From the roots of a technical Institute offering diplomas ( HIET), started by the late visionary and educationist Dr KCG Verghese in 1966, over the course of the years the Group has grown into a splendid banyan comprising HITS (Hindustan University), KCG College of Technology, Hindustan Arts & Science, Orient Flight School, Hindustan First Grade College, and Hindustan International Schools.
The Group launched its celebration of 50 years of excellence in the field of education with a Thanks giving Service on Monday, September 26th, presided by His Grace The Most Rev Dr Joseph Marthoma, Metropolitan of Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church. In the august presence of the Chairperson Dr Elizabeth Verghese, Director & CEO Dr Anand Jacob Verghese(HGI), Director Ashok Verghese(HU) and Director Susan Marthandan(HCAS), three faculty Mr.Ravindran, Registrar, HIET,   Dr.Sumathi Poobal, Vice Principal,  KCG College, and Mr.Samuel Sampath, Vice Principal, HCAS were honoured with Memento and cash award. The glittering function was attended by many distinguished guests, alumni from various walks of life, faculty and students from all the sister concerns of the Hindustan Group.