Velammal Engineering College (VEC), located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a reputed private engineering institution established with the vision of imparting quality technical education. It is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and affiliated with Anna University, Chennai. VEC has carved a niche for itself among top engineering colleges in South India due to its consistent academic results, strong placement records, and a commitment to research and innovation.
VEC offers undergraduate (B.E./B.Tech) and postgraduate (M.E./MBA) programs in engineering, technology, and management. The campus is equipped with modern classrooms, advanced laboratories, digital learning systems, a well-stocked central library, and separate hostels for boys and girls. Emphasis is laid on experiential learning, and students benefit from regular industry interface, internships, research projects, and tech symposiums. Velammal's academic ecosystem fosters a spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation, and continuous learning, helping students adapt to global challenges in the engineering and business domains.
Feature |
Details |
Full Name |
Velammal Engineering College |
Location |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Established Year |
1995 |
Approved By |
AICTE, Affiliated to Anna University |
Founder |
Shri M.V. Muthuramalingam |
Event |
Date |
Application Start Date |
January 2025 |
Last Date to Apply |
May 2025 |
Entrance Exams (TNEA/CEET) |
April – May 2025 |
Counseling & Admission |
June – July 2025 |
Academic Session Begins |
August 2025 |
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
Admissions to VEC are done through a centralized counseling system governed by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Steps:
Scholarship Type |
Eligibility |
Merit Scholarships |
90% and above in 12th standard or school toppers |
Economically Weaker Section |
Based on family income & academic performance |
First Graduate Concession |
Government scheme for first graduates in the family |
Sports Scholarship |
For state/national level sports achievers |
Alumni Scholarship |
Provided by Velammal Educational Trust to deserving students |
Parameter |
Details |
Average Salary Package |
Rs4 – Rs5 LPA |
Highest Salary Package |
Rs21 LPA (Offered by Amazon) |
Top Recruiters |
TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Zoho, HCL, Accenture, Amazon |
Internship Opportunities |
Available from 2nd/3rd year across industries |
Placement Training |
Aptitude, technical, soft skills, and mock interviews regularly conducted |
Ranked 101 out of 312 in India 2023
Ranked 5 in Tamil Nadu
Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
BE | ₹55k (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 50% + TNEA |
MBA | ₹20 K (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 50% + TANCET |
B.Tech | ₹55 K (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 50% + TNEA |
Velammal Nagar, Ambattur-Red Hills Road Chennai - 600066 Tamil Nadu, India