Founded in 1984, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Chennai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (CIST) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (CIST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 38 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Indian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. CIST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.