹50 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.
B.Tech / B.E. (2019): Highest ₹22 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.
Top Recruiters
Aon Hewitt, Bank of America, DELL, Emerson Design Engineering Centre, FLSmidth, Google, HCL, HP Analytics, HSBC Bank, IBM, jktyre, KUKA, Symbiotic Infotech, TATA Consultancy, Tech mahindra, Vodafone, Zoho and others (17 recruiters in database).
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 59
- Average overall rating: 4.5/5
- Infrastructure: 4.4/5
- Hostel: 4.2/5
- Clubs/Activities: 3.8/5
- Faculty: 4.4/5
- Admission: 3.5/5
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Dr. P. Partheeban – Principal
Rankings and Recognition
NIRF and Other Rankings
- nirf 2022: Rank 175 out of 200.
- nirf 2021: Rank 201 out of 300.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at Chennai Institute of Technology?
Chennai Institute of Technology lists B.Tech Artificial intelligence and Data Science, B.Tech Computer Science and Business Systems, B.Tech Information Technology, Bachelor of Engineering Biomedical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Civil Engineering, and other programmes.
What are the fees at Chennai Institute of Technology?
Recorded total fees range from ₹50,000 to ₹50,000. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.
Which entrance exams are accepted by Chennai Institute of Technology?
The active programme mappings list GATE, JEE Main.
How are placements at Chennai Institute of Technology?
Placement records are available for 3 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at Chennai Institute of Technology?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹6 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the ranking of Chennai Institute of Technology?
The profile contains 2 active ranking record(s), including nirf rank 175 and nirf rank 201.
What is the student rating of Chennai Institute of Technology?
Chennai Institute of Technology has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 59 active review(s).
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.