VSAT 2027
Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai
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VSAT Latest Updates
Updated- 16 October 2026: VSAT 2027 has not been announced. The V-SAT registration form on the VISTAS admission portal lists no slot dates, and the main application form is headed Registrations 2026-27. Expected April 2027, based on the 2026 Phase 2 window; not confirmed. See the timeline for last cycle.
- 24 to 29 April 2026: V-SAT 2026 Phase 2 ran online from 9 am to 5 pm, 45 minutes, with Logical Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal sections, valid for more than 60 UG courses.
- March 2026: the VISTAS admission page showed a banner for VSAT 2026, the Vels Scholarship Admission Test (Phase 1 dates are not on any official page read).
- 26 and 27 April 2024: VISTAS held V-SAT counselling for shortlisted candidates on these two dates (2024 results page).
Sources: V-SAT 2026 Phase 2 brochure (admission portal); V-SAT registration form (admission portal); VISTAS admission procedure page (page as captured on 11 March 2026); V-SAT 2024 results page (page as captured on 17 May 2026). Checked on 16 October 2026.
Overview
The Vels Scholarship Admission Test (V-SAT) is the online test of Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), a deemed-to-be university at Pallavaram, Chennai. VISTAS uses it for undergraduate admission to more than 60 courses and to award tuition scholarships of 10% to 100% by rank. VSAT 2027 has not been announced (16 October 2026). The latest test, V-SAT 2026 Phase 2, ran online from 24 to 29 April 2026.
VSAT 2027 at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | VISTAS (Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies), Chennai |
| Mode | Online exam (V-SAT 2026 Phase 2) |
| 2027 status | Not announced yet (16 October 2026). Expected April 2027 for the main test window, based on V-SAT 2026 Phase 2 (24 to 29 April 2026); not confirmed by VISTAS |
| Last cycle | V-SAT 2026 Phase 2: 24 to 29 April 2026, 9 am to 5 pm, duration 45 minutes |
| Sections | Logical Reasoning, Quantitative, Verbal |
| Who can apply | Students who have completed Class 12 or are awaiting Class 12 results, from all boards |
| Courses | More than 60 undergraduate courses at VISTAS, listed in the V-SAT course brochure |
| Scholarship | Up to 100% of tuition fee; 75%, 50%, 25% and 10% slabs by rank (AY 2026-27 scholarship page) |
| Fee, number of questions, marking | Not published on the pages read |
| Helpdesk | +91 95661 66777 / 99625 62222 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm), vsat@velsuniv.ac.in |
| Official website | vistas.ac.in |
V-SAT is a scholarship and admission test for undergraduate courses only. VISTAS says the V-SAT scholarship does not apply to postgraduate programmes, lateral entry, diploma students or marine programmes.
Sources: V-SAT 2026 Phase 2 brochure (admission portal); Courses applicable for V-SAT brochure (admission portal); V-SAT registration form (admission portal); VISTAS scholarship schemes, AY 2026-2027 (page as captured on 8 September 2026). Checked on 16 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai
Category
Government
Level
National
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
VSAT Dates: 2027 Expected, With 2026 and 2025
VISTAS has not published 2027 dates. The 2026 column is the only cycle with official dates, and only for Phase 2.
| Stage | 2027 | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration opens | Not announced yet | Opening date not published on the pages read | Not verified (V-SAT 2025-26 brochure is an image) |
| Last date to register | Not announced yet | Not published | Not verified |
| Slot booking | Not announced yet | Online slot date and time on the registration form | Not verified |
| V-SAT online exam | Not announced yet; expected April 2027 (2026 Phase 2 ran in April) | Phase 2: 24 to 29 April 2026, 9 am to 5 pm | Not verified |
| Result / counselling | Not announced yet | Not published | Not verified (2024 counselling: 26 and 27 April 2024) |
Sources: V-SAT 2026 Phase 2 brochure (admission portal); V-SAT registration form (admission portal); V-SAT 2024 results page (page as captured on 17 May 2026). Checked on 16 October 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
The V-SAT 2026 brochure says the test is for students who have completed standard 12 or are awaiting Class 12 results, and that all boards can apply. The scholarship page adds that the V-SAT scholarship is for undergraduate programmes other than marine programmes.
| Criterion | Details (V-SAT 2026 and AY 2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Class 12 completed, or appearing and awaiting results; all boards |
| Level | Undergraduate courses only (60+ courses; V-SAT course brochure) |
| Not covered by the V-SAT scholarship | Postgraduate programmes, lateral entry, diploma students and marine programmes |
| Course-specific eligibility | Each course keeps its own eligibility, for example Physics, Chemistry and Biology for B.P.T and allied health courses (VISTAS eligibility pages) |
| Age limit, minimum marks for V-SAT itself | Not published on the pages read |
Sources: V-SAT 2026 Phase 2 brochure (admission portal); Courses applicable for V-SAT brochure (admission portal); VISTAS scholarship schemes, AY 2026-2027 (page as captured on 8 September 2026); VISTAS School of Physiotherapy eligibility (page as captured on 8 September 2026). Checked on 16 October 2026.
