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Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science

#174 in India Admissions open
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hindustanuniv.ac.in

Overview

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), formerly Hindustan College of Engineering, is a private deemed university headquartered in Chennai, India. It was founded in 1985 by K.C.G. Verghese and was conferred the "University Status" status from the University Grants Commission Under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956 from the academic year 2008-09 and under the name HITS. It is a member of the Hindustan Group of Institutions which also includes the Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology, KCG College of Technology, Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Hindustan International Schools, and more.

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Hindustan Institute of Technology and Sc at a glance

Where it stands

On IndiaScholar it is #174 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 159,505 times (h-index 132), according to OpenAlex.

Ranked near it in India

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Questions about Hindustan Institute of Technology and Sc
Is Hindustan Institute of Technology and Sc a good university?
On IndiaScholar it is #174 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 159,505 times (h-index 132), according to OpenAlex.

Tuition fees & costs

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Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 10 Oct 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.