About Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology Gubbi
Written by L K Monu Borkala · Founder, OneCity Technologies · publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006 Last Updated: June 30, 2026 · Verified with AICTE, VTU and KEA data for 2026–27
Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology (CIT), established in 2001 by the Sri Channabasaveshwara Swamy Rural Education Society (CRED Society), is located on National Highway 206 at Gubbi, approximately 80 km from Bangalore in Tumakuru district. AICTE approved, VTU affiliated, NAAC B+ accredited (CGPA 2.53), NBA accredited, and ISO 9001:2015 certified — CIT is one of the established private engineering colleges serving the Tumakuru-Bangalore corridor. The college operates from a 25-acre landscaped campus and offers 8 B.E. branches including AI&ML and Data Science, 3 M.Tech programmes, MBA, and PhD across 6 VTU-recognised research centres. CIT has received Rs 3 Crore in research funding from VGST and AICTE, holds 4 published patents, and has been recognised as an Excellent Engineering Institution in Rural India. KEA college code: E101.
Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology Gubbi Tumkur — College Profile 2026
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Trust | Sri Channabasaveshwara Swamy Rural Education Society (CRED Society) |
| Established | 2001 |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi |
| Accreditation | NAAC B+ (CGPA 2.53) | NBA | AICTE | ISO 9001:2015 |
| Location | NH-206, BH Road, Gubbi, Tumakuru 572216 — 80 km from Bangalore |
| Campus | 25 acres on NH-206 | 6 VTU research centres | KEA code: E101 |
| Website | cittumkur.org |
Branches and KCET Cutoff
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM, AI quota) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | ~60,293 (last round, 2025) |
| AI and Machine Learning / Data Science | Similar range to CSE |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) | ~80,000–1,20,000 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | ~80,000–1,30,000 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) | Open range |
| Mechanical / Civil Engineering | Open range — 2023 GM overall to 1,99,117 |
KCET 2025 overall range (all categories): 60,293–2,55,476. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. COMEDK 2025 CSE: ~66,223 (Round 1). For KCET 2023, GM HS quota opened at 33,750.
Admission — 2026-27
B.E. admission via KCET (Karnataka quota) or COMEDK UGET. JEE Main accepted for management quota consideration. M.Tech via GATE or Karnataka PGCET; MBA via PGCET or KMAT. Lateral entry (DCET) for diploma holders. Management quota seats are available with KCET or COMEDK score required.
CIT-CAT Scholarship: 8 deserving students per batch receive 100% free engineering education via a dedicated entrance test and background verification — a meaningful scheme for meritorious students from weaker economic backgrounds.
Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, minimum 45% aggregate (40% SC/ST/OBC).
Fee Structure
| Quota | Fee |
|---|---|
| KCET Government Quota (annual) | Rs 97,825/year |
| COMEDK / Management Quota (annual) | ~Rs 2,42,156/year |
| Total B.E. fee range (4 years) | Rs 1.14L – 10.46L (varies by branch and quota) |
| Hostel (first year estimate) | ~Rs 61,000 (includes mess) |
Government scholarships (BCM, SC/ST, Vidyasiri/e-Pass) available. CIT-CAT merit scheme offers 8 fully funded seats annually. Verify 2026-27 fees directly with CIT Gubbi admissions office.
Placements
NIRF 2025: 265 of 339 UG students placed (78%). Highest package: Rs 13.60 LPA. Top recruiters: Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Capgemini, Cognizant, HCL, IBM, Oracle, Mindtree, NTT Data, GreyOrange, Sasken, Robosoft, L&T Infotech, SLK. CSE and ISE branches see the highest placement rates (60-75%). CIT has received Rs 3 Crore in research funding and holds 4 patents — indicating a growing research and industry connection culture that supports applied learning and internship pathways beyond standard VTU curriculum.
Location and Infrastructure
CIT is located on NH-206 (BH Road) at Gubbi — a town in Tumakuru district, approximately 80 km from Bangalore and 15 km from Tumkur city. NH-206 connectivity makes the campus accessible by bus from both Bangalore and Tumkur. The 25-acre campus includes a KSCA-recognised cricket ground, a 400-seat hi-tech auditorium, separate hostels for boys and girls, smart classrooms, department-wise labs, a library, canteen, Wi-Fi, medical facility, and bank/ATM. The rural campus setting provides a peaceful study environment with lower living costs than Bangalore.
Key Considerations
CIT Gubbi's KCET CSE cutoff of ~60,000 places it in the accessible range for a broad set of Karnataka students — particularly those from Tumakuru, Chikkaballapur, Ramanagara, and surrounding districts who prefer to stay within their region. The NH-206 location and 80 km proximity to Bangalore means students are within reasonable distance of the Bangalore job market while enjoying lower living costs. The CIT-CAT fully funded seats and Rs 3 Crore research funding distinguish it from many colleges at the same KCET rank range. Nearby SIT Tumkur (NAAC A+, KCET CSE ~6,500) is significantly more selective — CIT serves students in the 50,000-1,00,000 KCET range who want a Tumakuru-corridor college.
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Content verified against publicly available AICTE, VTU, KEA, NAAC, and institutional data. Fees and cutoffs are approximate — verify directly with the college and KEA before admission. KCET ranks change every year. Published by L K Monu Borkala, founder of OneCity Technologies — publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006.