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Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies

Velan Nagar P.V. Vaithiyalingam Road Pallavaram, India • 6001173.9(165)

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1992

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₹33.0 LPA

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₹4.5 LPA

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About Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies

Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai, popularly known as Vels University is a deemed-to-be university approved by UGC. The university also holds the approval of AICTE, PCI, BCI, DGS, GOI & MHRD. As per the NIRF Report 2023, Vels University's Overall ranking is 101 out of 200 colleges in India. The university has been ranked fifth among the top 10 private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu by the Times of India Engineering Survey and top among 50th South India’s Private Business Schools by Business World.

VISTAS offers a variety of programs at UG, PG & Doctoral Levels. Admissions to all the UG & PG programs at Vels University are done based on the VELS entrance examination (VEE). VISTAS also accepts IMU CET / GATE/ TANCET / CAT/ MAT/ XAT Scores for admission to its various programs. As per the latest NIRF Report 2024, the median package offered to a UG student stands at INR 3,13,000 and INR 3,76,000 for a three-year & four-year UG program respectively. Further, INR 4,60,000 is the median salary offered in a 2-year PG program.

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Vels University Highlights
Vels University Rankings
Vels University Courses & Fees
Vels University Admission
Vels University Placement
Vels University Scholarships
Vels University Infrastructure
Vels University FAQs

Vels University

Vels University Highlights

Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies Highlights
Established \| University Type	1992 \| Private (Deemed University)
Accredited by	NAAC ‘A’ Grade & NBA
Entrance Exam	Vels Entrance Exam
Courses Offered	UG, PG, and Doctoral
Application Mode	Online
Top Recruiters	HDFC Bank, SBI Cards, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj Capital, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Campus Area	29 acres
Facilities Available	Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports
Admission Helpdesk	73051 11222
Location	Velan Nagar, P.V. Vaithiyalingam Road, Pallavaram, Chennai 117
Key Statistics	2% Placement 120+ Job Oriented Courses 65+Value Added Courses 780+ Faculty 16500+ Domestic & 200+ International Students
Official Website	https://vistas.ac.in/

Vels University Ranking

Outlook Magazine has ranked the management category of Vels University at 108th position.
Graded A1 by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
Awarded the ‘Best Multi-disciplinary University in Chennai by Asia Education Summit and Awards.

Vels University Ranking 2023

Here are some of the latest Vels University Rankings.

Agency	Year	Rank
NIRF (Overall)	2023	101 out of 200 in India
NIRF (B.Tech)	2023	101-151 out of 200 in India
NIRF (Pharmacy)	2023	47 out of 125 in India
IIRF (Hotel Management)	2023	71 out of 75 in India
IIRF (Pharmacy)	2023	68 out of 76 in India

Awarded “Diamond” University Rating(Overall) by QS I-Gauge.
Awarded “Diamond” University Rating(Teaching & Learning) by QS I-Gauge.
Awarded “ Gold” University Rating(Faculty Quality) by QS I-Gauge
Awarded “ Platinum” University Rating( Employability) by QS I-Gauge
Awarded “ Gold” University Rating( Diversity & Accessibility) by QS I-Gauge.
Awarded “Diamond” University Rating( Facilities) by QS I-Gauge.
Awarded “Platinum” University Rating( Governance and Structure) by QS I-Gauge
Awarded “Diamond” University Rating(Social) by QS I-Gauge
Awarded “Silver” University Rating( Research) by QS I-Gauge
Awarded “ Gold” University Rating( Academic) by QS I-Gauge

Vels University Courses & Fees

VISTAS offers UG, PG & Doctoral courses through 18 schools offering courses in multiple disciplines. Brief information on VELS University Courses & Fees is mentioned below:

Courses	Course Details	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
B.Tech	Duration: 4 Years Specializations Offered: Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, IT (Cloud and Mobile Application Development) in Association with IBM, Biomedical Engineering, Automobile Engineering etc. Tution Fee Per Semester: INR 32, 000 – INR 1,50,000.	Passed 10+2 examination at least 45% marks	Merit-Based on Vels Entrance Examination Score
BBA	Duration: 3 Years Specializations Offered: Digital Marketing, Logistics & Shipping, Aviation Management Tuition Fee Per Semester: INR 23,000 – INR 63,000	Pass in (10+2), or Equivalent in any stream	Merit-Based on Vels Entrance Examination Score
B.Sc	Duration: 3 Years Specializations Offered: Bio Chemistry, Bio Computing, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Animation etc. Tuition Fee Per Semester: INR 15,000 – INR 46,000	Pass in +2, HSC or equivalent	Merit-Based
B.Pharma	Duration: 4 Years Tuition Fee Per Semester: INR 64,000	10+ 2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths or Biology/ Botany and Zoology with English as one of the subjects	Merit-Based
M.Tech	Duration: 2 Years Specializations Offered: Auto Mobile Engineering, Construction Engineering & Management, Computer Science & Engineering etc. Tuition Fee Per Semester: INR 30,000	Passed Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the relevant field with at least 50% marks	Merit based on GATE/ TANCET/ Vels Entrance Examination
MBA	Duration: 2 Years Specializations Offered: Business Analytics, Shipping & Logistics Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Finance, HR, Marketing, Systems & Production Tuition Fee Per Semester: INR 74,000	Bachelor Degree with 50% marks	Score Secured in CAT, MAT, XAT,VEE.

