Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) Opens Admissions for 2025-26; Announces Special Scholarship Program Worth Rs. 5 Crore



Hindustan
Institute
of
Technology
and
Science
(HITS)
today
announced
the
commencement
of
admissions
for
the
academic
year
2025-2026.
Over
the
years,
HITS
has
demonstrated
a
strong
commitment
to
supporting
meritorious
students,
and
it
has
announced
an
extensive
merit-based
scholarship
program
worth
Rs.
5
crores
across
various
categories,
reinforcing
its
dedication
to
inclusive
education,
sporting,
and
academic
excellence.



The
K.C.G.
Verghese
scholarship
program
includes
a
100%
tuition
fee
waiver
for
top
rank
holders
of
Plus
2/equivalent
examinations.
Additionally,
a
sports
excellence
scholarship
is
available
to
nurture
athletic
talent
alongside
academic
growth,
offering
high-achieving
athletes
100%
tuition
fee
waivers,
free
accommodation,
specialized
training,
and
more.
The
program
also
provides
dedicated
scholarships
for
children
of
defense
personnel
and
martyrs,
specially-abled
individuals,
and
top
achievers
in
university
entrance
exams
(HITSEEE
and
HITSCAT),
who
will
benefit
from
comprehensive
support
and
fee
discounts.




HITSEEE
and
HITSCAT:
Modes
of
Entrance
Examinations



HITSEEE
(HITS
Engineering
Entrance
Examination)
serves
as
a
comprehensive
assessment
platform
that
evaluates
talented
applicants
who
will
shape
the
future
of
Engineering
&
Technology,
Architecture,
and
Design.
The
multiple-choice
question
format
of
the
examination
assesses
candidates’
proficiency
in
Mathematics,
Physics,
Chemistry,
English,
and
General
Awareness.
This
entrance
examination
helps
shortlist
and
admit
students
with
strong
foundational
knowledge
and
analytical
capabilities.
HITSEEE
applications
for
B.Tech,
B.Arch,
B.Des.,
and
M.Tech.
Integrated
Programs
are
live,
and
interested
students
can
start
registering
online
for
the
entrance
examinations
to
join
the
prestigious
Hindustan
University.



HITSCAT
(HITS
Common
Aptitude
Test)
provides
a
unified
platform
for
prospective
students
applying
for
undergraduate
programs
outside
of
engineering.
HITSCAT
for
Undergraduate
Students
from
the
School
of
Liberal
and
Creative
Arts
(SLiCA),
School
of
Basic
and
Applied
Sciences
(SBAS),
School
of
Management
(SoM)
BBA,
School
of
Health
Sciences
(SoHS),
and
School
of
Law
(SoL)

B.A.
LL.B.
(Hons.)/B.B.A.
LL.B.
(Hons.)/B.Sc.
will
be
available
from
December
4,
2024.



HITS,
a
leading
world-class
institution
has
established
a
comprehensive
itinerary
to
ensure
a
smooth
admission
process
for
aspiring
students.
Candidates
can
apply
for
admissions
through
its
entrance
examinations,
HITSEEE
and
HITSCAT,
with
the
last
dates
to
apply
being
April
25,
2025,
and
May
14,
2025,
respectively.



The
entrance
examinations
for
HITSEEE
are
scheduled
for
28
April
to
3
May,
2025,
and
counselling
for
students
will
take
place
from
May
12
to
May
19,
2025.
Classes
for
Engineering,
Architecture,
and
Design
students
will
begin
in
July
2025.



For
HITSCAT,
the
entrance
examination
has
been
planned
to
provide
candidates
ample
preparation
time
while
ensuring
a
seamless
transition
into
their
academic
journey.
The
examination
will
be
held
from
May
19
and
20,
2025,
with
a
week-long
counselling
session
from
June
2
to
June
9,
2025,
helping
students
make
informed
decisions
about
their
program
selections
and
career
paths.
Classes
for
students
in
non-engineering
programs
will
commence
in
July
2025.



This
year,
the
university
offers
a
hybrid
mode
of
entrance
examinations
to
cater
to
the
diverse
needs
of
students.
Students
can
choose
the
mode
that
best
suit
their
preferences
and
can
opt
to
attend
the
entrance
exams
either
at
examination
centers
across
India
or
online.




