Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology​ apporved by UGC & MHRD is a Deemed University, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The University provides multiple courses under the Under Graduate, Post Graduate as well as Doctoral domains in Engineering, Management, Media, Technology, and Law. Admission to Vel Tech University can be done by applying online or by visiting the Vel Tech Admission Office. The selection methods of various courses offered by the university are different. In the year 2021, Vel Tech University Placement has seen excellent growth in its highest package offered at INR 22 LPA. Top corporates such as Capgemini, Accenture, IBM, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL, Mindtree, DXC, TechMahindra, Amazon, Walmart, Informatica, etc., hire productive professionals from Vel Tech. 

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In addition to this, Vel Tech has a strong Industrial-Institutional Interaction Cell, established Interactions with more than 2800 Industries / Institutes / Organisations and has collaborated with more than 200 Organisations for various Academic and Research Activities such as offering Joint Degree Programmes, In-Plant Training, Internships, Projects, R&D, Consultancy, Industry Recommended Electives, Curriculum Updates, Guest Lectures, Industrial Visits, Facility Creations, Value Added Courses, etc. The targeted outcomes of this practice are the initiation of about 20 programs at the UG & PG level with industry partners in the core domain, enabling the placement of students in diversified industries, to take up consultancy projects. Vel Tech is also recognized as one of the leading institutions for its outstanding achievements in international interdisciplinary research. The university provides many opportunities for students, scholars and educators to develop their research skills.

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Vel Tech University Admission

Vel Tech University Key Points

  • VTUEEE 2022: VTUEEE 2022 Application Form is released for Phase I and Phase II on December 26, 2021. Fill the application form online on the official website by paying the application fee of INR 950. VTUEEE 2022 Application Forms can be filled offline as well, candidates can purchase them from the institute campus. Check: VTUEEE 2022 Application Form
  • Vel Tech University Placement: The highest package is INR 22 LPA. Top corporates such as Capgemini, Accenture, IBM, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL, Mindtree, DXC, TechMahindra, Amazon, Walmart, Informatica, etc., hire productive professionals from Vel Tech.
  • Vel Tech University Hostel: The university provides excellent hostel facilities with both AC and Non-AC rooms for accommodation. Rooms with single, double, triple sharing, 4 in one & 5 in one facility are available. Check: Vel Tech University Hostel Fees
  • Vel Tech University International Arena and Internships: The students of Vel Tech University has received various opportunities such as:
    • Research Internship with INR 5.40 Lakh.
    • 100+ International visiting faculties from 20 countries
    • >10% of graduate students go abroad for thesis work
    • 23 students were awarded the Ministry of Education, Taiwan Scholarship. for Higher studies in the last 4 years (Tuition fee & Stipend of `48,000 per month).
  • Vel Tech University Results: The university follows semester system for the various UG & PG courses. The examinations are held on time and the result is declared on the official website within the stipulated time. Check: Vel Tech University Result

Vel Tech Important Dates

Event Dates
TANCET Counselling 2023 – MBA
Commencement of Online Registration, filling of Applications June 01, 2023
Last date for Registration of Online Applications June 25, 2023
Publication of Rank List July 14, 2023
Counselling for Special Reservation categories July 21, 2023
Publication of MCA Allotment List July 26, 2023
Publication of MCA Provisional allotment July 28, 2023
Commencement of Choice filling and Payment for MBA Counselling July 29, 2023 - Aug 01, 2023
Publication of MBA Allotment List Aug 02, 2023
Last date for Confirmation of Allotment (MBA) Aug 03, 2023
Publication of MBA Provisional allotment Aug 04, 2023
Supplementary Counselling (MBA) In-person Mode at GCT, Coimbatore Aug 08, 2023
SCA to SC Counselling (MBA) In-person Mode at GCT, Coimbatore Aug 10, 2023
End of Counselling Aug 10, 2023

Vel Tech University Ranking

The Vel Tech University, Chennai secures its rank in The Impact Ranking 2021. The university secured ranks in various heads that are given below:

  • Ranked 84th in the Engineering Category by NIRF Ranking 2022.
  • Ranked in the band of 551-600 in QS Asia University Rankings 2021.
  • SDG 9 ranking between 201-300.
  • Ranked 95th in Engineering Category by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2020.
  • Categorized as ‘Band A’ Institution (rank between 06-25) in the category of ‘University and Deemed to be University (Private-Self-Financed)’ in India by “Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020".
  • QS I-GAUGE awarded the Institution with a Diamond Rating.
  • SDG 6 ranking between 201-300
  • SDG 10 ranking between 401-600
  • SDG 17 ranking between 801-1000
  • Overall world ranking between 801-1000
  • India’s 1st Technology Business Incubator to have NVIDIA DGX-1 AI Super Computer.

Vel Tech University Courses

The University offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs to the students. Tabulated below is a brief about the major programs:

