Established in 2010, Chennai Institute of Technology (CIT Chennai) is a private college. CIT Chennai has been approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute has been accredited by both the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Chennai Institute of Technology has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). CIT Chennai is affiliated to the Anna University, Chennai. The campus area covered by Chennai Institute of Technology is 11 acres. Chennai Institute of Technology has a total of 225 faculty members and the total student enrollment is 2516. Chennai Institute of Technology facilities include separate hostels for boys and girls, library, sports, auditorium and many more.
According to the college's official website, CIT Chennai's vision is to be an eminent centre for Academia, Industry, and Research by imparting knowledge, relevant practices, and inculcating human values in order to address global challenges through novelty and sustainability. Chennai Institute of Technology offers admission in the UG, PG and post PG levels in regular mode.
Chennai Institute of Technology health centre is well-equipped with all the medical amenities. It has a separate inpatient facility for male and female students and is manned by a medical officer and a healthcare assistant to provide excellent medical care to all the students.