Hindustan College of Science & Technology (HCST), Mathura is a private engineering institution founded in 1996. The college offers AICTE-approved programmes in B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, BBA, and BCA, and is affiliated with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow.

HCST holds NAAC A+ accreditation and has NBA accreditation for 12 programs. The institute is known for engineering, management, and computer application education, with B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering as its flagship programme.

  • Flagship Course: B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering
  • B.Tech Total Fees: INR 4.08 Lakhs to INR 5.40 Lakhs, depending on the branch
  • MBA Total Fees: INR 1.80 Lakhs
  • UG Admission: SAT, JEE Main, UPTAC, or Direct Admission
  • PG Admission: GATE for M.Tech, CAT, MAT, CUET, SAT, or merit-based admission
  • Programs Offered: B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA
  • Highest Package (2026): INR 24 LPA
  • Management Quota: Direct admission is available as per institute norms.
  • B.Tech Seat Intake: 660 seats across eight specialisations, with Computer Science & Engineering having the highest intake of 180 seats.

HCST Admission Dates 2026

HCST conducts admissions on a rolling basis, so candidates can apply during the admission cycle until seats are filled. Admission is available through Sharda Admission Test (SAT), JEE Main with UPTAC counselling, and direct admission routes.

Event Current Date
Rolling Admissions January to August 2026, until seats are filled
SAT Multiple Phases January to August 2026
UPTAC Special Round 1 Seat Allotment 25 July 2026
UPTAC Special Round 1 Physical Reporting 27 July to 28 July 2026
UPTAC Special Round 2 Registration and Fee Payment 27 July to 28 July 2026
UPTAC Special Round 2 Document Verification 27 July to 29 July 2026
UPTAC Special Round 2 Choice Filling 27 July to 30 July 2026
UPTAC Special Round 2 Seat Allotment 31 July 2026
UPTAC Special Round 2 Physical Reporting 31 July to 3 August 2026
MAT September 2026 PBT Registration Deadline 7 September 2026
MAT September 2026 PBT Test Date 13 September 2026
MAT September 2026 CBT Registration Deadline 14 September 2026
MAT September 2026 CBT Test Date 20 September 2026
Scholarship Applications Till 31 October 2026
Document Verification At the time of admission
Classes Commence August to September 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Note: HCST follows a rolling admission policy, and applications remain open until seats are filled. Applying early may help candidates target preferred branches and scholarship options. JEE Main-based admission is handled separately through UPTAC counselling.

HCST Courses and Fees 2026

HCST offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in engineering, management, and computer applications. B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering has the highest intake among the listed branches, with 180 seats.

Course Fee
B.Tech CSE / AI & ML / Data Science INR 5.40 Lakhs
B.Tech Information Technology INR 4.20 Lakhs
B.Tech ECE / EEE / Mechanical / Biotechnology INR 4.08 Lakhs
M.Tech VLSI Design INR 2.02 Lakhs
MBA INR 2.76 Lakhs
BBA INR 2.55 Lakhs
BCA INR 2.25 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Additional Charges

  • University Examination Fee: INR 8,550/year for B.Tech, MBA, BBA, and BCA, and INR 10,000/year for M.Tech
  • Refundable Caution Money: INR 5,000, and INR 8,000 for MBA
  • Uniform: INR 6,000, one-time
  • Pre-enrolment Fee: As per AKTU norms

Note: Book Bank fee is optional for all programmes except B.Tech CSE, AI & ML, and Data Science. University examination and pre-enrollment charges are paid separately to AKTU.

Fee Component Amount
Tuition Fee INR 86,800
Caution Money, refundable INR 5,000
Skill Development / Activity Charges INR 22,500
Registration INR 4,000
Personality Development Programme (PDP) INR 7,500
Book Bank, one-time INR 9,200
Total First-Year Fee INR 1.35 Lakh

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

HCST Admission 2026

Hindustan College of Science & Technology, Mathura offers admission to B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, BBA, and BCA programmes. Admission is mainly based on the Sharda Admission Test (SAT). For B.Tech, JEE Main scores are accepted through UPTAC counselling, while MBA admission may use CAT, MAT, CUET, SAT, or merit. M.Tech applicants can apply with a GATE score. Candidates must complete the application, document verification, and fee payment steps to confirm admission. Direct admission is also available as per institute norms.

Programme Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech Passed 10+2 with Physics & Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Technical Vocational Subjects with at least 50% aggregate marks, or 45% for reserved categories as per norms.
M.Tech Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with a valid GATE score or as per institute/AKTU norms.
MBA Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a valid CAT/MAT/CUET/SAT score or merit-based admission.
BBA Passed 10+2 from a recognised board.
BCA

HCST Departments & Seat Intake

HCST runs UG and PG programmes across engineering, management, and computer applications. The approved intake across B.Tech branches is given below.

Branch Intake Seats
Computer Science & Engineering 180
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 120
Computer Science & Engineering Data Science 60
Information Technology
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Biotechnology

HCST Admission Process 2026

The admission process is conducted mainly online. Applicants register, fill the form, upload documents, appear for SAT where applicable, and complete verification and fee submission before the seat is confirmed.

Stage What Happens
Sign up Create login credentials on the Online Admission (OLA) portal
Application form Enter academic and personal information on OLA
Documents Upload the required documents through OLA
Appear for SAT Take the Sharda Admission Test, a 30-minute test with 50 questions
Verification Documents are checked by the institution
Fee submission Pay the registration and academic fee
Confirmation Seat is confirmed

SAT is a 30-minute aptitude test with 50 questions from Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Analysis, and English comprehension. MBA candidates must also attend a Group Discussion and Personal Interview, while applicants for other programmes attend a Personal Interview.

Documents Required

  • Photocopy of Class 12 marksheet
  • Photocopy of Class 10 marksheet
  • Photocopy of the score card for JEE, MAT, CAT, XAT, or any other entrance examination
  • Photocopy of ID proof, such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or School Certificate
  • Original registration payment receipt
  • Three passport-size photographs

Note: Applicants can also follow the offline route by depositing cash at the campus fee counter or sending the filled admission form with a demand draft of Rs. 1,000 in favour of Hindustan College of Science & Technology, payable at Agra.

HCST Placement 2026

HCST shares a six-year placement record covering placement percentage, recruiter participation, and salary packages. The recent figures include a 97.05% total placement rate for the 2026 batch and a highest package of INR 24 LPA.

  • Highest package: INR 24 LPA; the maximum package opportunity floated on campus reached INR 22 LPA in 2026 and INR 36.5 LPA in 2022.
  • 2026 batch: 97.05% total placement and 82% single-offer placement, with 180 recruiters coordinated by HCST.
  • Consistency: 86.7% plus placement maintained over the last 10 years, supported by 300 plus corporates visiting each year.
  • Internships: 100% internship opportunities in MNCs and the government sector.
Particulars 2026 2025
Placement Rate 97.05% 130%*
Recruiters 180 175
Highest Package INR 24 LPA INR 12.76 LPA
Average Package INR 4.04 LPA INR 4.07 LPA
Median Package INR 3.60 LPA INR 3.59 LPA
Top 25% Average Package INR 7.06 LPA INR 6.71 LPA
Top 50% Average Package INR 5.59 LPA INR 3.59 LPA

Programme-wise top packages

Programme Highest Package Recruiter Sectors
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering INR 24 LPA IT, software, product, and analytics
MBA INR 14.54 LPA BFSI, sales, HR, and consulting
B.Tech Bio-Technology INR 8.65 LPA Biotech, pharma, and research
B.Tech Electrical and Electronics INR 7.2 LPA Core, power, and manufacturing
B.Tech Electronics and Communication INR 6.5 LPA Electronics, embedded, and telecom
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering INR 4.8 LPA Manufacturing, automobile, and design

HCST Campus and Facilities

The HCST campus covers 29.4 acres and supports academic work, research activity, sports, residential facilities, and student engagement. The facilities include laboratories, classrooms, a library, international exposure options, hostels, clubs, transport, and wellness activities.

  • Academic infrastructure: 61 plus state-of-the-art laboratories and a central library with INR 1.27 lakh books.
  • Research: 300 plus research papers published in SCI and SCOPUS-indexed journals.
  • Learning support: ICT-enabled classrooms, a Learning Management System, and 20 plus value-added courses.
  • Global exposure: MoUs supporting exchange programmes with institutions in Taiwan, Belarus, Russia, Poland, the USA, South Africa, and Brazil.
  • Sports and wellness: Sports facilities for physical fitness, yoga, and NCC for discipline and leadership.
  • Student life: Technical, cultural, and social student clubs, along with regular internships with leading organisations.
  • Residential: Separate boys' and girls' hostels with single and double-sharing rooms, supported by campus transport.

HCST Scholarships 2026

HCST and the Sharda Educational Trust provide entry-level and merit-linked scholarships for girl students, referred candidates, employee wards, and high-performing students. The scholarship categories and related rules are listed below.

Admission and entry scholarships

Scholarship Benefit Who Can Apply
Vidushi Scholarship INR 10,000 Girl students with 65% plus in PCM/B opting for B.Tech, BBA, or BCA
Community Referral Scholarship INR 10,000 Admission through alumni, student, faculty, or staff referral for B.Tech, MBA, MCA, or M.Tech
Employee Ward Scholarship 25% to 60% tuition waiver Wards of serving Group employees, based on length of service
Merit Scholarship As per Schedule A and B Meritorious students based on qualifying-exam performance
Defence / Sports / Sibling / Innovation As applicable Defence wards, state or zonal sports persons, siblings, and students with demonstrated innovation

Merit criteria and continuation rules

Condition Rule
Applicable on Tuition fee only, excluding other charges
Number of scholarships One per student, whichever has the highest value
Attendance to continue Minimum 80% class attendance
Marks to continue, Vidushi 65% plus aggregate in the previous two semesters
Merit position award Top 5 overall or top 2 in the branch in the university exam
Cap for CSE and allied branches Up to 20% of intake for Merit; referral limited to 15%
Cap for other branches Up to 25% of intake

Note: Scholarship requests are not considered after 31 October of the admission year. Seats are limited and offered on a first-come-first-served basis, and the college may review, modify, or cancel any scholarship awarded.

HCST Hostel and Fees

HCST has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls, with single and double-sharing rooms that include attached washrooms. The annual hostel and transport charges are given below.

Hostel fees, per annum

Room Type Hostel Annual Fee
Single-seater room with attached toilet Girls Hostel / Senior Boys Hostel INR 1.35 lakh to INR 1.50 lakh
Two-seater room with attached toilet Boys Hostel INR 83,500 to INR 90,500

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Transport fees

Route Annual Fee
Agra INR 31,500
Agra, Amar Hotel and beyond, over 35 km INR 34,000
Tundla and beyond, over 45 km INR 35,000
Firozabad and beyond, over 60 km INR 38,500
Mathura INR 32,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

  • Rooms with attached washrooms in both single and double-sharing options
  • Separate and secured blocks for boys and girls with mess and dining facilities
  • Campus bus service on Agra, Mathura, Tundla, and Firozabad routes

Note: Hostel fees are charged annually and shown as a range because they differ by block and room category. Transport fees increase according to distance from campus.

HCST FAQs

Ques. What changes for students admitted directly compared with those admitted through UPTAC?

Ans. Seniors say there is no major difference after classes start. Students from both routes attend the same classes, access the same facilities, and can sit for the same placements. Candidates targeting branches such as CSE or AI & ML are advised to complete admission early because these seats usually fill faster.

Ques. Should HCST students depend only on college placement drives?

Ans. Seniors generally suggest preparing for both campus and off-campus opportunities. Campus drives are available, but stronger packages are usually secured by students with good DSA skills, internships, certifications, and personal projects. Many students apply off campus while also participating in college recruitment.

Ques. What is the learning environment like for coding at HCST?

Ans. Students say the coding culture is strongly influenced by the peer group a student joins. Coding clubs, hackathons, and technical events are available, but active participation is important. Seniors recommend joining coding communities from the first year and practising regularly instead of depending only on classroom sessions.

Ques. How do students usually find internships at HCST?

Ans. Students mention that internship options are available, although every internship may not be paid. Many students complete virtual internships, industrial training, or internships secured through their own applications. Seniors advise starting the search from the second year instead of waiting for all opportunities to come through the college.

Ques. Which branch should a student prefer among CSE, AI & ML, and Data Science at HCST?

Ans. Seniors usually recommend CSE for students who are not yet certain about a specific career direction because it offers the broadest base. Students interested in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or analytics can consider AI & ML or Data Science. Across all three options, students note that coding ability and project work matter more for placements than the specialization name.