CHENNAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI

BASIC DETAILS:

How to Reach?

  • From Madurai (Distance approx 450km, 8-9 hours travelling time)
  • Start from Madurai: Head northeast on NH44 (also known as Madurai-Chennai Highway).
  • Enter Chennai via NH44: As you approach Chennai on NH44, you will pass through Chengalpattu and Tambaram. Continue on NH44, which becomes the Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST Road).
  • Head Towards Pammal: After passing Tambaram, look for signs to Pammal. Take the Pammal Bypass Road to avoid heavy traffic in the city center.
  • Proceed to Kundrathur: From Pammal, follow signs for Kundrathur. You will need to take the Kundrathur Main Road (also called CIT Nagar Road).
  • Reach Chennai Institute of Technology: Once on Kundrathur Main Road, the college is located near the Kundrathur Bus Stand.
CityDistance to CIT ChennaiApprox. Travel Time
Chennai25 km45 minutes
Coimbatore500 km9–10 hours
Tiruchirappalli320 km6–7 hours
Madurai450 km8–9 hours
Salem340 km6–7 hours
Vellore150 km3–4 hours
Thanjavur350 km7–8 hours
Tirunelveli600 km11–12 hours

Courses Offered (UG Engg):

  • B.E. Computer Science and Engineering
  • B.E. Computer Science and Engineering – Cyber Security
  • B.E. Computer Science and Engineering – Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • B.E. Electronics and Communication – Advanced Communication Technology
  • B.E. Electronics Engineering – VLSI Design & Technology
  • B.E. Biomedical Engineering
  • B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • B.E. Mechatronics
  • B.E. Mechanical Engineering
  • B.E. Civil Engineering
  • B.Tech Information Technology
  • B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
  • B.Tech. Computer Science & Business Systems

Accreditation / Ranking Status:

  • NBA – Accredited for CSE, ECE, and MECH programs.
  • NIRF – Ranked among top 150–200 engineering colleges in India.
  • NAAC – A+ Grade (Score: 3.26–3.50 / 4.00).
  • Times Engineering Survey: CIT has been featured in the Times Engineering Survey as one of the emerging engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.
  • Careers360 Ranking: CIT has been rated AAA+ by Careers360, indicating excellent academic and infrastructure facilities.
  • Outlook-ICARE Rankings: CIT has been ranked among the top private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu by Outlook-ICARE.
  • ARIIA Ranking: Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation
  • Achievements (ARIIA): CIT has been recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives.

What the Students say about this college?

LIKES:

  • Exposure to Diverse Domains: Students gain exposure to a wide variety of domains and knowledge.
  • Engaging Events: Regular events keep students engaged and make college life enjoyable.
  • Environment: Overall campus environment are highly appreciated.
  • Personal Growth: The college plays a significant role in shaping students’ personalities and skills.
  • Placement Assurance: Campus placements are guaranteed for all courses.
  • Encouragement for Extracurricular Activities: Staff and chairman actively encourage activities outside the classroom.
  • Infrastructure: The campus, classrooms, labs, and centers of excellence are well-maintained and appreciated.
  • Academic Preparation: The college’s academic approach, including UPC (University Preparation Classes), is highly effective for exam preparation.
  • Internship and Training Focus: The college encourages students to focus on internships and training, which is beneficial for their careers.

DISLIKES:

  • Location and Transportation: The college is far from the city center, and transportation options are only now improving. Some students dislike the rash driving of transport drivers, causing disturbances.
  • Campus Size: The campus is very small compared to nearby colleges.
  • Staff Experience: The number of inexperienced staff is higher than experienced staff.
  • Teaching Methods and Exams: Teaching methods and frequent examinations are a concern for some students.
  • Canteen and Food: The canteen is small, and students often need to bring their own food. The quality of canteen food is poor, with no improvement over the years. Hostel food is also reported to be below average.
  • Sports and Physical Education: Sports opportunities are limited, with little room for development. Physical education is not given priority in the college.

Key Strengths:

  • A key strength of this college is its impressive collection of 29 Centers of Excellence (COEs). The diverse range of these COEs ensures there’s something for everyone, from aspiring engineers to future entrepreneurs.
  • Important COEs: IIT Bombay Remote Center, CIT – KYUTECH – WABCO Center for IoT, MHRD Institution’s Innovation Council, T&VS Center for VLSI Design, KUKA Center for Industrial Robotics, Harita Research Center in Mechanical Engineering, PEGA University Academic Program, Tekla Center for Buildings Education.
  • Campus : 15 acres (small but well-equipped campus).
  • Labs: 50+ labs across various departments.
  • Library: 50,000+ books and access to e-resources and journals.
  • Faculty-Student Ratio: 1:15 (approximate).
  • Research Papers Published: 100+ papers in reputed journals and conferences.
  • Patents Filed: 10+ patents (approximate)
  • Clubs and Chapters: 10+ active clubs (e.g., IEEE, ISTE, Coding Clubs).
  • Events: 20+ annual events (technical fests, cultural fests, and sports events).
  • Alumni Strength: 10,000+ alumni globally.
  • Industrial Collab: College has 100+ industrial colloborations
  • Foreign Language Training: Around 100 students per batch take the N5 level JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test), and 30 students take the German A1 level test to meet global demands.
  • Foreign Competitions: CITians, notably winning 2nd prize in Robotics & Automation at the 2018 World Skill Competitions in China among 52 participating countries, showcasing expertise in areas like 3D printing, NC machines, and new energy.
  • Internship : Minimum 600 hrs of Internship, 100+ Paid Internships, 250+ Core Companies , 27500+ Virtual Internships , 2000+ Students Benefited/Semester

College Fee Structure:

  • Total college fees:  INR 1,15,000/annum
  • Total Hostel Fees:  INR 1,05,000/annum

Placement Stats:

Total strengthRegistered for placementsOpted for higher studiesNumber of students placedPlacement%
84171312869595.2
SALARY PACKAGENO.S
Students Placed above 40LPA4
Students Placed above 20LPA8
Students Placed above 10LPA81
Students Placed above 06LPA301
Students Placed above 04LPA695

SAFE CUT OFF MARKS (FOR CSE):

  • OC – 195
  • BC – 190
  • BCM – 191
  • MBC – 189
  • SC – 173
  • ST – 142

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