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Policy · Equal opportunity & anti-discrimination
Merit first. Everyone welcome.
We select on merit and want our programmes open to every capable student, whatever their background or means.
Our commitment
Fair at every step.
- No discriminationWe do not discriminate on the basis of gender, religion, caste, ethnicity, language, disability, nationality, or economic background, in admissions, teaching, assessment or hiring.
- Merit-based selectionWhere places are limited, we select on the application and the work, not on connections.
- Financial assistanceFinancial assistance may be available on some programmes in India for students who meet academic criteria and cannot afford the full fee. Ask us when you apply.
- DisabilityWe make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, in line with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Tell us what you need.
- No ragging or bullyingRagging and bullying are banned on every programme, including residential immersions.
To raise a concern, write to dic@hcd.institute. Last updated: 5 November 2026.