BASIC DETAILS:
- Short Name: CIT
- Counselling Code: 2007
- Year of Establishment: 1956
- Status: Government Aided College.
- Address: Civil Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India – 641 014.
- Email: principal.citoffice@cit.edu.in
- Phone: 0422-2574071
- Website:https://www.cit.edu.in/
How to Reach?
- Chennai: Approximately 501 – 533 km
- Madurai: Approximately 206 – 225 km
- Trichy: Approximately 218 – 264 km
- Salem: Approximately 181 – 192 km
- Tirunelveli: Approximately 348 km
Courses Offered (UG Engg):
- B.E. Civil Engineering
- B.E. Mechanical Engineering
- B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
- B.E. Computer Science and Engineering
- B.Tech Chemical Engineering
- B.Tech Information Technology
- B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Accreditation:
- NBA Accredited Programs: Five Courses: CHEMICAL, CSE, MECHANICAL, EEE, ECE
- NAAC Accreditation: The college is accredited with an ‘A’ GRADE.
- NIRF Ranking: CIT is ranked 102 in the NIRF Engineering Ranking.
What the Students say about this college?
LIKES:
- Hostel life is enjoyable.
- College events and cultural activities are vibrant.
- Campus life and course outcomes are positive.
- Placement opportunities are good.
- Faculty are generally friendly.
- Internships are a strong feature.
- Department functions are fun and entertaining.
- Club events, like hackathons and code quizzes, are well-liked.
- Library facilities are good.
- The college has a peaceful environment.
DISLIKES:
- Placement rates are no longer consistent.
- Tuition fees are considered expensive.
- Student needs are not adequately addressed by management.
- Staff prioritize self-study over direct teaching post-internships.
- Semester fees are charged during internship periods.
- Campus environment and infrastructure require upgrades.
- Course structure is perceived as poor, and fees are excessive.
- Staff lack up-to-date technological knowledge.
- Students are forced to work on irrelevant thesis topics.
- Hostel gate timings are excessively strict.
- Mess food and hostel rules are unsatisfactory.
Key Strengths:
- Very Strong Alumni Network: The Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) boasts a strong and influential alumni network, with graduates making significant contributions across various industries and sectors. This network provides valuable connections and support for current students and fellow alumni, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
- Notable Alumnies: R. Prabhu – 1968 BE Mechanical, former Union Minister of India, Narayanaswamy Balakrishnan – 1972 BE ECE, Indian aerospace and computer scientist, associate director, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Natarajan Chandrasekaran – 1976 BSc Applied Sciences, current chairman of Tata Sons. K. Krithivasan – 1985 Mechanical, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Tata Consultancy Services. M. J. Xavier – 1976 BTech Chemical, founding director, Indian Institute of Management Ranchi . Subbiah Arunan, Project Director of Mars Orbiter Mission
- Interface: Interface is a two-day, inter-collegiate technical symposium held in February. It allows students from across the country to showcase projects and network.
- Technovation: Technovation is a national-level technical symposium in September. It is organized by the Chemical, Civil, and Mechanical engineering students.
- Cyber Fest: Cyber Fest is a national technical symposium in January. It is organized by the Computer Applications department, specifically M.Sc. Software Engineering and M.C.A. students.
Research Out Puts:
- The total number of publications is 4745.
- 1238 publications are Closed Access.
- 248 publications are Gold Open Access (OA).
- 103 publications are Bronze Open Access (OA).
- 21 publications are Green Open Access (OA).
- 2765 publications are Journal Articles.
Research Out Puts:
- 1530 publications are Conference/In Proceedings.
- 219 publications are Books/Chapters.
- 231 publications are categorized as Other.
- Patents: The total number of patents is 151.
- 15254 Citations: This indicates a significant number of times scholarly works have referenced this set of publications, showing a high degree of influence.
- 9508 Citations: This shows a respectable, though lesser, number of references, suggesting the publications are still influential but to a smaller extent than the first set.
- Electronics and Communication Engineering has 185 publications, 639 citations, and an h-index of 12.
E-Learning Centre:
- To prepare teaching – learning material (E-Content).
- Development of these materials will help improve learning by students.
- To develop E-Resources for Engineering & Science subjects.
- To develop online materials in the discipline of Structural
- Engineering for all higher education teachers through MOOCs using SWAYAM platform.
SOP: IV’s (Industrial Visits) & Internships
- These guidelines aim to ensure student safety and maximize educational value during industry visits, emphasizing practical learning and professional development.
- Internships provide students with valuable real-world experience, bridging the gap between academic learning and professional practice.
College Fee Structure:
Total College Fees:
- B.E. / B.TECH AIDED – INR 27900
- B.E / B.TECH (SS) – INR 83100
- B.TECH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (SS) – INR 78100
Total Hostel Fees:
- Final year B.E/B.Tech , M.Sc & PG (Single Room): INR 45,000.00
- Mess bill: INR 35,000.00
- Total fees: INR 80,000.00
Placement Stats :
- Highest Package: ₹44 LPA (International)
- Average Package: ₹5.5 – 6 LPA (for top branches like CSE, IT, ECE)
- Top Recruiters: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Zoho, Amazon, Microsoft, Bosch, L&T, Hyundai, Ashok Leyland, etc.
Branch-wise Placement Trends
- Computer Science & Engg (CSE) – 90-95% – 6-8 LPA
- Information Technology (IT) – 85-90% – 5-7 LPA
- Electronics & Comm. Engg (ECE) – 80-85% – 4.5-6 LPA
- Electrical & Electronics Engg (EEE) – 75-80% – 4-5.5 LPA
- Mechanical Engg (MECH) – 70-75% – 4-5 LPA
- Civil Engg (CIVIL) – 65-70% – 3.5-4.5 LPA
Internship Opportunities
- Many students secure internships in Google, Microsoft, Zoho, Bosch, etc.
- Stipend ranges from ₹10,000 to ₹50,000/month for top internships.
SAFE CUT OFF MARKS (FOR CSE):
- OC – 198
- BC – 197
- BCM – 195
- MBC – 196
- SC – 191
- ST – 188