Chennai Institute of Technology has an experienced faculty who are PhD, diploma, and degree holders. CIT also invites faculty for guest lectures and tries to offer an opportunity for students to talk to some of the best personalities. 

Chennai Institute of Technology Faculty FAQs

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Q:   How is the faculty of CIT Chennai?
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Chennai Institute of Technology has well-educated faculty. Most of the faculty are PhD and Masters degree holders. CIT also invites faculty for guest lectures and tries to offer an opportunity for students to talk to some of the best personalities. At present, there are more than 280 faculty members and around 125 are doctorates.

Q:   Does Chennai Institute of Technology provide lateral entry provision for BTech admission?
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Yes, Diploma holders (of various branches) are also eligible to apply for admission directly to the second year of the four years BE Degree course. The students are required to have the below-mentioned scores to be eligible for direct admission to second year:

Student Category

Average of 5th & 6th Semester

Open

45%

Backward

40%

Most Backward

40%

SC / ST

40%

Q:   Does CIT Chennai offer hostel facilities to its students?
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Yes, CIT Chennai offers a hostel and various other facilities to students. There are separate hostels for boys and girls. Visit the official website and check what are the charges for the hostel and decide whether to avail of this facility or not. The hostel is safe for students and proper security is maintained at the hostel for the students. 

Q:   How is the infrastructure of CIT Chennai?
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Chennai Institute of Technology provides all necessary facilities to its students. Some of the campus facilities include Air-conditioned classrooms  fully Wi-Fi campus conference hall and seminar hall state of the art auditorium library and full-time internet connectivity and hostels facility for boys and girls. In addition to this institute also offers sports and medical facilities.

Faculty Reviews

Overall Faculty Rating (Out of 5)

4.4

Based on 222 Verified Reviews

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Seetha Shri K | B.E. in Biomedical Engineering - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
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4.2
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Good learning experience with practical exposure and active campus life.

Faculty: The faculty members in our department are helpful, supportive, and knowledgeable in their respective subjects. Most of the professors are well-qualified and have more than 2 years of experience in teaching their skills. The curriculum is relevant to our field and it includes both theoretical and practical sessions. The semesters are moderately difficult. The students who can attend the classes regularly and prepare well from the syllabus can manage the exam without fear and difficulty. The pass ...

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SHEENA | B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) - Batch of 2028
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
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4.4
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
Positive learning atmosphere with good placements and technical exposure.

Faculty: The faculty members are supportive and approachable. They not only focus on completing the syllabus but also encourage students to understand the concepts practically. Many classes include presentations, practical sessions, and project-based learning. Internal assessments are conducted regularly before the semester exams, which helps students stay consistent with their studies and prepare well for the end-semester.

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Saravana Hari M | B.E. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
It is transforming lives for the best.

Faculty: The course curriculum is revised frequently to ensure delivering an up-to-date syllabus to develop industry-ready skills. GATE exam coaching will be given in the 3rd year, which is the best. Aptitude classes and Mathematics classes are fine, which help us adjust our skills for industries from the 1st year.

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Sri Harish P | B.E. in Biomedical Engineering - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
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4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
The college that helps to develop skills and gives good placements

Faculty: The teachers were very helpful and qualified. They teach the concepts crisp and clear using PPT and video. We had brainstorming sessions, quiz and weekly tests. We would have semester exams every 3 months (each semester). The semester exams are a bit tough.

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Yajnesh Sai KY | B.E. in Biomedical Engineering - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
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4.6
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
The college that provides 100% placement continuously with a friendly environment

Faculty: The teachers were very helpful and qualified. Their teaching method was usually done through PPT and video concepts. It was very helpful and easy to understand the concepts. If we had any doubts, we could clarify them with them at any time. The staff were so friendly with the student.

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Vigneshwaran V | B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) - Batch of 2027
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Comprehensive insights into the faculty, placement, and infrastructure of CIT.

Faculty: The faculty in my course are approachable and actually put effort into making sure we understand the concepts, not just finish the syllabus. The curriculum is updated often, and most subjects include practical exposure, which really helps during placements. Exams are conducted regularly, and while they are manageable, you need to stay consistent because internals and arraignment carry good weight. Overall, the teaching quality, course structure, and exam pattern feel balanced and student-friendl...

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Mahashri Subhiksh ... | B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
College has good placements, good campus life, and good facilities.

Faculty: The teachers are helpful in project development and guidance to get internships and resume development, and provide good quality of teaching. The course curriculum is relevant to the industrial needs. The semester exams are moderate (IA 1, IA 2, IA 3, UPC).

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Amodini K B | B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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4.4
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
I'm satisfied with placement, CoE availability and good campus life.

Faculty: The teacher is helpful. Now there is a smartboard class also present, and the practical session for labs is nice. The course is curriculum-relevant to our field as well as subjects needed for placement. The preparation for the semester exam is good, with unit-wise tests like internal assessment exams and mock tests with UPC preparation.

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Vijay Ganesh | B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) - Batch of 2027
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
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4.2
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Good college offering great placement opportunities and a vibrant ecosystem.

Faculty: The curriculum is revised every year according to industry needs and requirements. The faculty members are friendly and helpful at the same time. Most of them hold PG or Doctoral degrees and are always approachable for clarifying doubts. Examinations CIT follows a system that includes internal tests assignments lab work and end of semester exams.

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Arunkumar U | B.E. in Biomedical Engineering - Batch of 2027
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
My college and my course review.

Faculty: The college has good teachers. The course curriculum is relevant, and it may change from semester to semester. More courses are used for industry knowledge, and the semester exam is difficult because of the limited time period. The available teachers are knowledgeable, and the teaching is good for a larger number of teachers.

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Harine R | B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Verified
4.6
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Find the best experience with CIT - From classroom to career.

Faculty: The faculty members help the students by conducting mock tests, and the interactive smart board system teaching approach is quite good. The students are gaining more knowledge through this approach. The COs and POs are well fitted with the course, making the subjects industry-revolutionizing for the upcoming generation. The semester exams are quite difficult, but manageable, and the pass percentage is above 98 percent.

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Anishma V | B.E. in Biomedical Engineering - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Good academics and excellent facilities.

Faculty: Our department has skilled, friendly, and experienced faculty members to provide quality teaching and research, and helps us. The course provides a strong academic and practical knowledge. The course curriculum provides knowledge that is relevant to professional growth. The semester exams are so easy to crack.

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David Samuvel Sib ... | B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) - Batch of 2027
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Verified
4.6
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Student life at CIT Chennai.

Faculty: Faculty at CIT Chennai is knowledgeable, approachable, and supportive. The teaching quality is good. Classes always include practical sessions. The curriculum is relevant and industry-oriented. A few subjects could be updated further to match current trends.

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MOHAN KISHORE N S | B.E. in Biomedical Engineering - Batch of 2027
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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4.2
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
Nice exposure towards the international healthcare and medical field.

Faculty: Our faculty members are highly qualified with master's degrees and PhDs. The faculty members are industry-experienced, ensuring conceptual and practical understanding. The curriculum is updated to meet biomedical industry standards, making students' jobs easier.

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Kaviya Sri K | B.E. in Biomedical Engineering - Batch of 2027
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
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4.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Placement guaranteed! Best college for biomedical engineering!

Faculty: The faculty are very friendly and skilled in BME domains. The curriculum is framed according to the needs of the market, to ensure the students are industry-ready. The exams are held almost every month, but they are making us well-versed in the subject. Assessment question papers are also very challenging, which makes us analyse and write the learnt concepts.

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