Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT)
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT) is a private autonomous engineering college at Gandipet on the western edge of Hyderabad, Telangana, affiliated to Osmania University. Founded in 1979, it is one of the oldest and most preferred private engineering colleges in Telangana's EAPCET counselling, on a large green campus near Osman Sagar. It offers B.E. and B.Tech programmes in computer science and its specialisations, IT, AI and data science, electronics, electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical and biotechnology. Fees are fixed by the Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee. CBIT was in the 151-200 band of the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking; its NIRF 2026 submission shows 901 of 1,413 graduates placed in 2024-25 at a median salary of INR 6 LPA.
- Type: Private autonomous college
- Established: 1979
- Approvals and rankings: AICTE, autonomous college affiliated to Osmania University, NAAC accredited, NIRF 2025 Engineering rank band 151-200
- Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
B.Tech / B.E. is a 4-year (8-semester) undergraduate engineering degree. Branches offered include:
- CSE
- CSE (AI & ML)
- CSE (IoT & Cyber Security incl. Blockchain)
- AI & Data Science
- AI & ML
- Information Technology
- ECE
- Electrical & Electronics
- Mechanical
- Civil
- Chemical
- Biotechnology
Most programmes include core engineering sciences in the first year, branch subjects and electives from the second year, and an industry internship or major project in the final year.
| Tuition - A-category convener quota (per year, 2025-26) | INR 1,65,000 |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous fee (per year, varies by programme) | INR 5,500 - 8,500 |
| B-category / NRI | Contact XEAL for details |
| Approx. total for 4 years | INR 6,60,000 |
Official CBIT 2025 spot admission notification states annual tuition fee INR 1,65,000 for B.E./B.Tech first year (A-category convener quota), plus miscellaneous fee of about INR 5,500 - 8,500 depending on programme, subject to orders of TAFRC / Government of Telangana. B-category/NRI fees not stated. Hostel extra.
Official source: cbit.ac.in (2025-26)
Fees as published by the institution. Tuition only unless stated; hostel, mess, exam and other fees are usually extra. Fees can change each session, so confirm the final amount with the institution and XEAL Education Works before making any payment.
- Entrance exam: TG EAPCET (A-category convener quota, about 70 percent); B-category / management and NRI seats (about 30 percent) on JEE Main / EAPCET merit as per Telangana rules
- Application / form dates: 2026 cycle: TG EAPCET 2026 and TGCHE convener counselling mid-2026, followed by institutional spot admissions (CBIT spot guidelines Aug 2026). Expected for 2027: TG EAPCET applications about Feb - Apr 2027, exam May 2027 (check eapcet.tgche.ac.in and cbit.ac.in).
- Placement record: NIRF 2026 submission (IR-E-C-25622, on cbit.ac.in): 2024-25 UG 4-year batch - 1,413 graduates, 901 placed, 167 higher studies, median salary INR 6 LPA. 2023-24: 1,226 graduates, 786 placed, median INR 6 LPA. 2022-23: 1,087 graduates, 763 placed, median INR 7.6 LPA. (source)
- Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (plus Chemistry / Biology / CS as required) and the minimum marks set by the institution.
- Official website: www.cbit.ac.in