CIT Admission 2026

Central Institute of Technology

Balagaon, Odisha · CIT · Estd. 2018

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

CIT 2026-27 admissions at cituniversity.ac.in. Application typically February-June 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Central Institute of Technology

Central Institute of Technology (CIT), established in 2018 by an Act of the Odisha state legislature, is a private state university located at Bhubaneswar (though the database lists Balagaon as city — campus is at Balagaon-Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar suburb area). The university focuses on engineering, technology and computational sciences education.

Central Institute of Technology has multiple schools — Engineering & Technology, Computer Applications, Sciences, Management and Allied. Offers UG, PG, Diploma and PhD programmes. Recognised by UGC under Section 2(f).

Admissions through CIT Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. JEE Main, GATE, CAT, CUET UG/PG accepted. PhD through CIT PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹800 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

CIT Entrance / Merit

Conducted by Central Institute of Technology Odisha

Admissions through CIT Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. JEE Main, GATE, CAT, CUET UG/PG accepted. PhD through CIT PhD entrance.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with 50%. B.Tech: PCM 50% + entrance/JEE Main. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
CIT Admission Opens 2026	15 Feb 2026	—	cituniversity.ac.in	Closed
CIT Entrance 2026	25 May 2026	—	cituniversity.ac.in	Upcoming
CIT Counselling 2026	30 Jun 2026	—	cituniversity.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

CIT merit scholarships, Odisha state Prerna Yojana, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Central Institute of Technology?

Central Institute of Technology admits students primarily through CIT Entrance / Merit. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Central Institute of Technology?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹800 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Central Institute of Technology declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Central Institute of Technology are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Central Institute of Technology accept CIT Entrance / Merit scores?

CIT Entrance / Merit is the primary basis for admission at Central Institute of Technology. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.