Discontinued (Dec 2023)- B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Automobile Engineering) 

at Vel Tech, Avadi

BTech is one of the popular courses of Vel Tech University. When it comes to placements, the University offers decent placements annually. The University has not released the placement report for 2025 and 2024. But during the Vel Tech University placement of 2023, 1,815 students were offered jobs.

The highest package offered to the BTech students during Vel Tech placements 2023 was NR 44 LPA. The key highlights of Vel Tech University placements for the Class of 2023 are tabulated below: 

Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology or Vel Tech University conducts VITUEEE for admission to BTech programme. The test is conducted in 2 phases in computer-based mode. The test includes a total of 90 questions, 30 each for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

No, it is not mandatory to qualify for VTUEEE, only if aspirants get more than 60% aggregate in their previous qualifying exam as per the minimum eligibility criteria. In this case, they can get direct admission to a four-year course of BTech at Vel Tech. If students do not fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria, they have to appear for VTUEEE, which is an in-house entrance exam conducted for admission to Engineering courses. Get here the detailed information to for VITEEE application process.

Vel Tech University offers admission to its UG and PG courses via both merit and entrance-based. Those who want to get admission to Vel Tech are required to appear for either the university's in-house entrance exam for Engineering courses. i.e., Vel Tech Engineering Entrance Exam (VTUEEE). There are other national-level entrance exams such as CLAT, LSAT, which are accepted for Law courses. To find a list of course-wise selection criteria for all courses, click here.

Vel Tech University offers direct admission to the third year For admission to the BTech Lateral Entry course, there is minimum eligibility criteria that need to be fulfilled before applying for the course. Those who are interested to apply for this course must pass Diploma in Engineering/ Technology from the State Board of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu or its equivalent. As there is no entrance exam required for admission, students will be selected based on their merit performance in the previous qualifying exam.

Those who look to secure a seat to Vel Tech University must meet the basic eligibility requirements of the programme they are applying for. Admission to most of the courses at the university is entrance-based. Check below the selection parameters for Vel Tech University admissions for popular courses:

In order to get admission to BTech, students can get admission through both merit and entrance-based. Aspirants need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place, which is to pass Class 12 with 60% aggregate in the respective subjects or equivalent from any recognised board. Students who get less than 60% aggregate in their previous qualifying exams must qualify for VTUEEE. While those who get more than 60% aggregate will get can direct admission based on their merit performance in their previous qualifying exam. Qualified students also have to fill an online application form on the official website of Vel Tech.