HICET Coimbatore admits students through the government quota and management quota for 2026. The government quota covers 65% of seats and uses Anna University’s TNEA counselling, while the remaining 35% are filled through direct applications to the college. The institute offers BE/B.Tech programmes, including CSE and AI&ML, with total four-year fees ranging from INR 6,60,000 under the government quota to INR 11,68,000 under the self-financing route.

TNEA selection depends on marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, so students do not take a separate entrance test. Eligible management quota applicants may contact the college and apply directly. The HICET TNEA institution code is 2708.

Admission update:

  • BE/B.Tech: Management quota seats for the 2026-27 session are available through direct application to HICET.
  • ME/MBA/MCA: Registration for TANCET 2027 is expected in March 2027. Students may apply directly for available management quota seats for 2026-27.
  • HICET uses TNEA institution code 2708.
  • The course list includes 15 BE/B.Tech branches, ME in 4 specialisations, MBA, and MCA.
  • Boys and girls can use the hostel facility for INR 35,000 per year.
  • Financial support includes SC/ST, BC/MBC, and Adidravadar scholarships.

Management quota at HICET: The college reserves 35% of its approved BE/B.Tech seats for management quota admission. Students who have at least 45% in 10+2 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics may apply without a TNEA rank. For information about available seats, call +91 80983 33333.

HICET Admission Portal 2026: apply.hindusthan.net

HICET Admission Important Dates 2026-27

EventDate
TANCET 2027 registrationExpected in March 2027
Management quota applications for the 2026-27 sessionOpen, contact HICET directly

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

HICET BE/B.Tech Admission 2026

Admission to all 15 BE/B.Tech branches follows two routes. TNEA counselling distributes 65% of the seats under the government quota, and HICET directly fills 35% through the management quota. The four-year fee for CSE and AI&ML is INR 6,60,000 for government quota students and INR 11,68,000 through the self-financing route.

HICET BE/B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026

ProgrammeEligibilityAdmission Route
BE/B.Tech in all branches10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with at least 45% in aggregate or 40% for SC/ST students65% of seats through TNEA and 35% through direct management quota admission
BE CSE and B.Tech AI&MLThe same academic requirements applyChoose HICET using TNEA code 2708, or submit a management quota application

HICET BE/B.Tech Selection Process 2026

For government quota admission, TNEA prepares the rank from a student’s 10+2 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. No separate entrance examination is held. Tamil Nadu’s centralised TNEA counselling then assigns the government quota seats. HICET selects eligible management quota applicants directly according to merit and the order in which applications are received.

HICET BE/B.Tech Fees 2026

ProgrammeGovernment Quota Fee for 4 YearsSelf-Financing Fee for 4 Years
CSE and AI&MLINR 6,60,000INR 11,68,000
ITINR 6,60,000INR 10,28,000
ECEINR 6,60,000INR 9,68,000
EEEINR 6,60,000INR 8,08,000
Mechanical and MechatronicsINR 6,60,000INR 8,68,000
Civil and AutomobileINR 6,60,000INR 8,48,000
Aeronautical, Biomedical, and ECEINR 6,60,000INR 9,68,000

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

The government quota fee for almost every listed branch is limited to INR 6,60,000 for the full four-year course. Students allotted HICET under institution code 2708 pay this government rate instead of the applicable self-financing fee.

How to Apply for BE/B.Tech at HICET Coimbatore?

  1. For government quota admission, create an account at tneaonline.org during the application period and enter the required 10+2 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics marks.
  2. After the merit list is published, join the online TNEA counselling process and place HICET, institution code 2708, in the preferred order.
  3. For a management quota seat, complete the form at apply.hindusthan.net/engineering-form. Students can check seat availability by calling +91 80983 33333.
  4. Once a seat is allotted, visit HICET on the date stated in the allotment order with the original certificates and the required fee.

HICET ME/MBA/MCA Admission 2026

At the postgraduate level, HICET runs ME courses in Applied Electronics, CAD/CAM, Communication Systems, and CSE, along with MBA and MCA. TANCET is used for government quota selection, while eligible students may approach the institute directly for management quota admission.

HICET ME/MBA/MCA Eligibility and Fees 2026

ProgrammeEligibilityTotal Fee
ME in Applied Electronics, CAD/CAM, Communication Systems, or CSEA relevant BE/B.Tech degree with at least 50% in aggregateINR 1,40,000 under the government category to INR 60,000 under the aided category
MBA, 2 yearsAny undergraduate degree with a minimum aggregate of 50%INR 1,92,000 for the general category
MCA, 2 yearsAny undergraduate degree, with Mathematics studied at either the 10+2 or degree level, and at least 50% in aggregateINR 1,52,000 for the general category

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

HICET PG Selection Process 2026

Government quota allotment uses the TANCET score through TNGB, which stands for Tamil Nadu Government Businesses, or through Anna University counselling. HICET handles management quota selection on merit. A GATE score may also be taken into account for admission to an ME programme.

How to Apply for ME, MBA, or MCA at HICET?

  1. Students seeking a future government quota seat must register for TANCET through annauniv.edu when the next application cycle begins.
  2. After receiving a valid TANCET score, take part in Anna University counselling and add HICET as a preferred institution.
  3. For an available management quota PG seat, submit an application at apply.hindusthan.net or speak with the HICET admissions office.

Students seeking a PG place for the 2026-27 session can contact HICET to ask whether any management quota seats remain available.

HICET Scholarships

More than 700 scholarships are offered to HICET students through community-based and Tamil Nadu state financial aid programmes.

  • SC/ST Scholarship: New applications and renewals are accepted from students who belong to SC/ST communities.
  • BC/MBC Scholarship: Backward Class and Most Backward Class students may receive support under the Tamil Nadu government scheme.
  • Adidravadar Scholarship: Students from the eligible Adidravadar community can apply for this scholarship.

HICET Admission FAQs

Ques. Which institution code should I enter for HICET during TNEA choice filling?

Ans. Enter 2708 to select Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology in the TNEA preference form at tneaonline.org.

Ques. Can I join a HICET BE/B.Tech course without using the government quota?

Ans. Yes. Management quota admission covers 35% of the approved BE/B.Tech intake. Applicants need at least 45% in 10+2 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. They can apply through apply.hindusthan.net/engineering-form or call +91 80983 33333.

Ques. How much does the four-year CSE programme cost at HICET?

Ans. The self-financing fee for the full BE CSE course is INR 11,68,000. Students who receive a government quota place through TNEA pay INR 6,60,000 for four years.

Ques. Do BE applicants have to take a separate admission test for HICET?

Ans. No. TNEA calculates the government quota rank from 10+2 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics marks. Management quota admission also does not require an entrance test and is decided from the applicant’s 10+2 merit.

Ques. What steps are used for HICET ME, MBA, and MCA admission?

Ans. A student applying under the government quota must take TANCET and then attend Anna University counselling. Management quota applicants can use HICET’s admission portal. TANCET 2027 registration is expected in March 2027.

Ques. Which financial aid schemes can HICET students apply for?

Ans. HICET provides more than 700 scholarships. These include Tamil Nadu government schemes for SC/ST, BC/MBC, and Adidravadar community students. Applications can be submitted through the state scholarship portal after admission.

Ques. What annual amount is charged for accommodation at HICET?

Ans. The hostel charge is INR 35,000 per year for both boys and girls. The two hostels are on the Pollachi Highway campus in Coimbatore.