Exam Pattern
Only the headline pattern of V-SAT 2026 Phase 2 is published. The number of questions, marks and negative marking are not stated on the pages read, so none is given here.
| Feature | V-SAT 2026 Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online exam |
| Duration | 45 minutes |
| Sections | Logical Reasoning, Quantitative, Verbal |
| Test window | 24 to 29 April 2026, 9 am to 5 pm |
| Slots | The registration form offers one-hour slots from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on a chosen date |
| Number of questions, marking scheme, negative marking | Not published on the pages read |
| Test cities or centres | Not stated in the brochure |
Sources: V-SAT 2026 Phase 2 brochure (admission portal); V-SAT registration form (admission portal). Checked on 16 October 2026.
Syllabus
VISTAS publishes only the three section names of the test: Logical Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. A topic-wise syllabus is not on the pages read (16 October 2026). The V-SAT 2025-26 page on the VISTAS site holds the earlier brochure as two images that could not be read by the tools used here.
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative
- Verbal
Sources: V-SAT 2026 Phase 2 brochure (admission portal); V-SAT 2025-26 page. Checked on 16 October 2026.
How to Apply for VSAT 2027
Registration is online on the VISTAS admission portal. The V-SAT registration form asks for the applicant name as on the SSLC marksheet, date of birth, email, mobile number, state, district and Class 12 school, up to three school and programme choices, how the applicant heard about V-SAT, and a slot date and slot time. The form shows an OTP step. The brochure says to register at vistas.ac.in.
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Register | Fill the V-SAT registration form on the admission portal (link below) |
| 2. Choose programmes | Select up to three school and programme preferences |
| 3. Book a slot | Pick a slot date and a one-hour slot between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm |
| 4. Take the online test | 45 minutes: Logical Reasoning, Quantitative, Verbal |
| 5. Result and counselling | VISTAS has not published a 2026 result date; in 2024 it posted shortlisted candidate lists for counselling on 26 and 27 April 2024 |
| Application fee | Not published on the pages read |
On 16 October 2026 the V-SAT form listed no slot dates, and the main VISTAS application form was headed Registrations 2026-27.
Sources: V-SAT registration form (admission portal); VISTAS admission registration form 2026-27; V-SAT 2024 results page (page as captured on 17 May 2026); V-SAT 2026 Phase 2 brochure (admission portal). Checked on 16 October 2026.
Apply online on the official portal: https://erp.vistas.ac.in/velsonline/applicationist/loginManager/VSATRegistration.jsp
VSAT Scholarship and Admission After the Test
V-SAT also decides scholarships. VISTAS states that all its scholarships apply for the entire duration of the programme and are subject to its Admission Policy.
| Rank-based V-SAT scholarship | Share of tuition fee |
|---|---|
| Top-ranking students | 100% |
| Other meritorious students by rank | 75%, 50%, 25% and 10% |
The V-SAT scholarship is for undergraduate programmes other than marine programmes. It does not apply to postgraduate programmes, lateral entry or diploma students. VISTAS lists other schemes for 2026-27 too, including a Class 12 merit scholarship (100% of tuition for an aggregate above 90%, in limited seats), first graduate, sports, alumni, ex-servicemen and government school concessions. The V-SAT brochure says there are more than 15 scholarship schemes.
Sources: VISTAS scholarship schemes, AY 2026-2027 (page as captured on 8 September 2026); V-SAT 2026 Phase 2 brochure (admission portal). Checked on 16 October 2026.
