Hindustan College of Engineering, established in the year 1985, has been conferred the "University Status" by UGC, Govt.of India u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956 with the name HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE from the academic year 2008 - 09. The Vision of Hindustan University is "TO MAKE EVERY MAN A SUCCESS AND NO MAN A FAILURE". HITS is one of the most sought after engineering institutions in Tamil Nadu reputed for its highly qualified and experienced faculty, excellent.......

1968 - Mr. T.R. Pachamuthu started the Florence Nightingale Primary School, the cornerstone of the SRM group of educational institutions. He also founded the Valliammai Society in honour of his mother Mrs. R. Valliammai, the same year. 1985 - The SRM Engineering College was established in Kattankulathur, and soon grew into numerous SRM centers of learning. 2002 - The SRM College of Dentistry was awarded the status of deemed university by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development,.......

At VIT, semester pattern is followed. An academic year consists of two semesters. The Fall (Odd) Semester begins in June and the Winter (Even) Semester in December. The academic schedule mentioned in the academic calendar will be strictly followed.