M.Sc. in Optometry 

at VELS University, Pallavaram

Admission to VELS is both merit and entrance-based. Check below the process for admission to VELS University:

1. Application: The mode of application is online. The application fee for professional courses is INR 1,100. Candidates can apply with the relevant documents in the course of their choice.
2. Selection Rounds: VELS Entrance Exam is conducted by the university for admission to various UG and PG courses. Apart from this, CAT and other entrance exams are accepted for MBA admission. The university releases a merit list announcing the names of the shortlisted aspirants.
3. Counselling & Admission Confirmation: The shortlisted candidates are called for counselling and document verification round. Selected candidates need to pay course fee to confirm their admission.

VELS University offers decent placements annually for courses like BTech,  MBA and LLB, etc. The placements are ongoing for the Class of 2024. As of now, the highest package offered during VELS University placements 2024 stood at INR 11.25 LPA. Further, 47 recruiters offered the package of more than INR 4.5 LPA to the students of the batch 2024. The key highlights of VELS University placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Vels University admission process is inclusive of multiple steps. Candidates need to qualify for each step and proceed for the final selection. Check below the main steps for Vels University admissions:

• Make Inquiry
• Check the basic eligiblity requirements
• Fill the application form
• Complete the fee payment

Yes, you can secure direct admission to Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) by engaging with the relevant office personnel or applying through the admission portal. For M.E. and M.Tech programs, passing the VEE test and meeting eligibility criteria are prerequisites for the entrance exam. The university, renowned for its multidisciplinary approach, boasts a high placement record, making it a prestigious choice in Chennai. To initiate the process, explore the official website for online application options and comprehensive admission details. 

The key highlights of VELS University placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

No, VELS University is not ranked by QS or any other prominent ranking bodies. The university plans to find a decent place in the QS World University rankings for the coming years. 

VELS University ranking NIRF is based on the following parameters:

• Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)
• Research and Professional Practice (RP)

• Peer Perception

• Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)
• Graduation Outcomes (GO)

Some of the international rankng bodies are Financial Times, QS, and others. VELS University is not yet ranked by any prominent ranking body present in the world. 

No, VELS University LLM admissions are purely entry-based. For LLM admissions, the university conducts its entrance examination, namely VELS Entrance Examination (VEE). Thus, students seeking admission to this programme must register and appear for the aforementioned exam. Based on these scores, students are ranked and allocated a seat.

The university offers various courses at UG, PG and PhD levels through various schools. The courses are offered in multiple streams like Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce, etc. BTech, MBA, BSc and MSc are the top courses offered by the university. Candidates must pass Class 12 for UG courses and graduation for PG courses. The university also have Diploma courses for candidates who have completed Class 10. The university conducts its own VELS Entrance Exam for admission to various UG and PG courses. VELS Entrance Exam is an offline test of 90 minutes conducted for aspirants who have not appeared for the required entrance exam.