Dr.
Anand
Jacob
Verghese,
Chancellor
of
HITS
,
invited
students
to
join
a
dynamic
community
of
learners
and
expressed
his
enthusiasm,
stating,

“HITS
has
always
been
at
the
forefront
of
engineering,
design,
and
architecture
education.
With
an
emphasis
on
industry-integrated
programs
and
the
introduction
of
AI-related
engineering
programs,
we’re
reinforcing
our
position
as
a
leader
in
producing
well-rounded
engineers
who
understand
their
role
in
shaping
a
better
future
and
making
meaningful
contributions
to
society.”




Extensive
Scholarship
Programs
at
HITS



The
university
offers
an
extensive
scholarship
program
to
support
students
from
a
range
of
backgrounds,
underscoring
its
commitment
to
inclusive
education
and
academic
excellence.
At
the
heart
of
this
initiative
is
a
robust
K.C.G.
Verghese
merit-based
scholarship
program,
providing
significant
discounts
and
waivers
to
students
who
excel
academically
in
school,
university,
or
entrance
exams.



The
program
also
includes
special
fee
structures
for
the
children
of
defence
personnel
and
martyrs.
Additionally,
recognizing
the
unique
challenges
faced
by
specially-abled
and
economically
disadvantaged
students,
the
university
provides
targeted
financial
support
for
them.
Female
students
benefit
from
dedicated
programs
aimed
at
encouraging
women’s
participation
in
higher
education.



A
sports
excellence
scholarship
is
also
available
to
foster
athletic
talent
alongside
academic
growth.
High-achieving
athletes
receive
fee
waivers,
free
accommodation,
specialized
training,
and
more.
This
comprehensive
scholarship
initiative
is
designed
to
remove
barriers
to
quality
education,
empowering
students
from
all
backgrounds
to
thrive
and
contribute
meaningfully
to
both
the
university
and
the
nation.



A
world-class
institution
for
higher
education
and
a
beacon
for
academic,
sporting,
and
research
excellence,
HITS
encourages
candidates
to
complete
their
applications
well
before
the
deadline
and
to
visit
the
campus
to
gain
a
better
understanding
of
the
programs
and
the
university.



For
detailed
information
about
the
application
process,
examination
pattern,
and
admission
to
high-quality
and
internationally
accredited
programs,
candidates
can
visit
the
website
(www.hindustanuniv.ac.in).




About
Hindustan
Institute
of
Technology
and
Science



Hindustan
Institute
of
Technology
and
Science
(HITS),
a
premier
institution
of
higher
education
located
in
Chennai,
Tamil
Nadu,
India,
is
dedicated
to
fostering
a
culture
of
academic
excellence,
innovation,
and
leadership.
Founded
in
1985,
HITS
has
grown
to
become
a
renowned
center
for
learning,
research,
and
sports,
earning
the
prestigious
“Deemed
to
be
University”
status
from
the
UGC
in
2008.




Dr.
K.C.G.
Verghese’s
philosophy
of
“To
make
every
man
a
success
and
no
man
a
failure”
has
been
the
guiding
principle
behind
the
establishment
of
Hindustan
Institute
of
Technology
and
Science
(HITS).
And
this
philosophy
has
been
carried
forward
under
the
able
leadership
of
his
son,
Dr.
Anand
Jacob
Verghese.
As
the
current
chancellor
of
HITS,
Dr.
Anand
Jacob
Verghese
has
continued
to
foster
a
nurturing
environment
that
empowers
individuals
to
reach
their
full
potential.
His
dedication
to
the
vision
of
our
founder
and
illustrious
leadership
has
ensured
that
HITS
remains
a
beacon
of
excellence
in
higher
education
with
numerous
ranking,
accolades
and
awards
to
its
name.




HITS
is
a
reputed
NAAC
A+
accredited
university
offering
IET,
UK
and
NBA
endorsed
engineering
programs.
OBE
rankings
2024
has
ranked
us
in
the
Platinum
band-
Institution
of
Prominence
for
its
outstanding
academic
performance.
We
have
also
been
placed
in
the
101-150
band
in
Engineering
at
the
NIRF
2025
rankings.
QS
World
University
Rankings
have
placed
us
in
751-800
band
in
Asia
and
240
rank
in
Southern
Asia.
The
university’s
dedication
to
excellence
has
resulted
in
top
rankings
in
several
prestigious
private
surveys,
including
India
Today,
Times
Now,
Times
Engineering,
and
The
Week
Rankings.



