About HITAM
Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management (HITAM), established by M/S Royal Educational Society in 2001 and formerly known as Royal College of Engineering, is located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Accredited by NAAC and NBA, affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, and approved by AICTE, HITAM is a private institute committed to excellence.
HITAM is India’s first green campus to receive a Silver Rating, emphasizing environmental consciousness with natural cooling towers, abundant greenery, and the use of local materials. The proactive vision of our founders, implemented nearly a decade ago, ensures cooler temperatures and a breeze through the corridors, fostering creativity and learning. Our green campus not only promotes a calm and inspiring environment but also instills ecological responsibility in our students. Alongside our state-of-the-art facilities, including labs, libraries, and classrooms, we offer sports amenities, medical dispensary, hygienic canteen, and college buses, ensuring all basic student needs are met.
VISION
“ To be a role model technological university of national repute that imparts research-based multi-disciplinary
MISSION
- Build students’ competencies through HITAM’s ‘Doing Engineering’ approach with relevant curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
- Collaborate with industry and institutions for capacity building in research, innovation and real time knowledge.
- Develop employability skills for emerging trends and societal needs
- Excel by adopting NEP 2020 and improving accreditations & national rankings.
VALUES
- Integrity
- Continuous Learning
- Social Consciousness
- Student-Centricity
- Accountability
- Teamwork
The
History
Sri Arutla Ramachandra Reddy
Arutla Ramachandra Reddy was elected twice to the Assembly and represented Ramayampet (Medak) and Bhongir (Nalgonda). Such was their selfless devotion to public cause that they even turned down the allotment of land given to all MLAs in the up market Banjara Hills area in Hyderabad. HITAM, as an institution, draws inspiration from their lives and seeks to live up to the values upheld by such noble souls, viz. absolute sincerity in their ceaseless search for the purpose of their lives. HITAM believes that education is the soul of the society and aspires to contribute its mite towards academic progress.
Dr. Arutla Kamala Devi
Dr. Arutla Kamala Devi was elected to the assembly thrice from Alair (Nalgonda Dist.) and was general secretary of the AP Women’s Federation. She is the first and only woman opposition leader of AP Assembly till date. The Kakatiya University conferred an honorary Doctorate degree on her.
“>HITAM today is a standing testimony to the vision of Arutla Prashanth, its Founder & Chairman, whose vision was to impart value based education in the larger interests of the society. A mechanical engineer who has an MDP from Harvard, USA, Prashanth is the grandson of Sri Arutla Ramachandra Reddy and Dr. Arutla Kamala Devi, who spent the best part of their lives for the betterment of the less privileged in the Telangana region. The founder’s vision stems from the illustrious lineage he belongs to.
Milestones
Governing Body
HITAM’s board of trustees is dedicated to guiding our students and community with a strategic vision and awareness of standings at every echelon.
Prof. Sanjay Dhande
Former Director, IIT Kanpur
Dr. Gopalkrishna Joshi
Executive Director
Karnataka Higher Education Council
Mr. Tirupathi Reddy
Hon. Chairman, HITAM
Member to be nominated by Registered Society / Trust
Brig. P. Ganesham
Eminent Professional
Founder & President, Palle Srujana
Mrs. Susheela Devi
Member to be nominated by Registered Society / Trust
Founder, Sri Arutla Ramchandra Reddy & Dr. Arutla Kamala Devi Foundation
Dr. R. Sridevi
University Nominee
Professor & Director, Directorate of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups, JNTUH
Dr. Ashok Shettar
Academician
Vice Chancellor, KLE Technological University, Hubballi
Mr. Prashanth Arutla
Founder Chairman , HITAM
Member to be nominated by Registered Society / Trust
Dr. V. Surender Rao
Secretary, HITAM
Member to be nominated by Registered Society / Trust
Mrs. Nirmala Sambamoorthy
Eminent Professional
Director, Ascent Leadership & Mgmt. Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Mallikarjuna Babu
Academician
Former Vice-Chancellor, REVA University, Bengaluru
Smt. K Sujatha
Principal SDDGWTTI
State Government
Dr. S. Arvind
Member Secretary
(Principal I/c Ex-officio)
Leadership
Our leadership keeps us aligned with our core goals in research, innovation & civic enrichment.
Mr. Prashanth Arutla
BE, MBA (ISB)
Founder and Chairman
Dr. S Arvind
BE, MTech, PhD
Dean-Academics & Principal (I/c)
Dr. K Siva Prasad
BTech, MTech (IIT Kanpur), PhD (IIT Kanpur)
Assistant Director - Doing Engineering
Dr. B Lokeshwara Rao
M.Tech, Ph.D
Professor, ECE and Dean, Freshman
Mr. AV Subramaniam
M.Tech (IIT Kharagpur), MBA - Business
Management Registrar
Mr. Vamsi Koka
BE, MS (UK), MBA (ISB)
Dean - Strategy and Operations
Mr. Mani Chandrashekar
Major General (Retired)
Chief Mentor, HITAM
Dr. Devika SV
M.Tech, Ph.D (Antenna Design), MBA - HRM
Professor, ECE and Associate Dean - Accreditations, Awards, and Rankings
Dr. D Ashalatha
M.A., M.Ed., PhD (Eng)., SLET., PGDG&C., PhD (Edu) Professor of English and Wellness Counsellor
Mr. Vikram Subramanyam
Colonel (Veteran) BSc (Maths), BTech Electronics, MBA Dean, IQAC
High quality learning experience
Making students
into thinkers, doers & innovators
We adopt a hands on approach in teaching and learning that surpasses the typical chalk-and-talk lecturing in classrooms. Because students are bored out of it and the industry demands engineers who can build things from ground up.
