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Chennai Institute of Technology ME/MTech Eligibility & Highlights 2026

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    Q:   What is the average placement package at CIT Chennai?
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    The overall average package for CIT placements 2026 has not been disclosed yet. However the average package for top 10% and 20% is given in the table below:

    ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2026)
    Average Package for top 10%INR 27.24 LPA
    Average Package for top 20%INR 18.94 LPA

    The Chennai Institute of Technology average package offered to the students during the 2025 placement stood at INR 7 LPA. The same is tabulated below:    

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    Average package

    INR 7 LPA

    Q:   Does CIT Chennai offer campus placements? What is the expected placement rate?
    A: 

    Yes, the institute offers campus placements. During the 2026 drive, 95.8% of the batch was placed. Check the table below to know the Chennai Institute of Technology placements:

    ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2024)Placement Statistics (2025)Placement Statistics (2026)
    Placement Rate95.2%95.7%95.80%
    Q:   Are Chennai Institute of Technology placements good?
    A: 

    Yes, Chennai Institute of Technology has a decent record of placements. During the 2026 placement session, CIT Chennai has achieved 95.80% placements. Check out the key highlights of Chennai Institute of Technology placements for the Class of from the table below:

    ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2026)
    Placement Rate95.80%
    Offers Made1400+
    Offers above INR 20 LPA86
    Offers above INR 10 LPA174
    Highest PackageINR 60 LPA
    Top 10% Average PackageINR 27.24 LPA
    Top 20% Average PackageINR 18.94 LPA
    Q:   What is the cutoff for admission to Chennai Institute of Technology?
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    Chennai Institute of Technology cut off 2024 was released on the basis of TNEA. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to the All India quota. Among the Genreal AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks in the last round varied between 3537 and 18646. The table given below consists of the last round closing ranks for the General AI category candidates:

    Course2024
    B.E. in Civil Engineering18646
    B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering3537
    B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering9817
    B.E. in Mechatronics12042
    B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering4588
    B.E. in Mechanical Engineering17292
    B.E. in Biomedical Engineering11570
    B.Tech. in Information Technology6622
    B.Tech. in Computer Science and Business System8019
    B.Tech.9 in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science6178
    B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)7297
    B.Tech.2 in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)7727
    B.E. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)9942
    B.E. in Electronics and Communication (Advanced Communication Technology)9258

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    Q:   Is Chennai Institute of Technology worth joining?
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    Yes, it is worth to join Chennai Institute of Technology. The institute offers full-time engineering programmes, including BTech/ BE programmes in 14 specialisations and postgraduate programmes in 5 specialisations. As per the reports, CIT Chennai has achieved a 95.7% placement rate for the Class of 2025. The the highest package offered during the Chennai Institute of Technology placement 2025 stood at INR 51 LPA. 

    Q:   Does Chennai Institute of Technology offer scholarships?
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    CIT Chennai scholarships are offered on merit-basis. CIT and Parthasarathy Seeniammal Educational Trust offers100 per cent scholarship on tuition fee for top 25 students through CIT Scholarship Test.

    Q:   Is there anti-ragging culture at Chennai Institute of Technology?
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    Chennai Institute of Technology has an Anti-Ragging Cell. Hence, the freshers will never meet with this problem while studying in this college. The college premises has strict laws against the student found guilty of any act such as abusing, assaulting, threatening, teasing and embarrassment to new students, among others.

    Q:   What are the fees at Chennai Institute of Technology, Kundrathur?
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    Chennai Institute of Technology offers over 14UG and 3 PG courses under multiple streams. Chennai Institute of Technology fees for all these courses include various components, such as the tuition fee, hostel fee, etc. The fee amount varies from one course to another. Candidates must note that this fee is sourced from the official website of the institute/ sanctioning body. But is subject to change. Below is the Chennai Institute of Technology fee breakup for some of the top courses:

    CoursesTuiton Fees
    BE/BTechINR 2 lakh - INR 2.2 lakh
    ME/MTechINR 50,000
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    Chennai Institute of Technology ME/MTech Admission Dates 2026

