Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Chennai

Vels Institute of Science, Technology & ... Highlights

Highlights

Feature	Details
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 & ... Ratings & Reviews

Academics

9 / 10

Faculty

9.1 / 10

Infrastructure

8.6 / 10

Placement

8.9 / 10

Social Life

9.1 / 10

Accommodation

9.1 / 10

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Vels Institute of Science, Technology & ... FAQs

What exams are accepted by VELS for admission?

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

What is the campus size and facility?

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

What is the highest package and placement trend?

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

What are notable rankings and accreditations?

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

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