Vels University (VU), Chennai – 2026 Overview

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Vels University (VU) has recorded total fees from ₹5,300 and placement records with average packages up to ₹5 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.

87Active programmes
8Student reviews
3.3Average rating
8Placement years

About Vels University (VU)

History and Background

Vels University Highlights Here are the highlights of Vels University in tabulated form: Established | University Type 1992 | Private (Deemed University) Accredited by NAAC ‘A’ Grade & NBA Entrance Exam Vels Entrance Exam Courses Offered UG, PG, and Doctoral Application Mode Online Top Recruiters HDFC Bank, SBI Cards, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj Capital, Kotak Mahindra Bank Campus Area 30 acres Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports Official Website http://www.velsuniv.ac.in Location Velan Nagar, P.V. Vaithiyalingam Road, Pallavaram, Chennai 117 Vels University Courses Vels University courses are diversified to various U.G and P.G degrees, The University have 18 schools that offer studies in a wide range of subjects. Here are some specifics about the lessons that are taught in these areas: Schools UG PG Diploma School of Engineering B.E., B. Tech M.E. PGDM School of Maritime Studies B.Sc., B.E. DME - School of Management Studies & Commerce B.A., B.B.A., B.Com M.B.A. - School of Pharmaceutical Sciences B.Pharm M.Pharm - School of Life Sciences B.Sc. M.Sc. School of Mass Communication B.Sc M.Sc. Diploma in Designing, Animation, Visual Communication Languages B.A. M.A. Computer sciences B.Sc., B.C.A. M.Sc., M.C.A. Physiotherapy B.P.T. M.P.T. Hotel management B.Sc. M.Sc. Diploma in Hotel Management and PG Diploma in Culinary Basic Sciences B.Sc. M.Sc. Green Chemistry Law B.A, LL.B, Hons LL.B Ocean engineering B.Tech M.Tech Diploma in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering and Diploma in Petroleum Engineering Education B.Sc., B.Ed; B.Ed School of Music & Fine Arts B.A. M.A. Diploma in Music & Dance Department of Aviation B.Sc. Department of Vedic Astrology B.A. M.A. Diploma in Astrology

Campus and Location

Established in 1992. Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Velan Nagar, P.V. Vaithiyalingam Road Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Courses and Programmes Offered

Animation - UG Programmes

- Diploma In Animation – 2 years · Animation - UG profile

B.Pharm and M.Pharm Programmes

- Bachelor of Pharmacy General – 4 years – The candidates who have passed10+2 or its equivalent with Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics or Biology/Botany and Zoology are eligible for admission. · B.Pharm profile

- Bachelor of Pharmacy Practice – 4 years – The candidates who have passed10+2 or its equivalent with Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics or Biology/Botany and Zoology are eligible for admission.

- Pharm D – 6 years – The candidate should be a pass in HSC or its equivalent with Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics or Biology/Botany and Zoology.

- Pharm D. Post Baccalaureate – 3 years – The candidate should be a pass in B.Pharmacy degree from a recognized university.

- Master of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Analysis – 2 years – The candidates who have passed B.Pharmacy degree from a recognized universit are eligible for admission. · M.Pharm profile

- Master of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Chemistry – 2 years – The candidates who have passed B.Pharmacy degree from a recognized universit are eligible for admission.

- Master of Pharmacy Pharmaceutics – 2 years – The candidates who have passed B.Pharmacy degree from a recognized universit are eligible for admission.

- Master of Pharmacy Pharmacognosy – 2 years – The candidates who have passed B.Pharmacy degree from a recognized universit are eligible for admission.

- Master of Pharmacy Pharmacology – 2 years – The candidates who have passed B.Pharmacy degree from a recognized universit are eligible for admission.

- Master of Pharmacy Pharmacy Practice – 2 years – The candidates who have passed B.Pharmacy degree from a recognized universit are eligible for admission.

B.Tech / B.E. Programmes

- B.Tech Bio Technology – 4 years – The candidate should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in PCM in HSC. · B.Tech / B.E. profile

- B.Tech Information Technology – 4 years – The candidate should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in PCM in HSC.

- B.Tech Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering – 4 years – The candidate should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in PCM in HSC.

- B.Tech Petroleum Engineering – 4 years – The candidate should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in PCM in HSC.

- Bachelor of Engineering Aeronautical Engineering – 4 years – The Candidate should have passed 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics(PCM).

