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    Compare Alpha College of Engineering, Chennai vs CIT Chennai

    Compare Alpha College of Engineering, Chennai B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering vs CIT Chennai BE Computer Science and Engineering on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. Alpha College of Engineering, Chennai is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 19 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 B.E /B.Tech Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.
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    B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering

    via Alpha College of Engineering, Chennai

    BE Computer Science and Engineering

    via CIT Chennai

    Quick Facts

    Location

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    Ownership

    Private
    Private

    College Type

    College
    College

    Establishment Year

    2006
    2010

    Campus Size

    60 Acres
    10 Acres

    Total Courses Offered

    12
    21

    Ranking & Accreditations

    Careers360 Rating
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    -

    AAAA

    NIRF Rank
    (Overall)

    -

    151-200

    NIRF Rank
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    -

    101-150

    Approvals

    AICTE, Affiliated
    Autonomous, Affiliated, +more

    Accreditations

    -
    NBA, NAAC

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    Ranking & Accreditations

    CIT Chennai has 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)

    -

    859

    Total Students Placed
    (overall)

    -

    735

    Placement Percentage
    (overall)

    -

    97%

    Median Salary Lpa
    (overall)

    -

    ₹ 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
    Degree

    Degree

    B.E /B.Tech
    B.E /B.Tech

    Branch

    Computer Science Engineering
    Computer Science Engineering

    Duration

    4 years
    4 years

    Mode

    Offline
    Offline

    Approved Intake

    60
    960

    Fees

    ₹ 4.4 Lakh
    ₹ 2.2 Lakh

    Exams Accepted

    Class 12
    Class 12

    Course Approval

    AICTE
    AICTE

    Admission Details

    Admissions are conducted by the Tamil Nadu state Government and through counselling (TNEA) conducted by Anna University, Chennai.

    The admission shall be on the basis of TNEA Counselling.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Candidates are admitted based on their performance in their HSC (+2) examination/ qualifying examination conducted by the Tamil Nadu state Government and through counseling (TNEA) conducted by Anna university, Chennai. Candidates intending to avail Management Quota seats may come in person to the college campus (as per the Government norms).

    Applications for admission to UG/PG coursesalong with the prospectusare available at
    The Administrative Office, No 16, 3rd Cross Street, West C.I.T. Nagar, Chennai - 600 035 (Or) Alpha College of Engineering, Thirumazhisai, Chennai-124

    B.E. / B.TECH PROGRAMMES:

    HSC (Academic & Vocational) Candidates: 

    Eligibility - Minimum requirements for admission to B.E. / B.Tech. Programmes are:

    CategoryAverage of MPC SubjectsSubjects
    General CategoryMinimum Average 50% and above in Math's, Physics and ChemistryMPC=300/600=50%
    BackwardMinimum Average 45% and above in Math's, Physics and ChemistryMPC=270/600=45%
    Most BackwardMinimum Average 40% and above in Math's, Physics and ChemistryMPC=240/600=40%
    SC/SCA/STMinimum Average 40% and above in Math's, Physics and ChemistryMPC=240/600=40%
    ... read more

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

    CommunityA Pass with Minimum average marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together in +2
    General Category45 %
    Backward class including Backward class Muslim40 %
    MBC & DNC40 %
    SC/SCA/ST40 %

    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

    CommunityA Pass with Minimum average marks in Related subjects, Vocational Theory and Practicals put together in +2
    General Category45 %
    Backward class including Backward class Muslim40 %
    MBC & DNC40 %
    SC/SCA/ST40 %
    ... read more

    College & Exam Cut-off

    Data presented for the year 2025

    Select Exam and Counselling

    Fees

    Total Fees

    ₹ 4,40,000
    ₹ 2,20,000

    Total Scholarships Provided

    -
    3603

    Highest Scholarship Providing Authority

    -
    Self

    Insight
    Fees

    CIT Chennai itself is the highest scholarship granting authority, by releasing 2348 scholarships.

    Class Profile

    Data presented for the year 2025

    Total Students

    -

    6081

    Total Faculty

    -

    311

    Total Male Students

    -

    3502

    Total Female Students

    -

    2579

    Total Students Outside State

    -

    1423

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    Class Profile

    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

    Auditorium

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Club

    Convenience Store

    Extra Curricular Activities

    Girls Hostel

    Gym

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Sports

    Training and Placement Cell

    Transport Facility

    College Reviews & Perception

    College Infrastructure

    Campus Life

    Academics

    Placements

    Value for Money

    Total Reviews

    17
    102

    Individual Reviews

    “ It is one of the best engineering colleges. ”

    posted on 1 year ago by Saran Raj

    “ Satisfied with this college,good faculty members&placements ”

    posted on 1 year ago by Swetha Selvam

    “ Best college for the one who want to become an engineer. ”

    posted on 1 year ago by Pathan Uvesh
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    “ If this reaches ppl who really put efforts, its worth it ”

    posted on 6 days ago by Arun kumar

    “ Transformative journey with great opportunities. ”

    posted on 2 weeks ago by Kaviya

    “ GOOD COLLEGE AND VALUE FOR MONEY. ”

    posted on 8 months ago by sushmathi.V
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    College Reviews & Perception

    CIT Chennai has received the lowest rating for value for money whereas Alpha College of Engineering, Chennai has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.

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