Course Details Selection Criteria
B.Tech Duration: 3
Specialization: Aeronautical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Design, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with 75% marks + JEE Main.		 The university grants admission to the B.Tech courses through a qualifying examination, VTUEEE, conducted by the university itself. The examination in conducted in two phases.
  • Phase I – Paper Based Test
  • Phase II – Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test
B.Com Duration: 3
Specialization: General, Accounts & Finance, Corporate Secretaryship, Professional Accounting
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 in the qualifying examination with minimum aggregate marks of 50% in all subjects. 		 Entrance Exam
BBA Duration: 3
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 in the qualifying examination with minimum aggregate marks of 50% in all subjects.		 Merit Based
BA LLB Duration: 5
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 in the qualifying examination with minimum aggregate marks of 50% in all subjects.		 Merit Based
B.Com LLB Duration: 5
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 in the qualifying examination with minimum aggregate marks of 50% in all subjects.		 Merit Based
B.Sc Duration: 3
Specialization: Visual Communication and Multimedia
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 in the qualifying examination with minimum aggregate marks of 50% in all subjects.		 Entrance Exam
M.Tech Duration: 2
Specialization: Biotechnology, Structural Engineering, Environment Engineering, Power Electronics, Embedded Systems & Technologies, Computer Science & Engineering, Network Engineering, Big Data Analytics, Information & Cyber Security, Metallurgical & Material Science Engineering, Industrial Safety & Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering
Eligibility Criteria: Graduate with a Degree in Bachelor of Engineering		 The interested candidate need to qualify in the examination conducted by the university. Veltech University also grants admission to the candidates qualified the GATE examination.
MBA Duration: 2
Specialization: Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Logistics & Shipping Management, Human Resource Management, Finance Management, International Business Management
Eligibility Criteria: Graduate under 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern under any discipline, securing aggregate marks of 50% with a valid score in CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT /NMAT/CMAT		 The university takes admission of the candidates qualified in the national level entrance exams.
MSc  Duration: 2
Specialization: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Data Analysis
Eligibility Criteria: B.Sc. with a minimum of 50% in their respective disciplines.		 The interested candidate need to qualify in the examination conducted by the university.
MA English Duration:
Eligibility Criteria: BA English with minimum 50% in their respective disciplines		 Merit Based
PhD Duration: 1
Specialization: Aeronautical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, CSE, ECE, IT, Mechanical Engineering, English, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Management
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant discipline from a recognized university.
  • Master’s Degree with minimum 60% marks.
 The candidates for the Ph.D. programs get selected through an entrance exam conducted by the university followed by an interview round.

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Vel Tech University Placements

The University offers exceptional placements with their amount of effort and intensity. The Office of Campus to Corporate makes every effort to groom the students with the aid of multiple training programs to make them industry-ready. 12 hackathons have led to 100+ placements. Students are encouraged to participate in various Competitions and Hackathons like Capgemini TECH Challenge, Infosys InfyTQ, HackWithInfy Hackathon, TCS CodeVita, TCS InfraMind, Hero MotoCorp Campus Challenge, etc. Top corporates such as Amazon, Capgemini, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Walmart, JSW, TechMahindra, Informatica, etc., hire productive professionals from Vel Tech. Check: Vel Tech University Placements

2021 Placement Highlights

No. of Students 1314
Total Placement 1000+
Training Hours 175
Total Placement Drive 100+
Highest Salary Package INR 25 LPA
Students who got MITACS Globalink Research Internship 6 
CADS Stipend 8895 Approx INR 5.40 lakhs

Company-wise Placement Statistics 2021-22

Recruiters

No. of Students Placed

Package Offered (INR)

Amazon

1

25 LPA

AppViewX

1

10.5 LPA

Microchip

1

10 LPA

Verizon

10

9.66 LPA

Amadeus

2

9.32 LPA

Intellipaat

4

9 LPA

Schneider 

1

9 LPA

Capgemini

11

7.5 LPA

Walmart

5

7 LPA

Cognizant 

5

6.75 LPA

Tata

68

5.5 LPA

Infosys

10

5.5 LPA

Vel Tech Internships

The Office of International Relations of Vel Tech has established working International Relations with more than 390 Institutions across 30 countries and has signed MoUs with 147 Institutions for various Academic and Research exchange activities as listed below:

  • Student Exchange Programme allows students to continue one semester of their program in an International University with partial funding/scholarship.
  • International Faculty members visit Vel Tech for conducting short courses/guest lectures.
  • Semester Abroad Programme for projects and internships with partial funding.

Vel Tech Fees & Scholarships

Vel Tech University offers scholarships with the prime objective of providing a world-class education to the students irrespective of their financial means.

MPC Aggregate % of Scholarship in Tuition Fee Tuition Fee(INR) Tuition Fee(INR) Tuition Fee(INR)
Above 95% 75% 57,500 62,500 75,000
90 to 94.9% 50% 1,15,000 1,25,000 1,50,000
80 to 89.9% 25% 1,72,500 1,87,500 2,25,000
70 to 79.9% 10% 2,07,000 2,25,000 2,70,000
Full Fees NIL 2,30,000 2,50,000 3,00,000

Vel Tech FAQs

Ques. Is VEL Tech University a preferable Engineering College?

Ans. Vel Tech University is a very good college. However, for the fact if it is a preferable college for engineering students or not, the answer should be yes as it looks forward to providing great opportunities and the best education in the field of engineering. The college holds a great reputation with its highly qualified faculty, as well as various facilities all around the campus.

Ques. What kind of placements does the college provide?

Ans. The university has a very dedicated placement cell which puts in a great effort in providing the students with great placements in various companies every year. In the year 2020-21, the highest package went to INR 22 LPA.

Ques. How to apply for admission at VEL Tech University?

Ans. For admission, one can apply both online as well as offline. An entrance exam is conducted by the university for the candidates seeking admission to B.Tech. Admission to M.Tech is based on the candidate’s valid GATE score and MBA aspirants must hold a valid CAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT/TENCENT.

Ques. Is VEL Tech a deemed university?

Ans. Yes, VEL Tech University is a deemed university. The university has been declared as the first member from India to adopt the CDIO system, which is a framework to raise the next generation engineers.

Ques. Is VEL Tech University AICTE approved?

Ans. Vel Tech University is a “place to progress and prosper”. Initially, it started as an Engineering college which was affiliated to Madras University and approved by AICTE, New Delhi.