His profound qualities of enthusiasm, perseverance, vision and live networking created a springboard for many aspirants to mould their careers.

Dr. K. C. G. Verghese, though born in an ordinary middle class family in Kerala, by dint of his hard work, rose to be one of the top-ranking educationists.

He held on to his dreams and converted them into reality. His relentless work drove him to success, which lead him to be the pioneer to promote technical education in our country. He helped the students explore their own potential, and made them realize that education, hard work and commitment to the nation are the only means to get themselves employable and overcome poverty.

He firmly believed, "Every human being has infinite potential. The role of an educator is to bring out the best in every individual, and that of an educational institution to provide the best facilities and the right ambience." The Hindustan Group of Institutions caters to over 5000 students. It has amazing staff strength of almost a 1000, and has scintillating alumni of over 50,000 students. These are the testimonies of his deep-rooted desire to fulfill his aspirations. He was a true patriot and always advised the youngsters to serve their own country.

His penchant for 'Wheels and Wings' made him adventurous all through his life and his indomitable spirit always rose to the occasion and facilitated him to lead from the front. His personality had all the nuances of a great human being. He valued friendship and showed great respect, love and concern to his teachers, his family members and parents in equal measure.

The best tribute we can ever offer this architect of the Hindustan Group of Institutions could be to emulate his ideals and work toward realizing his dreams. Let his vision, "TO MAKE EVERY MAN A SUCCESS AND NO MAN A FAILURE," inspire us to follow in his footsteps. God chose his company on Valentine's Day. This adorable and affable human being will be remembered by all of us on this day, year after year as V-day, the Verghese Day.

Founded by the late Chairman Dr. K.C.G. Verghese, HGI continues to serve the nation under the able leadership and guidance of the Chairperson, Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese.

She is a civil engineering graduate from Govt. Engineering College, Trivandrum, Kerala, and a Post Graduate in Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology (BITS), Pilani, and also obtained her Doctorate in Education from the Cosmopolitan University and Research Institute, United States of America.

She served the Government of Tamil Nadu, in the Highways Department for 35 years in various capacities before retiring as the Joint Chief Engineer. She was the first women Engineer in the department and was involved in the various Research activities of the State Government. She was the first women Chancellor in the private education sector in India.

Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese took on the mantle as the Chairperson of HGI after the demise of her husband late Dr. K.C.G. Verghese, who was an outstanding educationist, a dynamic leader and a visionary par excellence for whom no horizon was to large to gaze at.

Dr. Mrs. Verghese is a pioneer among women Chancellors in the private sector education in India. Her emphasis is on excellence in imparting quality education in various institutions under the Group. She encourages everyone at HGI to facilitate creativity, and innovative thinking by creating an exclusive learning ambiance to fuel their growth as future technologists and scientists, and has won many awards, laurels, and recognition.

Some of the Awards and accolades received by Dr. Mrs. Verghese are:

“India Icon 2020 Award – the Iconic Person” presented by ICT Academy.

Indo Australian Award for Meritorious Service in the field of Education in 2014.

Perarignar Anna Award – for her excellent contribution to highways and rural works department – awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the year 1997. She received this award from the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. M.K. Karunanidhi.

Lifetime Achievement Award for Education Excellence – by Indian Economic Development & Research Association (IEDRA).

Women Super Achiever Award – 2013 – by Asian Leadership Forum, Dubai.

Eminent Engineering Personality Award – 2013 from the Institution of Engineers, India.

Inspired by Dr. Verghese’s vision “To make everyone a Success and no man a failure”, HCAS is striving to uphold its glorious legacy of imparting quality education committed to promote quality learning making the HCAS a force to reckon with in the field of Education.

The Hindustan Group of Institutions comprises of

• Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology (Polytechnic & Aviation Colleges),
• Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science (Private Deemed to be University),
• KCG College of Technology (Autonomous)
• Hindustan College of Arts & Science (Madras University)
• Orient Flights Private Limited (Mysuru)
• Hindustan International Schools (CIE & CBSE), 
• Hindustan College, Mysuru (Affiliated to University of Mysuru) 

For over 28 years, his inspiring leadership has been the decisive factor that saw the Hindustan Group become a globally recognized brand in the field of education. The preparatory step in the making of Dr Anand as a leader began with a B.S. in Engineering Management from the American International University, London in the year 1993. In the subsequent year he pursued his M.B.A. at Huron University, London. Later, recognizing his contribution to research & development, he was conferred Honorary Doctorate by the renowned Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea. He completed “Leadership Management Programme” at University of Oxford, United Kingdom and “Harvard Presidential Leadership Programme” at Harvard University, United States of America.

