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VELS University Ranking 2023: NIRF, India Today, The Week, Times

Q: What is the NIRF ranking for Pharmacy course at VELS University?

VELS University ranking 2023 by NIRF is 47th for the Pharmacy course. The university is ranked 101-150 by NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category. Hence, it is one of the top-ranked universities present in India.

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VELS University is widely acknowledged as one of India's top universities. It consistently ranks in various categories, and in the NIRF ranking 2024, it received #151-200 rank in the 'Overall' category, showing its broad academic reach.

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VELS University Ranking Highlights 2023
VELS University Ranking 2023: Overall Analysis
VELS University Ranking 2023: NIRF
VELS University Ranking 2023: India Today
VELS University Ranking 2023: Times
VELS University Course Ranking
VELS University Student Reviews
VELS University Ranking FAQs

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VELS University Ranking Highlights 2023

VELS University is ranked across multiple categories by various eminent national ranking bodies, including NIRF, India Today, The Week, Times, etc. These eminent ranking bodies have granted VELS University excellent ranks. Students can check the following table to learn more about the VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) rankings:

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

B.E. / B.Tech

NIRF, 2024

#101-150

13th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2024->

BBA

India Today, 2024

#141

14th Best among India Today ranked colleges in Chennai in 2024->

BCA

India Today, 2024

#72

7th Best among India Today ranked colleges in Chennai in 2024->

Science

NIRF, 2024

#124

9th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2024->

Humanities & Social Sciences

India Today, 2024

#131

11th Best among India Today ranked colleges in Chennai in 2024->

Mass Communication & Media

India Today, 2024

#53

2nd Best among India Today ranked colleges in Chennai in 2024->

Pharmacy

NIRF, 2024

#64

2nd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2024->

VELS University Ranking 2023: Overall Analysis

Looking at the data given above, one can say that over the years, VELS University managed to secure a decent ranking. Slowly the university has started to climb the ladders of success and is getting ranked under several categories by various reputed ranking bodies. The university is not ranked by any famous global ranking bodies. The future is quite unpredictable and there is hope for the university to get featured in global rankings if it continues to grow.

VELS University Ranking 2023: NIRF

VELS University has received strong ranks by the NIRF under the 'Overall' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the NIRF 2024.

It has been recognized that the institute has displayed stability in trend in the 'University' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, VELS University's rank is #101, the same as last year's rank in the 'Univers

It is to be noticed that the institute has shown a fluctuating trend in the 'Engineering' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, VELS University's rank is #101, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking.

It has been seen that in the 'Pharmacy' category, the institute's ranks have shown a decreasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2024, VELS University fell 17 ranks to #64 rank in the 'Pharmacy' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

Explore the VELS University latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:

Category	2022	2023	2024
B.E. / B.Tech	151-200	101-150	101-150
Science	– / –	– / –	124
Pharmacy	– / –	47	64

VELS University Ranking 2023: VELS University vs Other Universities (NIRF Ranking Comparison)

As per the NIRF 2024 rankings, VELS University achieved a rank #151-200 in the 'Overall' category. It stands on par with renowned institutions like Mangalore University and MDU Rohtak under the NIRF 'Overall' category. Explore the year-wise comparison of VELS University with other leading institutes below.

VELS University vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2024
College Name	Overall 2024
VELS University	151-200
IIIT Hyderabad	101-150
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute	101-150
Mangalore University	151-200
MDU Rohtak	151-200

VELS University Ranking 2023: India Today

Over the years, VELS University has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the India Today 2024. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score. It can be seen that the VELS University's rankings in 'University (Private)' category have displayed a fluctuating trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, VELS University climbed 2 ranks to #21 rank in the 'University (Private)' category by th

It is to be noted that the institute has demonstrated a fluctuating trend in the 'Engineering (Private)' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, VELS University climbed 8 ranks to #157 rank in the 'Engineering (Private)' category by the India Today ranking.

The institute has displayed a fluctuating trend in the 'B.A.' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, VELS University's rank is #131, the same as last year's rank in the 'B.A.' category by the India Today ranking.

It has been seen that in the 'B.Com.' category, the institute's ranks have shown an increasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2024, VELS University climbed 10 ranks to #163 rank in the 'B.Com.' category by the India Today ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.

Refer to the rankings and categories from various ranking bodies in the table below.

