Compare IIITDM Kancheepuram vs CIT Chennai

Compare IIITDM Kancheepuram B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering and M.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialization in VLSI Design vs CIT Chennai BE Electronics and Communication Engineering on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. IIITDM Kancheepuram is rated 4.3 out of 5 by 16 verified students while CIT Chennai is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 113 verified students at Careers360. Explore Careers360 for detailed comparison on all course parameters and download free information on Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.

Quick facts

B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering and M.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialization in VLSI Design

via IIITDM Kancheepuram

BE Electronics and Communication Engineering

via CIT Chennai

Quick Facts

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Ownership

Government

Private

Type Of Institute

Institute of National Importance

College Type

University

College

Establishment Year

2007

2010

Campus Size

51 Acres

10 Acres

Total Courses Offered

Ranking & Accreditations

Careers360 Rating
(Engineering and Architecture)

AAAA+

AAAA

NIRF Rank
(Overall)

151-200

NIRF Rank
(Engineering and Architecture)

151-200

101-150

Approvals

Autonomous, Affiliated, +more

Accreditations

NAAC, NBA

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Ranking & Accreditations

IIITDM Kancheepuram and CIT Chennai have remained consistent over the years.

Source: NIRF

Placement Statistics

Data presented for the year 2025

Total Students Placed
(In Engineering and Architecture)

735

Graduating Students
(In Engineering and Architecture)

859

Placement Percentage
(In Engineering and Architecture)

97%

Median Salary LPA
(In Engineering and Architecture)

₹5.50 LPA

Student Going Higher Studies

105

Graduating Students
(overall)

321

859

Total Students Placed
(overall)

157

735

Placement Percentage
(overall)

66%

97%

Median Salary Lpa
(overall)

₹ 9 LPA

₹ 5.50 LPA

Student Going Higher Studies
(overall)

105

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Placement Statistics

The average salary of CIT Chennai stands highest at 5.50 LPA.

Source: NIRF

Course & Fees Details

Course Credential

Degree

B.Tech M.Tech

B.E /B.Tech

Branch

VLSI Design

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Duration

5 years

4 years

Mode

Offline

Approved Intake

240

Fees

₹ 9.56 Lakh

₹ 2.2 Lakh

Exams Accepted

JEE Main

Class 12

Course Approval

AICTE

Admission Details

The seat allotment to the B.Tech programmes is based on All India Rank published by CBSE. Admission is based only on All India Rank (AIR).

The admission shall be on the basis of TNEA Counselling.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject.

Qualifying Examinations and EligibilityA Pass in the HSC(Academic: both +1 and +2)or its equivalent with a minimum average percentage as given below.

Community	A Pass with Minimum average marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together in +2
General Category	45 %
Backward class including Backward class Muslim	40 %
MBC & DNC	40 %
SC/SCA/ST	40 %

A pass in any one of the HSC(Vocational Subject: both +1 and +2)as given below with any one of the Engineering related subjects namely Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry with minimum average percentage put together as given below

Community	A Pass with Minimum average marks in Related subjects, Vocational Theory and Practicals put together in +2
General Category	45 %
Backward class including Backward class Muslim	40 %
MBC & DNC	40 %
SC/SCA/ST	40 %

College & Exam Cut-off

Data presented for the year 2025

Exam & Counselling

Select Exam and Counselling

Fees

Total Fees

₹ 9,56,000

₹ 2,20,000

Total Scholarships Provided

3603

Highest Scholarship Providing Authority

Self

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Fees

IIITDM Kancheepuram has the highest tuition fee among all 2 colleges followed by CIT Chennai.

Class Profile

Data presented for the year 2025

Total Students

1508

6081

Total Faculty

311

Total Male Students

1217

3502

Total Female Students

291

2579

Total Students Outside State

1037

1423

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Class Profile

IIITDM Kancheepuram has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 21 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of government colleges which is 7 students per faculty. CIT Chennai has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 20 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of private colleges which is 11 students per faculty.

Facilities

Alumni Associations

Auditorium

Banks/ATMs

Boys Hostel

Cafeteria

Convenience Store

Girls Hostel

Gym

I.T Infrastructure

Laboratories

Library

Medical/Hospital

Sports

Transport Facility

Wifi

College Reviews & Perception

College Infrastructure

Campus Life

Academics

Placements

Value for Money

Total Reviews

102

Individual Reviews

“ It's a excellence college and it's infrastructure ”

posted on 5 months ago by Manisha

“ A great blend of learning, innovation, and growth ”

posted on 1 year ago by Susmith

“ super college as i am interested in design ”

posted on 1 year ago by sashank

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“ Campus life at Chennai Institute of Technology is active ”

posted on 5 months ago by Bhavatarini P

“ Giving a review feels good ”

posted on 5 months ago by Gayathri

“ Giving a review to my college is a good thing to do ”

posted on 5 months ago by Keerthana

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College Reviews & Perception

IIITDM Kancheepuram has received the lowest rating for value for money whereas CIT Chennai has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.

Which college/course would you like to go ahead with?

IIITDM Kancheepuram : Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Kancheepuram

B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering and M.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialization in VLSI Design

CIT Chennai : Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai

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