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Transform Your Creative Vision into Professional Success

The Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Common Aptitude Test (HITSCAT) serves as a gateway to an intellectually stimulating and creatively fulfilling educational journey. Designed to assess and nurture creative aptitude, analytical acumen, and aesthetic sensitivity, HITSCAT identifies the multidimensional potential of students aspiring to pursue liberal and creative arts disciplines. This comprehensive aptitude test is more than an entry assessment—it is the beginning of a transformative academic experience that merges creativity with critical inquiry, equipping learners with the competencies essential for dynamic professional and academic success.

The School of Liberal and Creative Arts (SLiCA) at HITS stands as a beacon of interdisciplinary innovation and intellectual vigor. It integrates artistic expression with analytical thought, uniting diverse fields such as Visual Arts, Fashion Design, Languages, Economics, Political Science, and Visual Communication. SLiCA fosters a community where creativity meets scholarship, encouraging students to engage with the world through critical reflection, cultural awareness, and artistic innovation.

What truly distinguishes SLiCA is its synthesis of academic depth, experiential learning, and technological innovation. With a future-oriented curriculum, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and an unwavering commitment to the digital transformation of the arts, SLiCA prepares students to navigate and lead in evolving global contexts.

Programmes Offered

Department of Social Sciences
B.A. Political Science
B.A. Economics
B.A (Triple Major)- Law, Political Science and Economics
Department of Visual Communication
B.Sc. Visual Communication
Department of Commerce and Finance
B.Com. -Bachelor Of Commerce (General)
B.Com.- Accounting and Finance
B.Com. Business Analytics
Department of Languages
B.A. English
Department of Fashion, Design and Arts
B.Sc. Fashion Design
B.Sc. Interior Design
B.Sc. Product Design
B.Sc. Industrial Design
Department of Visual Arts
BVA Bachelor of Visual Arts (Specialization: Applied Arts/ Painting / Sculpture)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • A Minimum Average of 50% in any stream in Plus Two/HSC/Intermediate or Any Equivalent Examination.
  • Age Limit: Students who have attained the age of 16 years and 6 months on the 31st July of the calendar year in which the 12th Board examination is to be held can appear for HITSCAT 2026.
  • Note:Only Indian nationals, residing in India can apply for HITSCAT 2026.
  • Application Processing Fee:One time charge that is non-refundable.

IMPORTANT DATES - HITSCAT 2026

Sl. NoSchool of Liberal and Creative Arts (SLiCA)HITSCAT 2026
1Issue of HITSCAT 2026 Application Form10 December 2025
2Last date for applying22 May 2026
3Entrance Examination25 May 2026 & 26 May 2026
4Counselling dates 1 June 2026 to 5 June 2026
5Commencement of classesJuly 2026