About 

Hindustan College of Engineering (HCE), Kollam, is a private self-financing engineering college established in 2009 under the management of the South East Education Trust. Located in Kollam district, Kerala, the institution was founded with the objective of providing quality technical education and producing skilled engineers with strong academic knowledge, professional ethics, and social responsibility. The college follows a student-centric approach that emphasizes academic excellence, innovation, and career development.

The college is situated at Arippa, Chozhiyakode P.O., Kulathupuzha, Kollam, Kerala. Spread across a 12-acre campus amidst a peaceful natural environment, it offers a conducive atmosphere for learning and personal growth. The campus is well connected by road to nearby towns and cities, making it accessible for students from different parts of Kerala. Its serene surroundings provide an ideal setting for academic and extracurricular activities.

Hindustan College of Engineering is affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), Kerala, and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi. The institution is recognized by the Government of Kerala and follows the academic regulations and curriculum prescribed by the university. The college maintains academic standards in line with the guidelines of the affiliating university and statutory authorities.

The institution functions as a dedicated engineering campus offering undergraduate technical education through experienced faculty members, academic departments, laboratories, and student support services. The academic environment encourages classroom learning, practical exposure, project-based education, technical events, seminars, workshops, and co-curricular activities to enhance students' professional skills and overall development.

Hindustan College of Engineering offers Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes in major engineering disciplines such as Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Admissions are primarily based on the Kerala Engineering, Architecture and Medical (KEAM) entrance examination conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed by KTU and the Government of Kerala. Eligible students may also benefit from various government scholarships and fee concession schemes available to reserved categories, economically weaker sections, and meritorious students as per prevailing regulations.

The campus provides modern infrastructure and essential facilities to support quality education. These include spacious classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, computer centers with internet connectivity, a central library with technical books and journals, seminar halls, workshops, sports facilities, a cafeteria, transportation services, hostel accommodation, Wi-Fi access, and dedicated spaces for cultural and extracurricular activities. The institution also focuses on maintaining a safe and student-friendly learning environment.

The college has a placement support system that assists students through career guidance programmes, aptitude training, technical skill development, communication skill enhancement, mock interviews, and campus recruitment drives. The Training and Placement Cell works to strengthen industry interaction and improve employability by connecting students with recruiters from engineering, IT, manufacturing, and related sectors.

Hindustan College of Engineering, Kollam, continues to focus on delivering quality engineering education through competent faculty, industry-oriented learning, practical training, and student development initiatives. With its affiliation to KTU, AICTE approval, modern infrastructure, and commitment to academic excellence, the institution offers aspiring engineers a supportive environment to build successful professional careers while contributing positively to society.

AICTE Approved and KTU Affiliated

The college is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), ensuring that students receive a recognized engineering education with an industry-relevant curriculum.

Quality Technical Education

Hindustan College of Engineering focuses on providing quality engineering education through experienced faculty members, practical laboratory sessions, project-based learning, seminars, and technical workshops that enhance students' academic and professional skills.

Student-Friendly Campus

The college offers a peaceful learning environment with modern classrooms, laboratories, library facilities, sports infrastructure, and student support services that promote overall personality development.

Industry Exposure

Students are encouraged to participate in industrial visits, technical events, internships, and skill development programmes to improve their practical knowledge and employability.

Career Development Support

The Training and Placement Cell conducts aptitude training, communication skill development, career guidance sessions, mock interviews, and campus recruitment activities to prepare students for employment opportunities.

Vision and Mission of Hindustan College of Engineering, Kollam

Vision

To become a leading institution in technical education by nurturing competent engineers, innovators, and socially responsible professionals capable of meeting global technological challenges.

Mission

• To provide quality engineering education through effective teaching and practical learning.
• To promote innovation, research, creativity, and entrepreneurship among students.
• To develop ethical values, leadership qualities, and professional competence.
• To strengthen industry interaction and prepare graduates for successful careers and lifelong learning.

This college selects candidates based on the KEAM entrance exam score through the website of CEE (Commissioner of Entrance Exam). Candidates need to appear for the KEAM entrance exam to gain admission to any discipline. Instructions for the application process are listed below:

The candidates must register first to generate a new user ID and password on the website.

The student must upload a recent scanned photograph, signature, and a left thumb impression along with the application form.

Fill in the application form with all the details like the desired course, personal and academic information caste certificate, and income details.

An application fee of INR 700 is charged for the general category students and INR 300 for reserved category students.

Pay the application fee online or through E-challan, a printout of which must be kept for further reference.

Students studying at Hindustan College of Engineering can apply for various scholarships offered by the Central Government, Government of Kerala, and other statutory bodies, subject to eligibility criteria. Financial assistance is generally available for students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), minority communities, economically weaker sections, and meritorious students. The college assists eligible students in completing scholarship applications and documentation as per government guidelines.

The Training and Placement Cell at Hindustan College of Engineering focuses on improving students' employability through career guidance, aptitude training, communication skill development, personality enhancement programmes, technical training, mock interviews, resume-building sessions, and campus recruitment drives. The college encourages industry interaction, internships, and skill development initiatives to prepare students for careers in engineering, manufacturing, IT, and allied industries.

Hindustan College of Engineering provides a well-developed academic infrastructure that supports quality technical education. The campus includes spacious classrooms, well-equipped engineering laboratories, computer laboratories with internet connectivity, a central library containing technical books, journals and digital resources, seminar halls, workshops, an auditorium, sports facilities, cafeteria, Wi-Fi connectivity, transportation services, hostel accommodation, medical assistance, and common areas for student activities. These facilities create a comfortable and productive learning environment for students.

Hindustan College of Engineering provides hostel accommodation for students with facilities designed to offer a safe and comfortable residential environment. The hostel includes furnished rooms, dining facilities, uninterrupted water and electricity supply, internet access, study areas, security, and wardens for student welfare. The hostel environment encourages academic focus while providing essential amenities required for comfortable campus living.

The Training and Placement Cell at Hindustan College of Engineering focuses on improving students' employability through career guidance, aptitude training, communication skill development, personality enhancement programmes, technical training, mock interviews, resume-building sessions, and campus recruitment drives. The college encourages industry interaction, internships, and skill development initiatives to prepare students for careers in engineering, manufacturing, IT, and allied industries.