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Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS), also known as VELS University, is a private deemed university established in 1992 and granted deemed status in 2008 under UGC §3 . Located in Pallavaram, Chennai, it is run under the Vel’s Educational Trust, led by Chancellor Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh . VELS offers a rich blend of disciplines across engineering, management, law, pharmacy, life sciences, arts, maritime studies, and more, along with its own medical college and hospital .

 

 

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Full Name

Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies

Popularly Known As

VELS University (VISTAS), Chennai

Location

Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Established Year

1992 (Deemed University since 2008)

Type

Private Deemed-to-be University

Approved By

UGC (Deemed University)

Accreditation

NAAC ('A' / 'A++'), NBA (Engineering/Management), AICTE, PCI, BCI, NCTE

Campus Size

~29 acres urban campus

Chancellor

Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh

Vels Institute of Science, Technology & ... Important Dates

(Tentative)

Important Dates (Tentative for 2025 Admissions)

Event

Date

VEE (Entrance Exam for UG/PG)

April 21–27, 2025

Ph.D. Admissions—Application Deadline

June 30, 2025 (July session)

Ph.D. Entrance Test

January 25, 2025

Refer to official notifications for exact dates.

Vels Institute of Science, Technology & ... Admission Process

Admission Procedure

Mode of Admission:

  • UG/PG Courses: Through VEE (Vels Entrance Exam)—online/offline .
     
    • MBA may also accept CAT/MAT/XAT scores .
  • Ph.D.: Entrance test + Interview; selection based on 70% test + 30% viva .
     

Eligibility:

  • UG: 10+2 with 50% aggregate (with subject-specific requirements) .
  • PG: Bachelor’s degree with ~50% .
  • Ph.D.: Master’s with ~55% (45% for reserved categories) .

Vels Institute of Science, Technology & ... Scholarship

Scholarships

While specific schemes are not listed, VELS is known to offer:

  • Merit-based scholarships, government scholarships (SC/ST/OBC), and Trust-based aid via Vel’s Education initiatives.
  • Industry-aligned scholarships and incubation support for deserving students—aligned with its robust placement ecosystem.

Vels Institute of Science, Technology & ... Placements

 Placements

  • Placement rate ~80%, highest package around Rs 11.25 LPA .
  • Recruiters: Deloitte, IBM, Accenture, Amazon, HCL, TCS, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Indiamart .
  • UG placement data (2023): ~766 placed out of 1109 graduates; PG placement data around 571 out of 780 .

Vels Institute of Science, Technology & ... Rankings

Ranked 21 out of 73 in India 2024 (Indiatoday Ranking)

Ranked 57 out of 92 in India 2024 (The Week Ranking)

 

  • Ranked 51/200 overall and 101/150 in university category by NIRF 2024 .
  • Ranked 157 in Engineering and 21 in University by India Today 2024 .
  • NAAC accredited with A++ grade (highest) and NBA accredited for engineering and management programs .

NIRF Pharmacy Ranking: 64 in 2024 .

Vels Institute of Science, Technology & ... Courses & Fees

Course 1st Year Fees Eligibility
B.Tech ₹1.16 Lakhs - 3 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+2
MBA ₹1.45 Lakhs - 4.17 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 50%
LLB ₹2.38 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation

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Vels Institute of Science, Technology & ... Facilities

Auditorium Auditorium

Cafeteria Cafeteria
Computer Lab Computer Lab
Gym Gym
Hostel Hostel
Laboratory Laboratory
Library Library
Medical Emergency Medical Emergency

Sport Sport


Vels Institute of Science, Technology & ... Ratings & Reviews

Academics
Academics

9 / 10

Faculty
Faculty

9.1 / 10

Infrastructure
Infrastructure

8.6 / 10

Placement
Placement

8.9 / 10

Social Life
Social Life

9.1 / 10

Accommodation
Accommodation

9.1 / 10


Vels Institute of Science, Technology & ... FAQs

Most programs are via VEE; MBA accepts CAT/MAT/XAT; PG via VEE, and Ph.D. via entrance + interview .

~29-acre urban campus in Pallavaram, with hostels, labs, libraries, auditorium, and research centres .

Highest package ~₹11.25 LPA; placement rate ~80% .

NAAC A++ (highest), NBA accredited, NIRF overall 51, pharmacy 64, strong in India Today rankings .

Vels Institute of Science, Technology & ...  Address

Velan Nagar P.V. Vaithiyalingam Road Pallavaram Chennai - 600117 Tamil Nadu, India

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