Hindustan College of Science & Technology (HCST), located at the Agra-Delhi Highway (NH-19), Farah, Mathura, is one of the premier private engineering and technology institutions in North India. Established in 1996 under the aegis of the Sharda Group of Institutions (SGI), HCST holds the distinction of being among the first self-financed engineering colleges in Northern India. It is affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. Most of its engineering programmes are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), a hallmark of quality technical education. Spread across a sprawling campus of 29.4 acres with over 1,00,000 sq. metres of covered area, HCST offers a world-class academic environment equipped with cutting-edge laboratories, modern classrooms, a well-stocked central library, hostels, sports facilities, and a high-speed internet-connected campus. The computer department boasts over 1,200 networked nodes and more than 5,000 connectivity points, supporting robust digital learning across all departments. HCST offers undergraduate B.Tech programmes in a wide range of engineering disciplines including Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, CSE with AI & ML, and CSE with IoT. At the postgraduate level, the college offers M.Tech in CAD/CAM and VLSI Design, as well as a 2-year MBA programme in General Management. Students seeking lateral entry can join the 3-year B.Tech Lateral programme across multiple branches. Admissions to B.Tech are facilitated through JEE Main and UPTAC counselling, while MBA admissions are based on CAT, MAT, and CUET PG scores followed by group discussion and personal interview rounds. The fee structure for B.Tech is highly affordable at approximately Rs. 86,800 per year for tuition, making quality technical education accessible. The Training & Placement Cell at HCST is dynamic and industry-connected, having facilitated over 4,000 campus recruitment drives. Leading companies such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Deloitte, IBM, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, Airtel, and IndiaMART regularly recruit from the campus. According to NIRF 2025 data, 103 students were placed, with a median package of approximately Rs. 3.22 LPA. The highest recorded package stands at Rs. 24 LPA, and the average package is approximately Rs. 4.91 LPA. The college is part of the reputed Sharda Group of Institutions and maintains a strong alumni base of over 47,500 graduates. Campus life is enriched by technical fests, cultural events, entrepreneurship cells, and various student clubs. The dedicated faculty of over 300 members ensures personalised mentoring and academic rigour. HCST's infrastructure includes over 60 state-of-the-art laboratories, an auditorium, separate hostels for boys and girls, a cafeteria, gym, sports complex, medical centre, Wi-Fi-enabled campus, and bank with ATM. The institution also publishes NIRF data annually and holds strong rankings nationally, with Outlook ranking it among the Top 101-125 engineering colleges in India.