Computer Science and Engineering
₹2LAnnual · /yr
Reviewed 26 Apr 2026HITS · ChennaiHindustan Institute of Technology Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
1, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Padur via Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu District, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603103. Founded in 1985 by Dr. G. Verghese as Hindustan College of Engineering under the Hindustan Group…
Overview
About HITS
1, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Padur via Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu District, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603103. Founded in 1985 by Dr. G. Verghese as Hindustan College of Engineering under the Hindustan Group of Institutions, the campus was the first self-financing engineering college in Tamil Nadu and earned deemed university status from the MHRD (now Ministry of Education) in 2008, becoming a full university a few years later.
Courses & costs
HITS fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and EngineeringTuition | 2026-27 | ₹2,00,000per year |
| Electrical and Electronics EngineeringTuition | 2026-27 | ₹2,00,000per year |
| Electronics and Communication EngineeringTuition | 2026-27 | ₹2,00,000per year |
| Mechanical EngineeringTuition | 2026-27 | ₹2,00,000per year |
| Civil EngineeringTuition | 2026-27 | ₹2,00,000per year |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)Tuition | 2026-27 | ₹2,00,000per year |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)Tuition | 2026-27 | ₹2,00,000per year |
| Aeronautical EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹3,69,500per year |
| Aerospace EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹3,69,500per year |
| Artificial IntelligenceTuition | 2025-26 | ₹3,26,000per year |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data ScienceTuition | 2025-26 | ₹2,72,000per year |
| Automobile EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹2,85,500per year |
| B.Tech. Automobile EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹2,23,000per year |
| B.Tech. Bio-Technology (General / Synthetic Biology)Tuition | 2025-26 | ₹2,23,000per year |
| B.Tech. CSE (Block Chain)Tuition | 2025-26 | ₹3,26,000per year |
| B.Tech. CSE (Cloud Computing & Virtualization in collaboration with IBM)Tuition | 2025-26 | ₹3,26,000per year |
| B.Tech. CSE (Internet of Things (IOT))Tuition | 2025-26 | ₹3,26,000per year |
| B.Tech. MechatronicsTuition | 2025-26 | ₹2,23,000per year |
| B.Tech. Robotics and Artificial IntelligenceTuition | 2025-26 | ₹2,23,000per year |
| B.Tech. Semiconductor TechnologyTuition | 2025-26 | ₹2,23,000per year |
| Biomedical EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹2,23,000per year |
| Civil EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹2,23,000per year |
| Computer Science and EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹2,72,000per year |
| CSE (Cyber Security)Tuition | 2025-26 | ₹3,26,000per year |
| Defence TechnologyTuition | 2025-26 | ₹88,000per year |
| Electrical and Electronics EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹2,23,000per year |
| Electronics and Communication EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹2,23,000per year |
| Information TechnologyTuition | 2025-26 | ₹2,72,000per year |
| M. Tech Artificial Intelligence (Integrated)Tuition | 2025-26 | ₹2,03,000per year |
| Mechanical EngineeringTuition | 2025-26 | ₹2,23,000per year |
| Robotics and MechatronicsTuition | 2025-26 | ₹88,000per year |
Placements · 2024
HITS placements
College-wide placements for 2024: a highest package of 47 LPA. Recruiters at this level include Royal Enfield, Bosch Ltd, Foxconn, Deft and Tact (DAT), Boeing India Private Limited, Zifo RnD Solutions.
₹47L · 2024College-wide
₹47L · College-wide · 2024
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) Chennai records placement rates of 84-90% across the BTech batch, with the CSE branch consistently at 88-94%.
Recruiter network
Royal EnfieldBosch LtdFoxconnDeft and Tact (DAT)Boeing India Private LimitedZifo RnD SolutionsIndiGo (Inter Globe Aviation Ltd)
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
₹2LAnnual · /yr
Electronics and Communication Engineering
₹2LAnnual · /yr
Mechanical Engineering
₹2LAnnual · /yr
Civil Engineering
₹2LAnnual · /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
₹2LAnnual · /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
₹2LAnnual · /yr
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
HITS admissions
Admission details are not available yet. Check the college’s current admission notice for application requirements.
Hostel · campus
HITS hostel
HITS hostel details are listed in this section. HITS Chennai operates a fully residential campus model — 90%+ of BTech students live on-campus across 10 hostel blocks (6 boys, 4 girls) accommodating ~3,800 students. AC.