Dr Anand Jacob Verghese formally took over the reins of Hindustan Group of Institutions after the sudden demise of his father in 2006. His first achievement was the conferring of University status to the Hindustan College of Engineering by the Government of India in the year 2008.  With this a long-cherished goal of the late founder Chairman Dr KCG Verghese was fulfilled. Since then, he has forged significant international alliances and collaborated with reputed research oriented educational institutions all over the world, ensuring the students gained impactful exposure to emerging trends and cutting-edge technology.

Long before our Honourable Prime Minister spoke about Start Up India, and Made in India, Dr Verghese was promoting the entrepreneurial mindset through Entrepreneurship and Innovation Cells and Technology Business Incubators on various campuses of the Group.

 These institutions were also among the first to set up language laboratories for foreign languages, invite industry collaboration, and offer digital courses. He has travelled extensively to USA, Europe, UK, Asia, Africa, Gulf, and Russia to promote educational partnerships.

Even as Dr Verghese steered the institutions of higher learning, he became increasingly aware of the need to offer pedagogy of the highest quality to school going children. Realizing that, to quote Alvin Toffler, “the illiterate of the future will not be the person who cannot read, it will be the person who does not know how to learn,” he knew he had to inculcate the thirst for learning at a young age. Impelled by this vision, he went on to establish three international schools in Chennai.

He strongly believes that students of all ages must be equipped with the skills, and knowledge necessary for successful growth; at least, they must be given every opportunity to do so. From moulding young minds, to skilling competent professionals, and enabling future leaders, Dr Anand Jacob Verghese’s work has impacted the lives of many, as the numerous alumni scattered across the globe will testify.

Dr Anand Jacob Verghese has been bestowed with many honours and awards.

Honours and Awards:

• Received “Bharat Ratna Rajiv  Gandhi Makkal Thalaivar Moopanar Award” from Shri. G.K.Vasan, Hon’ble Minister for Statistics & Programme Implementation, Govt. of India.

• Received “Trailblazer” of Tamil Nadu Award from Times Media Group.

• Received the “Edupreneur Award” from the Times Group for his Exemplary Commitment and impactful positive contribution to education in Tamil Nadu 2013.

• Received the “Spice Award” for Best School for Overall development during the 3^rd National Convention on Education, from His Excellency The Governor of Tamil Nadu Dr. K. Rosaiah along with the Hon’ble Consul General of Japan Mr. Seiji Baba in Feb 2016.

• Received the “Aviation Edupreneur” Award, during the National Science Day Celebration at Russian Centre of Culture & Science. 

• “IET Ratna Award”, the highest award from IET, Chennai local network, for his commendable contributions in the field of Engineering Education.

• Received the MGR Ratna Award for eminent people who have contributed to the vision of Dr. MG Ramachandran, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Board Memberships & Affiliations:

• Served the Aeronautical Society of India as Vice President during 2019-22

• Executive Member, Managing Committee, Madras Management Association (MMA), Chennai for 2014-16

• Executive Council Member, Indo Australian Chamber of Commerce for 2020-2023

• Governing Board Member of The Council of EU Chambers of Commerce in India (EU Chambers) for 2020-21

• Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society, United Kingdom, National Business Aviation, Association Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and the India-ASEAN-Sri Lankan Chamber of Commerce & Industry,

Social Life:

Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese has been an international leader of the Y’s Men International, an international service organisation headquartered in Geneva.  He served as Area Service Director-India Area for various projects of Y’s Men International from 2008-2015 and served as District Governor for Madras District in 2009-2010 and he received the Best District Governor Award.   He was the Chairman of Host Committee of the 71st Y’s Men International Convention, Chennai in 2014, was Regional Director of South India Region, India Area from 2016-2018 and International Service Director in 2018-2019.  He was Area President of India for 2021 – 2022 and is the International Council Member for 2021-2023.

After her MBBS at Dr. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore, she did her PG at Sri Ramachandra Medical College & RI, Chennai, and was the University topper in her MS Ophthalmology. She is a Senior Retina Consultant and started Smart Vision and Diabetes Clinic in 2015, which has today grown up to be Smart Vision Hospital with many specialists working for her. She is trained and updated in the latest techniques and ophthalmic protocols and has actively participated in numerous National and International Conferences and presented papers.

