M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence 

at Hindustan University, Kelambakkam

No, Hindustan University offers admission to all of its courses based on a valid score in the respective entrance exams. For the majority of UG courses from the streams of Science, Commerce, Humanities, Management and Law, the university conducts an in-house entrance exam, i.e., HITSCAT. For BTech course, students can apply via HISEEE, which is also an in-house entrance exam of Hindustan University. Apart from that, students can also get admission to various national level entrance exams such as CLAT/ GATE/ UGC NET, for specific courses. To find course-wise details for the accepted entrance exam, click here.

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) has a multi-step admission process which students need to follow to get into the university. Starting with the application, students are required to go through the entrance exam followed by selection rounds and lastly confirmation of admission. After the selection rounds are over, course-wise merit lists are released on the official website of the university. Interested candidates can submit the fee and confirm their admission. Additionally, Admission to all the programmes is based on the entrance exam. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria on the official website of Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, before filling out the admission form. 

Yes, Hindustan University conducts two entrance exams at the university level, i.e., HITSEEE and HITSCAT for all the UG and PG courses. The HITSEEE exam is popularly conducted for BTech admission and it is conducted in two phases. The HITSCAT exam is mandatory for the rest of the UG and PG courses. For PhD admission, the university accepts admission through UGC NET/ GATE valid score.

{Source: BCA students & alumni}

Based on the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of the pros and cons:

Pros:

* Good teaching staff: Most professors are well-qualified and helpful, providing regular doubt-clearing sessions and offering guidance throughout the program.
* Easy to pass semesters: With a relatively easy academic environment, most students find it straightforward to pass their semester exams.
* High placement rate: According to students' accounts, over 70% of graduates receive placements, with several companies offering decent salaries (Rs. 3-15 Lacs per annum).
* Industry connections: The university has ties with prominent companies like HCL, IBM, and Infosys, ensuring ample job opportunities upon graduation.
* World-class infrastructure: The college boasts modern laboratories, a state-of-the-art library, and excellent sports facilities, creating a conducive learning environment.

Cons:

* Limited internship opportunities: While some students mentioned receiving internships, others felt that the college could improve its provision of such programs.
* Salary packages may vary: Although many students received competitive salaries, some noted that the starting pay may not be extremely high.
* Teaching style limitations: A few students expressed dissatisfaction with the teaching approach, citing a lack of practical exposure and insufficient preparation for industrial requirements.

Overall, while Hindustan University's BCA programme has its strengths, particularly in terms of teaching staff, infrastructure, and placement rates, it's essential to weigh these positives against the potential drawbacks, especially regarding internship opportunities and salary packages. Ultimately, the decision to choose this programme depends on individual priorities and expectations.

Yes, HITS offers various scholarships to meritorious students and students belonging to SC/ ST/ EWS category. Recently, the institute also added scholarship schemes for the wards of Covid warriors. All Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science scholarship programmes are mentioned below:

1. SC/ ST Scholarship Government of India: Candidates, who belong to Tamil Nadu and have completed Class 12, are eligible for this scholarship. The annual income of the parents should not exceed INR 1 LPA. The candidates should not be in receipt of another scholarship/assistance from other sources. The scholarship can be renewed every year.
2. Merit cum Means Scholarship: The top scorers in Class 12 are awarded financial aid to pursue their higher studies in HITS. This scholarship is aimed at meritorious students from weaker sections.
3. Sports Scholarship: It gives special importance to the students who have excelled in sports over the years under its Sports Quota.
4. Dr Elizabeth Verghese Founder Scholarship: This scholarship has been instituted to empower girls with academic potential to pursue higher education and who are from lower-income families.
5. Merit Scholarship: The institute offers a tuition fee waiver for meritorious students.

{Source: BBA students & alumni}

Based on the reviews and comments from students and alumni, here's a summary of the key points:

* Faculty: Quality faculty members with industry experience, teaching real-life scenarios, and supportive atmosphere.
+ "Quality faculty members who can teach real industry situations." (Student)
+ "Teachers even help their students to get placed with their experience in the industry." (Alumni)
* Curriculum: Relevant and structured programme covering basic management domains, including finance, marketing, salesmanship, and business management.
+ "Course curriculum covered all the basics of management in every possible domain." (Student)
+ "It covers 1-month internship programme in the sixth semester with a submission of research project." (Alumni)
* Placements: Good placement opportunities, with several companies visiting the campus, offering internships and jobs.
+ "Many companies visit our campus, and most of the companies which visited our campus gave good reports." (Student)
+ "Companies like Oracle, Amazon, IBM, Wipro, and Tata Consultancy Services visited our campus." (Alumni)
+ "Around 90 percent were placed, and the highest salary package was 2.5 Lacs per annum." (Alumni)
* Infrastructure: Decent infrastructure, with good classrooms, library, and laboratories, although hostel costs may be high.
+ "Infrastructure of hostels in our college is good but not sufficient for the amount we pay." (Student)
+ "Hostel food is pretty bad compared to the canteen. Canteen food is decent but limited menu." (Alumni)

Overall, while there might be some concerns regarding hostel costs and food quality, the majority of students and alumni agree that the BBA programme at Hindustan University provides valuable education, industry exposure, and good placement opportunities.

At the UG level, Hindustan University offers a four-year BTech course across 15 specialisations, including two specialisations, which are offered in collaboration with IBM. These specialisations are Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, CSE (in collaboration with IBM), etc. These specialisations are further divided into multiple sub-specialisations.

The total tuition fee for the BTech course ranges between INR 1.8 Lakhs to INR 13 lakhs. Apart from this, the candidate also has to pay hostel and one-time fee to pursue BTech course at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science commonly known as Hindustan University.

As per the latest report, Hindustan University attracted various recruiters for its 2024 placement session who offered a variety of job roles to the students across sectors, such as BFSI, IT, Education, FMCG, Consulting, and E-Commerce, etc. The leading companies that participated in the campus recruitment process for 2023-24 are listed in the table below:

Hindustan University Top Companies
Eurofins	TCS	IBM
Cognizant	EY	Wipro
BNY Mellon	Infosys	Capgemini

In order to get admission to BTech at Hindustan University, the minimum eligibility criteria is to pass Class 12 with minimum 50% aggregate in PCM as subjects. Those who belong to the reserved category are required to get 45% aggregate. The university also offers admission to BTech (Lateral Entry). The minimum eligibility criteria for the same is to either get a Diploma with minimum 50% aggregate in the branch of Engineering/ Technology from the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Tamil Nadu or graduate with minimum 50% aggregate in Science and Mathematics as one of the main subject. The candidate should fall in the age group from 19 to 22 years.