Vels University, Chennai

Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS / Vels University, Chennai) is a private deemed university, established in 1992, with UGC recognition and deemed status since 2008. It offers 100+ programmes across Engineering, Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Maritime Studies etc. With a placement rate of ~ 80% for eligible students, the highest salary package reached  ₹12 LPA, and the average package is around ₹5 LPA in recent years. Vels is widely recognised for its strong academic infrastructure, diverse course offerings, and industry-linked placements.

Vels University, Chennai
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About Vels University, Chennai

Vels University (VISTAS) started with a small pharmacy college and has grown into a multi-disciplinary university under the Vels Group, led by Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh. It offers UG, PG, doctoral as well as specialised and professional courses. The campus has modern labs, well-equipped facilities, and a proactive Placement & Training Cell that provides soft skills, interview prep, and industry-interaction. Over recent years, Vels has improved placements, recruiter engagement, and outcomes across many departments.

Academic Courses- 

Here are some sample courses & fee details at Vels University:

Programme TypeExamples of CoursesApprox Fee / Notes
Undergraduate (Engineering etc.)B.E / B.Tech branches (CSE, ECE, etc.), B.Sc, B.A, B.Com, BCA, LLB etc. Semester fees vary (for B.Tech ~ ₹32,000-₹65,000+ per semester depending on branch); some courses cost more for specialisations.
Postgraduate / Professional CoursesMBA, M.Tech, M.Pharm, MCA, etc. Fee ranges tend to be higher; example MBA ~ ₹7.20-7.50 lakh in certain estimates. 
Special / Newer CoursesMaritime / Nautical Studies, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, etc. These courses may have larger fee components and more practical / lab cost involved.
Placement Highlights:
MetricValue
Placement Rate (2023-24)~ 79.5% of eligible students placed. 
Total Students Placed (2024)~ 3,477 out of 3,941 eligible students. 
Highest Package~ ₹12 LPA in 2024. Earlier peaks (2023) were higher in specific departments. 
Average / Median Package~ ₹4.5-5 LPA across many UG/PG streams. 
Top RecruitersDeloitte, IBM, Accenture, Amazon, HCL, Cognizant, Microsoft etc. 
Fee Structure 2025
  • First year fees for many B.Tech programmes are roughly ₹1.5-2.0 Lakhs depending on branch.
  • Arts, Commerce, and other non-technical courses are generally lower; some B.Sc / BA courses ~ ₹30,000-₹80,000 per academic year depending on subjects
https://www.velsuniv.ac.in/ – official site for Vels University / VISTAS. 
Scholarship Statistics 2025
Gender
Male
Female
Total
57
90
OBC
0
0
SC
1
1
ST
45
60
Muslim
2
8
PWD
0
0
Minority Community
9
21
St. Joseph’s College Placement Report 2025
Particulars
Statistics
Placement Percentage
90%
Number of Companies Visited
50
Number of Students Placed
90%
Number of Offers Made
300
Average Package Offered
Rs 4 LPA
Highest Package Offered
Rs 10 LPA
Campus Facilities
Campus Facilities

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