Established in 1995 by the Church of South India, Kanyakumari Diocese, C.S.I Institute of Technology is located in Thovalai and affiliated with Anna University. This co-educational, self-financing Christian minority institution processes admissions through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions system using TNEA Code 4952. Seat allocation follows a structured format with sixty-five percent dedicated to the government quota and thirty-five percent reserved for management. This long-standing affiliation and regulated quota system provide a predictable academic environment for prospective students. Campus facilities include separate on-campus hostels for boys and girls, ensuring residential readiness. To support accessibility, the college operates a fleet of twenty-four buses serving Kanyakumari and neighboring districts. The institutional infrastructure features a central library housed in a separate building with a collection of 30,000 books.
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All right. Today we're taking a closer look at the CSI Institute of Technology in Thovale. Now, if you're going through the TNA process, the first thing you need is the code, right? So, for this college, it's 4952. Let's dive in and see what it's all about. So, what we're going to do here is give you a straightforward factual overview of the college. Everything we'll cover is based on publicly available data designed to give students and parents like you a clear picture for the upcoming TNEA 2026. missions. First things first, let's understand who they are. We'll look at the college's core identity and its mission, which all started way back in 1995. Okay, so here are the key facts. It's a self- financing Christian minority college and it's affiliated with Anna University in Chennai. You'll find it in Tovalai, right in the Kenya Kamari district. And that TNA code again, just to lock it in, is 4952. And like we said, the college was established in 1995. You know, that's near three decades of history and experience in engineering education which is definitely something to consider. So who started it? Well, it was founded by the church of South India's Kanyamari Dascese and this is actually pretty significant because the dascese has been running educational institutions in this region for a very very long time from schools all the way up to professional colleges. And what's really interesting is their founding mission. It's not just about turnurning out engineers. The idea was to combine solid engineering education with a strong emphasis on moral values really molding students to handle the tough challenges of our fastmoving tech world. Now let's get to the part you're probably most curious about the engineering programs you can study and a very important point before we begin. Every program we're about to see has active AICT approval for the 202526 academic year. That's a huge green flag for a valid degree. So for this upcoming admission cycle, the college has a total of 510 undergraduate engineering seats of available across all its different branches. Okay, here's the full list of what's on offer. You've got the core branches, of course, civil, mechanical, eee, and ECE. Computer science is their biggest department with 120 seats, but what you should really pay attention to are the newer high demand specializations. They have a dedicated branch for AI and data science and another one focusing on AI and machine learning. That shows they're definitely keeping up with what the industry wants. And listen, I'm going to repeat this because it is that important. Every Single one of these eight programs, whether it's a BE or a BTech, has current active approval from the AICT. This is your assurance that the degree you work so hard for is recognized and has value. All right, let's switch gears a bit. Academics are crucial, but what about the day-to-day practical stuff? Let's talk about campus life, your stay, and how you'll get there. For anyone thinking of staying on campus, this is good news. The college has separate onampus host for both both boys and girls. And a key detail for many, the mess serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Now, for all the day scholars out there and parents, I know this is a big one for you. Transport is key. The college runs a pretty large fleet of 24 buses. And that fleet covers a lot of ground. It doesn't just serve the Kanyamari district. The buses also go into parts of Tanavlli and even the Thuron and Deparm districts. This makes the college a practical option for a whole lot more students. And what about the other facilities? Well, the academic infrastructure seems pretty solid. The library's got about 30,000 books, plus a good number of national and international journals. The cse department by itself has around 250 computers, and the whole campus has an 8 Mbps internet connection. So, the big question, how do you get in? And is there any financial support available? Let's break down the admission process and the financial aid scene. This chart pretty much says it all. The main path in to this college for 65% of the seats is through the government quota which means TNA counseling. The other 35% of seats are filled through the management quota. Now once you get admission you might be able to get some financial help. There are several government scholarships that eligible students can apply for. This includes support for SE/ST BC MBC and DNC students as well as the first graduate scholarship. And since it's a minority institution there's a minority scholarship too. Definitely look into these if you think you qualify. And finally, we've arrived at the section that's on everyone's mind, placements. Let's take a look at the data we have on career outcomes. So, the college has reported a placement figure of 90%. This number was part of their official submission for the TNEA 2025 information booklet. But here's the context, and this is crucial. That 90% figure is self-reported by the college itself. It's not from a third party audit. So, when you're looking at these numbers, It's always important to know where they come from. As we wrap this up, just a quick heads up. All the information we've shared today has been pulled directly from the college's own website and from trusted government portals, and it's all current as of the time we put this together. And that's our factual breakdown of CSI Institute of Technology. We really hope this has given you the clarity you need to help with your decision-m. To continue your research, explore more engineering colleges at propsam.com, your true source for 12 to engineering decisions.
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8 courses510 Total intake (sum below)
Closing rank = last allotted rank for that category, not your exam marks.
Code
Branch
Approved intake
NBA Accreditation
Closing Rank 2025
OC
AD
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE
60
No
122635
CE
CIVIL ENGINEERING
30
No
145965
CS
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
120
No
137045
AM
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (AL & ML)
60
No
234707
EE
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
60
No
70645
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