B.Sc. in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) 

at VELS University Chennai, Pallavaram

Vels University offers BSc course for a duration of three years. The total fee for one semester of the programme is INR 26,000. Find below the semester-wise course fee for VISTAS BSc programme:

Admission to BSc course is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. The selected candidates based on the merit are called for counselling and document verification round. Candidates need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university. The total tuition fee for BSc ranges between INR 21,000 and INR 26.40 Lacs as per an unofficial source. The fee varies as per the BSc specialisation selected by the candidates. Only after paying the fee, the admission to the university will be confirmed. To know about the complete BSc admission process,  click here.

 BSc is a three-year course divided into six semesters. VISTAS offer BSc course through School of Maritime Studies, School of Life Sciences, School of Computer Sciences, School of Hotel & Catering Management, School of Basic Sciences and Department of Aviation. BSc is available in 19 specialisations, namely Nautical Science, Maritime Operations,  Applied Medical Biotechnology & Clinical Research, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, etc. Candidates who have completed Class 12 or equivalent exam can apply for the BSc specialisation of their choice. 

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

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:

Yes, VELS University admissions are now open for 2026-27 AY. The university is accepting applications for all of its courses. VELS University applications will be open till August 2026. Students can apply through the university's official portal.

Yes, VELS University provide equal opportunity to students to apply for scholarships. The below-mentioned are other scholarships provided by VELS University:

Yes, candidates belonging to the EWS category can avial fee waivers. The university provides scholarships to support the candidates belonging to the economically weaker sections of society. To extend financial support, the university provides a 20 to 100% scholarship in the tuition fees.

To be eligible, interested students must have passed the qualifying examination (HSC or degree as applicable) in regular mode in the first attempt in the current year of admission, and have an income of less than INR 5 lakh.