CIT Chennai Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Updated on - Sep 22, 2025

Chennai Institute of Technology offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs, which lead to two primary degrees: B.Tech and B.E. The institute offers a B.Tech program in three specialisations. Admission to the B.Tech and B.E. programmes is for candidates appearing they must have passed their Class 12th or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects from a recognised board or university, and the selection process is through TNEA counselling

Besides the B.Tech. and B.E. programs, Chennai Institute of Technology offers B.E. lateral and M.E. programs. The institute offers a B.E. lateral program in 11 specialisations, eligibility criteria is Candidates must have passed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology and selection process is through TNEA counselling and M.E. program in 3 specialisations. Admission to these programs is merit-based. For BE lateral candidates must have a diploma with a minimum of 50%. Apart from this, the institute introduced a new doctoral program, Ph.D.

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Chennai Institute of Technology Admission Dates 2026

Important dates regarding admission at CIT Chennai are given below.

Events Dates (Tentative)
TNEA Registration Timeline May 7, 2026 – June 6, 2026 
Last Date for Document Upload June 9, 2026
General Counselling (Choice Filling) July 14, 2026 – August 19, 2026
Seat Confirmation (Round 1) July 17, 2026 – July 18, 2026
Reporting to TFCs (Round 1) July 19, 2026 – July 23, 2026

Chennai Institute of Technology B.Tech Admission 2026

Chennai Institute of Technology offers a four-year B.Tech program in 3 specialisations. Admission into this program is merit-based. However, final seat allotment is after the Anna University Admission Process. table below shows the specialisations with eligibility criteria and selection process. The mode of application for this program is online, and the application fee is INR 1000.

Course Specializations Eligibility Selection process

B.Tech

Information Technology, Computer Science and Business Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Candidates appearing should have passed their Class 12th or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects from a recognised board TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission) Counselling.Chennai Institute of Technology.

Chennai Institute of Technology TNEA Cutoff 2025 has been released. Below data for the TNEA Cutoff ranks over the years of  the B.Tech program.

Courses 2025 (Closing Rank) 2024 (Closing rank) 2023 (Closing rank)
B.Tech Information Technology 6158 8912 10723
B.Tech Computer Science and Business Systems 6784 11747 12924
B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 6119 12098 8752

Chennai Institute of Technology B.E. Admission 2026

CIT Chennai offers the BE Program in 11 specializations, Artificial intelligence and Machine learning are one of the most popular specialization in the B.E program. The table below shows the course along with the eligibility criteria and selection process. The mode of application for this program is online, and the application fees is INR 1000.

Chennai Institute of Technology B.Tech Eligibility & Selection Process

Course Specialization Eligibility Selection process

BE

Candidates must pass 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks in the science stream TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission) Counselling.Chennai Institute of Technology.

Chennai Institute of Technology TNEA Cutoff 2025

Chennai Institute of Technology TNEA Cutoff 2025 has been released. Below data is the TNEA Cutoff ranks over the years for the BE program. 

Courses 2025 (Closing Rank) 2024 (Closing rank) 2023 (Closing rank)
BE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 5754 7727 11096
BE Electronics & Communication Engineering 4647 8884 10308
BE Advanced Communication Technology 7851 9258 7321
BE Computer Science and Engineering 3452 9576 6712
BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering 7702 9817 15436
BE VLSI Design & Technology 8124 9942 12333
BE Cyber Security 6318 10995 9574
BE Civil Engineering 17330 18646 24266
BE Mechanical Engineering 14077 20556 18848
BE Biomedical Engineering 12400 21190 18016
BE Mechatronics Engineering 10235 23473 13333

Chennai Institute of Technology TNEA Cutoff Marks 2025

Chennai Institute of Technology TNEA Cutoff Marks 2025 for OC, BC, SC and ST categories are given below.

