Holycross Engineering College (HEC) was established with an aim of imparting quality education on par with European Standards. It adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of higher eduction. HEC was opened by Rt.Rev.J.A.D. Jebachandran, Bishop of Tuticorin-Nazareth Diocese. The college imparts value education to uphold the principles of holistic education in the mind of the youngsters. Education without discipline is similar to sowing seeds on a barren land. Realinzing this, the college strives to instill discipline.

Quality Policy – HEC is committed to provide highly disciplined, conscientious and enterprising professionals conforming to global standards through value-based quality education.

Holycross Engineering College has formulated a quality system for education in engineering and technology, which has received the internationally acclaimed ISO 9001:2008 certification.
The college is internationally recognized with a certificate by GIC – Guardian Independent Certification and JAS-ANZ Accreditation by Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand in the year 2010.
The college aims at a standard, on par with the best and focuses on industry-oriented education.

HEC, which is run by D.G. Rajamani Educational and Charitable Trust is backed by sound financial trustees from the US and New Zealand and their well-wishers in UK business sector. Their ultimate aim is to provide placement opportunities to the students by managing, sponsoring, monitoring and assisting the college.