Hindustan College of Science & Technology (HCST) — Overview

Name: Hindustan College of Science and Technology (often abbreviated HCST)
Location: 26 km milestone on Agra‑Delhi Highway (NH‑19), Farah, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
Established: 1996 (one of the earliest self‑financed engineering colleges in North India)
Affiliation: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow
Approved by: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Accreditation: NAAC Grade A+ (notable accreditation among AKTU colleges)
Campus: ~29.4 acres with modern infrastructure, labs, classrooms and greenery

HCST is part of the Hindustan Campus, which also includes the Hindustan Institute of Management & Computer Studies (HIMCS). Most programs are NBA accredited and designed for industry readiness.

---

📚 Academic Programs

The college offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, management and allied fields, all affiliated to AKTU:

🧠 Undergraduate (UG)

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) – 4 years
• Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
• CSE – Data Science
• CSE – Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• CSE – Internet of Things (IoT)
• Information Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Bio‑Technology
(Seat intake varies by branch.)

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) – 3 years (under approval)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – 3 years (under approval)

🎓 Postgraduate (PG)

Master of Technology (M.Tech) – Electronics & Communication Engineering (VLSI Design)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Specialisations including HR, Finance, Marketing, IT, International Business
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) – 2 years (under approval

---

🏫 Campus & Infrastructure

HCST provides:

• Spacious academic buildings and well‑furnished labs

• Library with engineering and management collections

• Computer centers and Wi‑Fi network

• Workshops, seminar halls & auditoriums

• Sports & extracurricular spaces

• Conserved green campus environment

• Focus on personal development and professional skills through structured programs beyond syllabus

---

📊 Placement & Career Support

According to recent college data:

✔️ Placement rate: ~65–75% eligible students placed
✔️ Average salary: ~₹5–9 LPA
✔️ Highest package: ~₹24 LPA
✔️ Companies recruiting: TCS, Wipro, IndiaMART, and several others (300+ visits reported)

HCST also offers pre‑placement training, soft skills development and industry preparation through dedicated programs.

---

📌 Affiliations & Recognitions

• AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University) – affiliation for all technical programs

• AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) – approval for technical and management courses

• NAAC A+ Accreditation – high quality benchmark among AKTU colleges

• Many programs NBA accredited (National Board of Accreditation)

---

📌 Quick Summary

---