Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT)
EW Ranking 14
Head of Institute
Dr. V. Selladurai (Principal)
Established
1956
Head of Institute
Dr. V. Selladurai (Principal)
Streams
Engineering
University
Anna University - Chennai
Min_Fee
18250
Max_Fee
51080
Degrees Offered
B.Tech, Diploma, B.E., BSc
Campus Size
25.4 acres
Admission Deadline
30/Jun/2013
Sports
Cricket, Gym, Tennis, Basketball, Football
General Information
Address
Civil Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore Coimbatore Tamil Nadu 641014
Contact Number
4222574071
Fax
4222575020
Website
www.cit.edu.in
Email
principal@cit.edu.in
Overview
The Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) is an autonomous public institute for engineering situated in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Founded in 1956 by Professor P. R. Ramakrishnan, under the aegis of V. Rangaswamy Naidu Educational Trust with the motive of imparting knowledge in science, engineering and technology, CIT is aided by the government and is affiliated with the Anna University.
CIT attained autonomy in 1987 and is recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
CIT offers 9 under-graduate academic programs and 12 post graduate academic programs, along with M.S. and Ph.D. research programs. In 1961, the CIT Sandwich Polytechnic College took off offering 6 engineering diploma programs in different engineering fields. The Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich) and Mechanical Engineering diploma courses have been accredited by the NBA.
The institute boasts a dedicated placement cell and eminent recruiters including Marico India, CISCO, Dr. Reddy’s, Apollo Tyres, and Sriram EPC among others, visit the campus each year offering about 800 jobs.
CIT has been consistently ranked among the top 20 engineering colleges in India by various education surveys conducted annually.
Campus
CIT is sited on a 25.4 acre campus, with 40,000 sq. m built up space dedicated to academic, administrative, and co-curricular activities. The institute is fully-equipped with modern equipment of international standards.
The laboratories in the campus can be spotted as red buildings and there is a separate block for libraries. CIT boasts a hi-tech auditorium, a guest house, cafeteria, residential blocks, gymnasium, sports, recreational facilities and a bank. Considering sports as a fundamental need of students, the campus houses facilities for outdoor and indoor sports such as basketball, cricket, football, hockey, tennis, volleyball, table tennis, and carom.
The library at CIT features an exhaustive collection of books and journals, of about 59,000 volumes. Electronic resources like e-journals, databases, datasets and e-books are also accessible.
Accomodation
The residential campus at CIT hosts separate hostels for boys and girls, dining halls, kitchens, gymnasium, fields and utility centers.
Academics
CIT has a host of undergraduate and postgraduate courses to offer, in addition to noted research programs in Engineering and Technology. Besides full time programs in various branches of engineering, evening part time programs in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering are also offered.
Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E.) offered are:
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Information Technology
UG Science programs:
B.Sc. - Computer Technology
B.Sc. - Information Technology
Post Graduate Courses available at CIT are:
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Chemical Engineering
M Sc Computer Technology
M Sc Software Engineering
CIT offers the following research programs:
Doctor of Philosophy
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
M.S. Programs:
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
As an autonomous organization, the courses offered by CIT meet the needs of the industry and lay a strong basic foundation for its students. Also, the course material and syllabi is revised periodically with changing technological and industrial requirements.
Admission
Admissions at CIT are carried out according to rules prescribed by the Tamil Nadu Government, and the TANCET exams. Minimum eligibility for admission is 10+2 examinations pass with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, in addition to one of Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology.
Fees:
Annual tuition fee for undergraduate government-aided course (B.Tech/B.E) is Rs 18,250, and un-aided course is Rs 51,080. PG course (M.Tech/M.E.) fee is about Rs 1,27,760 per year and M.Sc course fee is about 62,590 per year. More details on the fee structure can be obtained by contacting the institute.
Achievements
CIT was conferred the ‘STAR NEWS National B-School Awards 2011 for Outstanding Engineering Institute’.
CIT has been consistently ranked among the top 20 engineering colleges in India by various education surveys conducted annually.
EW Survey
Survey Type -
EW Ranking - 14
Total Score - 1827
| Survey Parameter | Survey Parameter Value |
| leadership/ governance quality (200) | 151 |
| Faculty welfare & develop- ment (200) | 150 |
| competence of faculty (350) | 296 |
| curriculum & pedagogy (250) | 200 |
| Industry interface (300) | 262 |
| research and innovation (300) | 207 |
| Infrastructure and facilities (300) | 259 |
| Placement (200) | 155 |
| Value for money (200) | 147 |