Chhatrapati Shivaji Institute of Technology

What Chhatrapati Shivaji Institute of Technology does

Chhatrapati Shivaji Institute of Technology (CSIT) is a private engineering college established in 1999 in Durg, Chhattisgarh, India. The institute is AICTE-approved, ISO 9001-2015 certified, and affiliated with Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU), Bhilai. It operates from a single campus at Shivaji Nagar, Baload Road, Durg, and employs between 251 and 500 staff.

CSIT offers seven four-year undergraduate B.Tech programs with a combined annual intake of approximately 360 seats across Computer Science & Engineering (90), Mechanical Engineering (60), Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (60), Information Technology (45), Civil Engineering (45), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (30), and Mechatronics Engineering (30). The curriculum is supplemented by an NPTEL local chapter enabling IIT-issued online certifications, a National Service Scheme (NSS) cell, and a Training & Placement cell that reports 50+ industry recruiting partners and a 95% placement rate with recruiters including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, IBM, HCL, Amazon, Capgemini, and Tata Technologies.

The business model is tuition-driven: revenue is generated through annual B.Tech fees collected via bank transfer, with student acquisition handled through the centralized Department of Technical Education (DTE), Chhattisgarh counseling process at www.cgdteraipur.cgstate.gov.in. The institute has filed three faculty patents with Intellectual Property India, produced 200+ research papers, and claims a 15,000+ alumni network. Admissions are currently open for Session 2026-27 and include newly announced Pharmacy programs, indicating an emerging vertical diversification.

Name

Chhatrapati Shivaji Institute of Technology

Legal name

Chhatrapati Shivaji Institute of Technology

Website

https://csitdurg.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CSIT is a private AICTE-approved engineering college in Durg, Chhattisgarh, founded in 1999, offering seven B.Tech programs (including AI & Data Science) to roughly 360 students annually. It generates tuition revenue via DTE CG counseling and reports 95% placement with 50+ industry recruiters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Durg

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated through tuition fees for B.Tech programs. Fee payment accepted via Cheque/DD/Online Transfer through Axis Bank, Chandkhuri, Durg.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CSIT is a private engineering institute that delivers AICTE-approved four-year undergraduate B.Tech degree programs across seven disciplines (Mechanical, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechatronics, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, and Artificial Intelligence & Data Science), with affiliated degree conferral by Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University. The institute also offers supplementary academic support through its NPTEL local chapter for IIT online certifications and student development through campus activities. Revenue is generated through annual tuition fees for these engineering programs.

Product overview

Chhatrapati Shivaji Institute of Technology (CSIT) is an ISO 9001-2015 certified engineering institute affiliated with Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University. The institution offers seven AICTE-approved B.Tech programs in emerging and traditional engineering disciplines, with a focus on Computer Science (90 seats) and Mechanical Engineering (60 seats) as primary programs. Additional offerings include specialized programs in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (60 seats), Information Technology (45 seats), Civil Engineering (45 seats), Mechatronics (30 seats), and Electrical & Electronics (30 seats). The institute provides academic support through its NPTEL local chapter for online certification, student development via the National Service Scheme, and operates an Internal Quality Assurance Cell for continuous improvement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering program established in 1999 with an intake of 60 seats, focusing on mechanical design, manufacturing, and thermal engineering. The program is one of CSIT's two foundational B.Tech offerings.
• B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering program established in 1999 with an intake of 90 seats (the largest among CSIT programs), covering software development, algorithms, and computing systems.
• B.Tech. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering program established in 2002 with an intake of 30 seats, covering electrical systems, electronics circuits, and power engineering.
• B.Tech. in Information Technology Four-year undergraduate engineering program established in 2008 with an intake of 45 seats, focusing on IT systems, networking, and software applications.
• B.Tech. in Mechatronics Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering program established in 2009 with an intake of 30 seats, combining mechanical, electronics, and computer science disciplines for automated systems.
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering program established in 2017 with an intake of 45 seats, covering structural, environmental, and construction engineering.
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Four-year undergraduate engineering program established in 2021 with an intake of 60 seats, focusing on AI algorithms, machine learning, and data analytics as CSIT's newest emerging-technology offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% placement rate for graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning)coreTechnology or IntegrationNPTEL local chapter established at CSIT Durg in January 2016, enabling students and faculty to access self-study courses and online certifications from IITs. A designated faculty member (SPOC) coordinates NPTEL opportunities. Students can earn certificates from IITs upon course completion.
• Department of Technical Education, Chhattisgarh (DTE CG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentralized admission counseling partnership through www.cgdteraipur.cgstate.gov.in for seat allocation and admission process management across engineering colleges in Chhattisgarh.
• Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with CSVTU for degree programs. University logo visible on website footer indicating formal academic partnership for curriculum and degree conferral.
• AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAICTE recognition and approval for all engineering programs. AICTE logo visible on website indicating regulatory partnership and program approval.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Manipal Institute of Technology: Established private engineering institution with national brand recognition and premium fee structure. Represents an upgrade destination for students who can afford to leave Chhattisgarh.
• KIIT University: Large private deemed university in Odisha with a broad engineering portfolio and strong national placement record. Represents an aspirational brand benchmark for Chhattisgarh-based private colleges like CSIT.

Direct peers

• Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE): Reputed private engineering college in Nagpur region with a similar B.Tech program portfolio and recruiter mix. Comparable in scale, age, and positioning as a regional private engineering institution.
• Amity University Chhattisgarh: Multi-disciplinary private university in Chhattisgarh offering engineering programs alongside other streams. Competes for the same regional student pool and brand-conscious applicants.
• NIT Raipur (National Institute of Technology): Government-funded, top-tier engineering institution in Chhattisgarh competing for the same high-JEE-rank students. Operates a much larger program portfolio and is a key alternative for Chhattisgarh engineering applicants.
• IIT Bhilai: Indian Institute of Technology in Chhattisgarh, the highest-prestige engineering option in the state. Competes for top JEE talent and pulls the highest-caliber students away from regional private colleges like CSIT.
• Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management (RBBN): Well-established private engineering college in Nagpur, Maharashtra, comparable in scale and program mix to CSIT. Both compete for central Indian engineering students and similar IT services recruiters.

Regional players

• Rungta College of Engineering & Technology: Large private engineering college group in Chhattisgarh with multiple campuses and broader program offerings. Direct competitor for state-level engineering admissions via DTE CG counseling.
• BIT Durg (Bhilai Institute of Technology): Premier engineering college in Durg, Chhattisgarh, directly competing with CSIT for the same regional student pool and recruiters. Both are AICTE-approved and affiliated with CSVTU, operating as the closest geographic peer.
• Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus: Private engineering college in Chhattisgarh affiliated with CSVTU, offering comparable B.Tech programs. Competes for the same DTE CG counseling applicants and recruiter relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagramcsitdurg.in/external/instagram

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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