VELS University Chennai Infrastructure Details & Reviews ,Pallavaram, Chennai

VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies has a big campus with 342 classrooms, 173 labs, five auditoriums, hostel facilities, LCDs, printers, and other facilities are provided to students. The university offers internet and various other facilities to students. The following are some facilities provided at VISTAS:

Library

Infrastructure & Capacity

  • Spacious Architecture: Spans an expansive area of 20,000 sq. ft. with modern, state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Seating & Access: Accommodates a seating capacity of 500 persons and strictly follows an Open Access System.
  • Zoned Layout: Features clearly designated, separate stack areas for physical books, reference materials, magazines, and periodicals.
  • Specialized Sections: Directly attached to an E-Knowledge Resource Centre, a Virtual Learning Centre, and a dedicated Reprographic Section.
  • Operational Hours: Accessible to users twelve hours a day, operating from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Vast Resource Collection

  • Physical Volumes: Houses a massive physical collection of 148,310 books, 16,467 back volumes, 5,302 dissertations, and 5,714 audio-visual resources.
  • Periodicals: Subscribes to more than 400 national and international periodicals to support current awareness.
  • Digital Abundance: Provides desktop and remote access to 254,350 e-books and 8,535 e-journals to bolster teaching and research.

Technology & Automation

  • Smart Tracking: Fully automated system utilizing RFID technology alongside barcoding for books, non-book materials, and ID cards.
  • Seamless Transactions: Employs precision laser scanning to streamline all book issues and returns.
  • Online Catalogue (OPAC): Features an Online Public Access Catalogue allowing users to look up documents by author, title, or keywords while tracking real-time status and new arrivals.

Database Subscriptions & Institutional Networks

  • Premium Databases: Connects students and faculty to top-tier global databases including EBSCO, ProQuest, J-Gate, IEEE, Micromedex's Drugdex Systems, Bentham Science, Inventi Online, AIR Online, SCC Online, and Elsevier’s SciVal.
  • Consortium Memberships: Holds active memberships with the E-ShodhSindhu Consortium for full-text journals and the National Digital Library of India (NDLI).
  • Inter-Library Loans (ILL): Enrolled as an institutional member of the British Council Library (BCL), MALIBNET, and DELNET to facilitate resource sharing across networks.

Hostel

The VISTAS Hostel facility offers a secure and vibrant residential experience on campus, currently accommodating more than 1,000 students from diverse backgrounds. To support a welcoming global community, the specialized International Hostel hosts students from various countries, including Nigeria, Lagos, the Netherlands, South Sudan, Egypt, Rwanda, the Gulf countries, Ethiopia, and Eritrea.

Residential Living & Infrastructure

  • Targeted Housing: Features five distinct hostels tailored to different student groups, including individual UG men’s, UG women’s, PG men’s, and PG women’s hostels, alongside the International Students hostel.
  • Flexible Occupancy: Offers rooms shared by 2 to 4 occupants equipped with essential amenities, with air-conditioned accommodations available as an option.
  • Modern Amenities: Provides seamless Wi-Fi connectivity across the premises alongside convenient on-site laundry services.

Dining & Health

  • Hygienic Dining: Features neat and hygienic mess halls and dining areas for all residents.
  • Diverse Cuisine: Delivers a structured diet plan featuring nutritious meals and multi-cuisine catering that covers vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and traditional Indian food options.
  • Medical Care: Ensures student well-being with a doctor and a qualified medical attendant permanently on service to handle medical emergencies.

Student Life, Recreation & Governance

  • Academic Advantage: Allows residents full utility of the university library's extended hours, running daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
  • Recreation & Events: Hosts exclusive student bonding experiences, including dedicated Hostel Day celebrations, unique sports events, and Saturday movie screenings at the university auditorium as a stress buster.
  • Safety & Discipline: Maintains a secure environment overseen by a Residential Director and a dedicated team of over 100 staff members to ensure student safety and discipline.

HOSTEL ROOM DETAILS AC AND NON-AC

See the table given below for hostel room details:

SR NO

HOSTEL NAMES

TOTAL ROOMS

AC ROOMS

NON-AC

1

SAPHIRE BOYS HOSTEL

58

-

58

2

DIAMOND BOYS HOSTEL

56

-

56

3

EMERALD BOYS HOSTEL

89

-

89

4

PEARL GIRLS HOSTEL (PG)

17

-

17

5

PEARL GIRLS HOSTEL (UG)

48

-

48

6

RUBY GIRLS HOSTEL

41

8

33

7

CORAL BOYS HOSTEL

10

10

-

8

INDRA GANDHI BLOCK

15

15

-

9

VMCH

 

 

 

10

VNC

 

 

 

 

VELS University Infrastructure FAQs

The below-mentioned are VELS University infrastructure FAQs:

Q:   What are the facilities provided by VELS University?
A:

There are various facilities provided by the VELS university including big computer labs, conference halls, cafateria, and others. VELS university provides modern classrooms and various other facilities are provided by the university. 

