Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS)

Overview

Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) in Chennai is a college that offers many courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level. These courses cover engineering, technology, management, commerce, computer applications, sciences, law, pharmacy, allied health sciences, aviation and other new fields. The university aims to give learning that helps students get jobs. VISTAS does this with teachers, modern teaching methods and chances for research and new ideas. VISTAS creates a learning environment that is linked to industry. This helps students build knowledge, professional skills and practical abilities that are needed for today’s jobs. The learning mix includes classroom lessons, lab work, research projects, skill building and extra‑curricular activities. Students who want to study engineering and technology can choose from programmes in Computer Science and Engineering Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering and similar fields. The college also encourages learning across subjects through its many schools and programmes. VISTAS stresses employability, entrepreneurship, innovation and overall growth of students. This makes it a good option for students who want education in Chennai. The campus, research focus and industry‑based approach give students a learning experience, for professional and higher study.

Courses & Fees

Course	Duration	Total Fees	Eligibility
B Pharma	4 Year	INR 8.2 Lakhs	10+2 with 55%
Doctor of Pharmacy [Pharm.D]	6 Year	INR 26.4 Lakhs	10+2 with 55% + D pharma + VEE
B.Pharma {Lateral}	3 Year	INR 6.15 Lakhs	10+2 with 55%
B.Pharm Pharmacy Practice	2 Year	INR 4.1 Lakhs	10+2 with 55% + D Pharma
Master of Pharmacy [M.Pharm]	2 Year	INR 3.8 Lakhs	B.Pharm. with 55% + VEE
Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate)	3 Year	INR 7.35 Lakhs	B.Pharm. with 55% + VEE
Master of Pharmacy [M.Pharm] (Pharmacy Practice)	2 Year	INR 3.8 Lakhs	B.Pharm. with 55% + VEE

Admissions

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Empowering

ISTAS empowers its students by offering them higher education, which is both accessible and career-oriented. It is based on the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical one. In addition, the multidisciplinary nature of VISTAS allows students to gain professional skills and competences, to develop their thinking and communicative abilities.

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Admissions Procedure

The process of admissions at VISTAS begins with online registration, completing an application form, submitting all relevant documents and paying the application fees. Applicable candidates must submit accurate academic and personal information. After reviewing the information provided according to programme and institutional policies, eligible candidates can move to provisional allotment and enrolment.

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Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria at VISTAS depend on the programme of study the candidates choose to pursue. For undergraduate programmes, candidates generally must have passed the Higher Secondary or equivalent qualifying examinations from a recognized authority. There may be other criteria depending on particular programmes, which applicants should check beforehand.

Placements

IIT Madras has an organized system for placements and internships that bridges engineering students with various sectors by recruiting them. The institute's placement and internship office helps with the recruitment process while assisting the students in preparing for their careers through training and interaction within the industry. The students who are enrolled in the engineering programs go through a process of recruitment with the aim of offering opportunities in engineering, technology, consulting, finance, and various other professions.

Top Recruiters

Apollo Hospitals

Lister Metropolis

Troikaa Pharmaceuticals

Wockhardt

Alembic Pharmaceuticals

Abbott Laboratories

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

Microtherapeutics

Danone Nutricia

AGS Healthcare

Episource

SKN Organics

Bill Roth Hospitals

Sutherland Global Services

Vee Technologies

PathLabs

Ordain Healthcare

Logix Health

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Tech Mahindra Foundation

Reported by the institute in its NIRF data submission. Median salary is the figure NIRF asks for — half of the placed students were paid more, half less.

Pharmacy

Year	Programme	Graduated	Placed	Median salary
2023-24	PG 6-year	27	23	5.9 LPA
2023-24	PG 2-year	45	45	5.32 LPA
2023-24	PG 3-year	4	4	5.32 LPA
2023-24	UG 4-year	98	53	4.81 LPA
2022-23	PG 6-year	26	23	5.1 LPA
2022-23	PG 3-year	1	1	4.95 LPA
2022-23	PG 2-year	36	35	4.9 LPA
2022-23	UG 4-year	88	44	4.37 LPA
2021-22	PG 2-year	33	30	4.53 LPA
2021-22	PG 6-year	30	26	4.45 LPA
2021-22	PG 3-year	4	3	4.3 LPA
2021-22	UG 4-year	99	18	3.24 LPA

Rankings

Published by the National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Education. The score is out of 100 and is what the rank was decided on.

Year	Category	Rank	Score
2025	Pharmacy	#61	49.03

Infrastructure

1. Campus and Accommodation

The institution of VISTAS offers an ideal campus setting that caters to the needs of students in terms of education and residential accommodation. The provision of accommodation involves special hostels for boys and girls separately as well as other amenities provided to residential students. Additionally, the institution provides the necessary services and facilities which ensure comfort and safety at the campus that will enable the students to focus on their studies and other professional and extracurricular activities.

2. Academic Facilities

The institution of VISTAS uses state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, computer facilities, library and other academic facilities for effective teaching and learning process. The classrooms have audio-visual learning facility while the laboratories and classrooms have WI-FI facilities. Library has books and journals available in both print and electronic forms and automated library services.

3. Sports and Recreation

In order to promote balanced personality among students, the institution of VISTAS uses facilities for sports and recreation. The campus has facilities for playing outdoor games while a gym is present to engage in various physical activities like yoga and other fitness programs.