Hindustan College of Arts & Science Chennai (HCAS Chennai) was founded in 1995 in Kelambakkam, Chennai. The institution is part of the Hindustan Group of Institutions and is affiliated with the University of Madras, a prestigious 160-year-old university in South India. It has received minority status from the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, Government of India. The college boasts around 120+ faculty members, many of whom have qualified for NET/SLET or hold PhDs.
The institute provides 17 undergraduate programs, seven postgraduate programs, three MPhil programs, and two PhD programs across various fields, including Science, Commerce, Humanities, Management, and Information Technology. It fosters a diverse environment with students from countries such as China, Nepal, Bhutan, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Oman, and various states in India, who are selected by the University of Madras to participate in regular NSS programs. The college offers numerous state-of-the-art facilities, including a hostel, library, sports amenities, transportation, an eco-friendly herbal and organic garden, ERP, and a Healthcare Centre. It is a multicultural institution. Below are some key highlights about Hindustan College of Arts and Science Chennai:
Particulars | Statistics |
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Year of establishment | 1995 |
Campus | Chennai |
Campus size | 12 acre |
Recognised by | NAAC (Grade B++) |
College rankings (2019) | - Ranked 71 for BCA by Media - Ranked 80 for Arts by Media - Ranked 94 for Science by Media |
Modes of education | Full-time |
Number of courses offered | 32 courses across 8 streams |
Number of Scholarships | 13 |
Lowest / Highest salary offered (2020) | Lowest salary: Rs 1.20 LPA Highest salary: Rs 3 LPA |
Affiliation | University of Madras |
Official website | www.hcaschennai.edu.in |
Gender intake | Co-education |
Application mode (when admission are open) | Online |
Total faculty | 120+ |