The Heritage Institute of Technology was established in 2001 under the aegis of Kalyan Bharti Trust. The trust aims to promote technical education and research in the field of engineering and technology.

HIT is affiliated with the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), formerly known as West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT). The college is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and has received accreditation from the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

HIT offers undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate (M.Tech), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs in various engineering disciplines. The undergraduate programs include branches such as Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Information Technology, and Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.

Admissions to the undergraduate programs at HIT are based on the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) rank. Candidates need to appear for WBJEE and qualify to be eligible for admission. The college also accepts candidates through the Joint Entrance Examination-Main (JEE Main) scores. For postgraduate programs, admissions are based on GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) scores or through the state-level entrance examination.

HIT boasts a modern and well-equipped campus that provides an ideal learning environment. The campus features well-equipped laboratories, libraries, classrooms, computer centers, seminar halls, sports facilities, hostels, and a cafeteria.

HIT has a highly qualified and experienced faculty who are dedicated to imparting quality education to the students. The faculty members have expertise in their respective fields and often engage in research, consultancy, and academic activities.

HIT has a dedicated training and placement cell that assists students in securing job placements and internships. The placement cell organizes various training programs, workshops, industry interactions, and placement drives to enhance the employability of students. The college has a good track record of placements, with students being recruited by leading companies in the IT sector, core engineering industries, and more.

HIT encourages research and innovation among its faculty and students. The college promotes collaborations with industries, research organizations, and other academic institutions to facilitate research projects, internships, and academic exchanges. Faculty members and students actively participate in research and present papers in national and international conferences.

HIT provides ample opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities, including sports, cultural events, technical fests, clubs, and societies. The college organizes various events and competitions throughout the year to foster the overall development of students.