HITAM: A Happy Accident that Led to Holistic Growth
Finding the right college for my son was an unexpected journey. Our initial plan was for him to study abroad, to gain a broader perspective and experience. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, those plans had to change. Faced with this new reality, we frantically searched for a college in India and prepared him for the EAMCET entrance exam. That’s how we found HITAM.

What started as a detour turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Over the past four years at HITAM, I’ve witnessed my son blossom in ways we never imagined. He actively participated in the Technical Club and Literary Clubs, even launching his own non-profit organization! He even rose to the prestigious position of Student Principal.

HITAM provided the nurturing environment my son craved. It wasn’t just about academics; it was about discovering himself and achieving holistic growth. The college fostered a spirit of exploration and leadership, offering experiences that rivaled anything we envisioned abroad.

In hindsight, this “happy accident” led us to the perfect place for him. I am incredibly grateful to HITAM for helping my son become the well-rounded individual he is today.

Swati Chakravarthy

Mother of Sidharth Medepalli, CSM (2020-24)

As a middle-class parent, I couldn’t be more satisfied with HITAM. The faculty are supportive, providing excellent guidance both academically and personally. HITAM’s focus on practical learning through projects and hands-on experience prepared my daughter well for her career. She has actively participated in various activities, clubs, and chapters, which played a crucial role in her personal development. These groups, along with strong academic support, helped her build leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. HITAM has been one of the best things for my daughter, and I am incredibly proud of that.

B. Ramesh

Father of Shiva Rakshitha, CSM (2020-24)

We, as parents, are really happy with the outcome for our son, as he graduated from HITAM. There are many reasons we enrolled him in college in 2019. I first saw HITAM at my son’s admission. It was a small campus with a lot of nature surrounding it. I was a little hesitant considering the size of the campus, but my wife and my son liked it very much, so we decided to enroll him there. While he was in school, he was very calm and easygoing, but at HITAM, he became very active and took things seriously. He participated in all the activities, took up tasks, and attended workshops. I still remember when he had the opportunity to attend a workshop at IIIT Hyderabad. The dates of the workshop clashed with a pilgrimage trip to Tirupati we had planned, and I wanted him to come on the trip. However, he was interested in the workshop, and a dean from the college called me and convinced me to let him stay and attend it. He worked very hard; some days he stayed even after college hours. When I asked him, he would say “college work” or “project work.” Like any parent, I would get angry, but towards the end of his journey at this college, I saw him grow in every possible way. He secured two job opportunities, one with Tata Consultancy Services. He attended an international conference in Mysore where he presented his work. He has received multiple awards and certificates from the college, and got international college admissions for his master’s. Seeing my son achieve all this and grow in his life made us happy as parents. We are truly satisfied that we made the right choice for our son.

MVN Mallesar Rao

I am Dharma Rao, F/o Sharath Bhargav, ECE graduate, batch of 2024. I am very happy to share that HITAM has been putting in continuous efforts for my son’s academic growth, as well as for his overall development. I was able to observe his personality development throughout these four years and I convey my sincere thanks to the faculty and management for their role in bringing about this positive change in him.

E. Dharma Rao

Chief Manager, SBI

My Daughter, Rupali Mishra had a fabulous time during her engineering study at HITAM [2019-2023] and she came out successful. During her college selection I had an extensive one-to-one interaction with the college Management, Dean, Principal and faculty head. I was satisfied as the college has various committees where student representatives are available. End of each semester parent teacher reviews are conducted. ERP access was given to me where I can raise my child issue and know attendance and marks of my daughter. I used to get calls in case of any delay in any facility services. I am really thankful to HITAM for making the life and career of my daughter.

B. N. Mishra

Exactly 4 years ago (2020) I was looking for an engineering college that could mold my son into a gentleman and a well-rounded engineering graduate. While going through the engineering colleges available in Hyderabad and its surroundings, I came across HITAM College last, as they weren’t interested in advertisements in College Dunia etc. I researched the college’s history and the profile of its founder, Sri Prashanth Arutla. The aspects that I found unique about HITAM are: Green building: A practical example of applied engineering. Student Self Governance (SSG): Fostering leadership qualities in students. Career Development Centre (CDC): Evaluating student capabilities and fields of interest through technical assessments, which benefit both students and employers during placements. My son, Yalla Nihal, secured an EAMCET ranking of 12,149. He opted for the Computer Science AI & ML program and has now graduated with confidence in his subject and three offer letters in hand, secured through both campus and off-campus channels. Yalla Nihal is a hard worker who has proven himself in the areas he was assigned. He was selected for the core team of SSG and served as the student Dean for the CDC team in his final year. I wholeheartedly congratulate him on his success. Today, I feel like a proud father who made a wise decision by enrolling my son at HITAM, a perfect college that molded him into the person I envisioned. Finally, I am thankful to Sri Prashanth Arutla, Director of HITAM College, for his strong vision and dedication, as well as the faculty members, mentors, and administrative staff.

Yalla Muralidhar Rao