Does VELS University have seat reservation policy?

Yes, VELS University reserves seats category-wise. To ensure that adequate number of students from under-privileged and socially handicapped sections of society are admitted to the University, a uniform All-India policy of reservation is followed. Admission is made on the basis of merit and merit list is drawn in accordance with provisions of the Admission policy of the University. To get more information about reservation policy, students must contact the admission desk.

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VELS University Chennai MBA Courses & Fees 2026

Q: Is it easy to get admission in VELS University?

VELS University admission chances depend on the programme and intake. Students have to clear the merit or entrance-based selection rounds to get a seat in the univeristy. Generally, admission chances are on a moderate level of difficult. Students can connect with the admission counsellors of the university to know more.

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VELS University Chennai MBA/PGDM
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VELS University MBA admissions are open for the academic year 2026. Candidates can apply for the course on the official university's application portal. A few more updates are as follows:

The XAT 2027 registrations for VELS University MBA admission are ongoing and can be done till Dec 6, 2026.
The CAT 2026 registrations for VELS University MBA/PGDM admission are now closed. The admit cards download will begins from Nov 4, 2026 and the CAT exam will be held on Nov 29, 2026.
MAT 2026 December session registrations have started for VELS University MBA/PGDM admission to the MBA course. For the PBT mode, the last date to register is Dec 14, 2026, for the exam scheduled on Dec 20, 2026. For CBT mode, the last date to register is Dec 21, 2026, for the exam taking place on Dec 27, 2026.
The TANCET 2026 counselling process for VELS University MBA admission has concluded.

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VELS University MBA Eligibility & Highlights 2025
VELS University Chennai MBA/PGDM Popular courses
VELS University Chennai MBA/PGDM Fees details 2026
VELS University Chennai MBA/PGDM Admission dates 2026
VELS University Chennai MBA/PGDM Curriculum
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VELS University MBA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

Candidates can have a look at the table below for VELS University MBA eligibility:

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 2L - 7.2L

Available Scholarships1

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

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Graduation score50%

Official MBA/PGDM Ranking

Business Today '24#122

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How do I get a seat in VELS University?

VELS is a merit-entrance-based admissions institution. Admission to VELS University requires checking below the process:

Application: This has been applied online. Professional course application fee is INR 1, 100. In the process of making the choice, candidates are allowed to apply with the relevant documents.
Selection Rounds: The university receives VELS Entrance Exam to take admission to different UG and PG courses. Other than this, CAT and other entrance tests are also accepted by MBA. The university publishes a merit list that gives the names of the shortlisted aspirants.
Counselling & Document Checking Round: The shortlisted candidates are invited to counselling and document checking round. Successful candidates should pay course fee to ensure admission.

Q: Can I get direct admission in VELS University?

VELS University admissions are generally merit or entrance-based and not given on a direct basis. Students have to clear the basic eligibility to get admission in the university. Even for merit-based programmes, students must clear the minimum requirements. Students may call the admission desk to know more.

Q: What are the Vels University PG courses and fees?

Vels University offers various PG courses such as MBA, MCA, MSC, MPT, MPharma, etc. Students can check the table given below for Vels University PG courses and fees:

Courses	Fees
M.A.	45 L - 7.2 L
M.Sc.	35 K - 1.5 L
LL.M.	1.1 L - 2.2 L
M.E./M.Tech	99.9 K - 1.2 L
M.A.	45 K - 80 K
MCA	1.6 L
MCA	1.65 L
MPT	1 L

Q: How to get admission in VELS University MBA?

VELS University admission is based on scores of CAT, MAT, XAT, etc. entrance exams. The eligibility is to complete UG degree with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Students must fulfilt he eligibility and selection requirement, to get admission.

