VELS Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai Answered Questions

VELS University offers a total of 125 seats. All of these seats are available at the VELS School of Law, VELS Institute of Science, Technology, and Advanced Studies (VISTAS). To get a seat, students must apply for the course at the university’s official website. Moreover, students must note that these seats are subject to change on a yearly basis.

While reporting for the BCom LLB admissions at VELS University, students must carry the following documents and present them for verification purposes:Class 10 marksheetClass 12 marksheetMigration certificateTransfer certificatePhysical fitness certificate for maritime coursesProvisional admission letterCommunity certificate (if applicable)Income certificate2 sets of photocopies of all original documents

Yes, students with master's degrees in Law (LLM) from VELS have various job opportunities in the government sector. Interested students can appear for various exams conducted by the PSUs, UPSC, Public Banks, etc. Interested students can check the below table to know some of the prospective government jobs along with their average salaries:Job ProfilesAverage SalaryPublic ProsecutorINR 5-8 lakhLaw Officer INR 4-6 lakhLegal AdvisorINR 4-7 lakhAssistant Public ProsecutorINR 3-5 lakhNote: The above salaries are collated from multiple sources and are likely to vary.

Yes, one can become a judge even if they didn’t complete their law degree from one of the NLUs. To become a judge, it doesn’t matter which institute one gets the degree from. What matters is the efforts they put in the preparation for the exam and if they can crack it. Interested students can check the below table to know the basic requirements to be fulfilled to become a Judge:Judicial Service Eligibility CriteriaCitizenshipCitizenship of IndiaAgeMinimum age of 21 years (for subordinate courts) or 35 years (for higher courts)Minimum MarksLLM degree from a recognised university, with a minimum of 50% marksProfessional ExperienceExperience of practicing law for a specified period, ranging from seven to ten years, depending on the court and the candidate's background

Yes, candidates belonging to the EWS category can avial fee waivers. The university provides scholarships to support the candidates belonging to the economically weaker sections of society. To extend financial support, the university provides a 20 to 100% scholarship in the tuition fees.To be eligible, interested students must have passed the qualifying examination (HSC or degree as applicable) in regular mode in the first attempt in the current year of admission, and have an income of less than INR 5 lakh.

VELS School of Maritime Studies offers the Four year B.Tech course which is one among the most in-demand courses in the world. 90% of global trade is through shipping industry. Students/professionals looking for shore-based jobs in Maritime sector, are encouraged to join the course and become an qualified professional Naval Architect & Offshore engineer which involves acquiring knowledge through class room instructions, learning Ship design software’s, demonstration of practical knowledge through various workshop and laboratories, and real-time exposure through shipyard visits/Internship. Naval Architects & Offshore Engineers has wide job opportunities who can be involved throughout the lifecycle of Marine structures, such as Design, Construction, Repair, Marketing and Sales, Operations, Regulation, Surveying and Overseeing, Research and Development, Owner’s Representatives, Various prestigious positions in Defence, Classification societies. After completing this course the students are eligible to do one year Graduate Marine Engineering Course and join Merchant Vessels.

To gain admission to VELS School of Maritime Studies for B.Tech Marine Engineering follow these steps: 1.Eligibility Criteria:   Pass 10+2 or its equivalent examinations with a minimum of 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics groups.   Secure at least 50% in English at the 10th or 12th standard.   Be maximum 25 years old on the date of course commencement.   Fulfill the medical standards required for maritime studies. 2.Prepare for IMUCET:   Qualify in the IMUCET exam, which is mandatory for admission. 3.Stay Informed:   Keep eyes on admission notifications and requirements on the official VELS School of Maritime Studies website. Best of luck with your preparations!

VELS School of Maritime Studies is situated at Thalambur, Chennai, near Navalur on the IT Highway of Tamilnadu, off the old Mahabalipuram Road. In the vast campus along with spacious building for class rooms, workshops and library, separate laboratories have been provided for Physics, Electrical Machinery, Control Systems, Power Electronics, Electronic devices, Electronic Communication, Digital devices and Seamanship. The two Computer Centres of School of Maritime Studies and a well-stocked library compare with the best anywhere. School of Maritime Studies has its own hostels for boys and girls separately. There is also an exclusive Mess Block within the campus with separate dining halls. School of Maritime Studies has its own fleet of buses connecting the college with different points of Chennai.

 School of Maritime Studies offers the Four year B.Tech course which is one among the most in-demand courses in the world. 90% of global trade is through shipping industry. Students/professionals looking for shore-based jobs in Maritime sector, are encouraged to join the course and become an qualified professional Naval Architect & Offshore engineer which involves acquiring knowledge through class room instructions, learning Ship design software’s, demonstration of practical knowledge through various workshop and laboratories, and real-time exposure through shipyard visits/Internship. Naval Architects & Offshore Engineers has wide job opportunities who can be involved throughout the lifecycle of Marine structures, such as Design, Construction, Repair, Marketing and Sales, Operations, Regulation, Surveying and Overseeing, Research and Development, Owner’s Representatives, Various prestigious positions in Defence, Classification societies. After completing this course the students are eligible to do one year Graduate Marine Engineering Course and join Merchant Vessels. Therefore B.Tech at VELS School of Maritime Studies is considered Top course. 

PRIST and VELS School of Engineering provide a BTech in multiple specialisations. To ascertain which among the two has better placements for BTech courses, students can refer to the following table:ParametersBTech at PRISTBTech at VELS School of EngineeringMedian Salary PackageINR 4.1 Lacs - INR 4.2 lakhINR 3.5 Lacs - INR 4.2 lakhStudent Rating for Placements2.7/53.5/5What students say about BTech PlacementsThe placement percentage of the institute is around 50%-75%Students get placed in companies like TVS, Mahindra, Royal Enfield, Yamaha, etc.The placement percentage of the college is around 75-92%Top recruiting companies are IBM, Amazon, TCS, CTS, Wipro, etc.