Computer Science and Engineering
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
Verified 26 Apr 2026Hindustan Institute of Technology — Fees, Management Quota, Cutoffs, Placements 2026
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), popularly known as HITS Chennai, is a NAAC A+ accredited deemed-to-be university located at No. 1, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Padur via…
NAAC A+NIRF 101–150
₹2L
CSE · Management quota
₹2L
Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota
94%
Placement · 2023-24
Facts
CollegeAndFees fact summary
- College
- Hindustan Institute of Technology
- Short name
- HITS
- City
- Chennai
- Page type
- College profile with management-quota section
- Admission year
- 2026-27
- Main routes
- JEE Main, Management Quota / Direct Admission, NRI Quota
- Primary fee shown
- Computer Science and Engineering: ₹2,00,000
- Fee label
- Annual fee
- Seat status
- Branch-wise verification required
- Last reviewed
- 26 Apr 2026
- Source status
- Counsellor verification required
- Canonical URL
- /colleges/hindustan-institute-of-technology-chennai
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Fees · 2026-27
HITS fees
NRI · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹16,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 /yr |
| Civil Engineering (CE) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹16,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹16,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹16,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹16,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹16,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 /yr |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹16,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 /yr |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹16,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹16,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 /yr |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹16,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 /yr |
HITS management quota quick facts 2026-27
- Primary branch
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Verified fee
- ₹2,00,000
- Fee label
- Annual fee
- 4-year total
- ₹8,00,000
- Route
- KCET / COMEDK / Management Quota
- Documents
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets, ID proof, entrance score/rank if available
- Seat status
- Branch-wise verification required before payment
- Last verified
- 26 Apr 2026
- Source status
- Counsellor-verified fee row
- Parent verification
- Confirm receipt format, refund terms, and payment account before transfer
CollegeAndFees verified fee sheet, May 2026, is curated from official disclosures, admissions-office conversations, and completed admission confirmations. See why numbers differ.
Per-branch management-quota fees · 10 branches
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 /yr |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 /yr |
| Mechanical Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 /yr |
| Civil Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 /yr |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 /yr |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 /yr |
Route comparison · score route vs institutional route
Entrance / merit routeUse the university's accepted entrance scores and counselling process where applicable.
Institutional / direct admission routePublished private-university fee rows are college-specific and must be verified branch-wise before payment.
NRI / sponsored routeUse only when the college publishes that route and confirms sponsor documents, receipt format, and refund terms.
Application process · mgmt quota
1Message a CollegeAndFees counsellor on
+917975193033 for current branch-wise availability and exact per-branch fee.2Submit application form + Class 12 marksheet + KCET or COMEDK rank card. If an NRI or sponsored route is applicable, sponsor documents may be required.
3Verify branch availability, official receipt format and refund policy before payment. Payment should go to the institution account.
4Pay year-1 tuition + ₹20K college-level other fee. Hostel + transport billed separately. Original docs deposited at admission.
Payment note: All published rates cover tuition only. Confirm branch-specific payment rules, receipt format, and refund terms with the admissions office.
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Placements · 2023-24
HITS placements
94%
₹4.6LAvg CTC
47 LPAHighest CTC
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%.
Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Electronics and Communication Engineering
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
Mechanical Engineering
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
Civil Engineering
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
Information Science and Engineering
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
Admissions · 2026-27
HITS admissions
JEE MainInstitutional / direct admission routeNRI route
Hostel · campus
Hostel
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.
Scholarships
Scholarships
HITS Chennai offers a structured Merit Scholarship that waives 25-100% of tuition for top JEE Main / TNEA / HITSEEE scorers — TNEA top 500 state ranks get 100% tuition waiver; ranks 501-2000 get 50%; ranks 2001-5000 get 25%. JEE Main top 5,000 AIR get 50% tuition waiver. The Hindustan Founders Scholarship (named after Dr. KCG Verghese, founder) supports 30 students annually with 50-100% tuition waiver based on financial need (family income under INR 4 lakh) plus academic merit (12th >85%).
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
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
Research
Research
HITS Chennai drives focused research across IoT, smart cities, AI/ML, sustainable energy, automotive engineering, aerospace systems, marine engineering, biotechnology and structural engineering. The institute houses the Centre for Excellence in IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems (sponsored by MeitY), the Centre for Sustainable Mobility (in collaboration with Hyundai and Renault Nissan), the Centre for Aerospace Research, the Centre for Marine Engineering, the Centre for Cyber Security and Forensics, and the Bio-Research and Innovation Centre.
Gallery
Gallery
Alumni
Alumni
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
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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?
HITS Chennai holds a NAAC A+ grade accreditation. 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. The institution features in the NIRF Engineering rankings band and has NBA accreditation for several of its core B.Tech programmes including Mechanical, ECE, EEE, Civil and Automobile engineering. The university is also ABET-aligned for selected programmes and actively publishes annual NIRF data disclosures.
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
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