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Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) is a Private Deemed University in Chennai, established as Hindustan Engineering College in 1985 and granted deemed university status in 2008. It is promoted by the Hindustan Group of Educational Institutions. HITS is NAAC-accredited with an A+ Grade and is affiliated with the University Grants Commission (UGC). The university is recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for its engineering, management, and other professional programmes.
HITS participates in NIRF rankings. In the NIRF 2024 cycle, HITS was ranked in the 101 to 150 band in Engineering at the national level. The THE World University Rankings 2026 lists HITS among the top 100 universities in India. IIRF 2025 ranks HITS 49th among Deemed Universities in India.
The campus is located in Padur, Kelambakkam, Chennai, along the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) IT corridor, which gives students direct access to Chennai’s IT and technology employer ecosystem. The campus spans over 160 acres with academic blocks, a sports complex, and student hostels.
- B.Tech (16 branches): CSE, IT, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Automobile, AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Chemical, Biotechnology, Mechatronics, and Electrical and Computer Engineering. 4 years. All branches: INR 9,20,000 total.
- B.Arch: 5 years. INR 12,15,000 total.
- B.Des: Communication Design, Fashion Design, Game Design, Interior Design. 4 years. INR 9,72,000 total.
- B.Pharm: 4 years. INR 6,00,000 total. BPT (Physiotherapy): INR 5,40,000 total.
- Management: BBA (6 specialisations), MBA (2-year). MBA total fees: INR 4,58,500.
- M.Tech: 15 specialisations including Aeronautical, Avionics, AI, Cyber Security, Defence Technology, Robotics, Electric Vehicle Engineering. 2 years. INR 2,13,000 to INR 2,50,000 total.
- M.Sc, MA, MCA: 2-year PG programmes in sciences, humanities, and computer applications. M.Sc fees: INR 87,000 total. MBA/MCA fees: INR 2,06,000 to INR 4,58,500.
- Law: LLB (3-year), BA+LLB (5-year), BBA+LLB (5-year), LLM. BA+LLB total fees: INR 5,75,000.
- PhD: Engineering, Management, Architecture, Design, Law, Applied Sciences. Minimum 3 years.
B.Tech total fees at HITS is INR 9,20,000 for the 4-year programme, uniform across all 16 engineering branches. MBA (2-year) total fees are INR 4,58,500. B.Arch total fees are INR 12,15,000.
HITS Admission Dates 2026
HITS 2026-27 admissions are now complete. All B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, and other professional programme batches for 2026-27 have been admitted. The 2027-28 cycle dates below are tentative and based on the pattern of previous years.
2026-27 Session (Concluded)
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| HITSEEE 2026 (B.Tech / B.Arch / B.Des) | March to May 2026 (Concluded) |
| B.Tech Direct Merit Admissions (Class 12 marks) | May to June 2026 (Concluded) |
| MBA Admissions (CAT 2025 / MAT / CMAT) | March to June 2026 (Concluded) |
| M.Tech Admissions (GATE 2026 / TANCET) | June to July 2026 (Concluded) |
| Classes Begin (B.Tech and PG) | July to August 2026 |
2027-28 Session (Tentative)
| Event | Tentative Date (2027) |
|---|---|
| HITSEEE 2027 Registration Opens | January 2027 (Tentative) |
| HITSEEE 2027 Exam | March to May 2027 (Tentative) |
| B.Tech Direct Merit Admissions | May to June 2027 (Tentative) |
| MBA Admissions (CAT 2026) | February to June 2027 (Tentative) |
HITS Courses and Fees
HITS offers over 100 programmes across engineering, architecture, design, pharmacy, management, law, sciences, and humanities. B.Tech fees are uniform across all 16 branches at INR 9,20,000. The table below covers key programmes from the 2025-26 fee schedule.
| Programme | Duration | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (all 16 engineering branches) | 4 years | INR 9,20,000 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (all branches) | 3 years | INR 6,90,000 |
| B.Arch | 5 years | INR 12,15,000 |
| B.Des (Communication, Fashion, Game, Interior Design) | 4 years | INR 9,72,000 |
| B.Pharm | 4 years | INR 6,00,000 |
| BPT (Physiotherapy) | 4 years | INR 5,40,000 |
| BBA (all 6 specialisations) | 3 years | INR 5,22,438 |
| BA+LLB (5-year integrated) | 5 years | INR 5,75,000 |
| LLB (3-year) | 3 years | INR 5,61,000 |
| MBA (2-year) | 2 years | INR 4,58,500 |
| M.Tech (Aeronautical, Aerospace, Robotics, Cyber Security, AI, and others) | 2 years | INR 2,50,000 |
| M.Tech (CSE, Civil) | 2 years | INR 2,13,000 |
| M.Sc (AI, Data Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, and others) | 2 years | INR 87,000 |
| MA (English, Mass Communication, Public Administration, and others) | 2 years | INR 2,47,528 |
| MCA (Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics) | 2 years | INR 2,06,000 |
| PhD (Engineering, Management, Architecture, Design, Law) | Minimum 3 years | INR 1,00,000 to INR 3,18,000 |
HITS’s distinctive strength is its Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering programmes, which are rarely offered at private deemed universities outside of major institutions. All B.Tech branches including Aeronautical, Aerospace, Automobile, and Mechatronics carry the same fee of INR 9,20,000, making these specialised branches financially comparable to mainstream engineering at HITS.
HITS Admission Process
HITS fills B.Tech seats primarily through HITSEEE (Hindustan Institute of Technology Scholarship and Eligibility Examination), its own online entrance exam, and through direct merit-based admission for Class 12 toppers. JEE Main scores are also accepted for B.Tech admission. Tamil Nadu resident candidates may also apply through state-level merit.
B.Tech Admission
Admission routes for B.Tech 2026-27:
- HITSEEE: HITS’s own online entrance exam, conducted from March to May. Questions are from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM). Merit list is used for seat allocation.
- JEE Main 2026: Valid JEE Main score accepted for All India merit-based admission.
- Direct Merit: Class 12 PCM aggregate for certain seats, based on cut-off percentages set by HITS for each branch.
Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 60% aggregate. For B.Tech Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering: PCB or PCM accepted.
MBA Admission
MBA admissions use CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or TANCET scores, followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. No state quota. Eligibility: graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate.
M.Tech Admission
M.Tech admissions are through GATE 2026 score or TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) for candidates without GATE. A university-level interview may apply for select specialisations. GATE fellowship benefit applies to GATE-qualified students.
B.Arch Admission
B.Arch admissions are through NATA 2026 (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) score, managed through HITS’s own application and counselling. Eligibility: 10+2 with Mathematics, minimum 50% aggregate.
HITS Rankings
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science holds NAAC A+ accreditation and participates across multiple national and international ranking frameworks.
| Ranking Body | Category | Latest Rank / Status |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | University | A+ Grade |
| NIRF | Engineering | 101 to 150 band (NIRF 2024) |
| THE (Times Higher Education) | World University Rankings 2026 | Top 100 in India |
| IIRF 2025 | Deemed Universities | 49th in India |
| THE WEEK 2025 | Private and Deemed Multidisciplinary Universities | 9th in India |
HITS Scholarships
HITS offers merit scholarships through HITSEEE performance and also facilitates access to state and central government scholarship schemes.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| HITS Merit Scholarship (HITSEEE Rank-based) | Students with top HITSEEE scores | Fee reduction or waiver, as per university notification per batch |
| HITS Academic Excellence Award | Students with 95%+ in Class 12 board exams | Partial fee waiver, subject to HITS notification |
| Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship | SC, ST, and MBC students from Tamil Nadu with family income below threshold | Apply at tnscholarships.pudhuvazhu.tn.gov.in |
| NSP Central Scholarship | Minority, OBC, and EWS students with merit-cum-means eligibility | Apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| GATE Fellowship | M.Tech students with valid GATE score | Monthly fellowship plus contingency from AICTE |
| PM Vidyalakshmi Scheme | All admitted students seeking education loan support | Loan facilitation through empanelled banks |
HITS Campus and Infrastructure
HITS’s campus is spread across 160+ acres in Padur, Kelambakkam, Chennai, along the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), India’s most active IT corridor outside Bengaluru. The campus proximity to Chennai’s IT parks (Sholinganallur, Perungudi, Tidel Park) supports internship and placement drives directly from campus.
