Central Institute of Tool Design pioneers tool engineering education and manufacturing excellence in India's industrial heartland. Established in 1968 by the Government of India with UNDP and ILO assistance as Asia's first tool room-training center, it addresses skilled manpower shortages in precision tooling post-independence. Autonomous society under Ministry of MSME affiliated to JNTUH and State Board of Technical Education, the Balanagar Institute offers diploma/post-diploma/PG/ME programs in tool design, CAD/CAM, automation across Hyderabad main campus plus Vijayawada branch and the Chennai extension.
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Dates
CEEP (Diploma Entrance)
May 2026
PGDE Entrance Test
June 2026
GATE (ME) Counseling
July 2026
Document Verification
August 2026
Academic Session Begins
September 2026
Central Institute of Tool Design Admissions 2026
Courses Offered at Central Institute of Tool Design
Central Institute of Tool Design offers 39 specialized tool engineering programs.
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Fees Structure at Central Institute of Tool Design
The Central Institute of Tool Design offers subsidised government fees.
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Faculty and Academic Environment at Central Institute of Tool Design
Infrastructure and Placements at Central Institute of Tool Design
Infrastructure at the Central Institute of Tool Design offers precision tool room facilities that include CNC machines, CAD/CAM labs, 3D printers supporting consultancy projects.
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Central Institute of Tool Design FAQs
Q1. Is the Central Institute of Tool Design known to be Asia's first tool room?
Ans. Yes, established 1968.
Q2. UNDP/ILO origins?
Ans. Initial project executed by ILO.
Q3. Branch campuses of the Central Institute of Tool Design?
Ans. Vijayawada, Chennai extension.
Q4. What are the key focus areas?
Ans. Tool design, CAD/CAM, automation.
Q5. Ministry affiliation of the Central Institute of Tool Design?
Ans. MSME autonomous society
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