Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), established in 1985, is one of India's premier deemed-to-be universities known for its excellence in aerospace engineering, automobile engineering, and multidisciplinary technical education. Granted deemed university status in 2008 and accredited with NAAC A grade, HITS operates from a sprawling 240-acre campus in Padur, Chennai, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across engineering, management, architecture, sciences, and humanities to over 8,000 students.
The institution has earned the unique distinction of being India's first university to offer a dedicated B.Tech program in Aeronautical Engineering, with advanced facilities including aircraft maintenance hangars, flight simulators, and wind tunnel laboratories. HITS maintains strong collaborations with industry leaders like Airbus, Boeing, Safran, Rolls-Royce, and automotive majors, ensuring students receive hands-on training on real aircraft and automotive systems.
The university boasts exceptional placement records with graduates joining leading aerospace companies, automobile manufacturers, IT firms, and pursuing higher education at top global universities. HITS emphasizes research innovation with 500+ publications annually, patent filings, and funded research projects in areas like composite materials, autonomous vehicles, sustainable energy, and artificial intelligence.
The vibrant campus features modern hostels accommodating international students from 30+ countries, extensive sports facilities, student clubs promoting technical and cultural activities, and dedicated centers for entrepreneurship development encouraging startup culture among students.