The Higher Education Review

Existing in the education arena since 1985, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) is one of the most sought after engineering Institutions in Tamil Nadu. HITS is accredited with 'A' grade by NAAC and a 5-star rating from QS Stars each in the categories of teaching, employability, innovation, inclusiveness, and facilities. International QS ranking organisation has also ranked HITS in the band of 301-350 in the World University QS BRICS Rankings 2019, QS i Guage has rated HITS with Gold overall and Diamond rating for Accreditation, Facilities and Employability. HITS, is a premium institution of higher learning, reputed for its high-quality education dissemination and its enviable academic excellence is maintained right from its inception. Serving young minds under the proficient leadership of Chairperson Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science strives to uphold its glorious legacy as a pioneering educational hub in aeronautics and automobile engineering.

With a mission to 'Make Every Man a Success and No Man a Failure', HITS creates an ecosystem for learning and world-class research enabling graduates to become future leaders and innovators. The institute offers wide range of courses and it includes P.G, U.G, and various other programs. The courses include, Bachelors in Aeronautical Engineering, Automobile, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication and also Liberal Arts & Science Programmes, Fashion Technology and many more. The School of Law offers B.A., LL.B, BBA and L.L.B (Hons).

PG courses offered at HITS includes M.Tech in Aeronautical engineering, Automobile Industry, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, M. Arch, MBA and MCA, M.A and M.Sc., The core strength of HITS is in its proven competency in Aeronautical Engineering, Automobile Engineering and Nanotechnology. Ph. D courses are offered in every discipline, and there are 14 centres promoting research and excellence. There is a tremendous progress in projects and innovation, several patents have been filed and published.

Hindustan Group of Institutions (HGI) encompasses Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science (HITS), KCG College of Technology, Hindustan Institute of Engineering

Technology, Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Hindustan International Schools, Hindustan First Grade College of Mysuru and Orient Flights Aviation Academy.

Promising Quality with Quality Staff
The student community of HITS comprises of students from all over India and Overseas. HITS have students hailing from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Indonesia, Kenya, Korea, Liberia, Libya, Mauritius, Nigeria, Oman, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sudan, U.A.E, Thailand, Vietnam, Tanzania, USA and from various other countries around the globe. Renowned for its highly qualified and experienced faculties, HITS consistently encourages their teaching fraternity to update their knowledge not only in their area of expertise but also in the related areas. HITS faculty are motivated to organise and participate in International and National Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, Lectures, summer and winter programmes, FDPs, Industry Associations, and programmes conducted by Professional Bodies. The faculty members are also provided sponsorship for pursuing research and for participating in conferences across the globe, this serves as a platform to promote good practices, analyse challenges and share emerging trends in Higher Education. They are also encouraged to visit Centres of Excellence of reputed institutions, that is related to their domain and interact with the experts pertaining to specific fields on a regular basis.

"With a mission to `Make Every Man a Success and No Man a Failure', HITS creates an ecosystem for learning and world-class research enabling graduates to become future leaders and innovators"

HITS' active academic collaborations with over 78 International Organizations provides opportunities for faculty as well as students to participate in International Exchange Programmes, Study Abroad and Summer Programmes, Internships, Joint Research Projects and Conferences, Workshops and Seminars. "Hundreds of students from the campus have visited many of our partner institutions and pursued short-term, semester abroad, global exchange programs. Many of our faculty members are pursuing research in our partner institutions across the globe," says Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese.

Learning with the Best
The curriculum of HITS is updated based on the requirements and demands of the stakeholders. There is a regular feedback mechanism and process for curriculum revision adopted by the institute and the IQAC focuses on implementation of Out-come Based Education (OBE) practices, and ensures to structure academic programmes to foster employability and impart holistic education.

Adding to its qualities, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science has a library with more than 1,05,832 books with 42,262 online journals, 4,606 back volumes, 3,221

project reports and many more. Its Digital Library comprises iMac, iPad and Kindle with Internet Connectivity and also Wi-Fi for the students to access the Online Electronic Information Resources.

Hindustan Institute is also well-recognized for its Simulator Training with ALSIM which began in 2010 with the purchase of India's first ALSIM Simulator - the ALSIM AL50. ALSIM, based in France, is now one of the leading Flight Simulator manufacturers in the World. ALSIM's constant process of evolving their products over the years has enabled them to offer customers with advanced aviation training devices. The Department of Aeronautical Engineering, HITS provides an out-standing flying training for around 1200 Aeronautical students. This would give the trainee the threshold knowledge required to begin flying training.

Today, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science have accomplished its mission and the academic achievements are a testimony. With more than 80 percent of the students securing first-class with distinctions year after year and over 950 students being placed in leading companies in India and abroad over the last 3 years, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science envisions to become an International Institute of Excellence, providing a conducive environment for education with a strong emphasis on innovation, quality, research and strategic partnership blended with values and commitment to society.

Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Pro-Chancellor of Hindustan University
Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Pro-Chancellor of Hindustan University (Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science) and Director & CEO of Hindustan Group of Institutions. He formally took over the reins of Hindustan Group of Institutions after the demise of his father, Late Dr. KCG Verghese in 2006. It was during his management that the Hindustan College of Engineering was granted deemed university status by the Government of India in 2008. Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, was elected as the Vice President of the Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI), Chennai Branch. He has several awards and accolades to his credit and few of them are; the IET Ratna Award, the highest award from IET, Chennai local network, for his commendable contributions in the field of Engineering Education, Edupreneur of the Year 2019 Award from Centre of Education Growth and Research (CEGR), Spice Award for Best School for Overall development during the 3rd National Convention on education of Auuro Educational Services, from His Excellency The Governor of Tamil Nadu Dr. K. Rosaiah, Feb 2016, Aviation Edupreneur Award, during the National Science Day Celebration at Russian Centre of Culture & Science and recipient of MGR Ratna Award in Kandi, Srilanka, awarded to eminent people who have contributed to the vision of Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Late Dr. M.G. Ramachandran.