Courses Admitted Through VSAT at VISTAS
The V-SAT 2026 course brochure lists the courses below as applicable for V-SAT, grouped as printed. It says V-SAT is valid for more than 60 UG courses at VISTAS; the printed list has 49 course names, and the brochure does not assign courses to campuses. VISTAS teaches at Pallavaram, Thalambur, Periyapalayam and Thiruvanmiyur.
| School or department | Courses applicable for V-SAT |
|---|---|
| School of Physiotherapy | B.P.T |
| School of Allied Health Sciences (3+1 year) | B.Sc. Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology; B.Sc. Cardiac Care Technology; B.Sc. Radiography and Imaging Technology; B.Sc. Physician Assistant |
| School of Life Sciences | B.Sc. Biochemistry; B.Sc. Microbiology; B.Sc. Biotechnology; B.Sc. Bio-computing |
| School of Engineering and Technology | B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering; B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science); B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning); B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence); B.Tech. Robotics and Artificial Intelligence; B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering; B.Tech. Electronics and Computer Engineering; B.Tech. Electrical and Electronics Engineering; B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering; B.Tech. Biomedical Engineering; B.Tech. Biotechnology |
| School of Management and Commerce | B.A. Economics; BBA; BBA Digital Marketing; BBA Aviation Management; BBA Logistics and Shipping; B.Com. (General); B.Com. (Accounts and Finance); B.Com. (Corporate Secretaryship); B.Com. (Computer Application) |
| School of Science and Humanities, Department of Chemistry | B.Sc. Chemistry with AI |
| School of Science and Humanities, Department of Computing Sciences | B.C.A; B.Sc. Computer Science; B.Sc. Information Technology; B.Sc. Computer Science with specialisation in Cyber Security; B.Sc. Computer Science with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; B.Sc. Computer Science with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science; B.C.A Data Science; B.C.A Cloud Computing |
| School of Science and Humanities, Department of Aviation | B.Sc. Aeronautical Science; B.Sc. Aviation |
| School of Science and Humanities, Department of Music and Fine Arts | B.A. Western Classical Music |
| School of Science and Humanities, Department of Visual Communication | B.Sc. Visual Communication; B.Sc. Animation |
| School of Science and Humanities, Department of Languages | B.A. English |
| School of Science and Humanities, Department of Hotel and Catering Management | B.Sc. Hotel and Catering Management; B.Sc. Culinary Arts |
| School of Legal Studies | B.B.A. LL.B. (Honours), 5 years; B.Com. LL.B. (Honours), 5 years; B.A. LL.B. (Honours), 5 years |
Marine programmes are outside the V-SAT scholarship. Courses such as B.Pharm, MBA and all postgraduate programmes do not appear in the brochure; their admission routes are on the VISTAS eligibility pages.
Sources: Courses applicable for V-SAT brochure (admission portal); VISTAS scholarship schemes, AY 2026-2027 (page as captured on 8 September 2026). Checked on 16 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is VSAT 2027?
VISTAS has not announced VSAT 2027 (16 October 2026). The V-SAT form on its admission portal lists no slot dates. The last test, V-SAT 2026 Phase 2, ran online from 24 to 29 April 2026.
What is the VSAT 2027 registration date?
Not announced yet. Registration is on the VISTAS admission portal, and the main application form was headed Registrations 2026-27 on 16 October 2026. VISTAS has not published the 2026 opening date either.
What is VSAT (Vels Scholarship Admission Test)?
It is the online test of VISTAS, Chennai, for undergraduate admission to more than 60 courses and for tuition scholarships of 10% to 100% by rank.
What is the VSAT exam pattern?
V-SAT 2026 Phase 2 was an online exam of 45 minutes with Logical Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal sections. VISTAS has not published the number of questions or the marking scheme.
Is there negative marking in VSAT?
VISTAS does not state negative marking on the brochures and pages read, so it cannot be confirmed.
Who can apply for VSAT?
Students who have completed Class 12 or are awaiting Class 12 results, from any board, as the V-SAT 2026 brochure says. The V-SAT scholarship is for undergraduate programmes other than marine programmes.
What scholarship can I get through VSAT?
Top-ranking students get a 100% tuition scholarship, and other students get 75%, 50%, 25% or 10% by rank, for the whole programme (VISTAS scholarship page, 2026-27). It does not apply to postgraduate, lateral entry or diploma students.
What is the VSAT fee?
VISTAS does not publish a V-SAT fee on the brochures and pages read (16 October 2026). Check the admission portal or call +91 95661 66777 or 99625 62222.
Which courses accept VSAT?
More than 60 undergraduate courses, including B.Tech in computer science and its AI versions, ECE, EEE, mechanical, biomedical and biotechnology, BCA, B.Sc, BBA, B.Com, B.P.T, allied health B.Sc, B.A. English and integrated B.A., BBA and B.Com LL.B. (Hons).
How can I contact VSAT help desk?
The V-SAT help desk is at +91 95661 66777 or 99625 62222, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and vsat@velsuniv.ac.in. The admission email on the brochure is admission@vistas.ac.in.
Who conducts VSAT 2027?
VSAT 2027 is conducted by Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai.
What is the official website of VSAT 2027?
The official website is https://vistas.ac.in/.