Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Admission 2026: Eligibility, Entrance Exams, Application Process & Fees
HITS admissions for 2026 are open across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes at the Padur campus. HITS does not participate in TNEA counselling — candidates apply directly to the university. B.Tech is admitted primarily through HITSEEE or JEE Main; other programmes draw on NATA (B.Arch), MAT/CAT/CMAT/XAT (MBA), MITSEE/HITSEEE/GATE (M.Tech), and direct merit (BBA, BCA, B.Com).
What's New in HITS Admissions 2026
- HITSEEE 2026 application deadline was reported as 22 April 2026, with the exam held 27 April – 2 May 2026 and counselling from 13–20 May 2026.
- By the time of this research, the 2026 UG/PG HITSEEE cycle was reported as complete, with classes beginning July 2026 — reconfirm the current status for the cycle you are applying in.
- PhD admissions were reported as still open even after the UG/PG HITSEEE cycle had closed.
A Quick Look at HITS
HITS is a UGC-recognised deemed university on a 150-acre campus at Padur, Chennai (per most current sources), offering a very wide B.Tech catalogue including distinctive programmes such as Aeronautical, Aerospace, Avionics and Defence Technology. It does not participate in TNEA counselling, running its own HITSEEE entrance test and admission process instead.
HITS Entrance Exam List by Programme
| Programme Group | Accepted Entrance Exams / Route |
|---|---|
| B.Tech (all branches) | HITSEEE or JEE Main |
| B.Arch | NATA |
| MBA | MAT, CAT, CMAT, or XAT |
| M.Tech | MITSEE, HITSEEE, or GATE |
| B.Sc. (select specialisations) | Hindustan University Design Test |
| BBA / BCA / B.Com | Class 12 merit |
| PhD (all disciplines) | University's own research-admission process; UGC-NET/SLET/GATE referenced by one source |
HITS Application Process, Step by Step
The process runs online through the official HITS admissions portal (hindustanuniv.ac.in) for most programmes.
Step 1: Registering on the Admission Portal
- Visit the official HITS admissions website and start a new application for your chosen programme.
- Register with a mobile number or email ID.
- Fill in personal, academic and contact information.
- Pay the application fee online (specific amount not consistently reported across sources — confirm on the portal).
- Appear for HITSEEE, NATA, or submit a valid JEE Main/MAT-family score, as applicable to your programme.
- Attend counselling for seat allotment; PG applicants may undergo a GD/PI stage, per one source.
- Submit original documents at the Chennai campus for verification.
Documents Required for HITS Admission
- Entrance exam scorecard (HITSEEE, JEE Main, NATA, MAT/CAT-family, GATE — whichever applies)
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
- Graduation marksheet, for postgraduate programmes
- Transfer certificate and character certificate
- Passport-size photographs
- Valid photo ID proof
- Category certificate, where applicable
HITS Fee Refund Policy
A specific, verified refund policy was not found across the sources reviewed for this guide. As a UGC-recognised deemed university, HITS is expected to follow UGC-mandated refund guidelines — confirm the exact current-cycle dates and deduction slabs on the official admissions portal.
HITS Course-Wise Admission 2026
HITS B.Tech Admission 2026
B.Tech runs across 16-25 branches (sources disagree on the exact count), admitted via HITSEEE (the university's own test) or JEE Main scores, followed by counselling for seat allotment.
- Candidates typically need a Class 12 pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and a minimum aggregate of 50%, per one source — confirm the exact current-cycle bar with the admissions office.
- Total programme fee is most consistently cited at ₹9.2 lakh for the full 4-year programme, though sources disagree sharply — see the Fees section for the full range.
HITS B.Arch Admission
B.Arch is admitted through NATA, subject to a Class 12 pass with Mathematics.
HITS MBA Admission 2026
MBA admission accepts MAT, CAT, CMAT or XAT scores, with a minimum graduation aggregate required (exact figure not consistently reported).
BBA, BCA and B.Com Admission
These UG programmes are largely merit-driven, based primarily on Class 12 marks.
HITS M.Tech Admission
M.Tech admission favours GATE-qualified candidates, with MITSEE/HITSEEE as an alternative route for non-GATE applicants.
PhD Admission
PhD admission requires a relevant master's degree and follows the university's own research-admission process; UGC-NET, SLET or a valid GATE score are referenced by one source as alternative qualifying routes.