Category	2022	2023	2024
B.E. / B.Tech	192	198	– / –
BBA	136	144	141
BCA	74	74	72
Science	22	23	– / –
Humanities & Social Sciences	139	– / –	131
Mass Communication & Media	– / –	– / –	53

VELS University Ranking 2023: VELS University vs Other Universities (India Today Ranking Comparison)

VELS University secured #21 rank in the 'University (Private)' category of India Today 2024 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Crescent College and Avinashilingam. Check out how VELS University compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

VELS University vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2024
College Name	University (Private) 2024
VELS University	21
Amity University Jaipur	19
SMU	20
Crescent College	22
Avinashilingam	23

VELS University Ranking 2023: Times

VELS University ranks given by Times shows a tremendous improvement in the VELS University performance over the years. In 2022, VELS Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies failed to get any rank by Times. The university turned the tables by securing 12 and 10 positions under various categories in the 2023 Times ranking. The below-mentioned is the VELS University rank (Times) for the current and past years:

VELS University Times 2023 Ranking
Category	2021	2022	2023
Engineering (Private)	12	N/A	10
Engineering	19	N/A	12

VELS University Times 2023 Ranking
Category	2021	2022	2023
Engineering (Private)	12	N/A	10
Engineering	19	N/A	12

Category	2022	2023	2024
B.E. / B.Tech	15	12	10

VELS University Ranking 2023: VELS University vs Other Universities (Times Comparison)

VELS University managed to get ranked in 2023 but still, the university plans to make some improvements in the coming years to rank above its competing universities. With growing competition, VELS plans to bring some upgradation to the course curriculum. The below-mentioned table reflects on the VELS University Pallavaram comparison with other top-ranked universities in terms of Times Ranking 2023:

VELS University vs Other Universities: Times Ranking 2023
University Name	Engineering	Engineering (Private)
VELS University	12	10
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)	9	7
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology	4	3
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology	2	1

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B.E. / B.Tech

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India Today	192	198	-
Times	15	12	10
NIRF	151-200	101-150	101-150

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BBA

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India Today	136	144	141

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India Today	74	74	72

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What students say about VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS)

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Top recruiting companies for our course include Lifecell, Medopharm, Sathyalok Healthcare, Cy-Heart Healthcare and Kniss Lab.

Based on 41 Reviews

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Only one company is coming, But they told many companies during admission time but all are fake.

Based on 28 Reviews

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2026

Offered by School of Computing Science, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies

4.6

5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Peaceful and stress free college for students.

Placements: In Vels University, 80% of the students are placed in companies. Top recruiting companies are Accenture, Zoho, CapitaLand, TCS, Hexaware, and Shell. The highest package is about 15 LPA, and the lowest for the UG program is 3 LPA. For the PG program, it is 5 LPA. The top roles offered in our course are senior analyst, database manager, and software developer.

Infrastructure: In VELS University, all classrooms have smart class facilities with TVs and projectors. For each department, we have vending machines for snacks. For all departments, we have Wi-Fi connections, and there will be one common library, but a large one. All the quality was good except for the rooms of the hostels.

Faculty: All the faculty of Vels University are well-qualified, and all the faculty have doctorates for the particular degree. The course curriculum will be more helpful for the students in the aspect of future development. The semester exams are for 100 marks. For UG, the pass mark is 35%, and for PG, 50% is the pass mark.

Other: I chose this course because I want to gain knowledge in the computer section. There is an annual event in VELS called Nakshatra.

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2024Read More

Ganesh

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Batch of 2017

Offered by VELS School of Management Studies and Commerce

3.8

4Placements5Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Good college for better future.

Placements: Eighty percent of students in my course were placed with companies such as Amazon and Wipro. The average package offered was 65,000 rupees. Ninety percent of students got internships, with the top roles being in sales and marketing management.

Infrastructure: Vels University has a unique style of infrastructure that attracts new students. The campus is well-maintained, and the buildings for different departments are separate, which makes it easy to navigate. However, the quality of some of the departments is a bit low.

Faculty: Some teachers are helping-minded, and some are too lazy and rude. They are not even thinking of the students futures. They will not be attentive, and they don't even know how to control students.

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2024Read More

Varun

B.Sc. in Aeronautical Science - Batch of 2025

3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Good for aviation - overall average.

Placements: Our program has a good record of placing students in companies like Indigo, Air India, etc. Many students from our senior batch have secured full-time positions, while even second-year students have obtained part-time jobs on campus. While the number of companies visiting our college is limited, those that do tend to be high-quality employers, offering opportunities to a select group of students.

Infrastructure: Our college's outdated infrastructure and poor maintenance make for an unpleasant experience. The bathrooms, in particular, are unsanitary and emit strong odors that can be suffocating. This, combined with other shortcomings, creates a less-than-ideal living environment for students residing in the hostel.

Faculty: The accelerated pace of the course may hinder students' ability to fully grasp the material, especially in the final stages. However, the curriculum is relevant and prepares students for the industry, providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills for success.

Reviewed on 25 Sep 2024Read More

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B.Sc. in Aeronautical Science - Batch of 2024

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Best university life is in VELS University.

Placements: The percentage of students who were placed in the course is 42 students out of 93 attendees. 3.7 LPA. Indigo Airlines and Airport Authority of India have given internships to most of the students who have applied: Officer in AOCS, Executive in Ramp, Officer in Security, and Officer in Catering.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi, labs, gyms, cafeteria, library, auditorium: we have all the facilities with good amenities. The medical facilities are spot on and very immediate in action. The sports clubs are one of the best. It has both indoor and outdoor activities. The quality of food is very easily adaptable.

