VELS University Infrastructure Details

VELS University Facilities

VELS Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies, which spans 29.13 acres in Pallavaram, is located in the middle of the city. The college offers various facilities, including a library, labs, hostels, etc. Further details about the VELS University campus are cited below

• Hostel
• Library
• Research Activities
• Transportation
• Auditorium
• Conference Hall
• Sports Facilities
• Other Facilities

Hostel

• The VELS University hostel is a home away from home with plenty of space and storage.
• Air-conditioned rooms are provided upon request, and there is free Wi-Fi.
• The hostel also provides a library for a better experience.
• On-campus, there is a qualified medical attendant.
• A mess and a canteen are also available.
• Laundry services are accessible to students on a fee basis.
• There are excellent indoor and outdoor game facilities.
• The students have access to a well-equipped gym.
• Boys and girls are housed in separate hostels.

Library: VELS University library has a seating capacity of 500 people and an Open Access System. It houses 130236 books, 165060 e-books, 12660 back volumes, 4539 dissertations, and 5254 audio-visual resources. More than 374 periodicals (national and international) and 12535 e-journals are available. The digital library provides access to electronic information services. Staff and students have access to EBSCO, ProQuest, J-Gate, IEEE/IEL, ASME, NPTEL, etc. A completely automated library information system with barcoding of books, non-book materials, and ID cards is available, allowing for laser scanning of issues and returns.

Research Activities: VELS University offers various equipment to the students.

• Thermocycler (PCR Machine)
• Co2 Incubator
• H.P.L.C.
• U.V. Visible Spectrophotometer
• Gel Documentation
• Fermentor & Tissue culture facility

Transportation: VELS Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies campus area is well connected to the local electric train network. Students can use the city transport corporation buses and buses that run between the Pallavaram Railway Station and the university at affordable prices.

Auditorium: The campus has a 1500-seat air-conditioned auditorium named Shivalayaa for seminars, conferences, and intra- and inter-university cultural fests. It is one of the largest auditoriums that allows students to showcase their natural skills during their studies.

Conference Hall: The VELS University infrastructure has five well-equipped air-conditioned conference halls with the latest audio-visual technology, making seminars and conference sessions more exciting.

Sports Facilities

• Volleyball Court
• Basketball Court
• Football
• Hockey Ground
• Recreation Room for Indoor Games
• Students Cafeteria
• Well laid Track
• Modern Gymnasium
• Aquatic Complex

VELS University Facilities

• Spacious Lecture Halls
• Laboratories
• Air-Conditioned Computer Training Centre
• Vels Knowledge Resource Centre
• Social and Cultural Activities
• Youth Festivals
• RO Plant
• Yoga Hall
• Fitness Centre
• Swimming Pool
• Wi-Fi
• Free Clinic
• ATM Facilities
• HT Power Supply