Chennai Institute of Technology fees for the 2025-26 academic year remain highly affordable under Anna University norms. B.E./B.Tech tuition is fixed at INR 50,000 per year for all 14 branches (including CSE, AI&DS, IT, ECE) under the government quota (65% seats via TNEA counseling). Management quota seats cost INR 2,00,000 annually. M.E. programs (CSE, Applied Electronics, CAD/CAM) are charged INR 50,000 per year irrespective of quota.
Additional one-time fees include INR 10,000 (UG) and INR 5,000 (PG) at admission, covering caution deposit and registration. Annual hostel fee (AC triple-sharing with mess) is INR 60,000, while non-AC rooms cost INR 45,000. Transport ranges from INR 25,000–35,000 depending on the route.
Total 4-year cost for a government quota student (excluding hostel/transport) is approximately INR 2,20,000. Merit scholarships offer up to 100% tuition waiver for TNEA ranks below 5,000, and SC/ST students receive full fee reimbursement through government schemes. Payments are accepted online with a 50% installment option.
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Chennai Institute of Technology's undergraduate courses span core and emerging engineering fields, each 4 years long with 45% PCM minimum in Class 12 for TNEA eligibility; postgraduate M.E. options require GATE/TANCET scores and last 2 years:
| Course Name | Duration | Seat Intake | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Science and Engineering | 4 Years | 240 | 45% PCM in Class 12 |
| B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | 4 Years | 180 | 45% PCM in Class 12 |
| B.Tech Information Technology | 4 Years | 180 | 45% PCM in Class 12 |
| B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 Years | 180 | 45% PCM in Class 12 |
| B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML) | 4 Years | 120 | 45% PCM in Class 12 |
| B.E. Mechanical Engineering | 4 Years | 120 | 45% PCM in Class 12 |
| B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) | 4 Years | 60 | 45% PCM in Class 12 |
| B.E. Electronics and Communication (Advanced Communication Technology) | 4 Years | 60 | 45% PCM in Class 12 |
| B.E. Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) | 4 Years | 60 | 45% PCM in Class 12 |
| B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 Years | 60 | 45% PCM in Class 12 |
| B.E. Mechatronics | 4 Years | 60 | 45% PCM in Class 12 |
| B.E. Biomedical Engineering | 4 Years | 60 | 45% PCM in Class 12 |
| B.E. Civil Engineering | 4 Years | 60 | 45% PCM in Class 12 |
| B.Tech. Computer Science & Business Systems | 4 Years | 60 | 45% PCM in Class 12 |
| Total UG | - | 1,502 | - |
| M.E. Computer Science and Engineering | 2 Years | 18 | GATE/TANCET + B.E. |
| M.E. Applied Electronics | 2 Years | 18 | GATE/TANCET + B.E. |
| M.E. CAD/CAM | 2 Years | 18 | GATE/TANCET + B.E. |
| Total PG | - | 54 | - |
Government quota fees for all B.E./B.Tech courses at Chennai Institute of Technology remain INR 50,000 per year in 2026, with management quota at INR 2,00,000; M.E. fixed at INR 50,000 annually regardless of quota:
| Fee Component | Govt Quota(Yearly) | Mgmt Quota (Yearly) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition (B.E./B.Tech) | INR 50,000 | INR 2,00,000 |
| Annual Tuition (M.E.) | INR 50,000 | INR 50,000 |
| One-Time Admission (UG) | INR 10,000 | INR 10,000 |
| One-Time Admission (PG) | INR 5,000 | INR 5,000 |
| Examination (Per Semester) | INR 2,250 | INR 2,250 |
| Library (Annual) | INR 1,500 | INR 1,500 |
| Fee Component | Government Quota | Management Quota |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee (B.E./B.Tech) | INR 50,000 | INR 2,00,000 |
| One-Time Admission Fee | INR 10,000 | INR 10,000 |
| Examination Fee (per semester) | INR 2,250 | INR 2,250 |
| Library & Other Annual Charges | INR 1,500 | INR 1,500 |
| Total Tuition + Misc (per year) | INR 63,000 | INR 2,13,000 |
| Hostel Fee (AC Triple Sharing + Mess) | INR 60,000 | INR 60,000 |
| Hostel Fee (Non-AC Double Sharing) | INR 45,000 | INR 45,000 |
| Total Cost per Year (with AC Hostel) | INR 1,23,000 | INR 2,73,000 |
| Total 4-Year Cost (Govt + AC Hostel) | INR 4,92,000 | - |
| Hostel Type | Annual Fee | Occupancy | Included Amenities | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Hostel – AC Triple Sharing | INR 60,000 | 3 per room | AC, Wi-Fi, attached bathroom, veg/non-veg mess, laundry, 24×7 water & power | 600 students |
| Girls Hostel – AC Triple Sharing | INR 60,000 | 3 per room | AC, Wi-Fi, attached bathroom, veg/non-veg mess, laundry, reading room, CCTV security | 600 students |
| Boys/Girls – Non-AC Double Sharing | INR 45,000 | 2 per room | Fan, Wi-Fi, common bathroom, mess included, study table | 200 students |
| Non-Veg Food (Optional Add-on) | INR +10,000 | – | Available twice weekly (chicken/fish) | – |
| One-Time Caution Deposit (Refundable) | INR 5,000 | – | Paid at admission, refunded after final year | – |
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹50,000 - 2,00,000 | 45% average score for open category students, 40% average score for backward, most backward, and Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe students, pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, greater than or equal to 190 for scholarship eligibility. |
| M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹50,000 | 50% aggregate graduation score, 45% aggregate graduation score for reserved category candidates, Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automobile, Manufacturing, Production, Industrial, Mechatronics, Marine, Aeronautical, EEE, ECE, Electronics, E&I, I&C, Instrumentation, Biomedical, Biomedical Instrumentation, IT, CSE, MCA, M.Sc., 5 years integrated (I.T., C.S., Software Engineering) |
| Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | ₹50,000 | Master's degree in a relevant field, minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA, valid score in the entrance exam |