VELS University: Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements
Chennai, India
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Overview
Latest Updates
- Vels University admissions are open for the session 2025-26.
- TNEA application for BE/BTech courses for the session 2025-26 will start from may 2025.
Vels University was established in 1992 is a public central university. As per the NIRF 2024 ranking it ranks 51 out of 200 in ‘overall’ category and 101 out of 150 in ‘university’ category’. By India Today the university ranked 157 rank in the 'Engineering' category and 21 in the 'University’ category in 2024. Vels University is accredited ‘A++’ grade by NAAC and recognized by UGC, AICTE, PCI and many other organizations.. CUK fees range from INR 10K to 7L, depending on the course.
The university offers more than 167 courses in Law, Engineering, Pharmacy, Medical, Arts, and Business Managment, etc. Some of the popular courses at Vels University are MBA/PGDM, M.E/M.Tech, B.Pharma, LLB are quite popular.. Vels University considers CAT, XAT, GATE, TENCET, MAT, TNEA, VEE etc. entrance exams score for admission. The top recruiters such as Deloitte, IBM, Accenture, Amazon, HCL and many other visits for placement this year.. In the year 2024, the students got highest package of ₹11.25 LPA.
Highlights:
Particulars | Specifications |
Top Recruiters | Deloitte, IBM, Accenture, Amazon, HCL |
|---|---|
Placement Rate | 80% |
Highest Salary Package in 2024 | INR 11.25 LPA |
Ranking |
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Fees Range | INR 10K to 7L |
University Type | Private University |
Popular Courses | MBA/PGDM, M.E/M.Tech, B.Pharma, LLB |
Recognition By | AICTE, BCI, PCI, NCTE, IRCLASS, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, DSIR, UGC, Ministry of Human Resource Development , Indian Association of Physiotherapists, Director General of Shipping |
Entrance Exams | CAT, XAT, GATE, TENCET, MAT, TNEA, VEE |
Year of Establishment | 1992 |
Faculty count | 16,500 faculty members |
Application mode | Online |
Vels University Ranking:
Vels University is ranked by many famous organizations like Times, India Today, and NIRF. Vels It is also accredited ‘A’ grade by NAAC. Overall Vels University always get good ranking by ranking organizations. Below are ranking of Vels University by different organization for the year 2024:
Organization | Ranking |
NIRF |
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India Today | 157 rank in the 'Engineering' category 131 in B.A 163 rank in the B.Com 21 rank in the 'University’ category |
Time | 10 in B.Tech |
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Programs
Velsu University offers many UG, PG and Ph.D degrees with more than 167 courses in Law, Engineering, Pharmacy, Medical, Arts, and Business Managment, etc. All these courses require minimum 10+2 , and graduation with 50% eligibility and some require entrance exam qualification like CAT, XAT, GATE, TENCET, MAT, TNEA, VEE etc.
Courses | Fees | Duration | Eligibility criteria |
MBA/PGDM | ₹ 1.88 L - 3.08 L | 2 years | Graduation with 50% |
B.E/ B.Tech | ₹ 2.56 L - 12.3 L | 4 years | 10+2 with 45-60% |
LLB | ₹ 4.2 L | 3 years | Graduation |
BCA | ₹ 1.38 L - 3.6 L | 3 years | 10+2 |
BBA | ₹ 1.38 L - 4.5 L | 3 years | 10+2 |
BPT | ₹ 2.24 L | 5 years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]
Master of Technology [M.Tech]
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Admissions
Vels University admission to various courses depending on the merit of entrance exams such as , CAT, XAT, GATE, TENCET, MAT, TNEA, VEE. Here are the details for few of our in demand courses among the students:
Program Name | No. of Courses | Course Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Entrance Exam |
MBA/PGDM | 6 | 2 years | Graduation with 50% | MAT, CAT, XAT, TANCET, VEE |
B.E/ B.Tech | 19 | 4 years | 10+2 with 45-60% | TNEA, VEE |
LLB | 1 | 3 years | Graduation | VEE |
BCA | 6 | 3 years | 10+2 | Merit Based |
BBA | 5 | 3 years | 10+2 | Merit Based |
BPT | 1 | 5 years | 10+2 | Merit Based |
Vels University Important Date
Vels University admission and registrations important dates both upcoming and expected are given as follows:
Important events | Dates |
TNEA application for BE/BTech courses for the session 2025-26 | May 2025 |
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Placements
Vels University has a good placement record and candidates appearing for placement drive usually get an average package of more than 5 LPA. Below is the placement statistics of Vels University for the year 2022 & 2023.
Particulars | 2022 | 2023 |
Total Students | 3540 | 3683 |
Student Placed | 2884 | 3250 |
Highest Package | ₹ 9.5 L | ₹ 33 L |
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies ,Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Infrastructure
Vels University provides in campus hostel facility for students with separate hostel building for girls and boys. There are 1600 beds in boys hostel and 500 beds in girls hostel. Hostel are equipped with all kind of facilities like laundry on charge basis and well hygienic mess.
Particular | Details |
Room Tyoe | Shared room |
Beds | 1600 in boys hostel 500 in girls hostel |
Facilities | Laundry on charge basis, GYM, Wi-Fi Campus, Shuttle Service |
Vels University Other Facilities
Particular | Details |
Library | Seating capacity of 500 person. 114305 paperback books. 137717 e-books. 10032 back volumes. 4106 dissertations 359 Periodicals (National & International) 12381+ e-journals |
Cafeteria | 3 in campus cafeteria Refreshments delicious and healthy food service |
Sports Complex | Badminton Court Basketball Court Cricket Ground Football Ground Swimming Pool Tennis Court Volleyball Court Hockey Ground Cricket Net Kabaddi Court Aquatic complex Laid - out track |
Shuttle Services | 150 buses for university students Permission to bring your own two-wheelers and four-wheelers. Huge parking space |
Labs | omputer Lab Language Lab Multimedia Lab Operating system Lab Bio-Informatics Lab Animation Lab Bio-Chemistry Lab Electrical Engineering Lab Pharmaceutical Lab |
Other facilities | GYM Auditorium Wifi Music Room Moot Court |