Founder Chancellor

Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese

Founder Chancellor's Message

Welcome to Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, a haven for academic pursuits. Hindustan University owes its existence to our Founder Chairman Late Dr. K.C.G. Verghese, who had a vision, “To make every man a success and no man a failure.”

Excellent infrastructure, cosmopolitan ambience, dedicated faculty, extensive research facilities, innovative curriculum, unique placement profile and many more are some of the unique features of our institution. Flexible specialized courses and a wide range of programmes are offered by this institution for the aspirants, in the field of science, technology, management, humanities etc. Curriculum experts have customized the programmes and courses to meet the demands of the industry and assist the students to explore the frontiers of technology. Research facilities within the campus serve as the right platform for fulfilling the scientific temper and ignite the innovative minds to achieve excellence in research.

Student achievements driven by the faculty speak volumes about their seriousness in the campus. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), USA has recognized the caliber of more than ten projects of our students and most of them have been selected as winners of reputed competitions. Our students are travelling extensively across the world to prove their mettle. The faculty ensures that the overall personality of the students is developed as well. The focus on co-curricular and extracurricular activities is also emphasized. Hindustan can proudly claim that we have some of the best collegiate sports teams in India. 530 students are pursuing various programmes under various scholarships schemes of the University.

I welcome the students to our premier educational institution, a great place to start your journey for a bright future.

Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese is an illustrious Chancellor of Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science and the Chairperson of the prestigious Hindustan Group of Institution, Chennai.

She is a Civil Engineering Graduate from Govt. Engineering College, Trivandrum, Kerala and a Post Graduate in Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology (BITS), Pilani and obtained her Doctorate in Education from the Cosmopolitan University & Research Institute, United States of America.

She has served the Government of Tamil Nadu for 35 years in various capacities before retiring as the Joint Chief Engineer in the Highways Department. She was the first woman Engineer in the department and was involved in the various Research activities of the State Government. She has represented the department in various forums of Central & State Governments and other professional bodies and also served as the Member of the Norms Committee of Indian Road Congress, New Delhi.

Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese took on the mantle as the Chairperson of HGI after the demise of her husband late Dr. K.C.G. Verghese, who was an outstanding educationist, a dynamic leader and a visionary par excellence for whom no horizon was to large to gaze at.

Dr. Mrs. Verghese is a pioneer among woman Chancellors in the private sector education in India. Her emphasis is on excellence in imparting quality education in various institutions under the Group. She encourages everyone at HGI to facilitate creativity, innovative thinking by creating an exclusive learning ambience to fuel their growth as future technologists and scientists, and has won many awards, laurels and recognition.

Some of the Awards and accolades received by Dr. Mrs. Verghese are:

"India Icon 2020 Award - the Iconic Person" presented by ICT Academy
Indo Australian Award for the Meritorious Service in the field of Education in 2014.
Perarignar Anna Award - for her excellent contribution in highways and rural works department - awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the year 1997. She received this award from the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. M.K. Karunanidhi.
Lifetime Achievement Award for Education Excellence - by Indian Economic Development & Research Association (IEDRA)..
Women Super Achiever Award - 2013 - by Asian Leadership Forum, Dubai.
Eminent Engineering Personality Award - 2013 from Institution of Engineers, India.