Dept OC BC SC ST
CSE 196 194 186.5 185
AIML 194.5 193.5 183.5 NA
CS 194 193 183.5 NA
AIDS 194 193 184 NA
CSBS 194 192.5 183.5 NA
IT 194 193.5 184 NA
ECE 193.5 193 185.5 179.5
ACT 193 192 181.5 NA
VLSI 193 192.5 181 NA
EEE 193 192 179.5 NA
BME 190.5 188 NA NA
MCT 191.5 191 NA NA
MECH 189.5 186.5 NA NA
CIVIL 188 185 NA NA

Chennai Institute of Technology M.E. Admission 2026

The institute offers a two-year M.E. program in eleven specialisations. Admission into the B.E. program is merit-based. However, final seat allotment is after the Anna University Admission Process.

Chennai Institute of Technology M.E Program, the table below shows the specialisations with eligibility criteria and selection process

Course Specialization Eligibility Selection process

M.E

Computer Science And Engineering, CAD/CAM and Applied ELectronics

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks for the General category and 45% marks for reserved categories, BC / BCM / MBC & DNC / SC / SCA / ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu, in the qualifying exam.

GATE or TANCET( Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test), Followed by TANCA (Tamil Nadu Common Admissions) Counselling.

Chennai Institute of Technology B.E. Lateral Admission 2026

The institute offers a two-year B.E. program in five specialisations. Admission into the B.E. lateral program is merit-based. However, final seat allotment is after the Anna University Admission Process.

Chennai Institute of Technology B.E. Lateral Eligibility & Selection Process

Course Eligibility Selection process

BE {Lateral}

Diploma in engineering/technology with a minimum of 50% marks Merit-based (as per Anna University)

Chennai Institute of Technology Admission FAQs

Ques. What is the admission process of the B.Tech program at Chennai Institute of Technology?

Ans. The admission process of the B.Tech program at Chennai Institute of Technology is merit-based, followed by the Anna University admission process. CIT Chennai takes admission through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission) counselling, and the eligibility criteria are candidates who are appearing must have passed their Class 12th or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects from a recognised board or university.

Ques. Is there specialization for the B.Tech program at Chennai Institute of Technology?

Ans. Yes, Chennai Institute of Technology provides specializations in the B.Tech program in which Information Technology is one of the most popular specialization beside Information Technology, there are two more Computer Science, Business System and Artificial Intelligernce and Data Science.

Ques. Does Chennai Institute of Technology accept GATE scores for M.E. admissions?

Ans. Yes, Candidates at Chennai Institute of Technology accept GATE scores for M.E. admissions and given preference during TANCA (Tamil Nadu Common Admissions) counselling.

Ques. What is the mode of application for TNEA and TANCA at Chennai Institute Of Technology?

Ans. The application mode for TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission) Counselling and TANCA (Tamil Nadu Common Admissions) at Chenaai institute of Technology is online.

CIT Chennai Admissions: Students' Opinion

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Chennai Institute of Technology (CIT) offers a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Information Technology, with admissions primarily conducted through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counselling process. Candidates must have completed their higher secondary education with a minimum of 50% pass mark and are expected to have an average score around 75% or above in their 12th-grade board examinations. The selection is based on the 12th-grade marks, with a typical cut-off around 186.5 out of 200 for competitive courses like computer science.

Students can apply via online application forms available on the college’s official website. CIT also has management quota admissions based on 12th-grade scores and an entrance exam. The entrance process involves three rounds: aptitude test, group discussion, and personal interview. The exam is moderate in content, drawn from 11th and 12th-grade syllabi, and usually occurs in May and June. Candidates may need to register in advance, paying a fee of INR 150.

CIT offers various scholarships based on entrance exam performance and socio-economic background. Direct inquiries can be made through the college admission office for guidance. The college’s strength lies in its excellent placement support and infrastructure, positioning it as a notable choice among Anna University affiliated colleges. Reservation benefits are available based on HSC marks and community-wise quotas. Management quota candidates are required to directly approach the college.

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SCA to SC Counseling for TNEA Admission 2025 [B.Tech]
Aug 25, 2025 - Aug 26, 2025
End of Counseling for TNEA Admission 2025 [B.Tech]
Aug 26, 2025
Supplementary Counseling for TNEA Admission 2025 [B.Tech]
Aug 21, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025

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