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VELS UNIVERSITY
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Khushboo
Content Creator | Updated On 2022-10-08
Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai, popularly known as Vels University, offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses in 14 different fields. It is ranked fifth among the top 10 private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu by Times of India Engineering Survey and top among 50th South India’s Private Business School by Business World. NIRF has ranked its pharmacy program at 52nd position all over India.
Vels University Highlights
| Established | University Type | 1992 | Private (Deemed University) |
| Accredited by | NAAC ‘A’ Grade & NBA |
| Entrance Exam | Vels Entrance Exam |
| Courses Offered | UG, PG, and Doctoral |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Top Recruiters | HDFC Bank, SBI Cards, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj Capital, Kotak Mahindra Bank |
| Campus Area | 30 acres |
| Key Points |
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| Facilities Available | Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports |
| Official Website | http://www.velsuniv.ac.in |
| Admission Helpdesk | 73051 11222 |
| Location | Velan Nagar, P.V. Vaithiyalingam Road, Pallavaram, Chennai 117 |
Vels University Ranking
| Agency | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF (Engineering) | 2022 | 159 |
| NIRF (Pharmacy) | 2022 | 34 |
| NIRF (Engineering) | 2021 | 125 |
| NIRF (Engineering) | 2020 | 201 |
Vels University Courses
The Vels University comprises a total of 18 schools offering courses in multiple disciplines. The details pertaining to the courses offered under these disciplines are as follows:
| Schools | UG | PG | Diploma |
| School of Engineering | B.E., B. Tech | M.E. | PGDM |
| School of Maritime Studies | B.Sc., B.E. | DME | -- |
| School of Management Studies & Commerce | B.A., B.B.A., B.Com | M.B.A. | -- |
| School of Pharmaceutical Sciences | B.Pharm | M.Pharm | -- |
| School of Life Sciences | B.Sc. | M.Sc. | -- |
| School of Mass Communication | B.Sc | M.Sc. | Diploma in Designing, Animation, Visual Communication |
| Languages | B.A. | M.A. | -- |
| Computer sciences | B.Sc., B.C.A. | M.Sc., M.C.A. | -- |
| Physiotherapy | B.P.T. | M.P.T. | -- |
| Hotel management | B.Sc. | M.Sc. | Diploma in Hotel Management and PG Diploma in Culinary |
| Basic Sciences | B.Sc. | M.Sc. | Green Chemistry |
| Law | B.A, LL.B, Hons | LL.B | -- |
| Ocean engineering | B.Tech | M.Tech | Diploma in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering and Diploma in Petroleum Engineering |
| Education | B.Sc., B.Ed; B.Ed | -- | |
| School of Music & Fine Arts | B.A. | M.A. | Diploma in Music & Dance |
| Department of Aviation | B.Sc. | -- | |
| Department of Vedic Astrology | B.A. | M.A. | Diploma in Astrology |
Note: Vels University also offers M.Phil and Ph.D. programs.
Vels University Admission
Vels University offers admission through online registration mode. Given below is the procedure for application in bulleted form.
Application Procedure
- Fill out the application form with accurate information.
- Please ensure that you use the correct email address and contact no. This also allows us to contact you via email with important updates, wherever necessary.
- Once your application form is duly filled, your account is automatically created. Your email ID will be your username.
- You can log in to your account as many times as needed to continue or modify your application within 30 days.
- Payment to be made toward the application fee can be made using the credit card/ debit card or net banking.
- Your application will be processed once we have received your application fee.
- If you want to apply for more than 1 course, then pls fill up the application form a second time and follow the same steps as above.
- If you have questions about the application process, please call 0 7305 111 222.
- For any other queries please send an email to admission@velsuniv.ac.in
Vels University Placements
The university has a Center for Career Development (CCD) which works to facilitate the training activities of the students and make sure that they get placed in the best companies. A total of 943 students got placed in the 2020 Batch. Some of the elite companies such as Jaro education, Enrich & Excell, Crystal Hr &Solutions Pvt Ltd, Access health care, Ntrust Infotech Solutions, SS Technovation, Learnovators Pvt Ltd, TCS, Elait IT Technology Services Pvt Ltd, Visionary RCM Infotech India Pvt Ltd, Tech Mahindra Foundation (Medical Coding), Ecom Express, Hibiz Solutions (India) Private Limited, IBM, HCL, Microsoft, Revature, Fomra, Thermal Engineering, Indus Automation, LifeCell, Tablets LTD, Amazon, ZOHO Corp, Flextronics and many more were recruiters students from past over the years.
Vels University Scholarships
For a minimum aggregate score of 60% and above in the qualifying degree and a pass in VELS Entrance Examination (VEE) 10% scholarship in the Tuition fee for the 1 year only.
