VELS Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai Answered Questions

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at VELS Medical College and Hospital includes:
* Successful completion of 10+2 / H.S.C or equivalent qualification with individual passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany & Zoology/Biotechnology, and English from a recognised board, meeting the minimum requirements as per NMC norms.
* Candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31st of the admission year.
* A valid NEET (UG) score as specified by the NMC/MCC.
* Registration with the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) of the Directorate General of Health Services, New Delhi, and selection of VELS Medical College and Hospital as the first choice.
* Payment of the necessary registration fee and refundable caution deposit.
* Reporting to the admission office with all required original documents, allotment letter, and fees within the specified date and time.
* Fulfillment of all eligibility criteria prescribed by the NMC, MCC of DGHS, VISTAS University, and medical fitness of the candidates.

Yes, scholarships are offered to B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) students at the School of Law, including the UPES Scholarship, which offers a 25% tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of the programme to students who achieve a minimum of 70% marks in the 10th and 12th standard board exams.

No entrance exam is required for admission to B.Sc. in Operation Theatre and Anesthesia Technology at VELS University Chennai. Admission is based on merit, considering the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination (+2, HSC, or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany/Zoology).

To apply for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at School of Law, follow these steps:
1. Ensure you have a Pass in 10+2 or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks for General/OBC/PWD categories and 40% marks for SC/ST categories.
2. Appear for the Common Law Admission Test, as admission is based on merit assessed through this test.
3. Register for the program, selecting from available options such as intellectual property rights, global mobility, and international laws.
4. Complete the application process as per the instructions provided by the School of Law.
Note: The specific application process and requirements may vary, so it's essential to check the official website or contact the School of Law for the most up-to-date information.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for B.E. in Marine Engineering at VELS School of Maritime Studies is a pass in 10+2 or its equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics group, and at least 50% in English in 10th or 12th Standard, with a relaxation of 5% in PCM for SC/ST candidates. Additionally, candidates should be physically fit for sea service under standard norms with minimum unaided vision in each eye to be 6/12 and with no color blindness.

The college is strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm. Practice) at School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The candidate should have passed 10+2 examination or its equivalent examination with physics, chemistry as compulsory subjects and either mathematics or biology, and should obtain a non-zero score in MHT-CET 2024 conducted by the competent authority.

Yes, there will be counselling sessions for admission to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at VELS Medical College and Hospital. The counselling sessions will be conducted as per the guidelines issued by the Honorable Supreme Court of India, Medical Council of India, and Directorate General of Health Services, MOHFW, New Delhi. The candidates who have been allotted through centralized counselling by the MCC of DGHS, New Delhi for admission to MBBS course in the Deemed to be University should report to the college along with original certificates and demand draft/RTGS transfer for the specified amount. The counselling schedule and other details will be available on the official website of VELS Medical College and Hospital.

VELS University has a good record of placements for courses such as BTech, MBA and MCA. The the highest package offered during VELS University placements 2025 stood at INR 12 LPA. The key highlights of VELS University placements for the Class of 2024 and 2025 are presented below:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2025)the highest packageINR 12 LPAAverage packageINR 5 PA+Total recruiters52

The college is quite strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of B.E. in Marine Engineering at VELS School of Maritime Studies, with requirements including:- A pass in 10+2 or its equivalent examination with minimum 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics group- At least 50% in English in 10th or 12th Standard- Maximum age of 25 years on the date of commencement of the course- Medical standards, including minimum unaided vision in each eye to be 6/12 and no color blindness.