Founded in 2007 by the Umesh Education Trust, the Cambridge Institute of Technology (CIT), Bengaluru, is an autonomous institution affiliated with VTU, distinguished by its NAAC A+ and NBA accreditations. Located on a 10-acre campus in K.R. Puram, the institute offers a comprehensive academic portfolio including eight B.E. programs, M.B.A., M.C.A., and various M.Tech and Ph.D. tracks supported by eight research centers.
CIT is recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) and earned a spot in the 101–150 band of the 2023 NIRF Innovation Rankings. Its infrastructure is notably advanced, featuring industry-sponsored laboratories and a specialized metallic 3D printing facility. The academic environment is driven by a faculty body composed of experts from IITs, NITs, and prestigious international universities. This expertise, combined with a robust placement ecosystem involving over 200 companies like TCS, Rakuten, and HSBC, ensures high industry readiness for its students. Beyond academics, CIT fosters entrepreneurship through its MSME incubation center and a dedicated Section 8 company for research and innovation, maintaining a global legacy through its 10,000+ successful alumni.