    DatesUpcoming Events
    May '26
    		CCMT 2026Tentative
    27 Mar '26 - 31 May '26
    		GATE 2026 Scorecard (free download)Ongoing
    1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26
    		GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper
    DatesPast Events
    27 Mar '26
    		COAP 2026 Registration
    19 Mar '26
    		GATE 2026 results
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    Q:   Is Chennai Institute of Technology costly?
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    Chennai Institute of Technology has affordable fee structure. The fee structure of the programme ranges between INR 50,000- INR 2 lakh. The fee strcture has  various components, namely tuition, security deposit, and hostel fee, etc. 

    Q:   How can I get a seat in Chennai Institute of Technology?
    A: 

    Chennai Institute of Technology admission to the UG and PG courses is conducted by DOTE Chennai. The college offers UG and PG courses in the field of Engineering, namely BTech and MTech. Admission to all these courses is entrance exam-based. A list of Chennai Institute of Technology courses along with the entrance exams accepted for respective admission:

    Course Name

    Eligibility & Selection

    BTech

    Eligibility: Class 12 with 45% aggregate

    Selection: TNEA

    MTech

    Eligibility: BE/BTech/BArch degree/ Master’s Degree in the relevant branch of Science/ Arts/ BPharm/ AMIE (with 2 years’ experience)/ 3-year Diploma with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for reserved categories)

    Selection: GATE / CEETA PG + Single Window Counseling through Common Engineering Admission Procedure (CEAP-2023)

    Q:   How to get admission at Chennai Institute of Technology?
    A: 

    Candidates willing to pursue BTech at CIT need to appear for TNEA counselling to be eligible. The TNEA application form is released in online mode only and eligible candidates can register for the online state-level counselling at tneaonline.org. Apart from the online application form available on the website, candidates can also visit the TNEA Facilitation Centers (TFC) established in selected cities and fill out the application form.

    Step 1: Application Process

    Interested students seeking the steps to fill out the TNEA application form can check out the detailed process below: 

    1. Registration: Provide the details asked and register for counselling.
    2. Login: Candidates who register successfully are issued login details that include a username and password.
    3. Fill out the online application form: Candidates have to complete the online application form which has seven parts. One part of them is the application fee payment.
    4. Preview and submit the online form: Candidates can preview the form carefully once before final submission.
    5. Download the online form: The online form can be downloaded after the final submission. Candidates must keep the downloaded copy with them. It is not meant to be sent to the authorities.

    The TNEA 2023 application fee can be checked in the table below:

    CategoryApplication Fee
    General categoryINR 500
    SC /SCA /ST category belonging to Tamil NaduINR 250

    Read more details on TNEA and its counselling process here. 

    Step 2: Selection/ Shortlisting of Candidates

    All the candidates seeking admission to BTech are required to go through TNEA counselling and that becomes the basis of the final selection done by the Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu. 

    Step 3: Payment of Admission Fee & Admission Confirmation

    Candidates selected for BTech need to pay the admission fee of the course at CIT to confirm their admission at the institute. 

    Chennai Institute of Technology ME/MTech Admission 2026: How to Apply?

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    Q:   What is the admission process for M.Tech at Chennai Institute of Technology?
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    Candidates will have to appear for the CEETA PG and then get themselves counselled to get admitted to an M.Tech at Chennai Institute of Technology (CIT). Online application is free,  but a fee is charged. After payment of the application fee, candidates can apply for CEETA PG. This will include visiting the official website of CEETA PG,  creating an account with some details like the name, email, and date of birth,  logging in, and filling up the form wherein the candidate would be required to fill up details relating to personal, educational, and examination information. After the questionnaire is completed,  applicants must review and submit the fully and carefully completed form to complete the application.

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    Q:   What is the seat intake for M.Tech at Chennai Institute of Technology?
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    The total intake for ME/MTech at Chennai Institute of Technology is 54. There are three specializations offered, which are ME in Computer Science and Engineering, ME in CAD/CAM and M.E. in Applied Electronics. Each of these specializations has an equal number of seats which is 18 seats each.

