Hindusthan College of Technology, formerly Dhirajlal Gandhi College of Technology, is an autonomous private engineering institution in Omalur Taluk, Salem District, conveniently situated opposite Salem Airport. Established in 2011 and managed by the Dhiraj Foundation of Salem, the college is affiliated with Anna University and offers a reliable pathway for students through TNEA counseling code 2345. This strategic setting on the Salem-Bengaluru National Highway ensures institutional stability for prospective students pursuing professional technical education within a structured self-financing academic framework. The campus includes permanent hostel buildings for both boys and girls, providing secure residential options alongside a nutritious vegetarian mess facility. External validation includes the NIRF 2024 engineering rank band of 201–300. Student success is shown by Sujitha from the CSE class of 2020, who secured a professional role at DXC Technology, formerly HP Enterprises.
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All right. If you're targeting engineering colleges in and around Salem for the 2026 admissions, this one's for you. We're taking a close look at Dear Jl Gandhi College of Technology, remember this TNOA code. It's 2345. Let's dive right in. So, the first thing you absolutely need to know is that this is an autonomous institution. Now, why does that matter so much? Well, it's a huge deal. It means they're not just following a rigid one-sizefits-all syllabus. They can update their courses to keep up with what's happening in the industry. Think of it as getting a more relevant up-to-date education. Okay, so with that major plus point established, let's get a feel for the college itself, its background, its story. So here are the quick facts. We're looking at a private self- financing college that started back in 2011. It's affiliated with Anna University, of course, and you might also hear it being called Hindustan College of Technology or HCT. Yeah. So it was established by the Duridge Foundation back in 2011, which gives it a good solid foundation of over a decade and its location. Wow, that's a really big highlight. It's right there on the main Salem Bengaluru National Highway. You can't miss it. All right, let's get to the main event, the part you're probably most interested in, the engineering programs. What can you actually study here? Okay, so you've got nine different options for your BE or BTE. You have the classic always in demand branches, you know, computer science, ECE, mechanical, civil, the whole lot. But what's really interesting is that they also have some very current, very future focused programs like artificial intelligence and data science and even robotics and automation. That's a great sign that they're looking ahead. And in total for the first year, we're talking about 660 seats. This puts it in that sweet spot. You know, a midsize college. It's big enough to have a vibrant campus life, but not so huge that you just become a number. It's a nice balance. And who's going to be teaching you? Well, the college reports having 19 faculty members with a PhD. Now, that's It's not just a fancy title. It means you're learning from people who are experts in their field, people who are really deep into their subjects. Okay, now for the big question, the one that's on everyone's mind, especially parents. What about jobs? Let's talk about placements and what happens after those four years of engineering. 90%. That's the placement rate they reported to TNA for the 2025 admissions. A 90% placement rate. That's a very, very strong number and definitely something that should catch your attention. So, who's hiring from here? Take a look at this list. We're seeing some really big names. You've got the IT giants like TCS, Infosys, Whipro, and Zoho. But it's not just it. You also see core companies like Renault, Nissan. That's a really good sign of diverse opportunities. And these aren't just logos on a brochure. Let's look at a real student. This is Suja from the 2020 CSE batch. She landed a job at DXC Technology. It's always great to see these success stories, isn't it? Add another one. Move the from The 2019 CSE batch is now working as a software engineer at Infosys. Seeing these specific placements, especially in top tier companies, really helps build a picture of the career paths that open up from here. So, academics are solid and placements look good. But what about the actual campus life? You know, the practical stuff like where you'll stay and how you'll get there. Okay, for those planning to stay in the hostel, they have separate facilities for boys and girls. And here's a key detail for many families. The mess is vegetarian only. The campus itself is a little over 10 acres, fully Wi-Fi enabled, and they've got 24/7 security and CCTV, which is always reassuring. Getting to college is pretty straightforward. They do have their own college buses, but honestly, its location is just fantastic. Being right on the Salem Bangalore Highway makes it super easy to reach. Plus, the Omalure Railway Station is only about 6 km away, and it's literally opposite the Salem airport. You can't get much better connection. than that. Let's talk about financial support. It's good to know that there are several scholarship options available. You have the Tamil Nadu government's postmatric and first generation graduate scholarships as well as central government schemes for minorities and the EWS category. There are also schemes from AICT like Pragati and Saksham. Just so you know where all this information comes from, we've gathered it from the college's own official website and other trusted government sources and everything is current as of our preparation. in March 2026. We hope this detailed look has been helpful in your college search. 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Engineering Programmes
Courses & cutoffs
9 courses660 Total intake (sum below)
Closing rank = last allotted rank for that category, not your exam marks.
Code
Branch
Approved intake
NBA Accreditation
Closing Rank 2025
BC
BCM
MBC
OC
SC
SCA
ST
AG
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
30
No
—
—
235454
230159
—
—
—
AD
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE
120
No
136095
159846
136139
35109
234900
192313
195427
CE
CIVIL ENGINEERING
30
No
219661
—
191448
126694
234084
—
—
CS
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
180
No
134214
216654
137120
33235
235413
230136
204927
EE
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
60
No
214966
—
168776
73725
227498
—
217027
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