A Career-First College in the Heart of Chennai’s IT Corridor

HCAS is located in Padur, Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) a stretch that houses more than 412 IT and corporate companies including Infosys, TCS Siruseri, Cognizant, HCL, and Paypal.

This geographic advantage is one reason why 78% of our internships are in companies within a 12 km radius of campus.

HCAS uses a Career-First Learning Model which integrates academics, internships, certifications, and placement training into every semester, ensuring that students build employability skills while studying.

Strong Academics Led by Expert Faculty

HCAS offers 23 UG and 12 PG programs, all updated annually based on industry trends.

In 2024, the syllabus revision committee led by Dr. Malarvizhi (Vice Principal – Academics) and faculty delegates from *Cognizant & Infosys Springboard updated the BCA, B.Sc CS, BBA, and B.Com syllabi to include AI, data analytics, fintech tools, and digital marketing.

• BCA 2024 batch completed 38 live projects including a fees-dashboard automation for campus
• Com students completed 12 case-based financial modeling projects in collaboration with HDFC Learning HubCurriculum Designed Around Career OutcomesWhat sets HCAS apart is its structured career training embedded across years:
  

  Year	What Students Do	Outcome
  Year 1	English communication, digital basics, MS Office certification	Students gain foundational employability
  Year 2	Domain training (coding, accounting, marketing), aptitude training, 2 mini-projects	Students become job-ready
  Year 3	Industry internship + major project + placement boot camp	Students secure jobs

   

  Real Example:

  In 2023–24, 612 students completed internships via the Career Guidance Cell across Siruseri & Sholinganallur tech parks.

  Placements:  Real Numbers, Real Companies

  HCAS has one of the strongest placement networks among best arts & science colleges in Chennai.

  Placement Highlights (2021–2024)

  Year	Companies Visiting	Students Placed	Highest CTC
  2021	76	488	₹5.5 LPA
  2022	94	578	₹6.2 LPA
  2023	104	612	₹6.7 LPA
  2024	118	647	₹7.1 LPA

   

  Top recruiters:  Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Amazon, HCL, Zoho, and 22 Chennai based startups.

  Placement training is conducted under Dr. Jeyas (Head – Placement Cell) with weekly mock tests, aptitude classes, and company-specific training.

  Certifications That Increase Employability

  HCAS offers 100% free or subsidized certifications:

  Certification	Provider	Students Certified in 2024
  Digital Marketing	Google + MSME	218
  Data Analytics (Python)	ICT Academy	167
  Graphic Design	Adobe Creative Hub	134
  Foreign Languages (French/German/Japanese)	Language Lab Chennai	184

  These add an average 22% placement advantage for students who completed at least two certifications.

  Entrepreneurship & Startup Support

  The Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) at HCAS conducted 14 events in 2024 including hackathons, pitch days, and startup boot camps.

  Key Highlights:

  2024 Startup Boot camp (July 2024) trained 132 students

  6 student startups incubated — including EcoWear (BBA) and FarmLite (B.Sc Biotech)

  EDC is mentored by Dr. Sakthi Prabha

  This makes HCAS one of the few arts & science colleges in Chennai with active on-campus incubation.

  Why HCAS (Padur, OMR) Gives a Unique Edge – Geo Advantage

  Students benefit from:

  Proximity to Siruseri SIPCOT – Tamil Nadu’s largest IT Park

  • Fast access to Sholinganallur IT hubs
  • Safe and affordable student accommodation zones around Padur, Kelambakkam, and Navalur
  • Easy transport to 40+ companies that hire HCAS interns yearly

  This geo-location directly improves career outcomes.

  Conclusion:

  HCAS isn’t just a college it is a career accelerator.

  With real industry training, certifications, internships, and strong placements, students graduate with clarity and confidence.

  Discover HCAS. Discover your future.

  For More Details: https://hcaschennai.edu.in/