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Master of Business Administration

4.42 yearsOffered by VELS School of Management Studies and Commerce

Seats Offered

180

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₹2.7 L

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MBA in Shipping and Logistics Management

4.32 yearsOffered by VELS School of Management Studies and Commerce

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MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

4.52 yearsOffered by VELS School of Management Studies and Commerce

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MBA in Business Analytics in Association with IBM

4.02 yearsOffered by VELS School of Management Studies and Commerce

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MBA in Aviation and Airport Management

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MBA in Fintech

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MBA in Sports Management

2 yearsOffered by VELS School of Management Studies and Commerce

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MBA in Fin Tech

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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MBA in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development

2 yearsOffered by VELS School of Management Studies and Commerce

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₹1.96 L

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VELS University Chennai MBA/PGDM
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 1.96 L - 7.18 L
Hostel	₹ 1.65 L
One-time Payment	₹ 35 K
Other Fees	₹ 74 K - 3.44 L
Total fee	₹ 4.7 L - 12.62 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

The value for money rating of this course is 4.2/5 (13 Reviews).View placement details

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Q: Is it easy to get admission in VELS University?

VELS University admission chances depend on the programme and intake. Students have to clear the merit or entrance-based selection rounds to get a seat in the univeristy. Generally, admission chances are on a moderate level of difficult. Students can connect with the admission counsellors of the university to know more.

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VELS University Chennai MBA/PGDM
Admission dates 2026

Dates	Upcoming Events
4 Nov '26 - 29 Nov '26	CAT 2026 admit card download
29 Nov '26	CAT 2026 exam date
15 Jul '26 - 6 Dec '26	XAT 2027 RegistrationOngoing
14 Dec '26	MAT December 2026 PBT Registration Last
17 Dec '26	MAT December 2026 PBT admit card

Dates	Past Events
3 Aug '26 - 22 Sep '26	CAT 2026 application submission
17 Sep '26 - 20 Sep '26	MAT September 2026 CBT Admit Card Release

VELS University Chennai MBA/PGDM
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Master of Business Administration
MBA in Shipping and Logistics Management
MBA in Business Analytics in Association with IBM
MBA in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development

VELS University Chennai MBA/PGDM
Seats

Total Seats Available

Courses	Seats
MBA in Fin Tech	30
MBA in Aviation and Airport Management	30

VELS University MBA Placements 2025

A consolidated report for VELS University MBA placements is not available as of now. The key highlights of VELS University placements are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Highest package	INR 12 LPA
Average package	INR 5 LPA
Placement rate	90%
Total students enroll	3,000
Total students choose for higher education	10%

NOTE: The placement data year was not mentioned on the official placement report.

VELS University Chennai PG - 2 years NIRF Placements Data: Management Accordion Icon V3

PG 2 years	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
Median salary	6 LPA	4.5 LPA	7.1 LPA
% Students Placed	33%	17%	88%
Students placed	99	61	291
% Passing Students	94%	94%	97%
Students admitted	298	353	331
Students opted for higher studies	7	6	2
Students graduated	279	331	320

Source : NIRF Report 2026

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VELS University MBA Rankings 2025

Candidates can have a look at the table below for VELS University MBA Rankings:

Publisher	2024
Business Today	122

5th Best among Business Today ranked colleges in Chennai in 2024->

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Q: How good is VELS University (VISTAS) for CSE?

The VELS University (VISTAS) is known for its flagship BTech programme with CSE being one of its most popular specialisations, according to the reviews the university is praised for its:

Placements: The placement percentage ranges around 75-92%. With the highest and the lowest package ranging from INR 40 LPA and INR 3 LPA. Further around 30-70% of students get internships with top roles including software engineer, software developer, web developer, etc.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi in labs are provided at very high-speed internet for learning, faculty research, and online resources. Further the computer labs have well-equipped systems with modern hardware and software to support multiple programming languages and other technical activities.

In short, the univeristy has strong infrastructure but the placement scenario can vary depending on student performance and recruiter turnout.

The above information is taken from verified Shiksha Review of Jai Aadithya B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2025

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VELS University Chennai MBA/PGDM
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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
VELS University Chennai	-/-	₹ 2.7 L - 7.18 L	-/-
Crescent College	₹ 4.25 LPA - 4.5 LPA	₹ 5.2 L - 7 L	-/-
Sankara College of Science and Commerce	₹ 3.91 LPA	-/-	-/-
Vel Tech Compare	-/-	₹ 3.84 L - 4.84 L	-/-
SRM Valliammai Engineering College Compare	-/-	₹ 1.5 L	-/-
SRM Vadapalani Compare	-/-	₹ 3 L - 7 L	-/-

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