- Bachelor of Engineering Automobile Engineering – 4 years – The Candidate should have passed 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics(PCM).

- Bachelor of Engineering Biomedical Engineering – 4 years – The Candidate should have passed 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics(PCM).

- Bachelor of Engineering Civil Engineering – 4 years – The Candidate should have passed 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics(PCM).

- Bachelor of Engineering Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years – The Candidate should have passed 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics(PCM).

- Bachelor of Engineering Computer Science and Engineering – 4 years – The Candidate should have passed 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics(PCM).

- Bachelor of Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 4 years – The Candidate should have passed 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics(PCM).

- Bachelor of Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering – 4 years – The Candidate should have passed 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics(PCM).

- Bachelor of Engineering Engineering Science – 4 years – The Candidate should have passed 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics(PCM).

- Bachelor of Engineering Marine Engineering – 4 years – The Candidate should have passed 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics(PCM).

BA Programmes

- B.A Dance – 3 years – Tthe candidate should have passed HSC from a recognized board of Education. · BA profile

- B.A Economics – 3 years – Tthe candidate should have passed HSC from a recognized board of Education.

- B.A Music – 3 years – Tthe candidate should have passed HSC from a recognized board of Education.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) Programmes

- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) – 4 years – The candidate should have passed HSC from a recognized state board of education. · Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) profile

BBA / BBM / BBS Programmes

- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – 3 years · BBA / BBM / BBS profile

- BBA Fintech and Digital Banking – 3 years – 12th pas with min. 50% marks

- Integrated MBA – 5 years – The candidate should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in any Bachelor Degree.

BCA Programmes

- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) Data Science – 3 years – The candidate should have passed 10+2 from a recognized board of Education. · BCA profile

- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) General – 3 years – The candidate should have passed 10+2 from a recognized board of Education.

- BCA (Hons) – 3 years – The candidate should have passed 10+2 from a recognized board of education.

BCom Programmes

- B.Com Accounting & Finance – 3 years – The candidate should be a pass in HSC or equivalent. · BCom profile

- B.Com Computer Application (CA) – 3 years – The candidate should be a pass in HSC or equivalent.

- B.Com General – 3 years – The candidate should be a pass in HSC or equivalent.

BEd Programmes

- B.Ed – 2 years – The candidate should be a pass in UG/PG degree in recognized University. · BEd profile

- B.Sc.-B.Ed – 4 years – The candidate should have passed HSC with Maths/ Physics/ Biology/ Chemistry.

BSc Programmes

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Animation – 3 years – The candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination with a minimum of 50% marks. · BSc profile

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Bio Chemistry – 3 years – The candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination with a minimum of 50% marks.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Bio Technology – 3 years – The candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination with a minimum of 50% marks.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Biotechnology – 3 years – The candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination with a minimum of 50% marks.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Chemistry – 3 years – The candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination with a minimum of 50% marks.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Computer Science – 3 years – The candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination with a minimum of 50% marks.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Hotel Management & Catering Science – 3 years – The candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination with a minimum of 50% marks.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Information Technology – 3 years – The candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination with a minimum of 50% marks.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Mathematics – 3 years – The candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination with a minimum of 50% marks.

- BSc Biology – 3 years – The candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination with a minimum of 50% marks.

LLB Programmes

- Bachelor Of Legislative Law (LLB) – 3 years – A pass in UG/PG degree in LAW recognized University · LLB profile

M.Tech / M.E. Programmes

- M.Tech Infrastructure Engineering and Management – 2 years – The candidate should have passed B.E/B.Tech in the relevant branch from a recognized college/University. · M.Tech / M.E. profile

- M.Tech Ocean Engg and Naval Architecture – 2 years – The candidate should have passed B.E/B.Tech in the relevant branch from a recognized college/University.

- Master of Engineering Automobile Engineering – 2 years – The candidate should have passed B.E/B.Tech in the relevant branch from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Engineering Communication Systems – 2 years – The candidate should have passed B.E/B.Tech in the relevant branch from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Engineering Computer Integrated Manufacturing – 2 years – The candidate should have passed B.E/B.Tech in the relevant branch from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Engineering Computer Science & Engineering – 2 years – The candidate should have passed B.E/B.Tech in the relevant branch from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Engineering Construction Engineering and Management – 2 years – The candidate should have passed B.E/B.Tech in the relevant branch from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Engineering Electrical Engineering-Power Electronics & Drives – 2 years – The candidate should have passed B.E/B.Tech in the relevant branch from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Engineering Embedded System – 2 years – The candidate should have passed B.E/B.Tech in the relevant branch from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Engineering Environment Engineering – 2 years – The candidate should have passed B.E/B.Tech in the relevant branch from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Engineering Power Electronics & Drives – 2 years – The candidate should have passed B.E/B.Tech in the relevant branch from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Engineering Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering – 2 years – The candidate should have passed B.E/B.Tech in the relevant branch from a recognized college or University.

