BASIC DETAILS:
- Short Name: HiCET
- Counselling Code: 2708
- Year of Establishment: 2000
- Status: Autonomous (Affiliated with Anna University)
- Address: Valley Campus, Pollachi Main Road, Coimbatore
- Website: https://hicet.ac.in/
- Phone: +91 422 4242424 / 98431 33333
- Email:info@hicet.ac.in / principal@hicet.ac.in
How to Reach?
Proximity from Major Cities:
- Pollachi: 30 km
- Tiruppur: 55 km
- Palakkad (Kerala): 50 km
- Erode: 100 km
- Salem: 170 km
- Kochi: 185 km
- Chennai: 510 km
COURSES OFFERED (UG Engg):
- B.E. Computer Science and Engineering: 180 – 240 seats
- B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering: 180 seats
- B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 60 – 90 seats
- B.E. Agricultural Engineering: 60 seats
- B.E. Automobile Engineering: 60 seats
- B.E. Biomedical Engineering: 60 seats
- B.E. Mechanical Engineering: 60 seats
- B.E. Mechatronics Engineering: 60 seats
- B.E. Civil Engineering: 30 – 60 seats
- B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering: 60 seats
- B.Tech. Information Technology: 180 seats
- B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: 120 seats
- B.Tech. Food Technology: 60 seats
- B.Tech. Computer Science and Business Systems: 60 seats
Accreditation:
- NAAC: Accredited with an ‘A++’ Grade.
- NBA: Core programs are NBA accredited.
- Status: Autonomous institution affiliated with Anna University.
- Approval: Approved by AICTE, New Delhi.
What the Students say about this college?
LIKES:
- Scenic Campus: The “Valley Campus” is highly liked for its lush green environment and aesthetic atmosphere.
- Infrastructure: Access to modern laboratories, high-tech classrooms, and extensive library facilities.
- Placements: A strong focus on training and a high volume of recruitment drives from major MNCs.
- Autonomous Flexibility: Students benefit from a curriculum that is updated frequently to match industry trends.
- Campus Life: Vibrant culture with numerous technical fests, sports events, and diverse student clubs.
DISLIKES:
- Location Distance: Being on the outskirts, it is relatively far from the main Coimbatore city center.
- Strict Discipline: Rigorous rules regarding attendance and dress codes (common in many engineering colleges in the region).
- Hostel Food: Common complaints regarding the variety and taste of the food provided in the mess.
- Workload: Significant academic pressure due to the frequent assessments associated with its Autonomous status.
Key Strengths:
- NAAC ‘A++’ Accreditation – top-tier quality recognition.
- Autonomous Status – industry-aligned curriculum and independent assessments.
- Wide Academic Range – UG & PG programs including Aeronautical, AI, and Food Technology.
- Prime Location – on Pollachi Main Road, Coimbatore.
- Modern Infrastructure – well-equipped Valley Campus with advanced labs.
- Strong Industry Focus – placement-oriented training for multinational recruitment.
College Fee Structure:
- Government Quota (TNEA): ₹50,000–₹60,000/year
- Management Quota: ₹1,00,000–₹1,60,000+/year
- Hostel & Mess: ₹75,000–₹90,000/year
Placement Highlights:
- Placement Rate: 90%+
- Recruiters: 250+ companies
- Highest Package: ₹12–15 LPA
- Average Package: ₹4–5.5 LPA
- Top Recruiters: TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Amazon, Capgemini
Safe Cut-off Marks :
High-Demand (CSE, IT, AI & DS):
- OC/BC: 175 – 188
- MBC/BCM: 170 – 180
- SC/ST: 140 – 160
Circuital (ECE, EEE, EIE):
- OC/BC: 165 – 178
- MBC/BCM: 160 – 170
- SC/ST: 130 – 150
Core & Specialized (Mechanical, Civil, Aero, Agri):
- OC/BC: 155 – 165
- MBC/BCM: 150 – 160
- SC/ST: 120+