HITS Chennai operates a fully residential campus model — 90%+ of BTech students live on-campus across 10 hostel blocks (6 boys, 4 girls) accommodating ~3,800 students. AC twin-sharing rooms cost INR 1.10 lakh per academic year (rent + amenities + electricity); non-AC twin-sharing INR 70,000-85,000; single-occupancy AC (limited, mostly final-year) INR 1.55 lakh/year. Mess fee separate at INR 50,000-58,000/year covering 4 daily meals. Mess offers Tamil authentic, North Indian, South Indian, Continental, and a separate Jain/vegetarian counter.
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Discipline | Engineering Source |
|---|---|
| Available | Yes Source |
| Girls | Yes Source |
| Boys | Yes Source |
| Provider | University Source |
| Eligibility | School toppers in Plus Two; PCM marks for Engineering and overall marks for other streams. Source |
| Name | Dr. K.C.G. Verghese Memorial Scholarship Source |
| Eligibility | Girls with exceptional academic performance or economic need. Source |
| Name | Dr. Elizabeth Verghese Girl Empowerment Scholarship Source |
| Eligibility | Rank holders in HITSEEE and HITSCAT, ranks 1-100. Source |
| Name | HITSEEE/HITSCAT Scholarship Source |
| Eligibility | Students in Aeronautical or Aerospace programmes with exceptional academic performance or projects. Source |
Infrastructure & facilities
Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities
HITS Chennai operates from a 75-acre integrated campus in Padur, Chennai — adjacent to Chennai-Thiruvanmiyur IT corridor and 35 km from Chennai central.
150 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Discipline | Engineering Source |
|---|---|
| Discipline | University Source |
| Company | Volkswagen Group Academy Source |
| Institution type | Training Source |
| Company | Yaskawa Source |
| Company | IBM Source |
| Company | Infosys Source |
| Company | Cranfield University, UK Source |
| Institution type | MoU Source |
| Year | 2024 Source |
| Company | Global Cyber University, South Korea Source |
| Company | Indian Navy (INS Rajali) Source |
Notable alumni
Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events
HITS Chennai engineering alumni network spans 30,000+ graduates across all batches since the institute opened in 1985 (initially as Hindustan College of Engineering). Notable alumni include senior leaders at Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, Amazon, TCS Digital, Infosys, Wipro, Cyient, Hyundai, Renault Nissan, Ashok Leyland and Tata Technologies, with concentration in Chennai automotive and IT ecosystems. The HITS Alumni Association operates dedicated chapters in Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, NCR, Hyderabad, Singapore, Dubai, Bay Area, New York and London.
Same city
Other Engineering Colleges in Chennai
Admissions reading
Helpful guides for your admission
Planning your application to HITS? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.
From the sources
Contact — sourced details
| delhioffice@hindustanuniv.ac.in Source | |
| info@hindustanuniv.ac.in Source | |
| kochioffice@hindustanuniv.ac.in Source | |
| vijayawadaoffice@hindustanuniv.ac.in Source | |
| deanstudents@hindustanuniv.ac.in Source | |
| guwahatioffice@hindutanuniv.ac.in Source | |
| Phone | +91-86680 93934 Source |
| Phone | 1800 425 44 38 Source |
| Phone | +91-44-2234 1389 Source |
| Phone | +91-44-2747 4262 Source |
| Phone | 0484-4853919 Source |
| Phone | 8668090685 Source |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 1985 Source |
|---|---|
| Institution group | Hindustan Group of Institutions Source |
| City | Chennai Source |
| Official name | Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science (HITS) Source |
| Trust or society | Dr. K.C.G. Verghese Charitable Foundation Source |
| Institution type | Deemed university Source |
| State | Tamil Nadu Source |
| Recognition code type | AICTE permanent id Source |
| Recognition code | 1-3698454481 Source |
| Recognition code type | AICTE application no |
| Recognition code | 1-46215264805 |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| NAAC grade | A+ Source |
| Ranking category | Engineering Source |
| NBA programmes | Aeronautical Engineering Source |
| NBA programmes | Automobile Engineering Source |
| NBA programmes | Computer Science and Engineering Source |
| NBA programmes | Civil Engineering Source |
| NBA programmes | Mechanical Engineering Source |
| Name | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Source |
| Institution type | Deemed Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Affiliation year | 2026 Source |
| Ranking year | 2026 Source |
FAQ
HITS FAQs
What is the B.Tech fee at HITS Chennai for 2026?
HITS Chennai B.Tech tuition fees for the 2026-27 session range roughly from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹4 lakh per year depending on the programme. Computer Science and its AI/Data Science/Cybersecurity specialisations sit at the upper end, while core engineering branches like Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Aeronautical and Automobile are in the ₹2.5-3 lakh band. Add a one-time admission fee and annual academic/examination charges of around ₹20,000-30,000, plus hostel and mess fees of ₹1.2-1.8 lakh per year if opted.
