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VELS UNIVERSITY PALLAVARAM CHENNAI

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Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VELS University) is a private deemed‑to‑be‑university located in Velan Nagar, P.V. Vaithiyalingam Road, Pallavaram, Chennai – 600117, Tamil Nadu, India.

📍 Established: 1992 (as Vels Group of Institutions; later became a deemed university)
🎓 Accreditation: NAAC ‘A’ / A++ grade (varies by reporting source) and NBA for select programs
📚 Approved by: University Grants Commission (UGC), and relevant regulatory bodies for professional programs.

VELS is known for offering undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), doctoral (PhD), diploma, and certificate courses across Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, Management, Law, Science, Arts & Humanities, Commerce, Aviation & Maritime studies, and more.

🎓 2. Courses & Programs Offered

VELS University offers a wide range of programs at different levels (details and availability may vary year to year):

📌 Undergraduate (UG) Programs

  • B.Tech / BE – Engineering (CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, etc.)

  • B.Pharm (Pharmacy) and Pharm.D

  • B.Sc – Sciences, Aviation, etc.

  • BBA / BCA / B.Com / BA

  • Law – BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB

  • BPT (Physiotherapy)

  • B.Ed / B.Sc + B.Ed (education)

📌 Postgraduate (PG) Programs

  • MBA / PGDM – Management streams

  • M.Tech / ME – Engineering fields

  • M.Sc / MA / M.Com – Science, arts, commerce

  • LLM – Law

  • M.Pharm / MPT – Professional postgraduate programs

📌 Doctoral (PhD) & Diploma Programs

  • PhD – Across various disciplines

  • PG Diploma & Certification – short‑term professional courses.

📋 3. Fee Structure (Approximate)

Fee estimates differ by course; here are indicative fees from recent data:

📘 Undergraduate

  • B.Sc: ₹30,000 – ₹2.26 L total (varies by specialization)

  • B.Tech: ₹90,000 – ₹3.39 L total

  • BBA: ₹90,000 – ₹1.59 L total

  • BCA: ₹40,000 – ₹1.49 L total

  • B.Pharm: ₹82,000 – ₹1.99 L total

  • Law (LLB/BA LLB): ₹2.18 L – ₹2.22 L (5‑year)

  • MBBS fees (if associated medical college components): ₹9.68 L approx total (5 yrs)

📕 Postgraduate

  • MBA: ₹75,000 – ₹3.82 L

  • M.Sc / MA / MCA: ₹30,000 – ₹1.90 L

  • M.Tech: ~₹60,000 – ₹98,000

  • LLM: ~₹1.99 L – ₹2 L

Fees vary by program, specialization, and year. Exact official fees should be checked on the VELS University admissions portal before applying.

🧠 4. Eligibility & Admissions

📝 Eligibility Criteria

  • UG (e.g., B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc): Completed 10+2 with relevant subject combinations (e.g., PCM for B.Tech).

  • PG (e.g., MBA, M.Tech): Bachelor’s degree in respective fields; entrance score where applicable.

  • Law (5‑year): 10+2 with required minimum marks and interview/entrance rounds.

  • PhD: Master’s degree in relevant discipline.

🪪 Admission Process

  • Many programs consider class 12 marks (merit‑based).

  • For professional courses like MBA / M.Tech, scores from national/state exams (CAT, MAT, XAT, TANCET, GATE) may be accepted.

  • VELS also conducts its own admission test (e.g., VELS Scholarship Admission Test – V‑SAT / VELSEE) for UG & PG entry and scholarship opportunities.

  • For certain courses (e.g., law), personal interviews may be part of selection.

Admissions are typically done online through the university portal, followed by document verification and fee payment to secure a seat.

🏫 5. Campus & Facilities

The VELS University campus at Pallavaram, Chennai offers:

Academic & Infrastructure

  • Classrooms, smart classrooms, seminar halls, and auditoriums

  • Digital library and physical library resources

  • Well‑equipped laboratories for science, engineering, and professional courses

  • Clinic / on‑campus medical assistance

Student Life & Extracurricular

  • Cultural and technical events, annual day, sports meets

  • Clubs and student organizations

Hostels & Amenities

  • Separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls

  • Transportation services

  • Cafeteria, gym and basic campus facilities.

💼 6. Placements & Career Support

VELS University has a Training & Placement Cell that works on career readiness, intern opportunities, and recruitment:

📌 Placement Highlights (2023–25)

  • Placement rate: ~79.5% (approx for recent batches)

  • Highest package: Up to ₹12 LPA (some sources also mention up to ₹33 LPA offers in select cases)

  • Average package: Around ₹5 LPA–₹5.2 LPA

  • Top recruiters: Deloitte, IBM, Accenture, Amazon, HCL, Cognizant, Hexaware, Newgen, Indigo, Kotak Mahindra Bank, among others.

Internship opportunities and industry interactions are also facilitated to improve professional readiness.

🏆 7. Ranking & Recognition

  • VELS University is ranked within the 151–200 band in the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) for overall category in recent years.

  • It has been recognized in various surveys and holds NAAC and NBA accreditations, reflecting quality standards in higher education.

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