- Post Graduate Diploma in Emerging Technologies – 2 years

MA Programmes

- Master of Arts English – 2 years – Any Degree with Part II English at Graduation level. · MA profile

MBA / PGDM Programmes

- MBA Advertising Management and Public Relations – 2 years – Graduates (10+2+3) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% in aggregate marks are eligible for admission in the course. · MBA / PGDM profile

- MBA Business Analytics – 2 years – Graduates (10+2+3) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% in aggregate marks are eligible for admission in the course.

- MBA Finance – 2 years – Graduates (10+2+3) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% in aggregate marks are eligible for admission in the course.

- MBA General Management – 2 years – Graduates (10+2+3) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% in aggregate marks are eligible for admission in the course.

- MBA Human Resources – 2 years – Graduates (10+2+3) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% in aggregate marks are eligible for admission in the course.

- MBA Logistics & Supply Chain Management – 2 years – Graduates (10+2+3) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% in aggregate marks are eligible for admission in the course.

- MBA Logistics and Shipping Management – 2 years – Graduates (10+2+3) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% in aggregate marks are eligible for admission in the course.

MCA Programmes

- Master of Computer Application – 3 years – A pass in a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with Mathematics as one of the subjects either in the degree level or in the +2 level · MCA / MCM profile

MPT Programmes

- Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) Cardio-Respiratory – 2 years – B.P.T degree from a recognized University. · MPT profile

- Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) Neurology – 2 years – B.P.T degree from a recognized University.

- Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) Orthopeadics – 2 years – B.P.T degree from a recognized University.

- Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) Sports Physiotherapy – 2 years – B.P.T degree from a recognized University.

MSc Programmes

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Animation and VFX – 2 years – The candidate should be a graduate in the relevant subject from a recognized college or University. · MSc profile

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Bio Chemistry – 2 years – The candidate should be a graduate in the relevant subject from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Bioinformatics – 2 years – The candidate should be a graduate in the relevant subject from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Biotechnology – 2 years – The candidate should be a graduate in the relevant subject from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Chemistry – 2 years – The candidate should be a graduate in the relevant subject from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Clinical Research – 2 years – The candidate should be a graduate in the relevant subject from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Industrial Chemistry – 2 years – The candidate should be a graduate in the relevant subject from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Information Technology – 2 years – The candidate should be a graduate in the relevant subject from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Life Sciences – 2 years – The candidate should be a graduate in the relevant subject from a recognized college or University.

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Medical Biotechnology – 2 years – The candidate should be a graduate in the relevant subject from a recognized college or University.

Course Fees at Vels University (VU)

Animation - UG Fees

Recorded annual fee for most Animation - UG: ₹5,300 – ₹1,00,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

B.Tech / B.E. Fees

Recorded annual fee for most B.Tech / B.E.: ₹1,35,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

BA Fees

Recorded annual fee for most BA: ₹52,500 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

BBA / BBM / BBS Fees

Recorded annual fee for most BBA / BBM / BBS: ₹90,000 – ₹1,35,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

BCA Fees

Recorded annual fee for most BCA: ₹1,05,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

BCom Fees

Recorded annual fee for most BCom: ₹1,05,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

BSc Fees

Recorded annual fee for most BSc: ₹1,12,500 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

MBA / PGDM Fees

Recorded annual fee for most MBA / PGDM: ₹2,42,500 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

MCA Fees

Recorded annual fee for most MCA / MCM: ₹90,000 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

Admission Process and Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria by Programme

- B.Pharm and M.Pharm: The candidates who have passed10+2 or its equivalent with Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics or Biology/Botany and Zoology are eligible for admission..

- B.Tech / B.E.: The candidate should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in PCM in HSC..

- BA: Tthe candidate should have passed HSC from a recognized board of Education..

- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT): The candidate should have passed HSC from a recognized state board of education..

- BBA / BBM / BBS: 12th pas with min. 50% marks.

- BCA: The candidate should have passed 10+2 from a recognized board of Education..

- BCom: The candidate should be a pass in HSC or equivalent..

- BEd: The candidate should be a pass in UG/PG degree in recognized University..

- BSc: The candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination with a minimum of 50% marks..

- LLB: A pass in UG/PG degree in LAW recognized University.

- M.Tech / M.E.: The candidate should have passed B.E/B.Tech in the relevant branch from a recognized college/University..

- MA: Any Degree with Part II English at Graduation level..

- MBA / PGDM: Graduates (10+2+3) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% in aggregate marks are eligible for admission in the course..

- MCA / MCM: A pass in a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with Mathematics as one of the subjects either in the degree level or in the +2 level.

- MPT: B.P.T degree from a recognized University..

- MSc: The candidate should be a graduate in the relevant subject from a recognized college or University..

Entrance Exams Accepted

How to Apply

Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.

Cutoffs and Entrance Exams

Entrance Exams for Vels University (VU)

Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: CLAT, GPAT, NEET, NEET (PG), NIMCET.

Cutoff Trends

Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.

Placements and Recruiters

Placement Highlights by Programme

2016
Not listed
2023
₹8 LPA
2023
₹9 LPA
2023
₹8 LPA
2023
₹12 LPA
2023
₹10 LPA
2023
₹8 LPA
2023
₹6 LPA

MPT (2023): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA.

LLB (2023): Highest ₹9 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) (2023): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA.

MCA / MCM (2023): Highest ₹12 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA, Lowest ₹4 LPA.

BCA (2023): Highest ₹10 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA, Lowest ₹3 LPA.

M.Pharm (2023): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA.

B.Pharm (2023): Highest ₹6 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA, Lowest ₹2 LPA.

B.Tech / B.E. (2016): Average ₹4 LPA.

Top Recruiters

Apollo Healthcare, Aviva, Bajaj Capital, Barclays Technology, Cognizant, Glaxo Smithkline Consumer Ltd (GSK), HCL, HDFC Bank, IBM, ICICI Prudential, ITC, Pepsico Holdings (I) Pvt. Ltd., Reliance Solar, SHOPPERS STOP, Standard Chartered Bank, Sutherland Global, Tech Mahindra and others (17 recruiters in database).

Placement Data Disclaimer

Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.

Student Reviews and Ratings

Overall Student Ratings

- Total active reviews: 8

- Average overall rating: 3.3/5

- Infrastructure: 4.0/5

- Hostel: 3.5/5

- Clubs/Activities: Not recorded

- Faculty: 3.5/5

- Admission: Not recorded

Overall
3.3/5
Infrastructure
4.0/5
Hostel
3.5/5
Faculty
3.5/5

Faculty and Departments

Key Faculty Members

- Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh – Chancellor

Rankings and Recognition

NIRF and Other Rankings

- nirf 2024: Rank 64 out of 100.

- times 2024: Rank 10 out of 175.

- cs 2024: Rank 64 out of 100.

- cs 2024: Rank 26 out of 100.

- nirf 2023: Rank 47 out of 100.

- nirf 2021: Rank 125 out of 300.

- nirf 2018: Rank 43 out of 200.

Frequently asked questions

What is Vels University (VU) known for?

Vels University (VU) offers Animation - UG, B.Pharm and M.Pharm, B.Tech / B.E., BA, Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), BBA / BBM / BBS, BCA, BCom, BEd, BSc, LLB, M.Tech / M.E., MA, MBA / PGDM, MCA / MCM, MPT, MSc across 87 active programme records.

What are the main courses at Vels University (VU)?

Vels University (VU) lists Diploma In Animation, Bachelor of Pharmacy General, Bachelor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm D, Pharm D. Post Baccalaureate, and other programmes.

What are the fees at Vels University (VU)?

Recorded total fees range from ₹5,300 to ₹2,42,500. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.

Which entrance exams are accepted by Vels University (VU)?

The active programme mappings list CLAT, GPAT, NEET, NEET (PG), NIMCET.

How are placements at Vels University (VU)?

Placement records are available for 8 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.

What is the average package at Vels University (VU)?

The available placement records include average package values such as ₹5 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.

What is the ranking of Vels University (VU)?

The profile contains 7 active ranking record(s), including nirf rank 64 and times rank 10.

What is the student rating of Vels University (VU)?

Vels University (VU) has an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 from 8 active review(s).

Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.