Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore - Admissions 2025

About Coimbatore Institute of Technology

The admission process at Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) is conducted predominantly online and is entrance-based for most courses. Admission is available to undergraduate (BE/B.Tech, B.Sc+M.Sc), postgraduate (ME/M.Tech, MBA/MCA), and doctoral (PhD) programs, with selections largely dependent on scores in recognized entrance exams such as TNEA, TANCET, GATE, and the CIT-MSc test.

How to Apply (Online/Offline)

Candidates seeking admission must apply online through the CIT official website (https://www.cit.edu.in). Applications are accepted for both UG and PG courses. Offline admissions are not standard, and candidates must fill out the form, upload documents, and pay fees online.

Steps:

• Visit the CIT official website

• Go to the "Admissions" section

• Select the desired course/program

• Download and fill the form

• Upload relevant documents; pay the fee online

Entrance Exams

Admissions are based on entrance exams and counselling:

• BE/B.Tech: TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions)

• ME/M.Tech/MCA: TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test), GATE

• MBA: TANCET

• B.Sc + M.Sc: CIT-MSc Entrance Test & Interview

• PhD: Institute entrance/interview, qualifying marks in postgraduation

Selection Criteria

Selection is through merit and entrance score:

• UG: 12th marks + TNEA ranking; counselling by DOTE Chennai

• PG: Graduation marks + GATE/TANCET

• Integrated MSc: 12th marks + CIT test + interview

• PhD: PG degree + entrance test/interview

CIT observes government reservation norms, seat matrix, and prior year cut-off ranks for all courses.

Admission Timeline

• Applications usually open in May-June each year

• Entrance exam registrations: April-May

• TNEA/TANCET exams: June-July; results/counselling: July-August

• Final selection and fee payment: August-September

• Classes typically start in mid-September

Documents Required

Applicants must upload and submit the following documents:

• 10th and 12th marksheets

• Graduation/Postgraduation certificates (for PG/PhD)

• Entrance exam scorecard

• Aadhaar card

• Passport-size photographs

• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)

• Transfer, migration, character certificates

• Income/EWS certificate (if seeking reservation)

• Domicile certificate (if applicable)

• Any other document specified in counselling instructions

Originals and self-attested photocopies are required for verification at time of reporting/admission.

Contact Info for Helpdesk

• CIT Admission Helpdesk: Civil Aerodrome Post, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-641014

• Phone: +91-422-2574071, +91-422-2574072

• Email: principal@cit.edu.in, admissions@cit.edu.in

Admission Steps Table

Summary

CIT's admission process is transparent, entrance-based, and online, aligned with government guidelines, and involves verification, counselling, and final acceptance through fee payment. The helpdesk offers support at every step for queries and technical issues