Are scholarships available to reduce HITS Chennai tuition?
Yes — HITS runs a structured scholarship matrix. State-board rank 1 candidates receive a 100% tuition waiver. HITSEEE Top 10 ranks get 75%, Top 20 receive 50% and Top 50 receive 25% waivers. Class 12 aggregates of 90%+ unlock graded waivers of 10-50%. NCC, sports, defence and sibling quotas offer further concessions. Waivers apply to tuition only and are renewable each year subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA (typically 7.5 for full waivers).
What is the hostel fee at HITS Chennai?
On-campus hostel and mess at HITS Chennai costs approximately ₹1.2 lakh to ₹1.8 lakh per academic year depending on room type (triple-sharing vs double-sharing vs single AC). The fee is billed separately from tuition after the hostel block is allotted at reporting. A refundable caution deposit of around ₹10,000 is collected at the first-year intake. Mess charges are included in the bundled rate; laundry and Wi-Fi are on-campus amenities.
How do I apply to HITS Chennai B.Tech through HITSEEE?
Apply online at the HITS admissions portal when HITSEEE registration opens (usually December-January). Pay the ~₹950 application fee, choose a test slot between January and May, and sit the 2-hour online proctored test covering Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with an English/aptitude section. Shortlisted candidates are called for branch-choice counselling in a rank-wise slot system. JEE Main scorers and TN Diploma lateral-entry candidates can apply on parallel tracks without taking HITSEEE.
What is the eligibility for HITS Chennai B.Tech admission?
Candidates must have passed (or be appearing in) the 10+2 examination from a recognised board with Physics, Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or Computer Science as the fourth subject. A minimum aggregate of 60% in PCM/PCB is required. There is no state-domicile restriction — HITS admits students from all Indian states and NRI/foreign national categories. For lateral entry to 2nd year B.Tech, a Diploma in the relevant engineering stream with 60%+ is required.
What NAAC grade and NIRF ranking does HITS Chennai hold?
It is recognised as a Deemed-to-be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act and is listed on the UGC deemed university register. Tech programmes including Mechanical, ECE, EEE, Civil and Automobile engineering.
How large is the HITS Chennai campus and what are the facilities?
The HITS Chennai campus covers around 150 acres at No. 1, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Padur via Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu 603103. Facilities include NBA-accredited engineering labs, Centres of Excellence in avionics, additive manufacturing, AI-robotics, VLSI and IoT, a central library with print and digital journals, the Hindustan Business Incubator, outdoor sports fields, indoor courts, a gymnasium, on-campus boys and girls hostels, medical centre, mess facilities and transport to Chennai city.
What are the placement statistics at HITS Chennai?
HITS Chennai reported 2024-25 placements with a highest domestic package of around ₹47 LPA, an average package of approximately ₹4.6 LPA and a placement rate of around 94% for eligible and registered B.Tech students. Recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Amazon, Zoho, Bosch, Hyundai, Ashok Leyland, Ford and Caterpillar. Core engineering branches see stronger traction on the automotive and aerospace side, while CSE and IT streams see typical tier-2 service-company pipelines.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- hindustanuniv.ac.in · pdf — HITS Mandatory Disclosure 2026-27
- hindustanuniv.ac.in — HITS About
- api.hindustanuniv.ac.in · pdf — AICTE EoA 2026-27
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2025 Engineering 101-150 band
- hindustanuniv.ac.in — HITS Accreditation
- hindustanuniv.ac.in · pdf — HITS Public Self-Disclosure 2026-27
- hindustanuniv.ac.in — HITS Undergraduate Programs
- hindustanuniv.ac.in — HITS Postgraduate Programs
- apply.hindustanuniv.ac.in — HITS HITSEEE 2026 admissions
- hindustanuniv.ac.in — HITS Admissions Eligibility
- hindustanuniv.ac.in — Hostel and Dining Hostels
- hindustanuniv.ac.in — Scholarship - Hindustan University
- code.hindustanuniv.ac.in · pdf — Refund Policy
- hindustanuniv.ac.in — Directorate of Research & Consultancy
- api.hindustanuniv.ac.in · pdf — Academic Regulations PDF (scope caveat)
- api.hindustanuniv.ac.in · pdf — Official college
- facilities.aicte-india.org — regulator
- api.hindustanuniv.ac.in — Global Child Prodigy Awards ea380f48b2
- api.hindustanuniv.ac.in — Dr AJV Chancellor 2026 a0c77a61b1
- api.hindustanuniv.ac.in
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.