Coimbatore

Yes, admissions are currently open at Coimbatore Institute of Engineering And Technology - CIET Coimbatore. The college offers only MBA, BTech, MTech, BArch, and MArch courses. Admission to these courses is based on scores obtained in entrance exams such as TANCET, GATE, etc. Applications for any of these exams are not currently open. However, the college also has some seats reserved for direct admission under the management quota. Direct admissions are currently open.

The cuisine at CIET Coimbatore hostel mess is mostly considered to be of good quality, hygienic, and having a variety of nice and healthy options. Often equated with home food the mess provides a variety of cuisines at affordable rates. A diverse menu with both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes is the focus of comments with some complimenting the dish for being delicious and nutritious. There is scope for improvement however as some students have noted that their taste is unbalanced. 

A specialised placement department at CIET Coimbatore actively assists students in landing jobs. Starting in the first year it arranges training that includes programs focused on the industry, skill development and personality development. In 2024 the cell had a 90% placement rate with 792 students placed and a top package of INR 51 LPA working with top organizations like TCS, Wipro and Cognizant Pre-placement discussions are led by faculty and student coordinators in air-conditioned seminar halls guaranteeing robust industry-institute interaction and giving students practical skills for success in the workplace.

Candidates must have completed 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) in mathematics, physics and chemistry in order to be considered for a B.E. or B.Tech programme at CIET, Coimbatore. TNEA counseling is the main method of admission which is determined by TNEA rank and grades from the 12th grade. There is no admission exam needed for the selection process which takes into account the TNEA rank list. There are management quota seats available but they require a direct application and come with higher costs. Candidates with appropriate studies from the vocational stream are also eligible.

Depending on amenities like Wi-Fi, leisure areas, and room type the annual hostel costs at the Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology (CIET), Coimbatore range from INR 60,000 to INR 80,000. Mess fees are not included in this; they are assessed separately. A lower estimate of about INR 20,000 per year, which includes lodging, Wi-Fi and security, is provided by certain sites. Depending on location and amenities monthly rates for private PGs or apartments in the area range from INR 7,000 to INR 15,000.

Coimbatore has the private Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology (CIET).  It was established in 2001, is approved by AICTE, and is affiliated with Anna University in Chennai.  CIET offers degree courses in undergraduate and graduate engineering as well as being a self-funded institution.  Although the college does not have government funding, it maintains educational standards through affiliation and accreditation. With admissions and expenses managed privately, the institute stands out for facilities, industrial association, and placement.

In order to make a choice between MBA courses offered by KCT Coimbatore and Coimbatore Institute of Technology, students can compare the options based on significant factors such as fees and overall Shiksha rating. To help, presented below is a comparison between the MBA courses at KCT Coimbatore and Coimbatore Institute of Technology based on fees and ratings:

Note: The abovementioned information is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

Both KCT Coimbatore and BMS Institute of Technology and Management are good options to pursue an MBA. However, in terms of affordability, KCT Coimbatore is more affordable since the tuition fee to pursue an MBA at KCT Coimbatore is INR 35,000, and the tuition fee to pursue an MBA at BMS Institute of Technology and Management is INR 7 lakh.

Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.