Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology (HiCET) is an Indian institution of higher learning offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in engineering, technology, and management. Located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, the college is part of the Hindusthan Educational and Charitable Trust, which administers a group of educational institutions in the region. The institute is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, and offers technical education across several engineering disciplines.
| Key Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology |
| Short name | HiCET |
| Type | Private engineering college |
| Field | Engineering, Technology, Management |
| Location | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Affiliation | Anna University, Chennai |
| Parent body | Hindusthan Educational and Charitable Trust |
HiCET functions as one of the engineering colleges under the Hindusthan group of institutions, which also includes arts and science colleges, polytechnic colleges, and schools. The college's stated focus is on producing technically competent graduates with exposure to industry practices, research methods, and professional development. Programmes are conducted under the regulatory framework of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the affiliating university.
The campus is situated in the western part of Coimbatore, a city often referred to as the "Manchester of South India" due to its long-standing textile and engineering industries. The location places the college within an active manufacturing and technology ecosystem, with proximity to small and medium enterprises, automotive units, and IT firms in the region.
The college offers Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes across core and emerging branches of engineering. Common departments at HiCET include:
Postgraduate offerings typically include Master of Engineering (M.E.) and Master of Technology (M.Tech) specialisations in selected disciplines, along with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. The curriculum follows the syllabus prescribed by Anna University, supplemented by value-added courses, certification programmes, and industry-aligned electives.
Faculty and students participate in funded projects, paper presentations, and innovation activities. Departments operate research and project laboratories where final-year students undertake design and development work, often in collaboration with industries based in Coimbatore and surrounding districts.
The HiCET campus accommodates academic blocks, departmental laboratories, workshops, a central library, computing facilities, seminar halls, and an auditorium. Hostel accommodation is provided separately for male and female students, along with dining and transport services. Other facilities commonly available on campus include:
Admission to undergraduate engineering programmes is carried out under Tamil Nadu's centralised counselling process for engineering admissions, governed by the state government and conducted on the basis of Class XII marks (the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions, or TNEA). A portion of seats is filled under the management quota as per the rules applicable to self-financing colleges.
Admission to postgraduate engineering programmes is generally based on GATE scores and the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET), while MBA admissions are based on TANCET or equivalent qualifying examinations.
Student activities at HiCET are organised through departmental associations, technical clubs, and cultural committees. Annual technical symposia, cultural festivals, and inter-departmental competitions form part of the academic calendar. The college also encourages participation in: