Introduction

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology (HICET), Coimbatore is a private institution founded in 2000 by the Hindusthan Educational and Charitable Trust. The college is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, and is approved by AICTE and UGC. It operates from a 200-acre campus and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, management, and computer applications.

HICET has A++ NAAC accreditation and NBA accreditation for select programs. India Today ranked the college 188 for B.Tech and 170 for MBA in 2024. The institute is known for B.Tech programs in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information Technology, Food Technology, and Chemical Engineering, along with BE programs in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, and other engineering branches.

The total fee for B.Tech and BE programs is INR 3.48 Lakhs. MBA and MCA have a fee of INR 41,000 each, while ME costs INR 60,000. Admission to B.Tech and BE is through TNEA with 45% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. MBA and MCA admissions require TANCET, CET, or MAT with 50% in graduation, and ME admission is based on GATE, TANCET, or CEETA.

HICET Coimbatore Important Dates 2026

The table below lists the ongoing and upcoming admission, entrance exam, and counselling events relevant to HICET Coimbatore admissions in 2026.

Event Current Date
TNEA 2026 Round 1 Tentative Allotment July 24, 2026, 10 AM
TNEA 2026 Round 1 Tentative Allotment Confirmation July 24 to July 25, 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM
TNEA 2026 Round 1 Provisional Allotment for Accept and Upward Candidates July 26, 2026, 10 AM
TNEA 2026 Round 1 Joining and Reporting July 26 to July 30, 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM
TNEA 2026 Round 1 Provisional Allotment for Upward Opted Candidates August 3, 2026, 10 AM
TNEA 2026 Round 2 Choice Filling August 3 to August 8, 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM
TNEA 2026 Round 2 Tentative Allotment August 8, 2026, 10 AM
TNEA 2026 Round 2 Provisional Allotment for Accept and Upward Candidates August 9, 2026, 10 AM
TNEA 2026 Round 2 Joining and Reporting August 9 to August 13, 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM
TNEA 2026 Round 3 Choice Filling August 17 to August 19, 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM
TNEA 2026 Round 3 Tentative Allotment August 21, 2026, 10 AM
TNEA 2026 Round 3 Tentative Allotment Confirmation August 21 to August 22, 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM
TNEA 2026 Round 3 Provisional Allotment for Accept and Upward Candidates August 23, 2026, 10 AM
TNEA 2026 Round 3 Joining and Reporting August 23 to August 27, 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM
TNEA 2026 Round 3 Provisional Allotment for Upward Opted Candidates August 31, 2026, 10 AM
TN MBA and MCA Admissions 2026 MCA Online Counselling, Payment and Choice Filling July 25 to July 27, 2026, up to 5 PM
TN MBA and MCA Admissions 2026 MCA Tentative Allotment July 28, 2026
TN MBA and MCA Admissions 2026 MCA Confirmation of Tentative Allotment July 29, 2026, up to 5 PM
TN MBA and MCA Admissions 2026 MCA Provisional Allotment July 30, 2026
TN MBA and MCA Admissions 2026 MBA Online Counselling, Payment and Choice Filling July 30 to August 2, 2026, up to 5 PM
TN MBA and MCA Admissions 2026 MBA Tentative Allotment August 3, 2026
TN MBA and MCA Admissions 2026 MBA Confirmation of Tentative Allotment August 4, 2026, up to 5 PM
TN MBA and MCA Admissions 2026 MBA Provisional Allotment August 5, 2026
TN MBA and MCA Admissions 2026 Supplementary Counselling for MCA August 6, 2026
TN MBA and MCA Admissions 2026 Supplementary Counselling for MBA August 7 to August 8, 2026
TN MBA and MCA Admissions 2026 SCA to SC Conversion Counselling for MCA and MBA August 10, 2026
TN MBA and MCA Admissions 2026 End of Counselling August 10, 2026
CCMT 2026 Special Round 1 Willingness, Online Document Uploading and Withdrawal Until July 24, 2026, 5:30 PM IST

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

HICET Coimbatore Courses And Fees 2026

HICET Coimbatore offers B.Tech, BE, MBA, MCA, and ME programs. B.Tech and BE each have a total fee of INR 3.48 Lakhs and include specialisations such as AI & ML, Information Technology, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, Food Technology, and Chemical Engineering. At the postgraduate level, MBA and MCA have a fee of INR 41,000 each, while ME has a fee of INR 60,000.

Course Specialisations Fee
B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information Technology, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering INR 3.48 Lakhs
BE Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering INR 3.48 Lakhs
MBA - INR 41,000
ME Computer Science and Engineering, Applied Electronics, CAD/CAM, Communication System INR 60,000
MCA - INR 41,000

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

HICET Coimbatore Admissions 2026

Admission at Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore is offered for B.Tech, BE, MBA, MCA, and ME programs. For B.Tech and BE, applicants must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and at least 45% marks. Reserved category candidates require 40%. Postgraduate applicants need a graduation degree with 50% aggregate marks.

B.Tech and BE selection is based on TNEA counselling. MBA, MCA, and ME admissions are conducted through entrance exams and counselling processes such as TANCET, MAT, CET, GATE, CEETA, CCMT, and TANCET counselling, depending on the course.

  1. Check the course-wise eligibility criteria for the selected program.
  2. Appear for the applicable entrance exam, such as TNEA, TANCET, MAT, CET, GATE, or CEETA.
  3. Participate in the relevant counselling process, including TNEA counselling, TANCET counselling, or CCMT where applicable.
  4. Complete document verification and seat allotment formalities as per the admission authority schedule.
  5. Pay the required admission fee to confirm the allotted seat.
Course Eligibility Selection Criteria
B.Tech 10+2 with 45%, 40% for reserved category, in PCM TNEA exam, TNEA counseling
BE 10+2 with 45%, 40% for reserved category, in PCM TNEA exam, TNEA counseling
MBA Graduation with 50% aggregate TANCET/MAT/CET exam, TANCET counseling
ME Graduation with 50% aggregate GATE/TANCET/CEETA exam, CCMT/TANCET counseling
MCA Graduation with 50% aggregate, Mathematics TANCET/CET exam, TANCET counseling

HICET Coimbatore Cutoffs 2026

HICET Coimbatore cutoffs for 2026 have not been released yet. The previous year cutoff data below gives the course-wise closing ranks and marks for the OC category.

HICET Coimbatore TNEA Cutoff 2024

For the OC category, the HICET Coimbatore TNEA Cutoff 2024 shows an overall cutoff rank range of 7922 to 25635.

Courses Round 1 Closing Rank Round 2 Closing Rank Round 3 Closing Rank
BE Civil Engineering 7922 94190 -
B.Tech Chemical Engineering 14983 75481 -
BE Aeronautical Engineering 18468 48542 -
B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 19073 - -
BE Mechanical Engineering 19869 103537 94680

HICET Coimbatore TANCET Cutoffs 2024

For the OC category, HICET Coimbatore TANCET Cutoff 2024 had an overall cutoff marks range of 0.298 to 93.636.

Courses Round 1 Cutoff Marks
MCA 93.636
MBA 0.298

HICET Coimbatore Placements 2026

Placement information for Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore is based on student reviews and previous placement reports. The reported median package is INR 3-4 Lakhs, and the placement percentage is 50 percent. According to the institution's data, 74.9% of placements were on campus and 52.8% were off campus. The most placed departments include CSE, IT, and Mechanical Engineering.

Placement Metric Details
Median Package INR 3-4 Lakhs
Placement Percentage 50 percent
On-campus Placements 74.9%
Off-campus Placements 52.8%
Most Placed Departments CSE, IT, Mechanical Engineering
Top Recruiters Amazon, Vivnovation, Zoho, TCS, Infosys, LTI Mindtree, EY

HICET Coimbatore Top Recruiters

The recruiters listed for HICET Coimbatore include leading IT, consulting, and technology companies.

Top Recruiters
TCS
Infosys
Wipro
Cognizant
Capgemini
Amazon
Mindtree
Zoho

HICET Coimbatore Rankings 2026

HICET Coimbatore has been ranked by India Today in the B.Tech and MBA categories. The available national ranking details are listed below.

Agency Category Rank Year
India Today B.Tech 188 2024
India Today MBA 170 2024

HICET Coimbatore Campus And Facilities

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology is located at Valley Campus, Pollachi Highway, Coimbatore, and covers 200 acres. The campus has academic and extracurricular infrastructure, including advanced laboratories for Computer Science, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering. These labs include Core 2 Duo systems and software such as Rational Rose and Oracle. Classrooms are supported by audio-visual facilities, while seminar halls are used for events and guest lectures.

The library spans 2020 sq.m. and has 61,700 books, 359 journals, and 10,727 e-journals. It is automated, has a 300-seat capacity, and remains open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The college provides separate boys' and girls' hostels with modern amenities, mess facilities, and 24/7 warden supervision. A gym is available during morning and evening hours, and the sports facilities include cricket and football grounds, an indoor stadium, and martial arts support.

Other campus facilities include Wi-Fi, a health center, multiple canteens, an auditorium, and transport through 85 buses across 14 routes. Banking services are available through City Union Bank and Canara Bank ATM facilities. Guest rooms are also available for visiting faculty and families.

HICET Coimbatore Scholarships 2026

HICET Coimbatore offers scholarships for MBA, MCA, and ME students through merit-based, sports-based, talent test, employee, and NGO or private scholarship categories. Merit scholarships are available for high-performing students with strong TANCET, GATE, or CET scores and can provide up to 100% fee waivers, including INR 41,000 for MBA and MCA and INR 60,000 for ME. Sports scholarships support eligible athletes at collegiate, state, national, or international levels, subject to requirements such as 60% attendance.

Scholarship Name Eligibility Benefits Application Process
Merit Scholarships Exceptional performance in graduation or TANCET/MAT/CET for MBA and MCA, or GATE/TANCET/CEETA for ME; state or district toppers with 190 to 200 cut-off Up to 100% fee waivers for toppers; partial waivers for high performers, including INR 41,000 for MBA/MCA and INR 60,000 for ME Apply through HICET's website during admission with academic records and entrance exam scores
Sports Scholarships Achievement at collegiate, state, national, or international sports levels; verification by Physical Education Director; 60% attendance and no debts Fee concessions for MBA, MCA, and ME, renewable every year Submit sports certificates and verification documents to the admission office
Talent Test Scholarships High scores in Hindusthan Group's annual talent test for MBA, MCA, and ME applicants Fee concessions or scholarships based on talent test performance Register for the talent test through HICET's website or the Hindusthan Group portal
Employee Scholarships Children of Hindusthan Trust employees or former Hindusthan Group students; applicable for MBA, MCA, and ME Partial or full fee waivers based on academic record Apply during admission with employment proof or previous enrollment documents
NGO/Private Scholarships Students from low socio-economic backgrounds; sponsorships from Shanthi Social Services, Agaram Foundation, Gandhiji Memorial Foundation, and similar organizations Partial or full tuition coverage, including INR 41,000 for MBA/MCA and INR 60,000 for ME Apply through the NGO or HICET's scholarship office with financial and academic documents

HICET Coimbatore Highlights

Particulars Details
Established 2000
Institute Type Private
Approved by AICTE, UGC
Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai
India Rank 188 for B.Tech and 170 for MBA, India Today, 2024
Entrance Exam TNEA for B.Tech/BE; TANCET/MAT/CET for MBA/MCA; GATE/TANCET/CEETA for ME
Courses Offered B.Tech, BE, MBA, MCA, ME
Placement Stats Median package of INR 3-4 LPA
Top Recruiters Amazon, Vivnovation, Zoho, TCS, Infosys, LTI Mindtree, EY
Campus Area 200 acres
Facilities Available Library, Hostels, Transportation, Gym, Sports
Official Website hicet.ac.in

HICET vs Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham vs PSGCT vs SKCET

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology is compared with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, PSG College of Technology, and Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology in Coimbatore. Amrita holds a 23rd NIRF rank, followed by PSGCT at 67th, SKCET at 83rd, and HICET in the 201 to 300 band. HICET and Amrita have A++ NAAC accreditation, while SKCET has A+ and PSGCT has A. HICET's B.Tech fee of INR 3.48 Lakhs is lower than Amrita's INR 8 Lakhs, PSGCT, and SKCET's INR 4.8 Lakhs. Amrita's highest placement is INR 50 LPA, while HICET's highest package reaches INR 44 LPA. Amrita has a 1200+ acre campus, and HICET has a 200-acre campus with a growing alumni base.

Metric HICET Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham PSGCT SKCET
Establishment Year 2000 2003 Coimbatore campus 1951 1998
Location Valley Campus, Pollachi Highway, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - 641032 Ettimadai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - 641112 Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - 641004 Kovaipudur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - 641042
Campus Size 200 acres 1200+ acres across multiple campuses 45 acres 20 acres
Rankings India Today 2024: 188 for B.Tech NIRF 2024: 23 for Engineering, 7 for Overall University NIRF 2024: 67 for Engineering, Outlook Private Colleges 2022: 8 NIRF 2024: 83 for Engineering
B.Tech Fees, Total for 4 Years INR 3.48 Lakhs INR 4.5 to 6 Lakhs, varies by campus or scholarship slab About INR 4.8 Lakhs About INR 4.8 Lakhs
B.Tech Specialisations AI & ML, IT, Food Technology, Chemical, CSE, ECE, Mechatronics, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Biomedical, EEE, Agricultural, Civil, Automobile, EIE CSE, AI & DS, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Aerospace CSE, IT, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Automobile, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Fashion Tech, Textile Tech CSE, IT, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Mechatronics, AI & DS, Cyber Security
B.Tech Seat Intake Estimated 960, with 16 programs and estimated 60 seats per branch Estimated 2400 across 6 campuses, with estimated 400 seats per campus Estimated 1200, based on 20+ programs Estimated 900, based on 10+ programs
B.Tech Admission Criteria 10+2 with 45%, 40% for reserved category, in PCM; TNEA counseling 10+2 with 60% in PCM and 65% in each subject; AEEE or JEE Main; counseling 10+2 with 50% in PCM; TNEA counseling 10+2 with 50% in PCM; TNEA counseling
Placement Stats Average: INR 5 LPA; Highest: INR 44 LPA, Amazon, 2025 Average: INR 12 LPA; Highest: INR 50 LPA, Microsoft, 2023 Average: INR 8 LPA; Highest: INR 30 LPA, TCS, 2023 Average: INR 6 LPA; Highest: INR 20 LPA, Amazon, 2023

HICET Coimbatore FAQs

Ques. What transport support is available for students at HICET Coimbatore?

Ans. Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology is located on Pollachi Main Road in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, and has strong transport access. The college operates 85 buses across 14 routes covering Coimbatore and nearby areas. These buses are used for daily student travel, field trips, and industrial visits. The campus is close to major roads, so students can also reach it through public transport or private vehicles. City Union Bank and Canara Bank ATMs are available on campus, and students from other districts can travel conveniently during holidays.

Ques. What makes HICET's AI and Machine Learning program different from similar options nearby?

Ans. HICET offers a four-year B.Tech program in AI and Machine Learning with modern laboratories and experienced faculty. The total fee is INR 3.48 Lakhs, which is lower than Amrita at INR 4.5 to 6 Lakhs, PSGCT at INR 4.8 Lakhs, and SKCET at INR 4.8 Lakhs. HICET has about 60 seats, while Amrita has about 400, PSGCT has about 120, and SKCET has about 90. The curriculum is industry-focused, similar to competing institutions, though Amrita has stronger research facilities. HICET's average placement is INR 5 LPA, compared with Amrita's INR 12 LPA. Admission is through TNEA, while Amrita accepts AEEE or JEE Main.

Ques. What hostel amenities does HICET provide?

Ans. HICET has separate hostels for boys and girls within its 200-acre Coimbatore campus. The hostels include Wi-Fi, study rooms, and 24/7 security. The mess provides hygienic vegetarian and non-vegetarian food at affordable rates. Hostel fees are INR 35,000 per year and are payable by semester. Rooms are furnished, secure, and clean, with wardens available throughout the day. There are two hostels for each gender, including one for first-year students and another for senior students.