Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology (HICET), Coimbatore one of the leading Engineering colleges in Tamilnadu. In 2021, Outlook ranked HICET 37th among the Top Engineering Institutions in South Zone (India). The college offers UG courses in the discipline of Engineering and PG courses in the discipline of Management and Computer Applications. BE and B.Tech admission is based on the candidate's performance in the last qualifying examination. MBA admission requires a valid score of TANCET/ CET / MAT while MCA admission is based on TANCET / CET scores. The total program fee for BE courses ranges from INR 2,00,000 TO INR 4,00,000. B.Tech course fee is about INR 3,00,000 to INR 4,60,000. Check: HICET Coimbatore Admission 2023

HICET Highlights 

Type  Private 
Established  2000
Approval AICTE
Accreditation NAAC
Popular Courses BE, MBA, MCA, ME
Entrance Exam TNEA, TANCET
Official Website http://hindusthan.net/hicet/

Departments of HICET

  • Department of Automobile Engineering
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • Department of Electrical  and Electronics Engineering
  • Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Department of Computer Science Engineering
  • Department of Civil Engineering
  • Department of Information Technology
  • Department of Aeronautics Engineering

HICET Rankings

  • Ranked 156th position in India Today Rankings.
  • Ranked 26th position for HiCET among the best 100 Tech-enabled Engineering Colleges in India by Digital India, Data quest.
  • HICET has been coined as Outstanding Engineering Institute by ‘World Education Summit'.
  • Ranked 31st in National level and 6th position in State Level by ‘Education World Magazine’.
  • Ranked 37th among Top Engineering Institutions in South Zone (India) and 110th in National level by Outlook 2021.

HICET Courses

HICET Coimbatore offers UG and PG courses in Engineering, Management and Computer Application and many more. Tabulated below are the details for the same:

Course Specialization Eligibility 
B.Tech Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Information Technology, Civil Engineering 10+2 in Science with at least 45% (40% for reserved category) aggregate marks
BE Computer Science, Electronics and Communications, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Information Technology,  Civil Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation, Automobile Engineering, Biomedical Engineering,  Agriculture Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering 10+2 in relevant stream with minimum 50% marks
MBA

Marketing,Finance

Human Resources

Entrepreneurship Development

Business Analytics

Operations Management

Micro and small business management

Media management

Travel and tourism management

Health care management

Agri business management

Logistics Management

Systems

 Graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) in the relevant discipline
MCA

Click here: HICET Courses

  • The application forms can be online on the college’s official website.
  • Admission to the B.E program is granted on the basis of marks in the qualifying examination.
  • For MBA, admission will be granted on the basis of TANCET / MAT / CET.
  • For the MCA program, admission will be granted on the basis of TANCET / CET.

HICET Cutoff

Tabulated below is the recent TNEA cutoff for admission to HICET:

Course Cutoff
BE Aeronautical Engineering 1396-1396
B.Tech Chemical Engineering 8066-8066
BE Biomedical Engineering 8172-8172

Click here: HICET Cutoff

HICET Scholarships

The institute provides the following scholarships to deserving students:

Scholarships applicable for B.Tech/ B.E Courses:

% of Marks Scored

% of Scholarships for Tuition Fee

>=90%

75%

>=80%

50%

>=70%

25%

Applications are invited for the Scholarship examination. Under this exam, scholarships will be awarded solely on the MERIT basis, to candidates who qualify prescribed exam:

Cut off
Concession 185 & Above 180-184.75 175-179.75
Tuition fee and Hostel Accommodation 100% 50% 30%

HICET FAQs

Ques. Does HICET provide accommodation facilities?

Ans. HICET Coimbatore offers accommodation to female and male students in separate hostels. All necessary facilities for residence are provided. 

Click here: HICET Hostel

Ques. What is the course curriculum of M.E (CAD/ CAM) at HICET?

Ans. HICET offers a two-year post-graduate M.E course in CAD/ CAM keeping in mind the growing importance of the application of computers in the field of Mechanical Engineering. The course teaches the students how to apply computer tools in the creation, design, improvement, and analysis of mechanical products, processes and systems, and in the field of manufacturing. The students specialize the subjects like Computer-Aided Design, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, and Finite Element Analysis, etc.

Ques. Can I get admission based on the entrance test alone at HICET?

Ans. Depending on the admission criteria, the admission will be based on merit in the entrance test or marks in the qualifying examination. However, all candidates must fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements.

Ques. Can I be employed during my course at HICET?

Ans. No, these are full-time programs. You will not be able to take on any paid employment through the duration of the program. 

Ques. Why should I join HICET Coimbatore?

Ans. The following are the key benefits to join HICET:

  • Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology presently offers 11 BE, 2 B.Tech and 5 M.E and MBA, MCA Programs.
  • State of the art laboratories is attached to all departments.
  • Teaching Faculty: 265, Technical and Supporting Staff: 120.
  • No.of Ph.Ds: 36, Faculty currently pursuing Ph.D.: 50, 229 Masters Degree Holders.
  • Well stocked library with over 73,070 Volumes, 16,338 Titles and 197 National & 1775 International journals.
  • Internet facilities of 190 Mbps leased line available in the campus with lines to Hostel and Library, optical fiber connectivity and Wi-Fi Technology
  • Sophisticatedly designed computer labs with 1800 computers on LAN and WAN.
  • Hindusthan sports facilities include a standard 400-meter track ground for athletics, various outdoor and indoor games and Multi GYM Facility. Post Office, City Union Bank, Canara Bank Extension Counter with ATM Centre are also in the functioning in the campus.