Located in Chennai, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) is a private, Deemed-to-be university (VELS University) established under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and has been recognised by the UGC under section 12 (B) recently. VELS University has been accredited by the NAAC with an ‘A’ Grade and offers NBA accredited courses in Engineering and Management Studies. The university offers 49 UG, 45 PG, 23 diploma and certificate courses as well as MPhil and PhD programmes across 15 schools and 42 departments. VISTAS Chennai has been ranked 43 under NIRF Rankings 2020 within the Pharmacy category.

The major highlights of VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) regarding its academic excellence since its establishment are tabulated below:

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The various rankings and accreditations received by the VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) recently are mentioned in descending order below:

 VELS University Partnerships and Collaborations

VELS University has over 750 tie-ups with foreign universities such as the Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK, American Digital University, USA, MDI Singapore, etc. A snapshot of a few more tie-ups is as under:

• African Maritime Academy, Nigeria: To train the Nigerian students in Maritime courses.
• Taylor’s University, Malaysia: To facilitate experiential learning program for MBA students.
• Govin Academy Pvt. Ltd., Singapore: Entrepreneurial education training for MBA & engineering students.
• City College of Glasgow, Scotland, UK: To conduct collaborative courses in HND Nautical Science and Marine.
• Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia: To establish an exchange programme for researchers faculty members and students at all levels.

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VELS University Courses and Fees 2021

VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) offers 117+ UG, PG, diploma, certificate, and PhD courses across 20 streams. Admission to all the programmes is an entrance-based basis on the university's own entrance exam (VEE) or national-level exams, such as CAT, MAT, XAT, etc. followed by an interview round. A quick snapshot of VELS University admission 2021 is given below:

VELS University Admission Dates

VELS University admission process is based on the scores of VELS Entrance Exam or national-level entrance tests like CAT, MAT, XAT, among others. The dates of important examinations accepted at VELS University admissions is given below:

VELS University Admissions 2021

Admission to academic programmes at VELS University are organised on an all-India basis through the VEE entrance exam. Advertisements are released in leading dailies every year. Application forms and prospectus can be procured through direct sales, the website, postal offices, and banks. The rules of the Central Government on the reservation are followed during VELS University admission process. The popular VELS University programmes along with the accepted entrance exams and eligibility are as follows:

VELS University Placements

The Centre for Career Development (CCD) at VELS University not only serves as a working body to ensure that placement activities on-campus run smoothly, but it also helps students with their training and ensures that they are placed in the best national and international companies that come to campus for placements. The important details regarding VELS University final placements 2019-20 are given below:

VELS University Scholarships

VELS University conducts a scholarship test, namely Vels Scholarship Admission Test (V-SAT) for students who have completed Class 12 or are awaiting results in the year 2021. It is an aptitude test of 45 minutes duration, comprising quantitative aptitude, verbal ability and analytical/ logical reasoning. V-SAT aims to identify 500 students in the order of merit and offers 100% Scholarship in tuition fee to join any of the 100+ courses available at VISTAS. Merit scholarships of up to 75% of the tuition fee are also offered to all the other participants in the order of their merit who attempt the test. Central and State Government scholarships (SC/ ST/ OBC/PWD candidates) and sports-based scholarships are offered to students.

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