Vels University Courses List is mentioned below along with the schools offering these courses.

Schools	UG	PG	Diploma
School of Engineering	B.E., B. Tech	M.E.	PGDM
School of Maritime Studies	B.Sc., B.E.	DME	--
School of Management Studies & Commerce	B.A., B.B.A., B.Com	M.B.A.	--
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences	B.Pharm	M.Pharm	--
School of Life Sciences	B.Sc.	M.Sc.	--
School of Mass Communication	B.Sc	M.Sc.	Diploma in Designing, Animation, Visual Communication
Languages	B.A.	M.A.	--
Computer Sciences	B.Sc., B.C.A.	M.Sc., M.C.A.	--
Physiotherapy	B.P.T.	M.P.T.	--
Hotel Management	B.Sc.	M.Sc.	Diploma in Hotel Management and PG Diploma in Culinary
Basic Sciences	B.Sc.	M.Sc.	Green Chemistry
Law	B.A, LL.B, Hons	LL.B	--
Ocean Engineering	B.Tech	M.Tech	Diploma in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering and Diploma in Petroleum Engineering
Education	B.Sc., B.Ed; B.Ed	--
School of Music & Fine Arts	B.A.	M.A.	Diploma in Music & Dance
Department of Aviation	B.Sc.	--
Department of Vedic Astrology	B.A.	M.A.	Diploma in Astrology

Note: Vels University also offers M.Phil and Ph.D. programs.

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Vels University Admission 2024

Vels University Admission 2024 is open. Vels University offers admission through online registration mode. Given below is the procedure for application in bulleted form.

Application Procedure

Fill out the application form with accurate information.
Please ensure that you use the correct email address and contact no. This also allows us to contact you via email with important updates, wherever necessary.
Once your application form is duly filled, your account is automatically created. Your email ID will be your username.
You can log in to your account as many times as needed to continue or modify your application within 30 days.
Payment to be made toward the application fee can be made using the credit card/ debit card or net banking.
Your application will be processed once we have received your application fee.
If you want to apply for more than 1 course, then pls fill up the application form a second time and follow the same steps as above.
If you have questions about the application process, please call 0 7305 111 222.
For any other queries please send an email to [email protected]

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Vels University Placement 2024

Vels University Placement 2024 Report has not been released yet, it will be updated here once released. The university has a Center for Career Development (CCD) which works to facilitate the training activities of the students and make sure that they get placed in the best companies.

As per the NIRF Report 2024 available on the official website, here are some highlights on Vels University Placement.

Particulars	No.of Students Placed	Median Salary of Placed Graduates
3-Year UG	766	INR 4,13,000
4-Year UG	563	INR 3,76,000
5-Year UG	89	INR 5,40,000
1-Year PG	37	INR 6,10,000
2-Year PG	571	INR 4,60,000
3-Year PG	1	INR 4,95,000
6-Year PG	23	INR 5,10,000

Some of the elite companies such as Jaro Education, Enrich & Excell, Crystal Hr &Solutions Pvt Ltd, Access health care, Ntrust Infotech Solutions, SS Technovation, Learnovators Pvt Ltd, TCS, Elait IT Technology Services Pvt Ltd, Visionary RCM Infotech India Pvt Ltd, Tech Mahindra Foundation (Medical Coding), Ecom Express, Hibiz Solutions (India) Private Limited, IBM, HCL, Microsoft, Revature, Fomra, Thermal Engineering, Indus Automation, LifeCell, Tablets LTD, Amazon, ZOHO Corp, Flextronics and many more were recruiters students from past over the years.

Vels University Scholarships

For a minimum aggregate score of 60% and above in the qualifying degree and a pass in VELS Entrance Examination (VEE) 10% scholarship in the Tuition fee for the 1 year only.

