Hindustan College of Arts & Science was founded by the late Educationist, Philanthropist and a great visionary Dr. K.C.G. Verghese in the year 1995. It's a unit of the Hindustan Group of Institutions, affiliated to the University of Madras and is accorded Minority Status by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions; Govt. of India. The College offers 16 Undergraduate courses, 7 Post Graduate courses, 3 M.Phil. and 3 Ph.D. Research programmes.

Started as a centre of excellence in Applied Sciences and Arts, the College was accredited by NAAC with ‘B++’ grade and has 2(f) status. It has well–equipped laboratories for Electronics and Communication Science, Computer Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Entomology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Multimedia, Audio and Television Production, Drawing and Graphic Design, Edit Suite and Photography.

Hindustan College of Arts & Science is affiliated to the University of Madras, a 166-year-old University in South India. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has conferred "Five Star" accreditation to the university and it has been given the status of 'University with Potential for Excellence’ by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The University has produced world-renowned Scientists, Mathematicians, Industrialists, Educationists, Philanthropists etc.

The College has been ranked in the 88th position among the arts and sciences colleges in India. It has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with students from China, Nepal, Bhutan, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka Oman and from other states in India.

There are around 150 faculty members in which many of them are NET/SLET and Ph.D. qualified. Some of them are pursuing Post-Doctorate Fellowship dedicated to research activities in their respective departments.

The College has a very active Unit of NCC/ NSS / YRC / RRC & ROTARACT. The NSS consists of Two Units, the aim is to develop character, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook and the capacity to identify and study community problems, to plan and carry out welfare projects as a team.

The College is a proud member of Toastmasters International, which is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Fueling confidence, honing orators, and unleashing leaders is the prime aim of the HCAS Toastmasters club. It paves the path to eloquence, nurturing future leaders and skilled public speakers.

Check Your Eligibility:-
UG Programmes
A candidate who has successfully qualified in the following examinations.
The Government of Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Board Examinations.
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) / Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE), New Delhi.
PG Programmes A candidate who has obtained UG/PG Degree from University of Madras.
Research
A candidate who has successfully completed PG degree in the relevant subject.
Eligibility Certificate from University of Madras required for the following categories of students:
Candidates, who have passed the following examinations, must obtain an Eligibility Certificate from the University of Madras.

Private Candidates under Open Schooling System.
Higher Secondary or Equivalent Examinations conducted by all State Boards other than Tamil Nadu State Board.
All degree (UG/PG) examinations conducted by Universities other than University of Madras.

Candidates who have passed the course of study from Board / University that are not listed in the COBSE / UGC / World List of Universities will not be approved for the admission in UG / PG / M. Phil. courses of this University.
Candidates who have passed under 10+1 are Not Eligible for admission to Three Year Under Graduate Degree Course.
Candidates who have passed the degree course under 10+1+3 or 10+2+2 or 11+1+2 are Not Eligible for admission to Post Graduate Degree Course.

Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Padur, Kelambakkam has conducted a mega Job Mela on (30.04.2022) Saturday. Candidates with qualifications of 8th standard to PG degree participated and secured job placements. Companies like HDFC, SURYODAY BANK, TECH MAHINDRA, MUTHOOT FINANCE, ABT MARUTI, TECH INDIA, INFOWAY PVT LTD, BANK BAZAAR, MEDICO HEALTH CARE, GLOBALINNOVATIVES, and more than 61 companies were present to offer jobs. More than 600 candidates from different parts of Tamil Nadu participated in the Job Mela and 342 candidates secured their desired job in various companies.

Chief Guest for the Mega Job Mela was Mr. R. Gopalakrishnan, District Youth Service Chair, RI Dist.3232. and Guest of Honour was Mr. John Alex, ED & CEO of Equitas Holdings Ltd.

Management Dignitaries from Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Dr. Susan Marthandan, Director, Dr. V.J. Philip, Deputy Director of Academics, Dr. S. Thirumagan, Principal, and Mr. Samuel Sampath Kumar, Vice-Principal, graced the occasion.

Wipro
Societe Generale
First Source
Episource
Omega Healthcare
Zifo RnD
Lifecell
Amura Health
Guidehouse
CRCL
Amazon India
Magic Bus Foundation
Accenture
Lapiz Digital
Casa Grande
Mr.Cooper
Kaleidoscope
Sitel
Neeyamo
Just Dial
Synergy Maritime
Bigbasket

The Management provides scholarships on the following grounds:

Students who score more than 75 % marks in the higher secondary examination will be given Merit Scholarship.
Students who scored between 60 – 74% will be given a concession on Tuition fees under HCAS Concession Scheme.
Sibling Scholarship will be given to the students for the siblings of HCAS students who are willing to study at HCAS.
Local Institutional Scholarship will be provided to students from rural backgrounds and economically weaker sections.
Alumni scholarships will be given to encourage the students to take up their post-graduation programmes in their respective fields of study.
First-graduate Scholarships will be provided to the students who are the first ones in the family to get admission to a graduate programme.
Scholarships will be provided to visually challenged students.
Scholarship will be provided to the sportsperson who has participated in state and National level games/sports.
Scholarship will be provided to economically deserving students under the Madras University Free Education Scheme.
Pandemic Concession during COVID-19 will be provided to the students who lack financial support so their education does not suffer.
JAI HIND SCHOLARSHIPS for 1 lakh will be given to needy and deserving students.
As a special concession for Girls students if they pay the whole hostel fee for the year, a 10% Dr. KCG Verghese Charitable Foundation Scholarship will be offered.

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