Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
₹50,000Annual · /yr
Verified 25 Apr 2026CIT · CoimbatoreCoimbatore Institute of Technology — Fees, Placements & Admission 2026
Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) is a leading Government-aided autonomous engineering college in Tamil Nadu, established in 1956 by the G K Devarajulu (GKD) Charity Trust, founded by the…
NAAC ANIRF 101–150
CSE AIML · Annual tuition
₹50,000/year
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₹50,000
CSE AIML · Annual tuition
85%
Placement · 2023-24
Fees · 2026-27
CIT fees
CIT fees: CSE AIML · Annual tuition is ₹50,000. Use the rows below to compare quota-wise and branch-wise amounts in one place.
Jee · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML) annual fee · 4-yr ₹2,00,000 | ₹50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS) annual fee · 4-yr ₹2,00,000 | ₹50,000 /yr |
Placements · 2023-24
CIT placements
CIT placements 2023-24: 85% placement rate, ₹8L average CTC, 42 LPA highest CTC.
85%
₹8LAvg CTC
42 LPAHighest CTC
Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) records placement rates of 88-94% across the BTech batch, with the CSE branch consistently at 94-98%.
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
₹50,000Annual · /yr
Admissions · 2026-27
CIT admissions
KEA (KCET)JEE Main
Hostel · campus
CIT hostel
CIT hostel details are listed in this section. Coimbatore Institute of Technology operates a fully residential campus model — 90%+ of BTech students live on-campus across 6 hostel blocks (4 boys, 2 girls) accommodating ~2,500.
Coimbatore Institute of Technology operates a fully residential campus model — 90%+ of BTech students live on-campus across 6 hostel blocks (4 boys, 2 girls) accommodating ~2,500 students. AC twin-sharing rooms cost INR 1.05 lakh per academic year (rent + amenities + electricity); non-AC twin-sharing INR 65,000-80,000; single-occupancy AC (limited, mostly final-year) INR 1.45 lakh/year. Mess fee separate at INR 45,000-55,000/year covering 4 daily meals. Mess offers Tamil authentic, North Indian, South Indian, Continental and a separate Jain/vegetarian counter.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Coimbatore Institute of Technology offers a structured Merit Scholarship that waives 25-100% of tuition for top JEE Main / TNEA scorers — TNEA top 200 state ranks get 100% tuition waiver; ranks 201-1000 get 75%; ranks 1001-3000 get 50%; ranks 3001-7000 get 25%. JEE Main top 5,000 AIR get 50% tuition waiver. The CIT Founders Scholarship (named after Dr. G.D. Naidu, founder) supports 50 students annually with 50-100% tuition waiver based on financial need (family income under INR 4 lakh) plus academic merit (12th >85%).
Infrastructure & facilities
Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities
Coimbatore Institute of Technology operates from a 130-acre integrated campus in Civil Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore — 8 km from Coimbatore central, adjacent to the Coimbatore Air Force Station.
150 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
Research & rankings
Centres, patents, grants & MoU partners
Coimbatore Institute of Technology drives focused research across IoT, smart cities, AI/ML, sustainable energy, automotive engineering, biotechnology, materials science, manufacturing systems and structural engineering. The institute houses the Centre for Excellence in IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems (sponsored by MeitY), the Centre for Sustainable Mobility (in collaboration with KG Group and ELGI), the Centre for Cyber Security, the Centre for Robotics and Drones, the Centre for Manufacturing Systems and the Bio-Research Innovation Centre.
Notable alumni
Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events
Coimbatore Institute of Technology alumni network spans 38,000+ graduates with strong density in IT services, manufacturing, automotive and BFSI in South India. Notable alumni include Subramanyan Ramadorai (former CEO, TCS), G.D. Naidu (founder, KG Group lineage), Suresh Krishna (former Chairman, Sundaram Fasteners), and several senior leaders at Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, Amazon, TCS Digital, Infosys, Wipro, Cyient, KG Group, ELGI, LMW, Hyundai and Tata Technologies.
