VELS University: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

Vels University, formerly known as Vels Institute of Science, Technology, and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), is a private deemed university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established in 1992 and gained deemed university status in 2008. Vels University culture strongly supports diversity and inclusion, it includes students and faculty from a wide variety of social, cultural, and geographical backgrounds.

Table of Contents

• Vels University Quick Insights
• Vels University Ranking
• Vels University Courses 
• Vels University Admissions
• Why choose Vels University?
• Vels University Infrastructure
• Vels University Scholarship
• Vels University Placement 
• Vels University Alumni

Vels University Quick Highlights

Vels University has received an 'A' grade from the NAAC and provides NBA-accredited Engineering and Management Studies courses. The Quick Highlights of Vels University are mentioned below

Name of the institute	Vels University
Year of Establishment	1992
Type of University	Private
Accreditations	NAAC
Recognition	AICTE, UGC
Courses Offered	UG, PG, Doctoral, Certificate, and Diploma
Infrastructure	Library, Labs, Hostel, Smart Classrooms, Auditorium, and more
Campus Area	29 acres
Top Recruiters	Object Frontier Software Pvt Ltd, Infosys, Madras Pharmaceuticals, Troikaa Pharmaceuticals

Vels University Rankings

Vels University was rated 125th among engineering institutions in the NIRF ranking 2021. Following below mentioned are Vels University Ranking

• Asia Today in 2020  named Vels University the Best Multidisciplinary University in Chennai at the Asia Education Summit and Awards.
• Vels University was ranked  5th among the Top 10 Private Engineering Institutes in Tamil Nadu in The Times of India Engineering Survey 2019.
• Vels University was awarded 43rd rank in the category of Pharmacy by NIRF in 2018.

Vels University Courses 

Vels University offers a variety of courses to its students in the field of engineering, Management, Psychology, and Mass Communication. Following are some Vels University Courses. The Vels University Courses provides 11 undergraduate (UG) and 9 postgraduate (PG) programs covering various fields from basic sciences to life sciences and maritime studies. Following the table below mentions Vels University Courses with their Eligibility Criteria

Courses	Duration	Eligibility
B.Tech	4 years	Passed 12th with PCM,
MBA	2 years	passed any degree with a 50% aggregate with a 10+2+3 educational pattern.
B.P.T	4 years	50% of marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Botany & Zoology.
LLB	3 Years	Pass in UG degree from a recognized University Age: As BCI norms

Vels University Fee Structure

 Vels University Fees Structure varies depending on the department and specialization.  The tuition fee for B.E (Civil Engineering) is INR 180,000  which is generally applicable to most specializations within the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) program. Following Table below mentions Vels University Courses and Vels University Fees Structure

Courses	Fees Structure
B.tech	INR 4,72,000
MBA	INR 4,75,800
B.P.T	INR 3,20,000
LLB	INR 6,63,000

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Vels University Admission 

Vels University admission 2023 can be done online on the official website of the university. The eligible candidates have to attend the VELS university entrance exams (VEE). Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements and complete the application form in order to be considered for admission to Vels University.

Vels University Eligibility Criteria

• Vels University candidates will be chosen for admission to the majority of UG and PG courses based on their performance in the VELS Entrance Examination (VEE).

B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• The candidates should have passed the Higher Secondary Examinations of 12th  with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as three of the four subjects or any examination of any other authority accepted by the BOM of VELS University as equivalent thereto.

B.P.T Eligibility Criteria 

• The candidates should have 50% of marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Botany & Zoology.

MBA Eligibility Criteria

• The candidates should have passed any degree with a 50% aggregate with a 10+2+3 educational pattern.

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Why Choose Vels University?

VELS University was placed 125 among engineering institutions in the NIRF ranking 2021, with an overall score of 36.63. Following are the Academic Advantages of choosing Vels University

Vels University Academic Advantages

• Diverse Academic Programs: Vels University offers a wide range of academic programs across multiple disciplines, providing students with a diverse selection of options to pursue their interests and career goals.

• Strong Industry Connect: The university has established collaborations and partnerships with various industries, fostering strong industry-academia interactions. This helps in providing students with practical exposure, internships, and placement opportunities.

• Research Focus: Vels University encourages research activities and interdisciplinary studies, promoting a culture of innovation and intellectual exploration among students and faculty.

Vels University Infrastructure

Vels University boasts a modern and well-equipped infrastructure that caters to the academic and recreational needs of students. Following are some facilities provided by Vels University

• Laboratories
• Air-Conditioned Computer Training Centre
• Well- structured Conference Halls
• Well-equipped Digital Library
• Audio/ Visual Communication Aids
• Air-conditioned Auditoriums
• Broadband Internet Connectivity
• Medical Facility at the campus
• ATM facility

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Vels University Scholarships

Vels University offers scholarships to eligible students based on their academic achievements and financial needs. These scholarships aim to provide support and encouragement to deserving students. Vels University Scholarships are as follows

• VSAT Scholarship
• Merit Scholarship
• First Graduate Scholarship
• Sports Scholarship
• Alumni Scholarship

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Vels University Placement

Vels University secures the highest number of placements offers in the region. Being the Top-ranked University in Chennai, VISTAS gives placement coaching and essential soft skills training to students from various schools. Following are the Vels University Placement Highlights.

• Every year more than 3000 students engage in the job placement program out of which Vels University presents assured placement for 90% of students and 10% prefer higher education or entrepreneurship as a career. 
• The highest salary package nears 8 Lakh INR per annum and the standard is closer to 5 Lakh INR per annum. 

Vels University Top Recruiters

Vels University aims to get Top Recruiters for its students. Following are Vels University’s Top Recruiters

Arinos Infosolutions Ltd	MK Auto Components Ltd	Rane Expanding Horizons
Unisol	Srishti Homes	Sharp
Amaze	Elcomachs India	Lakshmi Constructions
Eureka Forbes	Paytm	YEE Technologies

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Vels University Alumni

VELS University Alumni Association's major goal is to promote education, maintain and establish a network among former and current students, and encourage the activities of the VELS research association. Following are some Top Vels University Alumni

Name	Profession
Arun Raaza	Indian Businessman
Sharath Raman	Digital Associate-Amazon
Krishnan Venugopal	Researcher
Nisha L	Digital Marketing Manager-IBM