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Established in 1995, Hindustan College of Arts and Sciences (HCAS) is a unit of Hindustan Group of Institutions, affiliated to the University of Madras, which is one of India’s oldest Universities. The college offers 17 Undergraduate, 7 Post-Graduate, 3 M.Phil and 2 Ph.D Research Programmes. It is affiliated to the university of Madras, Chennai and has been ranked 30th for Social Work by India Today 2020.
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) have 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 and Philanthropists etc.
Established| Type | 1995 | Private |
Affiliated to | University of Madras, Chennai |
Accredited by | NAAC |
Programmes offered | U.G, P.G, Ph.D, M.Phil |
Entrance | Merit-Based |
Application Mode | Online/Offline |
Facilities | Hostel, Library, Sports facilities, etc. |
Scholarships | Yes |
Official Website | https://www.hcaschennai.edu.in/ |
The University offers various courses at different levels:
Courses | Specializations | Duration | Eligibility |
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B.Sc | Biotechnology | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Computer Science | |||
Electronics and Communication Science | |||
Electronic Media | |||
Mathematics | |||
Microbiology | |||
Visual Communication | |||
Psychology | |||
B.Com | General | ||
Accounting & Finance | |||
Bank Management | |||
Corporate Secretaryship | |||
Computer Applications | |||
BA | English | ||
M.Sc | Applied Microbiology | 2 Years | Graduation |
Biotechnology | |||
Computer Science | |||
Information Technology | |||
MSW | Social Work | ||
M.Phil | Biotechnology | 1 Year | Post Graduation |
Microbiology | |||
Commerce | |||
Ph.D | Biotechnology | 3-5 Years | |
Microbiology |
Apart from the courses mentioned above the college also offers BSW, BBA and BCA at the UG level and MA and M.Com at the Pg level.
Hindustan College of Arts and Science offers UG, PG and doctoral-level programmes like B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, BA, BSW, MSc, MA, MCom, MSW, MPhil and PhD in various specializations.
As per the newest campus drive which happened within the college in the month of February and March 2020, the students performed exceptionally well. About 92% of the students were provided with placements.
The college has a well experienced and dedicated faculty. They are always there to support and motivate their students. The principal of the college is Dr. S Thirumagan. He served as Principal for seven years from 2007 in an Arts & Science College situated in North Chennai affiliated to the University of Madras. His rich experience keeps the college growing.
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