Rank Holders in Competitive Examinations

Percentile CAT / MAT	Waiver in Tuition Fee (For 1 Semester only)
More than 98%	50% of Tuition Fees
96% - 97%	30% of Tuition Fees
90% - 95%	20% of Tuition Fees

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Vels University Infrastructure

A striking feature of this University is the well-planned and comprehensive, infrastructure provided to the students and faculty. They are:-

Spacious Lecture Halls
Well-equipped state-of-the-art Laboratories
Air-Conditioned Computer Training Centre
Modern Conference Halls
Well-equipped Digital Library
Audio / Visual Communication Aids
Fully Air-conditioned Auditorium

Sports: Excellent facilities are offered for all the indoor and outdoor games. The students get excellent training by a qualified Physical Director and his team of assistants. The students are encouraged to participate in various intercollegiate competitions to exhibit their talents and win medals and trophies. Vel's Sports Academy functions to promote sports and games.

Library: VISTAS Library building spans over an area of 20000 sq.ft. it has a seating capacity of 500 persons and follows an Open Access System blended with State-of-the-art facilities. The Library houses a collection of 121534 Books, 147525 e-books, 12660 Back Volumes, 4539 Dissertations, and 5254 Audio Visual Resources.

Vels University FAQs

Ques. How is the library at VISTAS ?

Ans. The VISTAS Library facility is 20000 square feet in size, with 500 seats available. It features state-of-the-art amenities combined with an Open Access System. 121534 books, 147525 e-books, 12660 back volumes, 4539 dissertations, and 5254 audiovisual resources are all kept at the library.

Ques. What sports facilities are offered at Vels University?

Ans. All of the indoor and outdoor games have first-rate amenities. The pupils receive first-rate instruction from a skilled Physical Director and his group of helpers. It is encouraged of the students to compete in different intercollegiate events to showcase their skills and earn medals and trophies. The purpose of Vel's Sports Academy is to encourage games and sports.

Ques. How is Vels University Faculty?

Ans. Vels University's Faculty includes well-trained & well-qualified teachers.

Ques. Who are the top recruiters at Vels University?

Ans. Jaro Education, Enrich & Excell, Crystal Hr &Solutions Pvt Ltd, Access health care, Ntrust Infotech Solutions, SS Technovation, Learnovators Pvt Ltd, TCS, Elait IT Technology Services Pvt Ltd, Visionary RCM Infotech India Pvt Ltd, Tech Mahindra Foundation (Medical Coding), Ecom Express, Hibiz Solutions (India) Private Limited, IBM, HCL, Microsoft, Revature, Fomra, Thermal Engineering, Indus Automation, LifeCell, Tablets LTD, Amazon, ZOHO Corp, Flextronics are some of the top recruiters at VISTAS.

Ques. Is there any entrance exam for Vels University Admission?

Ans. Yes, Admissions to all the UG & PG programs at Vels University are done based on the VELS entrance examination (VEE). VISTAS also accepts IMU CET / GATE/ TANCET / CAT/ MAT/ XAT Scores for admission to its various programs.

Ques. Is Vels University a private or government university?

Ans. Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) is an institute of higher education located in Chennai. It was founded in 1992, and in 2008, the University Grants Commission awarded it Deemed University status in accordance with clause 3 of the UGC Act 1956.

Ques. Is Vels deemed or not?

Ans. The Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) is a Deemed to be University under the University Grants Council (UGC), is situated in Velan Nagar, Pallavaram, Chennai.

Ques. What is Vels University ranked in the world?

Ans. Vels University received TOP 50% rankings in 11 research areas and was rated 5164th globally in the 2024 rankings, placing it 246th in India.

Ques. How many acres is Vels University?

Ans. The Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies' 29-acre campus is located on P.V. Vaithiyalingam Road in Chennai's Pallavaram neighborhood, about 5 kilometers from Chennai International Airport.

Ques. What is the qualification for Vels University?

Ans. Students may apply if they have completed a professional or non-professional course at a university recognized by the UGC with at least 50% of the possible points. 55–60% on tests such as the CMAT, MAT, XAT, or CAT. must have an aggregate score of 65 or above on the VELS Entrance Examination (VEE) in order to be qualified.

Admission Process

Admission to Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

CUET PGCATMATXATVEETANCETGATECLATNEETAP ECETTamil Nadu NEET Counselling

Placements & Recruiters

Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies Placement Details

Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Highest Package

₹33,00,000

Represents the top salary package reported in the available placement information.

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₹4,50,000

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Leading companies associated with the college's placement ecosystem.

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Aditya Birla Group
Amazon
Cognizant
IBM
Mu Sigma
Reliance Industries Limited [RIL]
Wipro
Accenture
Deloitte
Google
HDFC Bank
Microsoft
TCS
HCL Technologies
Hiranandani Group of Companies
L&T Infotech

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Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies Facilities

Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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