FAQ - all about Hidaya Institute of Science & Technology

  • What does HIST stands for?

    HIST stands for Hidaya Institute of Science & Technology.
  • When was HIST founded?

    HIST exists at various places some where we teach basic computer courses and some where we teach advance computer courses. HIST started at July 2006 with basic courses of computers at Shikarpur Pakistan with the vicinity of universities at Jamshoro Pakistan HIST started advance courses of computers in January 2009.
  • Who founded HIST?

    HIST was founded by Late Mr. Ghiasuddin (Muhammad Sachal) Baloch Advocate. Who was also founder of Hidaya Trust Pakistan (www.hidayatrust.org).
  • What is the mission of HIST?

    The mission of HIST is to bridge the digital gap by providing quality Information Technology education to under privileged youth.
  • With whom HIST is affiliated?

    HIST is a division of Hidaya Trust (www.hidayatrust.org). A trust registered in Karachi Pakistan.
  • What is the mission of Hidaya Trust?

    The mission of Hidaya Trust (www.hidayatrust.org) is to implement educational, environmental, social welfare, and health care programs in Pakistan, with focus on projects which promote self-employment.

    Priorities

    • To educate the masses and spread literacy; particularly among women, in order to bring about a sustainable change in the society.
    • To focus toward future self-employment in the hope of breaking the cycle of ongoing dependency, while giving immediate assistance to families in the current crisis.
  • What is the relationship between Hidaya Trust and Hidaya Foundation?

    Hidaya Trust (www.hidayatrust.org) is a Sister organization of Hidaya Foundation (www.hidaya.org). The mission of Hidaya Foundation is to implement educational, environmental, social welfare, and health care programs in economically depressed areas of South Asia, West Africa and North America, with focus on projects which promote self-employment. Hidaya Trust receives majority of its funding from Hidaya Foundation. Muslims throughout the world particularly in North America donate their zakat, sadaqah and other charity to Hidaya Foundation which is distributed to benefit zakat deserving and under privileged.
  • Why should I register at HIST?

    HIST provides bridge to fill the gap between technology and you. Trainings at HIST allow you to compete for high paying positions in today's world-wide competitive IT job market. Hundreds of students sign up each semester for these highly sought internships.
  • Does HIST offers free trainings?

    Yes HIST offers free training specially to the financially weak students in particularly from rural area, and those who are facing financial difficulties. Such students are given four or more months of training on free-tuition basis and stipend for their day-to-day living expenses based on remoteness of their location.
  • What type of trainings does HIST offers?

    Click Here to see the trainings open for the season.
  • Who is eligible to apply at HIST?

    If you are graduate of Information Technology / Computer Science / Electronics / Software Engineering / Telecommunication or any other related technology. You are eligible for the training at HIST but if you are economically weak and zakat deserving than your chances of getting internship at HIST will be higher. Want to have more information about zakat Click Here
  • I am a graduate (in IT or related field); can I apply for any training at HIST?

    Yes HIST encourages graduates to apply for their desired training.
  • I have extended knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can i apply at HIST?

    Yes you can apply based on your capabilities may or may not get the admission.
  • How do I apply at HIST?

    Click Here to go for registration.
  • How can I apply for a specific training?

    Register yourself on www.histpk.org after registration you will get access to apply in any training program.
  • Can I access job on the basis of the trainings, HIST offers?

    Yes, with the up to date and market oriented trainings at HIST; you can become part of the market and access your desired job.
  • How can I post a job for HIST students?

    HIST provides group on Facebook, there you can post jobs, and you can also share your ideas and knowledge. But for accessing the group, you must be a registered member of HIST. Click Here to register.
  • How can I be a member of HIST Facebook group?

    Be a registered member at HIST. If you get selected for training, you will get access to the HIST Facebook group. Click Here to register.
  • What is the general contact information of HIST?

    Hidaya Institute of Science & Technology, Jamshoro
    Emails:
    software@histpk.org
    sysadmin@histpk.org
    Telephones:
    022- 277-1492
    022- 277-1493


    Hidaya Institute of Science & Technology, Shikarpur
    Emails:
    basiccomp@histpk.org
    Telephones:
    0726-522101
    0726-522102


    Hidaya Institute of Science & Technology, Khanpur
    Emails:
    basiccomp@histpk.org
    Telephones:
    0726-522101
    0726-522102
  • Where HIST is located?

    Hidaya Institute of Science & Technology, Jamshoro
    A-17, Phase - I, Sindh University Employees Co-operative Housing Society Jamshoro, 76060.

    Hidaya Institute of Science & Technology, Shikarpur
    25/424, Hathidar Shikarpur, 78100.

    Hidaya Institute of Science & Technology, Khanpur
    25/424, Hathidar Shikarpur, 78100.