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FAQ
CIT FAQs
What is the B.E./B.Tech fee at CIT Coimbatore for 2026-27?
CIT Coimbatore is a Government-aided autonomous engineering college affiliated to Anna University, with B.E./B.Tech tuition fees in the range of approximately Rs 50,000-1,00,000 per academic year for the Government-aided seats, depending on programme and category. Hostel fees, mess fees and other charges are billed separately by the institute. Final fee notifications for 2026-27 are released on the official CIT Coimbatore website (cit.edu.in) and through the TNEA admission portal.
Is the B.E./B.Tech fee at CIT lower than at private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu?
Yes. As a Government-aided autonomous engineering college, CIT charges substantially lower B.E./B.Tech tuition fees than the unaided private engineering colleges and private deemed universities in Tamil Nadu, where annual fees typically range from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 4+ lakh per year. CIT's Government-aided fee structure makes it one of the most affordable high-quality B.E./B.Tech destinations in Tamil Nadu, alongside the Government engineering colleges and Anna University constituent colleges.
Are scholarships and fee waivers available at CIT Coimbatore?
Yes. CIT students can access the Tamil Nadu state government's First Graduate scholarship, BC/MBC/SC/ST post-matric scholarship schemes, the AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships for women and differently-abled students, the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships and various private trust scholarships. The institute also offers merit-based fee concessions and need-based aid through its alumni and management trust. Detailed scholarship eligibility and application processes are published on the CIT website and the Tamil Nadu government scholarship portal.
How do I apply for B.E./B.Tech admission at CIT Coimbatore?
B.E./B.Tech admission to CIT is conducted through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) centralised counselling. Candidates register on tneaonline.org, upload Class 12 documents, complete certificate verification at the designated TNEA Facilitation Centre, receive the cutoff mark and rank, participate in online choice-filling listing CIT, and report at the institute on the allotment date with original documents. Admission is based on Class 12 PCM marks (no separate entrance exam under the Tamil Nadu no-EAMCET model). Management/NRI quota seats are filled directly via the CIT College AndFees counsellor.
What is the eligibility for B.E./B.Tech admission at CIT?
Candidates must have completed Class 12 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects, securing at least 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST/MBC and other reserved categories per Tamil Nadu rules). Candidates must register and obtain a TNEA cutoff mark and merit rank. Tamil Nadu domicile reservation is available for candidates who meet the state's nativity and educational-residence requirements; candidates from outside Tamil Nadu can apply through the open category and management quota.
When was Coimbatore Institute of Technology established?
Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) was established in 1956 by the G K Devarajulu (GKD) Charity Trust, founded by the renowned Coimbatore industrialist and philanthropist Sri G K Devarajulu. CIT is one of the oldest privately-founded engineering institutions in Tamil Nadu, having predated the regional engineering college (REC) framework. It is a Government-aided autonomous engineering college affiliated to Anna University Chennai with autonomous status conferred by the University Grants Commission.
What is the affiliation and accreditation of CIT Coimbatore?
CIT is a Government-aided autonomous engineering college affiliated to Anna University Chennai, with autonomous status conferred by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The institute is NAAC A-grade accredited (with the latest re-accreditation in the highest A category) and is NBA-accredited across multiple B.E./B.Tech programmes. It is one of the most respected private-founded engineering institutions in Tamil Nadu and the broader south Indian engineering education landscape.
What B.E./B.Tech programmes does CIT Coimbatore offer?
CIT offers a comprehensive 13-specialisation B.E./B.Tech programme suite covering Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Production Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Robotics and Automation. Postgraduate programmes include M.E./M.Tech across departments, MBA, MCA, M.Sc and PhD research programmes.
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Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Page-level facts are checked against the linked official disclosures and source packets shown below; admissions-office discussions are not used as citations.