About Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology (HiCET)

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology (HiCET) was established in the year 2000 by the great Industrialist and Philanthropist, Thiru.T.S.R.Khannaiyann, founder Chairman of Hindusthan Educational and Charitable Trust whose determination and dynamism made possible the realization of this institution of excellence. Surrounded with natures pristine beauty and an excellent infrastructure coupled with dedicated and experienced faculty has made the campus a much sought-after abode of learning.

HiCET is one of the premier technological institutions inculcating quality and value-based education through innovative teaching learning process for holistic development of the students.

At present, the college is offering 16 UG Programmes, 6 PG Programmes and 14 Research Programmes. Currently around 6000 students pursuing various Undergraduate Programmes (B.E./B.Tech.), Postgraduate Programmes (M.E./M.Tech, MBA & MCA) and Research Programs (Ph.D.) in the institution and are mentored by above 366 well qualified and experienced faculty members. The institution is recognized under Section 2(f) and 12B of University Grants Commission (UGC) and is an Autonomous Institution from 2016-17, affiliated to Anna University, Chennai with permanent affiliation for most of the programmes, approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). 86.6% of eligible programs are NBA accredited and our institution has been accredited by NAAC ‘A++’ Grade with CGPA of 3.69 out of 4 in Cycle 2 and Institution Ranked NIRF - India Rankings 2024 in Band 201-300 in Engineering category and Band 11-50 in Innovation category. Also an ISO 9001:2015 certified institution.

Many Industry-Integrated programmes and the Hinnovation Centre of the institution encourages creativity, innovation and risk acceptance, identifying business thereby encouraging entrepreneurship and start-ups.The management also runs 12 other institutions in which 6 are higher-educational, which are highly rated by the society and accreditation and ranking bodies. With the very strong industrial experience for more than 40 years, the management also having 14 industries in the engineering domain such as transformers, control panels, switch gears, pipes, etc. and having 3 multi-specialty hospitals with each 350 beds in Coimbatore, HiCET nurtures future global leaders by imparting right knowledge, skills and building attitudes among students to face the world in a fresh, energetic and unrestrictive work environment, considering the integration of SDGs into the curriculum.