Located in Coimbatore, Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) is an autonomous government-aided institution. Affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, it is recognised by the AICTE and has been awarded an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC and also by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Established in 1956 by the V Rangaswamy Naidu Educational Trust (VRET), Coimbatore Institute of Technology offers UG, PG and Integrated MSc programmes as well as doctoral programmes.
CIT Coimbatore courses are offered across various departments such as Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, among others. CIT College has signed 20 MoUs with various academic and industrial organisations. The major highlights of the Coimbatore Institute of Technology regarding its academic excellence since its establishment are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Establishment year | 1956 |
| Affiliated to | Anna University, Chennai |
| Recognised by | AICTE |
| Ranking (2023) | Ranked 101-150 by NIRF under the Engineering category |
| Number of courses | 20+ courses |
| Number/ Types of scholarships offered | 40+, Merit scholarships. Merit-cum-means scholarships |
| MoUs | IBM, Oracle India Pvt. Ltd, Oklahoma State University |