Faculty: The teaching quality was top-notch. All our instructors were very qualified and experienced. Our curriculum was totally in-depth to the practical level of the work field. The semester exams were very difficult, and moreover, the monthly assessments were equally difficult as the semester exams. The pass percentage of the semesters is 45%.

Other: I chose this course because it is totally about aviation. We had one college fest every year. The crowd was full all the time.

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2024Read More

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2025

Offered by School of Computing Science, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Placement training is good, and the infrastructure and facilities are very good.

Placements: 75% percent of students are placed in my course. The highest package is 7 LPA, and the lowest package is 3.2 LPA in my course. Cognizant, Wipro, IBM, Hexaware, Fusion, TCS, etc. companies are recruiting in my course. 70% percent of students got internships from my course, and the companies are Sanmina, etc. Software development, web development.

Infrastructure: It is the most comfortable place and peaceful to roam. The hostel is very safe and secure, and they provide medical inside the hostel. Food is very good and healthy, and Wi-Fi is also available. Labs are also available, and classrooms are very neat. The library is also available to learn new skills there, and games are also available.

Faculty: Faculty members are very helpful, and teaching is very good, and the way of teaching is also very good. The course has the most important subjects available in our course, and the semester exams are very easy and a little bit tough to attend to the questions. The pass percentage is 50%.

Other: Because I am interested in learning new skills and things, that's why I chose this course.

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2024Read More

Anonymous

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Evening - Batch of 2024

Offered by VELS School of Management Studies and Commerce

3.2

4Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

A college that boasts name and fame but is no bite.

Placements: About 70% of the students were placed in my course. The highest package offered was 6 LPA and the lowest package offered was 2-2.5 LPA. The top recruiting companies were Wipro, TCL, and Accenture. I would say only about 50% got their internships in some small newly set up companies that didn't have a lot of reputation. The positions offered were Business Associate, Assistant Store Manager, Management Trainee.

Infrastructure: There aren't a lot of facilities for the commerce department, which is quite frustrating. The classrooms are small for a class of 60 students, the building is too old; a renovation would do. The hostelers are provided with A/C, beds, washrooms, and the mess's food is okayish but not good. The canteen is a bit on the expensive side. There's only one clinic, common for both the school and collegiate students. There is no club for sports and games.

Faculty: The teachers are qualified but aren't knowledgeable; the teaching quality is average, with teachers using the local language. Yes, this course is curriculum relevant, but it doesn't make the students industry-ready practically (only theoretical knowledge). The semester exams are pretty easy to crack, and the passing percentage is, I would say, about 75%.

Other: I felt this course was more competitive compared to Science and Arts courses. The best thing is it helps grasp how the economy works in a country. There is a scholarship examination for students seeking it before joining. The college hosts a ton of events throughout the 3 years of this course, and the crowd and connectivity are average, to say the least.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2024Read More

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VELS University Ranking FAQs

Candidates can check the VELS University Ranking FAQs below:

Q: What is the NIRF ranking for Pharmacy course at VELS University?

VELS University ranking 2023 by NIRF is 47th for the Pharmacy course. The university is ranked 101-150 by NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category. Hence, it is one of the top-ranked universities present in India.

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Q: Is VELS University QS ranked?

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.

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Q: What is the VELS University ranking in India?

VELS University ranks 12 under the Engineering category by Times. Other VELS University rankings 2023 are mentioned below:

10 under the Engineering (Private) category by Times 2023
23 under the University (Private) category by India Today 2023

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Q: What is the rank of VELS University in the world?

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.

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Q: What are the parameters based on which VELS University ranking NIRF is prepared?

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)

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What is the VELS Aptitude test 2024? How should I prepare for the same?

Answered a week ago

VELS Aptitude Test (VEE) 2024 is the entrance exam by VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies to various undergraduate programs offered including B.Tech/B.E. The test, as usual, is a test that contains multiple-choice questions, in physics, chemistry, and mathematics, and will tak

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Jagadesh Sai

Contributor-Level 10

Is VELS University good in terms of placements?

Answered 3 weeks ago

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

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Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

What is the fee for MBA course at VELS University?

Answered a month ago

VELS University offers MBA programme for a duration of two years. The course fee at the university is filled semester-wise. Check below the semester-wise fee bifurcation for Vels University MBA programme:

Tuition Fee (Per Sem)	Other Fee (Per Sem)	Total Fee (Per Sem)
INR 74,000	INR 49,000	INR 1.23 lakh

Mayank Dixit

Beginner-Level 4

What is the hostel fees for girls in vels University chennai

Answered 3 weeks ago

The average annual cost of the hostels for girls at Vels University in Chennai is between INR 70,000 and INR 90,000. Basic facilities including lodging meals (mess costs), and upkeep are typically included with this fee. The kind of occupancy (e.g shared or single rooms) and room preferences (e.g ai

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Ravi Babu

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How are NMV University placements as compared to VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies?

Answered a month ago

Here's some information about placements at VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) and NMV University:

Placement rate

VISTAS offers placements to 80–90% of its students, while NMV University's B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture course has a placement rate of 92%.

Median salary

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Shivam Gupta

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