Vels University Facilities
A striking feature of this University is well-planned and comprehensive, the infrastructure provided to the students and faculty. They are:-
- Spacious Lecture Halls
- Well equipped state-of-the-art Laboratories
- Air-Conditioned Computer Training Centre
- Modern Conference Halls
- Well-equipped Digital Library
- Audio / Visual Communication Aids
- Fully Air-conditioned Auditorium
Sports: Excellent facilities are offered for all the indoor and outdoor games. The students get excellent training by a qualified Physical Director and his team of assistants. The students are encouraged to participate in various intercollegiate competitions to exhibit their talents and win medals and trophies. Vel's Sports Academy functions to promote sports and games.
Library: VISTAS Library building spans over an area of 20000 sq.ft. it has a seating capacity of 500 persons and follows an Open Access System blended with State-of-the-art facilities. The Library houses a collection of 121534 Books, 147525 e-Books, 12660 Back Volumes, 4539 Dissertations, and 5254 Audio Visual Resources.
Fees and Eligibility
| COURSE | FEES |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | 287000/Yearly |
| B.SC | 234000/Yearly |
| BBA | 184000/Yearly |
| MBA | 509000/Yearly |
| B.Sc + B.Ed | 48200/Yearly |
GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES
VELS University offers various UG, PG, and Research programs in the field of Engineering, Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, Coastal and Ocean Engineering, Animation, Film and Television Production, etc. In addition to this, the university also offers Diploma courses in different specializations.
For admission to the UG and PG course at VELS University, candidates are required to appear for the VELS entrance examination (VEE) and participate in the counseling sessions for final seat allotments.
Basic Criteria :Entrance basedEntrance Exam :Vels Entrance Exam
Entrance Exam :Online
Application Fee :N/A
Admission Process :Fill out the application form with accurate information. Please ensure that you use the correct email address and contact no. This also allows us to contact you via email with important updates, wherever necessary. Once your application form is duly fille
Placements :Yes
Scholarship Schemes :For a minimum aggregate score of 60% and above in the qualifying degree and a pass in VELS Entrance Examination (VEE) 10% scholarship in the Tuition fee for the 1 year only.
Specializations :Engineering, Management, and Science.
Intake :Vels Entrance Exam
Tuition Fee :N/A
<p id="be">For admissions into both B.E. and B.Tech courses, the applicant must clear the entrance test VEE, which is conducted on an all-India level. The selection of candidates to the professional courses will be made on the basis of merit i.e. marks scored in the qualifying examination and the aforementioned entrance test. For programmes like Maritime Studies, one should also pass a Medical Test to be eligible to be applied.</p> <div class="table-responsive"> <table class="table table-striped style_table" style="width: 100%; height: 678.718px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 44.7812px;"> <th style="width: 6.4962%; height: 44.7812px;">Course Name</th> <th style="width: 23.9685%; height: 44.7812px;">Specializations</th> <th style="width: 38.1952%; height: 44.7812px;">Eligibility</th> <th style="width: 25.56%; height: 44.7812px;">Selection Criteria</th> </tr> <tr style="height: 44.7812px;"> <td style="width: 6.4962%; height: 313.469px;" rowspan="8">B.E</td> <td style="width: 23.9685%; height: 44.7812px;">Computer Science Engineering (CSE)</td> <td style="width: 38.1952%; height: 223.906px;" colspan="1" rowspan="7">Students must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as main subjects. Biology as the fourth preferable subject OR must have passed Higher Secondary Examination of Vocation stream</td> <td style="width: 25.56%; height: 223.906px;" rowspan="7">Merit based on VELS Entrance Examination & merit based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 44.7812px;"> <td style="width: 23.9685%; height: 44.7812px;">Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 22.3906px;"> <td style="width: 23.9685%; height: 22.3906px;">Mechanical Engineering</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 22.3906px;"> <td style="width: 23.9685%; height: 22.3906px;">Civil Engineering</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 44.7812px;"> <td style="width: 23.9685%; height: 44.7812px;">Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 22.3906px;"> <td style="width: 23.9685%; height: 22.3906px;">Automobile Engineering</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 22.3906px;"> <td style="width: 23.9685%; height: 22.3906px;">Biomedical Engineering</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 89.5625px;"> <td style="width: 23.9685%; height: 89.5625px;">Marine Engineering</td> <td style="width: 38.1952%; height: 89.5625px;">Pass in +2, with a minimum of 60% in PCM group & minimum 50% in English at 10th or 12<sup>th</sup>. Maximum age limit is 25 years.