Q:   How is the infrastructure of VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies?
A:

VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies has a big campus with 173 labs, 342 classrooms, five auditoriums, hostel facilities, LCDs, printers, and offers other facilities to students. VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies offers internet and various other facilities to students.

Infrastructure/Facilities

  • Library

    VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies has a fully automated central library with a seating capacity of 500 persons and follows Open Access System. The library has a collection of 114305 books, 137717 e-books, and 10032 back volumes. It has the subscription of more than 359 Periodicals (National & International), more than 12381 e-journals, 4106 dissertations, 4849 audio-visual resources. It also facilitates access to e-journals from IEEE/IEL, ASME, ASCE, EBSCO, ProQuest, BENTHAM Science Pharmacy, Micromedex’s Drugdex System, Inventi Online, Nature Online, Law finder, NPTEL etc. The library is also an associate member of Madras Library Network (MALIBNET) and Institutional member British Council Library.

  • Cafeteria

    The cafeteria is a very significant meeting and discussion place for any institute. Students get refreshments and use the space and time to make informal discussions and knowledge sharing. VISTAS Cafetaria provides delicious and healthy food service. We have three good cafeterias within the campus.

  • Hostel

    VISTAS offers residential accommodation for more than 1,000 students within the campus premises. The University houses Ten hostels (AC and NON AC Hostels) 5 Boys Hostel, 3 Girls Hostel a NRI Hostel and an International Students’ Hostel — providing a safe, inclusive, and multicultural living environment. Rooms are available on a shared basis (2 to 4occupants) with all essential amenities, including air-conditioned options. The hostels have spacious dining halls serving multi-cuisine meals (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian) prepared in hygienic conditions.

    Boys HostelShared Rooms|In-Campus Hostel, Girls HostelShared Rooms|In-Campus Hostel
  • Sports Complex
    Available Facilities:
    Badminton Court|Basketball Court|Cricket Ground|Football Ground|Swimming Pool|Tennis Court|Volleyball Court|Hockey Ground|Cricket Net|Kabaddi Court|Aquatic complex|Laid - out track
  • Shuttle Service

    The university transport offers more than 150 buses which connect to various parts of the city. The students are also permitted to come by their two-wheelers and four-wheelers. The premises have a huge parking space for the students as well as the faculties and other visitors.

  • Labs
    Available Facilities:
    Computer Lab|Language Lab|Multimedia Lab|Operating system Lab|Bio-Informatics Lab|Animation Lab|Bio-Chemistry Lab|Electrical Engineering Lab|Pharmaceutical Lab
  • Moot Court (Law)
    Gym
    Hospital / Medical Facilities
    Wi-Fi Campus
    Auditorium
    Music Room
    Convenience Store
Other Facilities:
Conference Rooms|Seminar Halls|Bank ATM|Multimedia Studio|Lecture Halls

Infrastructure Reviews

Overall Infrastructure Rating (Out of 5)

3.8

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AbuBakkar Abdul M ... | B.Sc. in Microbiology - Batch of 2028
Offered by School of Life Sciences, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
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4.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Absolutely satisfied with the best faculty in the course.

Infrastructure: The department of microbiology in Vels is really good. The department classrooms are well equipped with good-quality chairs and tables, and the library is really great as it has all the books required for our studies, and it is equipped with AC, which gives a peaceful environment for reading and studying. The Wi-Fi is good. The labs have all the equipment required for our practicals.

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Nivi | B.B.A in Logistics and Shipping - Batch of 2027
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Absolutely I love the college because of the faculty, good placement in 2026, & good infrastructure.

Infrastructure: We have well-equipped lab facilities, a library, and free Wi-Fi. The hostel is equipped with AC and non-AC rooms, providing an affordable feel. For sports, there are clubs and teams. Medical facilities are available, like they have their own medical room where trained medical students are ready to take care.

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Nithi R | B.B.A. in Aviation Management - Batch of 2027
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
It is a highly recommended college for students.

Infrastructure: Our college provides free Wi-Fi, Stim lab, smart classrooms, and a library with more than 10,000 books. I would rate 9 out of 10 for the college hostel facilities. The food provided is fresh enough for students, and the menu changes daily. On Sunday, they provide non-vegetarian food for students.

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Hemanth R | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by VELS School of Engineering
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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2.0
Placements 2 Infrastructure 2 Faculty & Course Curriculum 2 Crowd & Campus Life 2 Value for Money 2
Reality of so called reputed university.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is below average. You get pretty slow Wi-Fi in campuses, classrooms are cleaned once a week, medical facilities are not free and they are very expensive if it is an emergency too and the hostel is fine there is nothing too fancy or bad, but the food is bad.

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Ali | B.Sc. in Microbiology - Batch of 2028
Offered by School of Life Sciences, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
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3.8
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
Satisfied with the faculty, infrastructure could be improved, and good placements last year.

