Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT), Hyderabad is one of the most prestigious engineering colleges in Telangana. Every year, thousands of students compete to secure a seat in CBIT through the TS EAMCET counselling process. In this article, you’ll get a detailed overview of the number of seats available at CBIT and the step-by-step admission process to help you prepare for the 2025 intake.
Number of Seats at CBIT (Branch-Wise Seat Matrix)
Here is the CBIT seat matrix for popular B.E/B.Tech courses (as per last year’s intake):
| Program | Total Seats | Category-A Seats | Category-B Seats |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 120 | 84 | 36 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 60 | 42 | 18 |
| Biotechnology | 60 | 42 | 18 |
| Chemical Engineering | 60 | 42 | 18 |
| Civil Engineering | 120 | 84 | 36 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 180 | 126 | 54 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML specialization) | 60 | 42 | 18 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (IoT and Cyber Security specialization) | 60 | 42 | 18 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 120 | 84 | 36 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 180 | 126 | 54 |
| Information Technology | 180 | 126 | 54 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 120 | 84 | 36 |
CBIT Admission Process 2025
Category-A Seats (70%): These seats are filled through the Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture & Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET). Candidates must
- Appear for and qualify in TS EAMCET.​
- Participate in the counseling process conducted by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE).​
- Select CBIT and the desired engineering branch based on their rank and seat availability.​
Category-B Seats (30%): These seats are typically filled under the management quota. The criteria and process for these seats include:​
- Admissions are based on guidelines specified by TSCHE.​
- Candidates may need to have valid scores in entrance exams like JEE Main or may be considered based on merit in the qualifying examination.
- Direct application to the institute is required, followed by a selection process as per the institute’s norms.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Â How many total seats are available at CBIT Hyderabad for B.E./B.Tech programs?
 CBIT offers a total of 1,320 seats for undergraduate engineering programs across various disciplines.
2. What is the seat distribution between Category A and Category B at CBIT?
Category-A (EAMCET) Seats: 924 seats (70%)
Category-B (Management Quota) Seats: 396 seats (30%)
3. Which entrance exam is required for Category-A seats at CBIT?
Admission to Category-A seats is through TS EAMCET, conducted by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE).
4. What is the process to get a Category-A seat in CBIT?
Appear and qualify in TS EAMCET.
Participate in the TS EAMCET counselling process
Choose CBIT and the desired branch based on your rank and seat availability.
5. How are Category-B seats filled at CBIT?
Category-B seats are filled under the management quota. Admission is based on merit in the qualifying exam or valid scores in exams like JEE Main, following TSCHE guidelines.
