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Vidya Academy of Science and Technology - [VAST]

Thalakottukara P.O., Kecheri,, India • 6805014.0(65)
VerifiedPrivateEstd. 2003APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Thiruvananthapuram, ThiruvananthapuramAICTE
Founded
2003
Type
Private
Affiliation
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram

About Vidya Academy of Science and Technology - [VAST]

Vidya Academy of Science and Technology in Kerala is approved by the AICTE. The institute is affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. It is part of the Vidya International Charitable Trust. 

The college has B.Tech as UG program and M.Tech and MCA as post-graduation courses. Candidates can apply online to get admission. The application fee is INR 500/-. The institute has admission through entrance-exam and seats allocated to those who seek admission with a fee waiver.

VAST Thrissur Highlights

Established | Type Private
Accreditation AICTE
Also known as  VAST
Courses offered BTech and Postgraduate courses
Admission criteria Entrance exam
Facilities available Library, hostel, labs, auditorium
Official website https://vidyaacademy.ac.in/index.php

VAST Thrissur Courses

VAST Thrissur offers 3 full-time courses. Following are the details of the courses: 

Course Details
B.Tech. Duration: 4 years
Eligibility: Students with more than 45 percent in 10+2 exams with science
Selection criteria: Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical exam or JEE
Specializations: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, and Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering
M.Tech. Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: 60 percent in Engineering exam for government quota; 55 percent for management quota
Specializations: Power Electronics, Computer Science & Engineering, Structural Engineering, Embedded Systems
Selection criteria: GATE exam 
MCA Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: 50percent in BCA or BSc
Selection criteria: MCA entrance exam

The institute also accepts Lateral entry in B.Tech program.

Read MoreVAST Thrissur Courses & Fee 

VAST Thrissur Admissions

Admissions to B.Tech are based on the KEAM entrance exam. 

Students are selected for B.Tech lateral based on the ranks secured by them in Lateral Entry Test (LET). 

For admissions in M.Tech, students must have appeared and qualified in GATE examination.

Admissions to MCA are accepted based on Marks obtained by the student in MCA Entrance Exam of Kerala. 

Apart from direct admission, the college admits students laterally and has a set of seats left for those availing fee waiver. 

How to Apply?

  • Fill the online application form available on the website. 
  • Pay the application fee of INR 500./- online. 
  • Appear for the required entrance exams and keep the scores handy. 
  • When the college declares the merit list, go for admission with entrance scores and exam results of 10+2 and degree for postgraduate candidates. 

Read More: VAST Thrissur Admission

VAST Thrissur Placements

The institute BAST Thrissur has a training and placement cell to prepare the students for specific job roles. 

Mr. Paul J. Chakola is the Head of the Training and Placement Department. Statistics showing that 184 students were placed from the batch of 2020. While 241 offers were made. 

The Institute industry tie-up range is over 110. Wipro, Infosys, ICICI Bank, IBM, TCS Ltd, Coca Cola, Amazon, and Byzu's are some of the top industrial tie-ups. 

Read More: VAST Thrissur Placement

VAST Thrissur Facilities

Hostel: The college has hostel facilities for both boys and girls. 400 girls and 20 boys can be accommodated. Students have to pay 8000 as a one-time payment and 4500 for mess each month. 

  • Online Classes: The college has the facility to provide its students with online lessons as well.
  • Training and Placement: The college has tied up with Infosys for placements ad is accredited by TCS. TCS, Wipro and other companies come to campus for recruitment. 
  • Extracurricular activities: The institute has a gym, playground and a music club to provide students recreation. 

Read MoreVAST Thrissur Reviews

VAST Thrissur Faculty

100 percent faculty are with post-graduation or above qualification. Details of the faculty are always posted on the website. 

Read MoreVAST Thrissur Faculty 

VAST Thrissur FAQs

Ques. Does the college allow cancellation of admission?

Ans. Cancellation is allowed but processing charges and liquidation damage will be cut.

Ques. Does the college provide a fee concession?

Ans. Fee concession is as per government rules. SC, ST candidates are eligible for fee concession.

Ques. Does the college have a research and development cell?

Ans. As an important step for achieving excellence in Engineering education, Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) has established a Research Development and Consultancy Cell in the college. Consultancy work is being taken up utilizing the idle capacity of laboratories and other infrastructure. Extension work will be taken up in a big way to fulfill the social commitment of the institution. Students trained in VAST, through their active participation in research and consultancy will be exposed to field problems so that they will be more confident to take up challenging jobs in their career. Involvement in the developmental activities of the country will enable VAST to fulfil its social obligations. The transformation of VAST into a full-fledged Deemed Technological University would be made easier by the successful activities of the Research, Development and Consultancy Cell.

Ques. What scholarships are available for students?

Ans. There are a number of scholarships available for those from economically weak backgrounds. These scholarships are for BTech students.

Ques. What does the green club do?

Ans. A 'GREEN CLUB' has been formed with the intention to popularize the use of bicycles amongst the staff and students of Vidya Academy of Science & Technology. Apart from helping to reduce pollution, it provides an excellent form of exercise, which is much needed in our present day life styles. Cycles are kept at various centres from wherein the members can draw, use and deposit them at their convenience. The intention of the club is to promote clean environment, health, spread the concept of good health and maximize the users. The membership fees is a meagre Rs 100/- for a year. The drive has been an unprecedented success.
Courses & Fees

Explore Courses

Compare fees, eligibility, duration, exams, and specializations in a compact view.