Infrastructure: The whole college is divided into particular blocks for certain courses. Some newly built blocks are very comfortable, but the block I am in, the first building made, is honestly not the ideal block to have classrooms in. I come from Lucknow, and it is sort of difficult for me at the start, but now I have adjusted to hostel life. It has been a hard journey, but overall, the hostel is good.

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Keerthika K | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) - Batch of 2025
Offered by School of Physiotherapy, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
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3.0
Placements 1 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
In 2024, the staff is good, but it is not now for physio.

Infrastructure: Classrooms and labs are available, and there is a canteen with food that is completely fine. Because of friends, we are able to survive in that college. Some staff members will really help you with many things.

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Kavinaya Sri | B.Sc. Computer Science in Cyber Security - Batch of 2027
Offered by School of Computing Science, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
Absolutely very good college you can go for it if you get a scholarship .

Infrastructure: The food will be good but the feels will be or nearly one Lacs per annum labs and classroom will be very good the bench will also be very clean and they will be SMART board projector etc. In every classes there is no Wi-Fi connection the library will be common for all the department also you will be very good.

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Divya dharshini | B.Tech Electronics and computer Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by VELS School of Engineering
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025
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3.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
A short review of VELS School of Engineering.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure and facilities are good. Hostel is not a good option not satisfied with my college hostel but it's not that bad also. Well, there are also not much canteens present in my college. Mess food is good. So, if you ask me an overall review of my college's infrastructure and facilities it is average but manageable.

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Avinash | Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Batch of 2026
Offered by School of Computing Science, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025
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4.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
It is a good college with memory space.

Infrastructure: We have good labs with a Wi-Fi connection. All computers are high in standards. We have a huge library which is helpful for students to learn. We can yearly sports activities to support physical skills.

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KISHORE | Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2026
Offered by School of Computing Science, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies
Reviewed on 19 May 2025
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3.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Satisfied with the college and good placements.

Infrastructure: Computer labs have AC. It is a good and cool lab system. Wi-Fi is awesome and it has good speed but only in lab, you can access the phones only by without knowing and sneaky. The library is fine. The hostel is average. Canteen provides snack items, which are good and meals are average.

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Sj Nidheyswaran | B.Com. in Computer Applications - Batch of 2026
Offered by VELS School of Management Studies and Commerce
Reviewed on 9 May 2025
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3.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 3
My college is very bad at parking. They should improve it.

Infrastructure: Our department staff is good, but the only problem is the building. It is an old building and has many problems due to a lack of maintenance. At least they can improve the seating benches and replace all the electrical equipment with new ones. That may help.

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Pooja sr | B.Sc. in Biotechnology - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 5 May 2025
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Overall, it's very good for students' sake.

Infrastructure: The atmosphere around the campus, especially for the hostel students studying at our university, is good. The infrastructure is good, and Wi-Fi facility is available for students. They can visit the library after class hours at any time, as it remains open until 8:00 PM. The university provides all necessary facilities and shows extra involvement in sports activities for the benefit of students.

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Barath k | B.Sc. in Biotechnology - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 5 May 2025
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3.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
Absolutely satisfied because of faculty, really good for learn more things and parts about life.

Infrastructure: My department has free Wi-Fi, labs, and smart classroom facilities. The hostel food is not bad, but it is good to eat. Some foods, like poori, are not as good, but no one can complain about it because the food is not bad in flavor and taste. It is lower in cost compared to homemade food, but it's okay. The entire campus is very clean.

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Rithvika Thalaiku ... | B.Com. in Corporate Secretaryship - Batch of 2023
Offered by VELS School of Management Studies and Commerce
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2025
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Review of VISTAS by the student of VISTAS.

Infrastructure: Classrooms, library both online and offline, workshops, and mentors from different organisations were there. All the facilities were good. Their food and accommodation were good and clean. They also encouraged us to participate in the college sports and cultural events.

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Bharathy R | B.Sc. in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - Batch of 2027
Offered by School of Computing Science, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2025
Verified
3.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 3
Overall, my college campus life, faculty, and facilities are all good.

Infrastructure: I am a day scholar, so I don't know about the hostel, but my friends told me that the hostel rooms are good, but the taste of the food is bad, and the hostel fees are higher. My classroom has a smart TV, and in my department, there are vendor machines in which we can take the food by paying online

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Institute has good facilities all around the campus such as A/C ClassroomsAuditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

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Institute has good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Moot Court (Law), Music Room, Shuttle Service, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

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Food provided in the college mess is not worth our money. The taste is not that good and the quantity of food for that amount of money for each items is also less. But with a short interval period students will be forced to opt the college mess.

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Answered 3 years ago

The college provides facility for hostel for both male and female students. But the quality of food provided by the hostel is not worth your money that is being given so many of the students prefer to live outside the college hostels. The timings of outing allowed by the hostel is also bad. Many PGs

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Answered 3 years ago

VELS University has a big campus with 173 labs, 342 classrooms, five auditoriums, hostel facilities, LCDs, printers, and offers other facilities to students. VELS Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies offers internet and various other facilities to students. Because of the facilities

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