VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS)

VELS University, also known as Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), is situated at Pallavaram, Chennai. It was founded in 1992 and attained deemed university status in 2008. It has several undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in streams including Engineering, Pharmacy, and Management.

It is NAAC 'A' grade accredited and UGC and AICTE approved. The university campus is very large with world-class infrastructure facilities such as hostels, labs, and auditoriums. Placement activities are also accorded priority in VELS University through frequent visitations of companies.

Vels University (Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies - VISTAS) and Vel Tech (Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology) are both located in Chennai, but Vels University is a broader institution offering a wider range of programs, including those in health sciences, arts, and humanities, while Vel Tech focuses primarily on Science and technology degrees, including engineering and management programs.

The average annual cost of the hostels for girls at Vels University in Chennai is between INR 70,000 and INR 90,000. Basic facilities including lodging meals (mess costs), and upkeep are typically included with this fee. The kind of occupancy (e.g shared or single rooms) and room preferences (e.g air-conditioned or non-air-conditioned amenities) determine the actual cost.

VELS University offers decent placements annually for courses like BTech,  MBA and MCA, etc. The placements are ongoing for the Class of 2025. As of now, the highest package offered during VELS University placements 2025 stood at INR 12 LPA. Further, 52 recruiters offered an average package of more than INR 5 LPA to the students of the batch 2025. The key highlights of VELS University placements for the Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

Vels University offers BSc course for a duration of three years. The total fee for  the programme has many components. Total tuition fee ranges from INR 90,000 to INR 10.5 lakh.

To get admission to BTech programme at Vels University, candidates must fulfil the basic eligibility requirements of the programme. Candidates can meet the following specifications for VISTAS BTech admissions:

Vels University admission process is inclusive of multiple steps. Candidates need to qualify for each step and proceed for the final selection. Check below the main steps for Vels University admissions:

• Make Inquiry
• Check the basic eligiblity requirements
• Fill the application form
• Complete the fee payment

Yes, Vels University applications are out. Candidates can get the application form for the academic year 2026-27 on the university's official website. The application window is open for all the UG and PG courses.

Vels University offers scholarships in various categories. Candidates are offered fee waivers ranging from 10 % to 75%. These can be accessed based on the marks or percentage required as per the given eligibility criteria.