Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) is a private deemed university located in Chennai (Kelambakkam / OMR), Tamil Nadu, India. It was established in 1985 by K.C.G. Verghese and later conferred “Deemed to be University” status by the UGC in 2008, giving it academic autonomy.
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📍 Location: Chennai – Kelambakkam/OMR, Tamil Nadu
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🧑🏫 Type: Deemed‑to‑be University (UGC)
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📜 Approvals: UGC, AICTE (for technical programs)
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📚 Accreditations: NAAC A+ (recently upgraded)
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👥 Student Community: Over 15,000 students from across India and abroad
Motto: “To make every man a success and no man a failure”.
📘 2. Courses & Programs Offered
HITS Chennai offers a wide spectrum of programs across levels — UG, PG, Research & Doctoral — in technology, science, design, management, law, and allied disciplines:
📚 Undergraduate (UG)
Engineering & Technology
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B.Tech / B.E. – Multiple branches (CSE, ECE, Mechatronics, Internet of Things, Robotics & AI, Semiconductor Technology, etc.)
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B.Arch (5 yrs) – Architecture (NATA/entrance based)
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B.Des – Design
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B.Sc – Science (Data Science, Physics, Maths etc.)
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B.A., B.Com, BBA, BBA LLB, BA LLB – Arts, Commerce, Management & Law
🎓 Postgraduate (PG)
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M.Tech – Engineering specialisations
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MBA – Management
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MCA / M.Sc / LL.M / M.Plan / M.Arch – Computer Applications, Sciences, Law and Planning
📜 Research / Doctoral
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Ph.D. programs across engineering, sciences, management, and humanities.
✔ Entrance Exams:
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HITSEEE – For B.Tech and other technical UG programs
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HITSCAT – For other UG/PG programs
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CLAT / LSAT scores often used for law programs
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National exams (CAT, MAT, CMAT, GATE, UGC‑NET) may be considered for some PG and Ph.D. admissions.
💰 3. Fees (Indicative 2025–26)
Fees vary widely by course, discipline, and category. Approx annual tuition fees (general range):
| Program | Approx Annual Fees (₹) |
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| B.Tech / B.E. | ₹2 L – ₹3 L+ |
| B.Arch | ₹2.3 L – ₹3.3 L |
| MBA | ₹2.1 L – ₹3 L |
| B.Des | ₹2.4 L – ₹5.5 L |
| B.Sc / Arts / BBA / B.Com | ₹0.4 L – ₹2 L |
| M.Tech / MCA / M.Sc | ₹1.3 L – ₹2 L |
| Law (BA LLB / BBA LLB) | ₹1.15 L – ₹1.87 L |
👉 Hostel & other charges are additional. Scholarship schemes (merit, sports, alumni, special categories) are available.
🎓 4. Admission Process
✔ Application: Online application via official portal
✔ Entrance Tests:
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HITSEEE for B.Tech (in‑house engineering entrance)
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HITSCAT for other UG / PG courses
✔ Merit / National Level Scores: Some courses accept CLAT, CAT, CMAT, GATE, UGC‑NET where applicable
✔ Selection: Based on performance in entrance + interview or merit list
🚀 5. Placements & Career Support
HITS Chennai has an active placement cell that supports students with career opportunities, internships, and training:
📊 Recent Placement Highlights (2023–24)
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Placement Rate: ~93.94% for the batch of 2024
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B.Tech Average Package: ~₹4.6 LPA
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B.Arch Average Package: ~₹4.5 LPA
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Highest Package: Around ~₹12.75 LPA (varies by year)
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Top Recruiters: Infosys, IBM, Wipro, Accenture, TCS, Capgemini, Zoho, Amazon, Indian Navy, Royal Enfield, MRF, Jet Airways, etc.
Note: Placement figures can vary by discipline, individual performance, and economic conditions.
🏫 6. Infrastructure & Campus Life
HITS Chennai has a spacious campus (~150+ acres) with:
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Modern academic blocks and labs
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Research Centres and Centres of Excellence
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Workshops and practical learning facilities
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Library with digital access (SCOPUS/IEEE/Springer etc.)
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Sports, cultural clubs, hackathons, events
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Student services including hostels, cafeteria, health, transport
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Incubation cells (Hindustan Technology Business Incubator, Hindustan Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre)
🏅 7. Rankings & Recognition
HITS has earned multiple rankings and awards:
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NIRF 2022 – Overall: Ranked in the 151–200 band nationally
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NIRF Engineering: Around 152nd position
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Architecture: Ranked ~27th nationally
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Management: Ranked in the 102–125 band
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Recognized widely for innovation, academic excellence, and digital learning.
👍 8. Strengths & Opportunities
✔ Pros
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Wide range of programs (Engineering, Design, Law, Aviation, Management, Sciences)
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Good placement support with reputable recruiters
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Strong infrastructure and research focus
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Scholarships and collaborations with industry & international institutes
⚠ Considerations
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Student reviews about experiences vary; some praise faculty and labs while others mention mixed satisfaction about placements or academic support — as is common with large private universities.
📌 9. Quick Contact & Official Info
Official Website: https://www.hindustanuniv.ac.in/
Location: Chennai – Kelambakkam/OMR, Tamil Nadu, India
Programs: UG, PG, Ph.D., Diploma, Online Programs
📌 Quick Summary Snapshot
| Feature | Details |
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| Founded | 1985 |
| Type | Deemed University (UGC) |
| Key Programs | B.Tech, B.Arch, MBA, BBA, B.Des, M.Tech, Ph.D. |
| Approvals | UGC, AICTE, NAAC A+ |
| Fees Range | ~₹1.4 L – ₹5.5 L/yr (varies by course) |
| Placements | ~94% placed; avg ~₹4.6 LPA |
| Campus | Modern labs, library, research, hostels |
If you want, I can also share course‑wise eligibility and expected adm

