Integrated M.Sc. in Data Science 

at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore

CIT admission is completely entrance/counselling based and is conducted by DOTE Chennai. The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses across 13 departments such as Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Physics, and Mathematics, among others. The institute also offers an Integrated MSc of five-year duration. Candidates can apply for admission to the course of their choice via online mode. In order to furnish the financial needs of the students, the institute offers various government and private scholarships to UG students, such as Adi Dravidar Welfare Scholarship, Tamil Nadu Educational Trust Scholarship, etc. A list of Coimbatore Institute of Technology courses along with their admission process is as follows:

Course Name	Eligibility & Selection
BTech	Eligibility: Class 12 with 45% aggregate Selection: TNEA
MTech	Eligibility: BE/BTech/BArch degree/ Master’s Degree in the relevant branch of Science/ Arts/ BPharm/ AMIE (with 2 years’ experience)/ 3-year diploma with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for reserved categories) Selection: GATE / CEETA PG + Single Window Counseling through Common Engineering Admission Procedure (CEAP-2023)
5-Year Integrated MSc	Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent with PCM & CS with 75% aggregate & above (for candidates other than SC & ST) Selection: - CIT MSc Entrance Test - Interview at CIT - HSC Board Exam Marks
MBA	Eligibility: A pass in a recognised UG degree of minimum 3 years’ duration with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for reserved categories) Selection: TANCET
MCA	Eligibility: A pass in BCA/ BSc CS or IT/ BE or BTech in CSE/ BE or BTech in (IT) or equivalent OR A pass in any UG degree (BE / BTech/ BSc/ BCom/ BA/ BVoc/ etc.) preferably with Maths at Class 12 or UG level with at least 50% aggregate (45% in case of reserved category candidates)  Selection: TANCET

Coimbatore Institute of Technology campus offers all the necessary facilities to its students. These facilities include a fully wi-fi campus, library abd sports complex and cafeteria, among others. CIT Coimbatore also offers hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The hostels are well-maintained and comfortable.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology offers B.E course across various All India categories. Considering the TNEA last Round, the cutoff ranges from 1419 to 16719 for the General AI category candidates. As per the Coimbatore Institute of Technology cutoff 2024, the course with the lowest rank is B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering and the course with the highest rank is B.E. in Civil Engineering. 

For the OBC AI category, the cutoff spanned from 1800 to 25457. Candidates can refer to the table below to check last round TNEA year-wise cutoff:

Course	2022	2023	2024
B.E. in Civil Engineering	13235	17649	16719
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering	10225	10952	10167
B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	3669	3801	3905
B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	1779	1933	1958
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering	1288	1343	1419
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	10232	12588	9771

 

The curriculum of CIT BSc+MSc Software Systems course is divided in semester-wise syllabus. There are theory and practical subjects in the curriculum. Each of the semester has practical labs to make students understand the subject better. Some of the lab subjects are mentioned below:

• Python Programming Lab
• Web Application Development Lab
• Digital Electronics Lab
• Computing Lab
• Network Programming Lab
• Java Programming Lab, etc.

The students can choose the preferred elective subject from the list offered by the institute. There are electives - theory subjects divided under certain categories. Mentioned below are some of the electives included in CIT BSc-MSc Decision and Computing Science (for Management stream):

Finance:

• Equity Valuation
• Derivatives and Risk Management

Marketing:

• Services Marketing
• Brand Management

Human Resources:

• Performance Management
• Compensation Management

CIT Coimbatore released an official notification to declare the date and time of joining for selected candidates. As per the official notice, selected candidates could report from Jun 24 to Jun 27, 2024 from 9:30 am onwards. Students had to bring all the original certificates along with attested copies and DD of INR 78,400 as the first semester fee. The candidates can download the CIT bunch from the official website as well.

The highest package offered during the 2024 placement drive at Coimbatore Institute of Technology stood at INR 52 LPA. Earlier, the highest package offered in 2023 was INR 36 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 36 LPA	INR 52 LPA

Candidates must have passed Class 12 in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics, or equivalent with a minimum of 45% aggregate. In addition to this, students need to appear for TNEA counselling or the Single Window Admissions System. Single Window Admissions System is used in Anna University for TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission). It is popularly known as Anna University Counselling and is part of the process via which students completing Class 12 apply and secure admission to Engineering colleges within Tamil Nadu. The important strategy is that the counselling is conducted based on rank list, if a student is present for counselling then without allocating a college and course for that student, next rank cannot be allocated with a seat.

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

M.Sc. at Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT): Worth the Investment?

Here's a summary of the key points discussed by students and alumni:

Pros:

* Excellent placement records: More than 90% of students get placed every year, with top recruiters like Amazon, Zoho, TCS, IBM, and Freshworks visiting the campus.
* High salary packages: The highest salary package offered is INR15 LPA, while the average salary package offered is INR7.5 LPA.
* Industry-ready curriculum: The course curriculum is designed to make students industry-ready, with emphasis on practical learning and projects.
* Supportive faculty: Faculty members are well-qualified, knowledgeable, and supportive, providing students with individual attention and guidance.
* Good infrastructure: The college has modern classrooms, well-equipped labs, and a library with a vast collection of books and resources.
* Campus life: The campus is eco-friendly, with plenty of greenery, and has facilities like Wi-Fi, a canteen, and recreational spaces.

Cons:

* Limited hostel facilities: The hostel rooms are small, and the food is average.
* Old infrastructure: Some parts of the campus, including the hostels, are old and require maintenance.

Overall Assessment:
Based on the feedback from students and alumni, the M.Sc. programme at Coimbatore Institute of Technology appears to be a worthwhile investment for those interested in pursuing a career in software systems. While there are some limitations, the programme offers excellent placement prospects, a strong curriculum, and supportive faculty. With a moderate investment, students can expect to receive a high return in terms of career opportunities and growth.

The total tuition fee for the BTech programme at Coimbatore Institute of Technology ranges between INR 1 lakh and INR 1.7 lakh. The fee varies according to the specialisation selected by the students. CIT Coimbatore BTech fee is inclusive of several components, such as tuition fee, lab fee, library fee, medical insurance, and more. Students should note that this information is collated from the official sources and is subject to change.