Dr. Susan Verghese is the Director of Hindustan College of Arts & Science, a Christian Minority Institution, affiliated with the University of Madras, a Unit of the Hindustan Group of Institutions, Chennai, NAAC Certified, and recognized by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu. She has built this College into one the finest Arts & Science Colleges in India, with about 4000 students from India and Abroad. Dr. Susan is also on the Board of Management of Hindustan University, Chennai.  

Also, she established the Hindustan Community College, an institution for the socio-economically weak, underprivileged, marginalized, and school dropouts, in our society. HCC has close to 350 students every year. The starting of this Institution is in line with her father, Dr. K.C.G. Verghese's motto: “To Make Every Man A Success, No Man A Failure.”

She is a proud Rotarian and has been an active member and has done several social service events during the Covid period. She was the past President of the Rotary Club of Chennai Spotlight during 2021-2022. Dr. Susan is also the President of the Indo-Australian Association since 2015 and has been instrumental in increasing cultural ties with Australia.

She received many awards including the Women Entrepreneur award for her services in the medical and education field from Raindrops, Womanation, Provoke Award for Best Educationist, Education Stalwart Award and Edupreneur Award by Education Today, and the Skill Yojana award from the Tamil Nadu Governor, Shri. Bhanwarilal Purohit.

She has a keen interest in environmental conservation and has been instrumental in making HCAS campus a Zero waste campus and in implementing Vermicomposting and Bio Methanation on campus. She is a firm believer in the quote by St. Augustine, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." An avid traveler, she has been to more than 30 countries. Her hobbies are sports, fitness, and networking, and is a vocal advocate of organ donation.

Dr.V.J. Philip took up the Principalship (2005-2009) of the 175–year–old prestigious Madras Christian College after serving as Head of the Department of Chemistry, MCC. As Head, Dr. V.J. Philip’s tenure was marked by intensified efforts to enhance the research profile of the Department. He successfully instituted the DST-FIST sponsored program worth 32 Lakhs, to strengthen the teaching and research in the Department, and also instituted the UGC-sponsored career-oriented programme “Professional Pharmaceutical Salesmanship “ for training students effectively towards a career.

As Principal of MCC Dr. Philip successfully retained the heritage of a world-class institution and enhanced its performance and productivity. Responding to the challenges of globalization Dr.Philip, focused on developing partnerships between MCC and many foreign institutions. He personally traveled to some of these institutions to negotiate and conclude partnerships.

The other major area  of focus during his tenure  has been developing industry –institution linkages.  During his principal ship, Madras Christian College has consistently been ranked by ‘India Today’ among the Top Ten Colleges in the country in Science, Humanities, and Commerce streams.  He was the recipient of the following Awards.

1. Rajiv Gandhi- Moopanar Award for contribution to the field of Higher Education

1. Centenarian – Seva Ratna Award for being an Outstanding Teacher, Educationist & Administrator

After retiring from MCC, Dr. V.J. Philip was appointed as the Principal of another prestigious institution, Hindustan College of Arts & Science (2010-2014).  Under his leadership, the college submitted its self-study report to Natiothe nal Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) obtaining a ‘B’ grade (2013) and recently was reaccredited with a B+ grade (2018).  Currently, he is the Deputy Director-Academics (2014 to date) and overseas faculty Training & Development and International Collaborations.

He was conferred the 'Best Principal Award' by the Tamilnadu Institute of Education and Research Association in 2011. He served as 'Syndicate Member' in the premier 'University of Madras' and served in various committees including Affiliation Committee.As a gem on the crown of his educational services, he held the post of the 'Controller of Examinations' in the University of Madras from 2014-2017.

During his successful tenure as Controller of Examinations, he introduced a lot of Examination reforms like Online Registration systems, Online payments, Question papers online for Distance Education Examinations in foreign countries etc. He published the Examination Results well in advance for the past three years for which Complementary Resolutions were passed by honorable members in Senate and Academic Council meetings. Total Ph.D. Degrees were awarded during his service without any pending files.

He attended 21 conferences and seminars in the National & International level and published 16 research papers. He authored a Mathematical Handbook for 10th, +1, +2, Polytechnic & Engineering students. In addition to his committed service, his interest in the Field of Fine Arts is noteworthy and never-ending. He has been conferred with several awards like 'Tamil Sudar' by Kamban Kazhagam, 'Vidya Seva Ratna' by Bharathi Yuvakendra & 'Duo Artistes Award' by Nadhabramam.