CIT Ranchi Admission 2025: Dates, Form, Online Process, Fees

Aspiring engineers and managers targeting the Cambridge Institute of Technology (CIT Ranchi) for the 2026 intake can secure B.Tech seats through JEE Main or JCECEB counselling, starting in January 2026. Direct applications will be accepted for the remaining spots based on 10+2 PCM scores of at least 45%. MBA admissions require a 50% bachelor's degree and valid CMAT scores, while M.Tech admissions rely on GATE/merit scores. Total B.Tech fees stand at ₹3.12 Lakh over four years, including tuition waivers up to 100% for family incomes below ₹6 Lakh.

Cambridge Institute of Technology (CIT Ranchi) align with national and state exam schedules, as the institute follows JEE Main, JCECEB, CMAT, and GATE for B.Tech, MBA, and M.Tech entries. CIT Ranchi does not publish institute-specific dates yet; counselling and applications start post-exam results. Below is a consolidated table based on confirmed NTA, JCECEB, and AICTE timelines, with expected CIT processes (e.g., direct applications in March-August). Monitor citranchi.ac.in for updates, as JCECEB typically announces in December.

To join CIT Ranchi’s 420 B.Tech seats, you need 10+2 with PCM at 45% (40% for Jharkhand SC/ST/OBC).

Age limit: 17-25 by July 2026; 5% extra seats for EWS/B.Sc. holders.

B.Tech fees total ₹3.12 Lakh over four years, fixed by the Jharkhand Fee Committee.

MBA (60 seats) requires 50% in bachelor’s (45% reserved) and CMAT 2026 score (60+ percentile).

• Selection: 50% CMAT, 30% academics, 20% GD/PI (April 2026).
• Application: ₹1,000 form, March 2026; 42 seats for Jharkhand residents.
• Cutoff (2025): General 62 percentile; OBC 55.

MTech (54 seats) needs 50% BTech (45% reserved) and GATE 2026; non-GATE via CGPA >7.0.

• Branches: Structural, VLSI, Thermal (18 seats each).
• Process: Apply by May 2026 with ₹1,000; counselling in June.
• Fees: ₹1.10 Lakh first year.

CIT Ranchi uses a unified process for all intakes, blending online applications with counselling. No management quota details; all merit-based via entrances.

Step 1: Check Eligibility & Prepare

Review rules on citranchi.ac.in or brochure (download from applynow.aspx). Common requirements:

• Indian nationality; Jharkhand domicile for quota.
• Minimum marks: 45% (general) in the qualifying exam.
• Age: No upper limit except B.Tech (25 years max). Prepare: Scan docs, get DD ready, study for entrances.

Step 2: Appear for Entrance Exams

Qualify mandatory tests; scores valid for CIT merit.

• Register early (fees ₹650-1,350).
• Prep tips: Use NTA mock tests; focus PCM for engineering. Exams feed into JCECEB or institute lists.

Step 3: Submit CIT Application Form

Forms open March 2026 at citranchi.ac.in/applynow.aspx.

• Download PDF or fill online.
• Enter personal info, marks, and the entrance roll no.
• Attach a photo and signature.
• Pay ₹1,000 via DD ("Cambridge Institute of Technology, Ranchi") or UPI.
• Submit by email (admission@citranchi.ac.in) or by post to the Tatisilwai campus.
• Confirmation SMS/email within 7 days. Tip: Apply post-entrance results for accurate scores.

Step 4: Merit List & Counselling

Shortlisting April-June; counselling online/offline.

• Check merit on the site or the JCECEB portal.
• Fill choices (branches/specialisations).
• 3-4 rounds; spot for vacancies.
• Allotment letter download; accept within 5 days.

Step 5: Document Verification & Fee Payment

Report to Chanakya Building, Tatisilwai.

• Physical or virtual verification.
• Pay first instalment (e.g., ₹78,000 partial) via DD/online.
• Get a provisional admission letter.

Step 6: Final Reporting & Orientation

Join the campus by September 15, 2026.

• Collect ID card, timetable.
• Hostel allotment if applied (₹45,000/year).
• Induction program week 1.

Bring originals and two copies to Tatisilwai campus:

• 10th/12th mark sheets
• JEE Main/CMAT/GATE scorecard
• Bachelor’s degree (MBA/MTech)
• Jharkhand domicile/caste certificate
• Aadhaar, 5 photos, medical certificate

Follow these easy steps for any course at CIT Ranchi. They work for BTech, MBA, or MTech.

• Visit Website: Go to citranchi.ac.in and click the "Apply Now" link.
• Check Eligibility: Review course rules on site or brochure—match your marks and exam scores.
• Take Entrance Exam: Register for JEE Main, JCECEB, CMAT, or GATE via official portals.
• Fill Form: Download or get the form from campus; add details, marks, and pay the ₹1,000 fee by DD or online.
• Submit Application: Email to admission@citranchi.ac.in or post to Tatisilwai campus by the deadline.
• Join Selection: Attend counselling, GD, or PI based on scores.
• Verify Docs: Bring originals to campus for checks.
• Pay Fees: Secure a seat with the first payment within 10 days.
• Report to Campus: Start classes on time with an ID card.