

NIRF 2025 #61 PharmacyDeemed
VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai
Also known as Vels University, VISTAS, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies
Chennai, Tamil NaduEstd. 1992UGC, AICTE, NAAC, NBA3120 intake
- Fees / year
- ₹17,500 - ₹3.2L
- Courses
- 130+
- Median salary
- ₹4.81 LPA
- Placed
- 54.1%
- NIRF Pharmacy
- #61
- Established
- 1992
VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai Placements
Median salary
₹4.81 LPA
Placement rate
54.1%
Students placed
53 of 98
Higher studies
45
4-year UG programmes, graduating 2023–24, as reported to NIRF 2025.
4-year UG programmes
| Graduating year | Graduated | Placed | Placement rate | Median salary | Higher studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | 99 | 18 | 18.2% | ₹3.24 LPA | 19 |
| 2022–23 | 88 | 44 | 50% | ₹4.37 LPA | 35 |
| 2023–24 | 98 | 53 | 54.1% | ₹4.81 LPA | 45 |
2-year PG programmes
| Graduating year | Graduated | Placed | Placement rate | Median salary | Higher studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | 33 | 30 | 90.9% | ₹4.53 LPA | 0 |
| 2022–23 | 36 | 35 | 97.2% | ₹4.9 LPA | 1 |
| 2023–24 | 45 | 45 | 100% | ₹5.32 LPA | 0 |
6-year PG programmes
| Graduating year | Graduated | Placed | Placement rate | Median salary | Higher studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | 30 | 26 | 86.7% | ₹4.45 LPA | 2 |
| 2022–23 | 26 | 23 | 88.5% | ₹5.1 LPA | 3 |
| 2023–24 | 27 | 23 | 85.2% | ₹5.9 LPA | 4 |
3-year PG programmes
| Graduating year | Graduated | Placed | Placement rate | Median salary | Higher studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | 4 | 3 | 75% | ₹4.3 LPA | 0 |
| 2022–23 | 1 | 1 | 100% | ₹4.95 LPA | 0 |
| 2023–24 | 4 | 4 | 100% | ₹5.32 LPA | 0 |
Graduated counts students finishing in the minimum time for the programme. Placement rate is students placed divided by students graduated. Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025 (PDF).
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Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.