Coimbatore Institute of Technology has released the final selection list for its five-year integrated M.Sc. programmes for the academic year 2026-27. As per the official CIT admissions page, applications closed on May 25, 2026, shortlisted candidates were announced on June 1, and the entrance test followed by interview was conducted from June 7 to June 10, 2026.
The final list of selected candidates was announced on June 13, 2026. CIT's main admissions page lists June 19, 2026, as the last date for fee payment, while the dedicated application portal lists June 22, 2026. Candidates should follow the latest deadline or instruction issued through the official portal or their candidate login.
Programmes Offered
CIT offers the following five-year integrated M.Sc. programmes:
- M.Sc. Software Systems
- M.Sc. Data Science
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- M.Sc. Decision and Computing Sciences
CIT M.Sc. Admissions 2026 Important Dates
| Admission Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Closing Date | May 25, 2026 |
| Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates | June 1, 2026 |
| Entrance Test followed by Interview | June 7 to 10, 2026 |
| Announcement of Final Selected Candidates | June 13, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | June 19, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
For M.Sc. Software Systems, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, candidates must have passed HSC or an equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Biology as subjects of study. Candidates other than SC/ST must have secured an aggregate of 70% and above in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or Computer Science.
For M.Sc. Decision and Computing Sciences, Science stream candidates with the same subject and marks requirement are eligible. Commerce stream candidates may also apply if they studied one subject from Category A and two subjects from Category B.
| Stream | Applicable Programme | Required Subjects | Minimum Marks for Non-SC/ST Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | All four M.Sc. programmes | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Biology | 70% and above in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or Computer Science |
| Commerce | M.Sc. Decision and Computing Sciences only | One subject from Category A: Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or Business Mathematics and Statistics; and two subjects from Category B: Commerce, Economics, Accountancy, or Computer Science | 70% and above across the three qualifying subjects |
Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates were called for the entrance test and interview at CIT, Coimbatore. Selection was based on performance in the Class 12 board examination, entrance test, and technical interview.
Application Fee and Documents Required
The application fee was Rs. 1,200, payable online. Applicants were required to upload the following documents:
- Applicant's photograph
- Community certificate
- Aadhaar card
- SSLC/Class 10 marksheet
- HSC/Class 12 marksheet
Commerce stream candidates were eligible to apply only for M.Sc. Decision and Computing Sciences, provided they met the subject combination and minimum marks requirements specified by CIT.
What Candidates Should Do Now
- Visit the official CIT admissions page to check the final selection list for M.Sc. Admissions 2026.
- Selected candidates should verify the fee payment instructions issued through the official portal or candidate login.
- In case of any discrepancy regarding the fee payment deadline, candidates should contact the M.Sc. admissions helpline immediately.
The application window for CIT Coimbatore M.Sc. admissions 2026-27 is now closed. Candidates should refer only to the official CIT admissions page and candidate portal for final selection and fee payment updates.
Contact Details
For admission-related queries, candidates can contact the M.Sc. Admissions Helpline at 94883 16334. CIT's main website also lists principal.citoffice@cit.edu.in for official communication.
