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VELS University Ranking 2023: NIRF, India Today, The Week, Times

Q: What is the NIRF ranking for Pharmacy course at VELS University?

VELS University ranking 2023 by NIRF is 47th for the Pharmacy course. The university is ranked 101-150 by NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category. Hence, it is one of the top-ranked universities present in India.

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VELS University is widely acknowledged as one of India's top universities. It consistently ranks in various categories, and in the NIRF ranking 2024, it received #151-200 rank in the 'Overall' category, showing its broad academic reach.

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VELS University Ranking Highlights 2025
VELS University Ranking 2023: Overall Analysis
VELS University Ranking 2023: NIRF
VELS University Ranking 2023: India Today
VELS University Ranking 2023: Times
VELS University Chennai Course Ranking
VELS University Chennai Student Reviews
VELS University Ranking FAQs

VELS University Chennai
VELS University Ranking Highlights 2025

VELS University has been continuously recognised as one of the leading institutes by numerous national ranking agencies. The institute is ranked #61 in the Pharmacy category by the NIRF 2025. The academic reputation, dedicated faculty, and well-laid infrastructure are some of the reasons of the institute's high ranks among numerous ranking agencies. The article below covers all the information around VELS University rankings:

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

BCA

India Today, 2025

#78

10th Best among India Today ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

B.E. / B.Tech

NIRF, 2025

#151-200

17th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

#200

14th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

Accounting & Commerce

India Today, 2025

#160

12th Best among India Today ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

Science

NIRF, 2025

#149

10th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

Pharmacy

NIRF, 2025

#61

2nd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

VELS University Ranking 2023: Overall Analysis

Looking at the data given above, one can say that over the years, VELS University managed to secure a decent ranking. Slowly the university has started to climb the ladders of success and is getting ranked under several categories by various reputed ranking bodies. The university is not ranked by any famous global ranking bodies. The future is quite unpredictable and there is hope for the university to get featured in global rankings if it continues to grow.

VELS University Ranking 2023: NIRF

VELS University has received strong ranks by the NIRF under the 'Overall' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the NIRF 2024.

It has been recognized that the institute has displayed stability in trend in the 'University' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, VELS University's rank is #101, the same as last year's rank in the 'Univers

It is to be noticed that the institute has shown a fluctuating trend in the 'Engineering' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, VELS University's rank is #101, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking.

It has been seen that in the 'Pharmacy' category, the institute's ranks have shown a decreasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2024, VELS University fell 17 ranks to #64 rank in the 'Pharmacy' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

Explore the VELS University latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:

Category	2023	2024	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	101-150	101-150	151-200
Business & Management Studies	– / –	– / –	200
Science	– / –	124	149
Pharmacy	– / –	– / –	61

VELS University Ranking 2023: VELS University vs Other Universities (NIRF Ranking Comparison)

As per the NIRF 2024 rankings, VELS University achieved a rank #151-200 in the 'Overall' category. It stands on par with renowned institutions like Mangalore University and MDU Rohtak under the NIRF 'Overall' category. Explore the year-wise comparison of VELS University with other leading institutes below.

VELS University vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2024
College Name	Overall 2024
VELS University	151-200
IIIT Hyderabad	101-150
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute	101-150
Mangalore University	151-200
MDU Rohtak	151-200

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College	Ranking
Vardhaman College of Engineering Compare	195
VSSUT Compare	196
VR Siddhartha Engineering College Compare	197
VELS University Chennai	198
Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research Compare	199
YCCE Compare	200
Visvesvaraya Technological University Belgaum Compare	200

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VELS University Ranking 2023: India Today

Over the years, VELS University has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the India Today 2024. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score. It can be seen that the VELS University's rankings in 'University (Private)' category have displayed a fluctuating trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, VELS University climbed 2 ranks to #21 rank in the 'University (Private)' category by th

It is to be noted that the institute has demonstrated a fluctuating trend in the 'Engineering (Private)' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, VELS University climbed 8 ranks to #157 rank in the 'Engineering (Private)' category by the India Today ranking.

The institute has displayed a fluctuating trend in the 'B.A.' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, VELS University's rank is #131, the same as last year's rank in the 'B.A.' category by the India Today ranking.

It has been seen that in the 'B.Com.' category, the institute's ranks have shown an increasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2024, VELS University climbed 10 ranks to #163 rank in the 'B.Com.' category by the India Today ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.

Refer to the rankings and categories from various ranking bodies in the table below.

Category	2023	2024	2025
BCA	74	72	78
B.E. / B.Tech	198	187	180
Accounting & Commerce	– / –	– / –	160
Science	23	– / –	124

VELS University Ranking 2023: VELS University vs Other Universities (India Today Ranking Comparison)

VELS University secured #21 rank in the 'University (Private)' category of India Today 2024 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Crescent College and Avinashilingam. Check out how VELS University compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

VELS University vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2024
College Name	University (Private) 2024
VELS University	21
Amity University Jaipur	19
SMU	20
Crescent College	22
Avinashilingam	23

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BCA

B.E. / B.Tech

Accounting & Commerce

Science

College	Ranking
ICFAI University, Sikkim Compare	75
SDNBVC Compare	76
Hindustan College of Arts and Science Chennai Compare	77
VELS University Chennai	78
Poddar International College Compare	79
Integral University Compare	80
Sanskriti University Compare	81

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VELS University Ranking 2023: Times

VELS University ranks given by Times shows a tremendous improvement in the VELS University performance over the years. In 2022, VELS Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies failed to get any rank by Times. The university turned the tables by securing 12 and 10 positions under various categories in the 2023 Times ranking. The below-mentioned is the VELS University rank (Times) for the current and past years:

VELS University Times 2023 Ranking
Category	2021	2022	2023
Engineering (Private)	12	N/A	10
Engineering	19	N/A	12

VELS University Times 2023 Ranking
Category	2021	2022	2023
Engineering (Private)	12	N/A	10
Engineering	19	N/A	12

Category	2023	2024
B.E. / B.Tech	12	10

VELS University Ranking 2023: VELS University vs Other Universities (Times Comparison)

VELS University managed to get ranked in 2023 but still, the university plans to make some improvements in the coming years to rank above its competing universities. With growing competition, VELS plans to bring some upgradation to the course curriculum. The below-mentioned table reflects on the VELS University Pallavaram comparison with other top-ranked universities in terms of Times Ranking 2023:

VELS University vs Other Universities: Times Ranking 2023
University Name	Engineering	Engineering (Private)
VELS University	12	10
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)	9	7
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology	4	3
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology	2	1

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India Today	198	187	180
Times	12	10	-
NIRF	101-150	101-150	151-200

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Placements3.6

Infrastructure3.8

Faculty & Course4

Campus Life4

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Top recruiting companies are Amazon, Zoho, Accenture, Wipro, Infosys, Appollo, HSBC, IBM, Kotak, etc.

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Only one company is coming, But they told many companies during admission time but all are fake.

Based on 28 Reviews

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2026

Offered by VELS School of Law, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS)

3.4

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Good faculty and better studies.

Placements: Legal side roles are offered in limited companies only. The highest package for my course is more than 1 lakh per semester. 100% of students are placed in my course. We have three sections in each batch. Top recruiters are Zoho Corporation, HDFC Bank, and other companies.

Infrastructure: We have labs, a moot court hall, classroom projectors, and a library for our course. The quality of food is okay but not very hygienic. They provide both veg and non-veg from the same canteen, and a medical room is available. Sports and games are conducted every semester in our college.

Faculty: Faculty members are very helpful overall. They have limited knowledge of their subjects only, but they clarify doubts. The curriculum is relevant. Semester exams are a little difficult, but the passing percentage is very high in our college. They also conduct regular exams.

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025Read More

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B.Sc. Computer Science in Cyber Security - Batch of 2027

Offered by School of Computing Science, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Absolutely very good college you can go for it if you get a scholarship .

Placements: Totally 92 percentage of students are placed in my college but we can't predict what kind of job they will get some may I get placed in a very good company or some way even get placed in normal company and they are very few top companies will come for the campus interview like accenture company etc. But only three company will come which are like top they will provide you intention in the summer holidays but you have to pay separately for the term internship top role in my core is like data analyst.

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.

Faculty: The teachers are very knowledgeable but they can't cover the portions example totally 5 unit will be there and they will complete only three, the passing percentage will be 40 and it is not that much difficult to pass in the exam. But you should get at least 18 mark in the internal out of 40 so that you can pass or else you will fails in the semester.

Other: I choose vels University because they provide scholarship for most of the people and it is very value for the money you can save a lot of money but you have to work a lot to maintain that's scholarship.

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025Read More

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B.Tech Electronics and computer Engineering - Batch of 2028

Offered by VELS School of Engineering

3.4

3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

A short review of VELS School of Engineering.

Placements: Don't need to worry about placements. VELS is providing good placements, 90% of the students particularly. They have been doing good in this part for the recent few years. VELS is a trusted university. They are offering placements from good companies, salary is not so high but I can say that VELS is one of the top 10 colleges in Chennai that is offering good placements with a decent salary package.

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.

Faculty: Faculty members are very friendly, liberal, and lovable. Teaching at VELS is so trusted and good. That's the main part I like about my college. They will complete the syllabus within the limited time so no need to worry about studies. But exams are a little pressuring here maybe there you will lack.

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025Read More

Avinash

Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Batch of 2026

Offered by School of Computing Science, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies

4.4

4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

It is a good college with memory space.

Placements: 70% of students get placed in our college. The top companies for our course are IBM, HCL, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Accenture, and Wipro. The lowest package offered is 4 LPA and the highest package is 12 LPA. Nearly 80% of students got internships there. Roles offered are software developer and data analyst.

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.

Faculty: Teachers are knowledgeable and highly qualified with PhD degrees. Many teachers published research papers. The syllabus is well-equipped and correlated with current trends. The pass percentage is above 70% in our college. The course is aligned with subject trends. Courses are taught well.

Other: I want to become a data analyst so I chose BCA in the college. We have many tech-related festivals which encourage students technical skills.

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025Read More

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2026

Offered by School of Computing Science, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies

3.4

3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Satisfied with the college and good placements.

Placements: There are 50 students in the class. The minimum salary offered is Rs. 10,000 per month and the maximum is 1 LPA. Companies for recruiting are not that many only some top companies, others are startups, and not that many salaried companies. Maximum students do not get that many internships. Top role offered is BPO.

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.

Faculty: Few teachers are good for me and others are average. Teaching quality is good. They don't make students industry-ready, we have to be self-ready. MCA has 4 semesters, 3 semesters, and the final semester has only one project.

Other: I chose this course MCA because I have already done BCA I have computer knowledge, so I took the MCA. The best thing about the course is we can learn programming and computer knowledge. Events are made very grand. Culturals are made for 3 days which is very fun.

Reviewed on 19 May 2025Read More

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B.Com. in Computer Applications - Batch of 2026

Offered by VELS School of Management Studies and Commerce

3.4

3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

My college is very bad at parking. They should improve it.

Placements: They offer good packages to the passed batch, but some of them are not satisfied with the package. Also, some students can’t get jobs because they don’t learn the necessary skills during the semester. Most of them don’t look out for opportunities, and the college leaves them free at the end of the semester without proper guidance. They see everything.

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.

Faculty: They are enough qualified and also good at conveying knowledge to students, but sometimes they lack English skills. They are not good at speaking English. The semester exams are strict and difficult, but it is easy to pass if you fill the paper with a minimum of 35 pages.

Other: I chose this course because I took computer applications in my 11th and 12th grades, so I selected this course.

Reviewed on 9 May 2025Read More

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VELS University Ranking FAQs

Candidates can check the VELS University Ranking FAQs below:

Q: What is the NIRF ranking for Pharmacy course at VELS University?

VELS University ranking 2023 by NIRF is 47th for the Pharmacy course. The university is ranked 101-150 by NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category. Hence, it is one of the top-ranked universities present in India.

Q: Is VELS University QS ranked?

No, VELS University is not ranked by QS or any other prominent ranking bodies. The university plans to find a decent place in the QS World University rankings for the coming years.

Q: What is the VELS University ranking in India?

VELS University ranks 12 under the Engineering category by Times. Other VELS University rankings 2023 are mentioned below:

10 under the Engineering (Private) category by Times 2023
23 under the University (Private) category by India Today 2023

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Are VELS University admissions open?

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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.

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Is VELS University good for BTech placements?

Answered 4 months ago

BTech is one of the most popular courses of VELS University. When it comes to the placements, the institute offers decent placements annually. The course-wise placement details are yet to be released on the official website. Meanwhile, check out the key highlights of VELS University placements for t

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What is the average package offered at VELS University?

Answered 4 months ago

As per the latest report, the average package offered during VELS University placements in 2025 was more than INR 5 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Average package	INR 5 LPA+

Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

What package do VELS University graduates get after an MCA?

Answered 4 months ago

The course-wise salary details are yet to be released. However, the overall highest package offered during VELS University placements 2025 stood at INR 12 LPA, which is presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 12 LPA

Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

What is the placement scenario at VELS University?

Answered 4 months ago

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: