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B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (Crescent University) is a renowned private deemed-to-be university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Approved by AICTE and accredited with an 'A+' grade by NAAC, the university offers a blend of academic excellence, research orientation, and industry readiness. Formerly known as B.S. Abdur Rahman University, the institute has evolved into a multidisciplinary institution offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Engineering, Management, Law, Science, and Arts.
The campus, spread across 64 acres in the serene outskirts of Chennai near the GST Road, is equipped with advanced infrastructure such as smart classrooms, research labs, high-speed internet, modern hostels, and innovation hubs. The university emphasizes experiential learning through project-based pedagogy, internships, and active industry collaborations. A dynamic placement cell and a robust alumni network ensure students are career-ready.
Highlights
Feature |
Details |
Full Name |
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology |
Location |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Established Year |
1984 (Declared as Deemed University in 2008) |
Approved By |
AICTE, UGC, NAAC (A+), NBA |
Founder |
Dr. B.S. Abdur Rahman |
Important Dates
Event |
Date |
Application Start Date |
January 2025 |
Last Date to Apply |
April 2025 |
Crescent Entrance Exam (CIEAT) |
April 2025 |
Counseling & Admission |
May – June 2025 |
Academic Session Begins |
July – August 2025 |
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
Admission Procedure
Admissions are merit-based, supplemented with institutional entrance exams and national-level scores.
Steps:
Scholarships
Scholarship Type |
Eligibility |
Merit Scholarships |
Based on 12th marks or CIEAT performance |
Crescent Scholar Awards |
Top rankers in academics & extracurriculars |
Need-Based Scholarships |
Students from low-income families |
Sports Scholarship |
State/National-level sports achievers |
Muslim Minority Scholarship |
Reserved quota benefits with documentation |
Placements
Parameter |
Details |
Average Salary Package |
₹4 – ₹5 LPA |
Highest Salary Package |
₹10 LPA (IT/Consulting Sector) |
Top Recruiters |
Infosys, Cognizant, HCL, TCS, Amazon, Zoho |
Internship Opportunities |
Mandatory from 2nd/3rd Year |
Placement Training |
Domain Training, Mock Interviews, Resume Building |
Ranked 22 out of 73 in India 2024(Indiatoday Ranking)
Ranked 151 out of 200 in India 2023 ( NIRF Ranking)
Ranking Body |
Recognition |
NIRF (Govt. of India) |
Ranked in Top 150 Engineering Institutions |
Times Engineering Ranking |
Among Top Private Engineering Universities |
Careers360 |
Rated “AAA+” in Engineering |
QS I-Gauge |
Gold Rated for Academic Development and Inclusiveness |
Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
B.Tech | ₹85K - 95K(1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 50% |
MBA | ₹1.9 Lakhs - 3.74 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
MCA | ₹50k (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |