Question 1

What is the NIRF ranking of VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai?

Accepted Answer

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai is ranked #61 in Pharmacy, in the 101–150 band among universities, in the 151–200 band in Engineering and in the 151–200 band overall.

Question 2

How are placements at VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai?

Accepted Answer

In the data VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai submitted to NIRF 2025, 53 of the 98 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (54.1%), at a median salary of ₹4.81 LPA. Another 45 went on to higher studies.

Question 3

What is the fee at VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai?

Accepted Answer

First-year tuition at VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai is ₹25,000 (B.Pharma - Pharmacy) to ₹2,00,000 (B.Tech/B.E - Petroleum Engineering) for undergraduate programmes and ₹80,000 (M.Sc - Biochemistry) to ₹2,00,000 (MBA/PGDM - Management) for postgraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Question 4

Which courses does VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai offer?

Accepted Answer

VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai offers 44 programmes in Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities, Law, Education, Pharmacy, Computer Applications and Paramedical, including B.Tech/B.E, M.E/M.Tech, MBA/PGDM, BBA, B.Sc and M.Sc.

Question 5

What is the admission process at VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Admissions to various academic programmes are done on all Indian basis. Advertisements in all the leading dailies. Application and Prospectus - Both online and offline. Registration of candidates in eligible courses. Vels Entrance Examination - VEE (for Professional courses). Preparation of the Rank list and checking eligibility is done by the (Departments concerned). Medical Examinations (Maritime Studies).

Question 6

Is VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai a government or private institution?

Accepted Answer

VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai is a private institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1992. It is affiliated to Deemed University.

Question 7

Which bodies approve or accredit VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai?

Accepted Answer

VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai lists approval or accreditation from AICTE and NAAC.

Question 8

Do students at VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai get scholarships or fee waivers?

Accepted Answer

In 2023–24, 109 of its 673 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 78 by the institution and 31 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

Question 9

How many students study at VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai?

Accepted Answer

673 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 39.7% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

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