Through initiatives like PBL, XPLORE, EWB, and a good number of Centers of Excellence, we focus on aligning each HITAMighte with the ever-changing demands of the industry, balancing theoretical learning with practical experience in solving real world problems.
We’re committed to sustainability through green
practices on campus
Partnerships & Collaborations
Our strong ties with renowned universities & industry-leading companies provide our students and faculty with international exposure, cutting-edge research, and real-world industry experience.
University of Alabama in Huntsville, USA
Established in 1950, the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) stands as a renowned public research university nestled in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Over the years, UAH has evolved into a leading institution, celebrated for its academic prowess, pioneering research endeavors, and strong affiliations with key industries and government entities within the region. As the second-largest university in Alabama, UAH enjoys widespread recognition, particularly for its exceptional engineering and science programs.
Milwaukee School of Engineering, USA
The Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is a private university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Since its founding in 1903, the institution has gained recognition for its demanding academic offerings and focus on experiential learning and applied learning. Computer science, business, nursing, and engineering are the main areas of concentration for MSOE.
George Mason University, USA
George Mason University (GMU) is a public research university in Fairfax County, Virginia near Washington, D.C. Named after the Founding Father of the United States George Mason, it began as a branch campus of the University of Virginia in 1957. It opened its first campus in 1964 on 150 acres from the City of Fairfax with an initial cohort of 52 students. GMU gained independence in 1972 and has since grown to accommodate 40,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states.
GMU is now the largest public university in Virginia. Notably, two professors, James M. Buchanan in 1986 and Vernon L. Smith in 2002, were awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics during their tenure at GMU.
EPICS: Purdue University, USA
Purdue University is a public land-grant research university in West Lafayette, Indiana. Businessman John Purdue of Lafayette gave money and property to build a college of science, technology, and agriculture, and as a result, the university was established in 1869. Renowned for its engineering program, it has been recognized by major institutional rankings as one of the top public universities in the United States.
RWTH Aachen University, Germany
RWTH Aachen University was founded in 1870 and has a long history of academic distinction and innovative research. It has produced some of the world’s most renowned scientists, engineers, and CEOs. Being designated as a “University of Excellence” began in 2007 when RWTH Aachen was selected as one of the TU9 German Universities of Excellence for its future concept, RWTH 2020: Meeting Global Challenges. As one of the leading technical universities globally, RWTH Aachen University stands tall among the top 100 universities worldwide and holds the prestigious position of being the foremost among the TU9 German Universities of Technology.
Woosong University, South Korea
Woosong University was established in 1995 and has a long history of outstanding work in education, teaching, and training. It is a specialized university located in Daejeon, South Korea, that provides specialized curricula based on practice and theory. WSU’s three international schools, SolBridge International School of Business, Endicott College of International Studies, and JW Kim College of Future Studies, are conducted solely in English by renowned international professors.
The university is committed to promoting global education and has forged alliances with numerous foreign organisations to provide chances for joint research projects and student exchange programmes. In addition, Woosong University is home to several specialised centres and institutes that emphasise technology, language learning, and research.
Walsh College, Michigan, USA
Established in 1922 by Mervyn Walsh, Walsh College began as the Walsh Institute in Detroit with only 23 students. By 1928, enrollment grew to 286 students, prompting its evolution into Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration in 1968. With a move to Troy and expansion into various disciplines like finance and management, Walsh College has become a renowned institution of academic excellence. Boasting innovative programs like its online MBA and strong partnerships with community colleges, Walsh College remains committed to providing quality education as it celebrates its centennial in 2022.
Testimonials
Here’s what the alumni, recruiters & every member of our journey has to say about HITAM in their own words.
Visionary leadership, Impresive campus, Enthusiastic faculty. You are poised for success. All the best
Dr. Gopalkrishna Joshi
Director-CEER, KLETech
This is an excellent attempt of bringing new standards in the higher education, infastructure and facilities. I wish the institution all the best
Mrs. Nirmala Sambamurthy
Founder, Ascent Leadership Consultant
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
Parent | Chief manager, SBI
My experience at HITAM has underscored the importance of networking, thought engineering, and problem-solving. I believe that four years of continuous learning and growth at HITAM have equipped me to face challenges beyond the protective walls of college education.
Yeshasvini
(Batch of 2019, Department of Electronics and Communication)