The
University
has
7
schools
offering
100+
programs
across
disciplines
including
Engineering,
Liberal
Arts,
Creative
Arts,
Applied
Sciences,
Architecture,
Design,
Management,
Law
and
Health
Sciences.



HITS
offers
cutting-edge
engineering
programs
designed
to
nurture
innovation
and
technical
excellence.
Our
comprehensive
engineering
curriculum
spans
diverse
specializations
including
Aeronautical,
Mechanical,
Electronics
and
Communication,
Computer
Science,
Artificial
Intelligence
&
Machine
Learning,
Aerospace,
and
Automobile
Engineering.
Our
aviation
and
automobile
programs
are
recognized
among
the
best
in
the
country.
With
state-of-the-art
laboratories,
industry-aligned
curriculum,
hangars,
aircrafts,
helicopters
and
expert
faculty,
we
provide
students
with
hands-on
experience
and
theoretical
expertise.
Our
programs
are
strengthened
through
strategic
industry
partnerships,
ensuring
students
stay
ahead
of
technological
advancements.
Our
16
research
and
incubation
centers
including
SIMCRASH
and
Satellite
Centre
foster
innovation
while
our
international
collaborations
offer
global
exposure
and
opportunities
including
Semester
Exchange,
Dual
Degree
and
Cultural
Immersion.



The
School
of
Liberal
and
Creative
Arts
(SLiCA)
as
well
as
School
of
Basic
and
Applied
Arts
(SBAS)
offers
students
comprehensive
education
with
specialized
knowledge
and
prepares
students
for
career
paths
across
diverse
fields.



HITS
has
signed
150+
MoUs
with
institutions,
industries
and
organisations
across
42
countries
to
leverage
collective
expertise
and
resources
to
make
meaningful
contributions
to
the
global
community
including
Cranfield
University,
UK;
Trier
University,
Germany
and
Dongguk
University
and
GCU,
South
Korea.
From
student
exchange,
twinning,
dual
degree,
cultural
immersion,
research
abroad,
faculty
exchanges,
joint
research,
summer,
study
tour
to
much
more,
HITS
offers
students
and
faculty
members
the
benefit
of
unique
learning
experiences,
exposure
to
different
academic
cultures,
and
enhanced
global
perspectives.




The
University
offers
a
wide
range
of
academic
programs,
including
undergraduate,
diploma,
online,
postgraduate,
and
doctoral
degrees
in
engineering,
aviation,
architecture,
design,
management,
law,
liberal
arts,
applied
sciences,
health
sciences,
and
nursing.
We
also
collaborate
with
industry
experts
including
IBM,
GARC,
IMAX,
Logistics
Sector
Skill
Council,
ENAC,
Airbus
and
Sankara
Nethralaya
to
offer
specialized
programs
in
various
disciplines.




HITS
offers
state-of-the-art
facilities,
including
modern
tech-enabled
classrooms,
16
advanced
research
centers,
business
incubators,
a
world-class
library,
experiential
centers,
hangars
and
a
variety
of
sports
facilities
has
equipped
students
with
a
global
perspective,
critical
thinking
skills,
and
a
network
of
connections
that
will
be
invaluable
in
their
personal
and
professional
lives.
Our
focus
on
internships
and
placements
through
skill
training,
collaborative
initiatives
with
industries
and
campus
orientation
ensures
that
our
students
are
career-ready
and
are
far
ahead
of
the
competition.



Our
faculty,
composed
of
renowned
scientists
and
industry
leaders,
is
actively
involved
in
research
and
encourages
student
participation.
HITS
is
credited
with
over
5200+
publications
in
Scopus
and
H-Index;
24,000+
citations
and
120
credited
patents.
The
institute’s
commitment
to
excellence
and
its
dedication
to
making
a
positive
impact
on
society
will
continue
to
drive
its
success
in
the
years
to
come.