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    Chennai Institute of Technology PG - 2 years NIRF Placements Data: EngineeringAccordion Icon V3
    PG 2 years2021-222022-232023-24
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    		4.5 LPA5 LPA5.4 LPA
    % Students Placed
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    		81%61%100%
    Students placed222346
    % Passing Students81%61%100%
    Students admitted
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    		222346
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    Q:   How are the placements for ME at Chennai Institute of Technology?
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    Chennai Institute of Technology witnessed the participation of over 110 companies during the 2023 placements. The highest package offered during the 2022-23 academic year was INR 44 LPA. In the absence of ME-specific placements information, check the complete insights of Chennai Institute of Technology placements 2023 for BTech and MTech courses from the table below:

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    Placement Statistics (2023)

    No. of recruiters

    110+

    Core companies

    75+

    Average package

    INR 5.40 LPA

    Highest package

    INR 44 LPA

    Popular recruiters

    TCS, Infosys, Cognizant

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    Q:   How is the placement of CIT Chennai?
    A: 

    The 2026 placement session concluded with 95.8% of the students placed across diverse sectors. The highest package grabbed was INR 60 LPA. Check the complete insights of Chennai Institute of Technology placements 2025 from the table below:

    ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2026)
    Placement Rate95.80%
    Offers Made1400+
    Offers above INR 20 LPA86
    Offers above INR 10 LPA174
    Highest PackageINR 60 LPA
    Top 10% Average PackageINR 27.24 LPA
    Top 20% Average PackageINR 18.94 LPA
    Q:   How many recruiters participated during Chennai Institute of Technology placements?
    A: 

    As per the latest report, over 100 recruiters participated during Chennai Institute of Technology campus for 2024 placements and placed students with handsome packages. The same is tabulated below:

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    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Total recruiters visited

    100+

    Q:   Where are CIT Chennai alumni working?
    A: 

    According to unofficial online sources, Chennai Institute of Technology alumni are majorly working in the Engineering sector with a 37% share. The pie chart given below depicts the sector-wise distribution of Chennai Institute of Technology alumni:

    CIT Chennai alumni
    NOTE: The ‘Others’ category represents the combined data of multiple sectors, including Arts and Design, Marketing, Research, Quality Assurance, Media and Communication, Consulting, HR, Support and Administrative.  

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    Chennai Institute of Technology M.E./M.Tech 2026 FAQs

    Q:   Which entrance exam is accepted by Chennai Institute of Technology?
    A: 

    Yes, Chennai Institute of Technology accepts the scores of GATE / CEETA PG exam for admission to the two-year ME programme at the college campus. Chennai Institute of Technology offers full-time two-year ME programmes across five specialisations. Candidates, to be eligible, are required to have completed their UG degree in relevant field with 50% aggregate for General category students and with a minimum of 40% aggregate for reserved category students.

    Q:   Can I get direct admission in Chennai Institute of Technology?
    A: 

    Spread over four semesters, admission to the ME course offered by Chennai Institute of Technology is subject to GATE / CEETA PG followed by Single Window Counseling through Common Engineering Admission Procedure (CEAP-2023). Candidates willing to pursue M.Tech at CIT need to appear for CEETA PG exam followed by counselling to be eligible. The CEETA PG application form can be submitted only after the application fee is submitted. 

    Q:   What are the specialization offered under ME/MTech at Chennai Institute of Technology?
    A: 

    Chennai Institute of Technology offers full-time ME programmes for a duration of two years. The eligibility for gettinf admission in ME course is UG degree in relevant field with 50% aggregate for general category and 40% aggregate for reserved categories. Find below the specialisation offered by the ME course: 

    • CAD / CAM
    • Computer Science and Engineering
    • Applied Electronics
    • ECE (Advanced Comm. Technology)
    • ME ECE (VLSI Design & Technology)
    Q:   Can I get Chennai Institute of Technology with 15000 rank?
    A: 

    Chennai Institute of Technology provides admission to BE and BTech on the basis of TNEA scores. Among the General AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks varied between 3537 and 18646. Therefore, it is possible to get admisison to the college at 15000 rank. However, the choice of specialisation would depend on the cutoff rank of that particular specialisation. At 15000 rank, admission to a few specialisations is possible such as BE in Mechanical Engineering and BE in Civil Engineering. 

     

     

     

    Q:   What is the highest package of CIT Chennai?
    A: 

    The overall the highest package recorded during the 2026 placements stood at INR 60 LPA. The table below depicts CIT Chennai the highest package offered between 2024 and 2025 for reference:

    ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2024)Placement Statistics (2025)Placement Statistics (2025)
    the highest packageINR 40 LPAINR 51 LPAINR 60 LPA
    Q:   How many students were placed during the recent Chennai Institute of Technology placements?
    A: 

    As per the latest report, 1400+ offered were made for the Chennai Institute of Technology placement 2026. Below mentioned are the highlights:

    ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2026)
    Placement Rate95.80%
    Offers Made1400+
    Offers above INR 20 LPA86
    Offers above INR 10 LPA174
    Highest PackageINR 60 LPA
    Top 10% Average PackageINR 27.24 LPA
    Top 20% Average PackageINR 18.94 LPA
    Q:   What are the salary packages offered at Chennai Institute of Technology?
    A: 

    The salary package offered during Chennai Institute of Technology placements 2026 are tabulated below:

    ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2026)
    Highest PackageINR 60 LPA
    Top 10% Average PackageINR 27.24 LPA
    Top 20% Average PackageINR 18.94 LPA
    Q:   Is Chennai Institute of Technology affiliated with any University?
    A: 

    Yes, Chennai Institute of Technology is an affiliate of Anna University, which is a state-collegiate university of Chennai that is famous for its Engineering and Management programmes. Anna University has been recognised by the UGC and AIU. Furthermore, Anna University has also received an A Grade accreditation from the NAAC.

    Q:   How much rank should I score to get Chennai Institute of Technology?
    A: 

    To get into Chennai Institute of Technology, candidate must attain the rank as per the category they belong to. If the candidate belong to the General AI category, then the rank must be 18646 or below. For candidates belonging to the OBC AI category, the rank must be 23053 or below. For candidates belonging to the PWD AI category, rank must be 13857 or below. 

    Check the table below to find the branch-wise cutoff for the General AI category candidates:

    Course2024
    B.Tech. in Civil Engineering18646
    B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering3537
    B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering9817
    B.E. in Mechatronics12042
    B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering4588
    B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering17292
    B.E. in Biomedical Engineering11570
    B.Tech. in Information Technology6622
    B.Tech. in Computer Science and Business System8019
    B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science6178
    B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)7297
    B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)7727
    B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)9942
    B.E. in Electronics and Communication (Advanced Communication Technology)9258
    Q:   Is M.Tech available at Chennai Institute of Technology?
    A: 

    Yes, at the postgraduate level, Chennai Institute of Technology offers full-time two-year ME programmes across three specialisations. Spread over four semesters, admission to the ME course offered by Chennai Institute of Technology is subject to GATE / CEETA PG followed by Single Window Counseling through Common Engineering Admission Procedure (CEAP-2023). Candidates willing to pursue MTech/ME at CIT need to appear for the CEETA PG exam followed by counselling to be eligible. The CEETA PG application form can be submitted only after the application fee is submitted. 

    Q:   Is MTech available at Chennai Institute of Technology?
    A: 

    At the postgraduate level, Chennai Institute of Technology offers full-time two-year ME programmes across three specialisations. Spread over four semesters, admission to the ME course offered by Chennai Institute of Technology is subject to GATE / CEETA PG exam followed by state-level counselling. All these five specialisations available under ME are as follows:

    Q:   Who were the recruiters during CIT Chennai placement drive?
    A: 

    The following is a list of a few top recruiters who were part of Chennai Institute of Technology placements:

    Chennai Institute of Technology Top Recruiter

    Microsoft

    Qualcomm

    IBM

    Amazon

    Zscalar

    Cisco

    Deloitte

    Cognizant

    Infosys

    qna

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