The campus includes dedicated academic blocks for each engineering discipline, a modern library with digital research database access, computing labs, a fabrication centre, flight simulator and aeronautical labs, an automobile workshop, and specialised design studios for B.Des students. A modern sports complex supports football, basketball, cricket, and indoor games.
Student hostels for men and women are available within the campus. HITS runs a campus bus service connecting Padur to key Chennai locations including Velachery, Siruseri, and Sholinganallur metro stations, reducing the commute challenge from the city. The Kelambakkam campus is accessible via MRTS (Mass Rapid Transit System) and the Chennai Metro expansion to OMR.
HITS operates a Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship supporting student startups. Research centres in Aeronautical Sciences, Robotics and Mechatronics, Cyber Security, and Data Science work on funded projects. The university has research tie-ups with aerospace, automotive, and IT companies based on OMR, enabling final-year project collaborations for B.Tech and M.Tech students in those disciplines.
HITS vs SRM vs VIT Vellore
Students from across India comparing large private deemed engineering universities in Tamil Nadu most commonly consider HITS, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Chennai), and VIT Vellore as the three major options in the region.
| Parameter | HITS Chennai | SRM Chennai | VIT Vellore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1985 (Deemed 2008) | 1985 (Deemed 2003) | 1984 (Deemed 2001) |
| Type | Private Deemed University | Private Deemed University | Private Deemed University |
| Location | Padur, OMR, Chennai | Kattankulathur, Chennai | Vellore, Tamil Nadu |
| NAAC | A+ Grade | A++ Grade | A++ Grade |
| B.Tech Admission | HITSEEE / JEE Main / Direct Merit | SRMJEEE | VITEEE |
| B.Tech Total Fees (4 years) | INR 9,20,000 | Higher, varies by branch | Higher, varies by branch |
| Distinctive Programmes | Aeronautical, Aerospace, Defence Technology, Avionics | Wider intake, stronger industry base | Larger campus, stronger research output |
HITS stands out for its Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering programmes, which are rare among Chennai private universities. SRM and VIT both hold NAAC A++ grades versus HITS’s A+ grade. VIT Vellore has a larger campus and stronger NIRF research scores. SRM offers wider industry connections given its Kattankulathur location near Chennai’s industrial belt. HITS is generally more affordable in B.Tech fees compared to both SRM and VIT.
HITS FAQs
Ques. What is HITS Chennai’s NIRF ranking and NAAC grade?
Ans. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science holds NAAC A+ accreditation. In NIRF 2024, HITS was ranked in the 101 to 150 band in Engineering. The THE World University Rankings 2026 lists HITS among the top 100 universities in India. IIRF 2025 ranks it 49th among Deemed Universities nationally.
Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at HITS Chennai?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at HITS is INR 9,20,000 for the 4-year programme, uniform across all 16 engineering branches including Aeronautical, Aerospace, CSE, ECE, Mechanical, and others. Lateral Entry B.Tech (3-year) fees are INR 6,90,000.
Ques. How is B.Tech admission done at HITS Chennai?
Ans. B.Tech admissions at HITS are through HITSEEE (Hindustan Institute of Technology Scholarship and Eligibility Examination), an online entrance test conducted March to May each year. JEE Main 2026 scores are also accepted. Direct merit-based admission using Class 12 PCM marks is available for select seats. Eligibility: 10+2 PCM with minimum 60% aggregate.
Ques. Does HITS offer Aeronautical Engineering?
Ans. Yes. HITS offers B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering and B.Tech Aerospace Engineering, both 4-year programmes with total fees of INR 9,20,000 (same as other engineering branches). At the PG level, M.Tech in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Avionics, and Defence Technology are also offered at INR 2,50,000 total for 2 years. These specialised aerospace programmes are among the key differentiators of HITS compared to other private engineering universities in Chennai.
Ques. Does HITS have hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes. HITS provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students on the 160-acre Padur campus. A campus bus service connects the campus to Velachery, Siruseri, and Sholinganallur metro stations in Chennai. Students can apply for hostel accommodation after admission confirmation through the university’s hostel office.
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Link: HITS Chennai Overview
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Link: HITS Chennai Overview
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College Address of HITS Chennai
The address of HITS Chennai is 40, GST Road, St. Thomas Mount, Chennai.