About VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai
The Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai is managed
by the Vaels Educational Trust. Founded in the year 1992 , the trust is governed by the
Governing Board / Board of Management. The members of this Board belong to various renowned
agencies. The President / Chancellor Dr. Ishari K Ganesh is the Chairman of the Board and
the board meets periodically to frame policies and programmes for the growth and advancement
of VISTAS for a better future to all its students.
The university aims at promoting a
student-friendly learning environment. It follows the semester pattern and choice-based
credit system for all its academic programmes both at the undergraduate and postgraduate
level. This system is expected to promote multi-point entry and flexibility to suit the
needs of the individual learners . The programmes are approved by AICTE and other statutory
bodies such as Pharmacy Council of India, Indian Association of Physiotherapists,
Directorate General of Shipping, Bar Council of India, National Council of Teacher
Education. The university is accredited with NAAC ‘A’ Grade. In addition, the Management
(MBA) programmes and the Computer Science and Engineering / Mechanical engineering
programmes and the B.Pharmacy programmes are also accredited by NBA.
Vels provides
UGC approved courses with qualified and experienced faculty for holistic education and is
one of the leading universities in the South.
With 100% Placement assistance, the
placements at Vels have also registered an average starting salary of 4.38 lakhs
annually.
At Vels you have the unique opportunity to collaborate with the most
esteemed international & national companies for research & industrial exposure.