Courses
5
Lowest Fee
₹66,431
Highest Fee
₹5,02,000
Streams
2
EngineeringComputer Applications
Admission
Last Date for Submission of Application for KEAM 2025 [B.Tech]
Start: 10 Feb 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: 51715
Exam: KEAM
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Accepted Exams
KEAM2025
24 Apr 25 - 28 Apr 25
Specializations
7 available
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Mechanical Engineering)
1st Year Fee
₹5,02,000
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A(KEAM)
Computer Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Computer Science and Engineering)
1st Year Fee
₹5,02,000
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
51715(KEAM)
Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Civil Engineering)
1st Year Fee
₹5,02,000
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
49963(KEAM)
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
1st Year Fee
₹5,02,000
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
52137(KEAM)
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Electronics & Communication Engineering)
1st Year Fee
₹5,02,000
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
51116(KEAM)
Production Engineering
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Production Engineering)
1st Year Fee
₹5,02,000
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)
1st Year Fee
₹5,02,000
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
51909(KEAM)
Admission
N/A
Start: N/A
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Accepted Exams
Kerala MCA2025
14 May 25
Admission
Last Date for Submission of Application for KEAM 2025 [B.Tech]
Start: 10 Feb 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Accepted Exams
KEAM2025
24 Apr 25 - 28 Apr 25
Specializations
6 available
Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral} (Civil Engineering)
1st Year Fee
₹4,01,500
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Computer Science & Engineering
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral} (Computer Science & Engineering)
1st Year Fee
₹4,01,500
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral} (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
1st Year Fee
₹4,01,500
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral} (Electronics & Communication Engineering)
1st Year Fee
₹4,01,500
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral} (Mechanical Engineering)
1st Year Fee
₹4,01,500
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Production Engineering
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral} (Production Engineering)
1st Year Fee
₹4,01,500
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
N/A
Start: N/A
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
4 available
Embedded Systems
Master of Technology [M.Tech.] (Embedded Systems)
1st Year Fee
₹1,26,831
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Computer Science And Engineering
Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Computer Science and Engineering)
1st Year Fee
₹1,26,831
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Power Electronics
Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Power Electronics)
1st Year Fee
₹1,26,831
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Structural Engineering
Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Structural Engineering)
1st Year Fee
₹1,26,831
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
N/A
Start: N/A
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A

Admission Process

Admission to Vidya Academy of Science and Technology - [VAST] is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

KEAMKerala MCA
Placements & Recruiters

Vidya Academy of Science and Technology - [VAST] Placement Details

Vidya Academy of Science and Technology - [VAST] in Thrissur, Kerala, 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 Thrissur, Kerala, India.

Recruiters
16
Salary Metrics
0/2
Placement Metric

Highest Package

N/A

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

Placement Metric

Average Package

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Shows the typical package range students may expect based on the available average salary data.

Top Recruiters

Leading companies associated with the college’s placement ecosystem.

Showing 16 recruiters
  • Amazon
  • Cognizant
  • Ernst & Young
  • IBM
  • Mu Sigma
  • Tata Motors
  • Wipro
  • HDFC Bank
  • TCS
  • L&T Infotech
  • Mphasis
  • Infosys Technologies
  • Hexaware Technologies
  • ELGI Equipments Ltd
  • MindTree
  • Nest Technologies
Campus Facilities

Vidya Academy of Science and Technology - [VAST] Facilities

Vidya Academy of Science and Technology - [VAST] in Thrissur, Kerala, 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 Thrissur, Kerala, India.

Total Facilities
13
Academic Support
4
Student Life
7
  • Library
    Academic

    Library

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Hostel
    Student Life

    Hostel

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Classrooms
    Academic

    Classrooms

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Comp Labs
    Academic

    Comp Labs

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Wi-FI Campus
    Student Life

    Wi-FI Campus

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Transport
    Student Life

    Transport

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • canteen
    Facility

    canteen

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Banks
    Facility

    Banks

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Sports
    Campus Life

    Sports

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Cafeteria
    Student Life

    Cafeteria

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Medical
    Student Life

    Medical

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Laboratory
    Academic

    Laboratory

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Auditorium
    Campus Life

    Auditorium

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

Faculty

Dr. Sudha Balagopalan

Principal

Prof. K V Leela

Professor

Qualification: B.Tech., M.Tech.

Prof. V Jayadevan

Professor

Qualification: B.Tech.

Dr. C. Justine Jose

Associate Professor

Qualification: M.Tech., Ph.D.

Mrs. Deepa Mohan

Associate Professor

Qualification: M.Tech., B.E., M.B.A., Ph.D.

Mrs. Abhilasha

Associate Professor

Qualification: M.Tech., Ph.D.

Mrs. Nirmala Krishnan

Assistant Professor

Qualification: M.Tech.

Contact Information

Thalakottukara P.O., Kecheri,<br> India

Pincode: 680501

04885-287751

287752

8281795555

8281595555

8281395555

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