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.