School of Engineering is a part of VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) established in 1992. It is approved by AICTE and accredited by the NBA. It offers BE, BTech and ME programmes in various specialisations. It also offers a PG Diploma in Cloud, Mobility and Big-data (in Association with IBM).

School of Engineering, VISTAS is associated with organisations such as Institution of Engineers (India), Indian Society for Technical Education, Society of Automotive Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and many more. It also organises various workshops, seminars and industrial visits for students. The Institute has eight faculty members.

The Centre for Career Development is responsible for conducting placement drives as well as training students so that they are recruited by reputed companies.

School of Engineering, VISTAS admission cycle begins in December every year. Candidates interested in pursuing UG and PG programmes can apply for admission in online mode by visiting the official website. Admission to UG programmes offered by the School of Engineering is based on an entrance exam conducted by VISTAS. School of Engineering, VISTAS admission process fast facts mentioned below:

• UG Courses
  • Admission to BE/BTech programme is based on marks scored VEE
  • Lateral entry admissions are also offered for BE
• PG Courses
  • Admission to ME is based on marks scored in the qualifying exam

School of Engineering offers a four-year full-time BE and BTech, and two-year ME programme and PG Diploma in Cloud, Mobility and Big-data (in Association with IBM). Exam accepted for admission to BE/BTech programme is Vels Entrance Examination (VEE).

• Candidates with Biology as the fourth subject in Class 12 will be preferred for admission to BTech in Biotechnology
• Section A and B certificate holders and similar certificate holders of professional bodies or societies recognised by Ministry of HED, Government of India can apply for admission to ME

The eligibility criteria for School of Engineering, VISTAS is mentioned below:

The Centre for Career Development, VISTAS is responsible for finding lucrative career opportunities for students. VISTAS follows a centralised placement procedure for various Institutes which are a part of this deemed University. Here are some of the fast facts related to VISTAS placements:

• School of Engineering, VISTAS placements 2019 concluded with 92 per cent success record
• In total, 272 job offers were released by various companies
• The average salary package offered (Engineering) was Rs 4.60 LPA
• Amazon, ZOHO Corp, IBM, Flextronics and various other companies visited VISTAS campus for the recruitment drive

VISTAS conducts Vels Scholarship Admission Test (V-SAT) for students who have completed Class 12. School of Engineering, VISTAS scholarships are offered based on merit to top 500 students, shortlisted based on V-SAT score. Top 500 students get 100 per cent tuition fee waiver and other participants with a qualifying score get up to 75 per cent tuition fee waiver.