</td> <td style="width: 25.56%; height: 89.5625px;" colspan="1">Merit based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination together with 10+2 marks</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 89.5625px;"> <td style="width: 6.4962%; height: 89.5625px;">B.E Lateral Entry</td> <td style="width: 23.9685%; height: 89.5625px;">--</td> <td style="width: 38.1952%; height: 89.5625px;">Diploma in Engg./Technology OR B.Sc degree with Mathematics at Graduate level</td> <td style="width: 25.56%; height: 89.5625px;" colspan="1">Merit based on VELS Entrance Examination & merit based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 89.5625px;"> <td style="width: 6.4962%; height: 230.906px;" rowspan="4">B.Tech</td> <td style="width: 23.9685%; height: 89.5625px;">Information Technology – with specialization in Mobile & Cloud-Based Application (in association with IBM)</td> <td style="width: 38.1952%; height: 89.5625px;">Minimum 55% in HSC or its equivalent with PCM.</td> <td style="width: 25.56%; height: 230.906px;" colspan="1" rowspan="4">Merit based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination together with 10+2 marks</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 67.1719px;"> <td style="width: 23.9685%; height: 67.1719px;">Biotechnology</td> <td style="width: 38.1952%; height: 67.1719px;">Pass in 10+2 with Biology, Physics & Chemistry OR Physics, Chemistry, Botany & Zoology, and equivalent with 55% marks</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 44.7812px;"> <td style="width: 23.9685%; height: 44.7812px;">Naval Architecture & Offshore Engg.</td> <td style="width: 38.1952%; height: 74.1718px;" rowspan="2">10+2 with minimum 55% marks in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry subjects and 55% in English at 10 and 10+2 level</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 29.3906px;"> <td style="width: 23.9685%; height: 29.3906px;">Petroleum Engineering</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div>
Admission CutOff Criteria
Hostel
| Hostel For | Hostel Type | Total Annual Fee | Security Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Two Seater AC Room | 160000 | 0 |
| Female | Two Seater AC Room | 160000 | 0 |
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Scholarship
Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Pallavaram Chennai conducts V-SAT 2020, a scholarship admission test to offer 100% scholarship to more than 500 students to pursue their undergraduate program at their campus. Up to 75% scholarship has been offered to participants based on their meritorious performance in the aptitude test conducted on July 01, 2020. More than 10,000 students participated from 38 districts of Tamil Nadu and other states. The results of VSAT 2020 is published on their website and can be accessed through the link http://www.velsuniv.ac.in/
VISTAS also offers the following scholarship schemes to deserving students:
Engineering Programs
Scheme 1
| VEE Marks Obtained | Waiver in Tuition Fee (For 1 Year) |
| 90 - 100 | 100% |
| 80 - 89.99 | 75% |
| 70 - 79.99 | 50% |
| 60 - 69.99 | 30% |
| 50 - 59.99 | 25% |
| 40- 49.99 | 20% |
| Less than 40 | 10% |
Scheme 2: Marks in the qualifying exam (Any Board)
| Aggregate in PCM | Waiver in Tuition Fee (For 1 Year) |
| Above 95% | 50% |
| 90% - 94.99% | 40% |
| 80% - 89.99% | 25% |
| 70 - 79.99% | 10% |
1st Graduate: Concession fee for B.E courses 10% for every year
MBA Programs
For a minimum aggregate score of 60% and above in the qualifying degree and a pass in VELS Entrance Examination (VEE) 10% scholarship in the Tuition fee for the 1 year only
Rank Holders in Competitive Examinations
| Percentile CAT/ MAT | Waiver in Tuition Fee (For 1 Semester only) |
| More than 98% | 50% of Tuition Fees |
| 96% - 97% | 30% of Tuition Fees |
| 90% - 95% | 20% of Tuition Fees |
Law Courses
For BA.LLB courses: Qualifying in VEE - 10% scholarship in the Tuition fee for the 1 year (2 semester alone) only
Alumnus
For our UG Student 10% scholarship for PG courses every year.
Sports Quota
For All Programs: 100% Tuition fee Concession and free Hostel accommodation.
Vels School Students
25% scholarship for all UG Courses for the 1 year (2 Semesters alone) only
Merit Scholarships for First Rank Holder
The first rank in each program in end-semester examinations shall be awarded merit scholarships. Final semester excluded
- 1st rank - 25% tuition fees in that semester, No cash will be paid and it will be adjusted in Tuition fees
B.E(E.E.E/E.C.E/C.S.E/AUTOMOBILE/BIOTECH/BIOMEDICAL/Mech/CIVIL/PETROLEUM/NAVAL ARCHITECTURE/MECHATRONICS/IT):
- Above 90% in (+2) - 25% scholarship for 4 years.
- Above 80% in (+2) - 25% scholarship for 1 year.
B.Tech (IT):
- Above 90% in (+2) - 10% scholarship for 4 years.
- Above 80% in (+2) - 10% scholarship for 1 year.
Faculty
Dr. Ishari K Ganesh
Designation :Founder
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :Management
Experience :32 Years
Dr.L.Karikalan
Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :Engineering
Experience :10 Years
Dr.Ramasubramanian.S
Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :Engineering
Experience :10 Years
Dr.Ruban.M
Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :Engineering
Experience :8 Years
Dr.Hemalatha.R.J
Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Experience :16 Years
Mr.Chandrasekaran.R
Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Experience :8 Years
Ms.T.R.Thamizhvani
Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Experience :8 Years
Dr.T.Ilango
Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :CIVIL ENGINEERING
Experience :16 Years
Dr.Jino.R
Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :CIVIL ENGINEERING
Experience :9 Years
Dr.Preetha.S
Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :Management
Experience :28 Years
Mr.Prabhakar Christopher David.M
Designation :Professor
Qualification :MBA
Department :Commerce
Experience :15 Years