Coimbatore Institute of Technology was established in the year 1956 and is one of the most reputed and prestigious Educational Institution in South India. The Institute is backed by world class research and development and attained autonomous status in 1987 and is affiliated to the Anna University, The Institute has the services of competent and qualified faculty and visionary management to enhance the quality of education at all levels and maintain its position in the emerging globalization.

There are 7 undergraduate programmes and 11 postgraduate programmes in engineering and 10 research programmes in different disciplines of science and engineering leading to Ph.D degree. All the Departments are well equipped to meet the needs of the latest technological trends and international standards. The Institute functions in collaboration with reputed Colleges and Universities abroad in cutting edge technologies. Experts are invited from various countries to the Institute for interaction and exchange of expertise. National and International conferences, symposia and workshops in different fields of science, engineering and technology are being organized regularly to update and keep in step with the rapid growth of science and technology.