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VISTAS Chennai Course Admission 2025

VISTAS Chennai – Latest News and Updates

MCC NEET UG 2025 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result will be declared on July 31, 2025, at mcc.nic.in for admissions to MBBS, BDS, and BSc (Nursing) courses. Candidates allotted seats must report for admission between August 1 and August 6, 2025.
Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Rank Lists for MBBS/BDS courses have been released. Registration and choice filling will be available at tnmedicalselection.net from July 30 to August 4, 2025. The seat allotment result will be published on August 5, 2025.
India Today Rankings 2025:
- Law Category: VISTAS Chennai secured the 64th rank among 76 colleges in India.
- Engineering Category: VISTAS Chennai ranked 180th out of 269 engineering colleges.
- Science Category: The institution ranked 124th out of 217 science colleges.
UG Fee Structure 2025–26 at VISTAS Chennai has been announced, with academic fees ranging from ₹5,500/year to ₹3.52 Lakhs/year.
PG Fee Structure for 2025–26 has also been released, with fees ranging between ₹25,500/year and ₹3.82 Lakhs/year.
XAT 2026 registration is now open for MBA/PGDM admissions. The last date to apply is December 5, 2025, through xatonline.in. The exam is scheduled for January 4, 2026.

VISTAS Chennai offers admissions to over 99 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across major disciplines. The selection process is primarily based on scores obtained in the university’s entrance exam, known as VELSEE (Vels Entrance Examination for Science, Engineering, and Education). Among its various offerings, the B.Sc program is the flagship course, with eligibility requiring candidates to have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognised board. The university also offers popular programs like B.Tech and BCA. For B.Tech, candidates must have completed 10+2 with at least 60% marks and a valid VELSEE score, while for BCA, the minimum eligibility is 10+2 with 45% marks.

VISTAS Chennai also provides a wide range of scholarships to support students based on academic merit, financial background, sports achievements, and other special categories. These scholarships offer tuition fee waivers ranging from 25% to 100%. To avail of these scholarships, students must appear for the Vels Scholarship Admission Test (VSAT). Continuation of the scholarship in subsequent academic years is subject to maintaining good performance in VSAT.

VISTAS Chennai – Key Highlights

The table below presents essential details about Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai:

Particulars	Details
Established	1992
Accreditation	NAAC ‘A’ Grade, NBA
Entrance Exam	Vels Entrance Exam (VEE)
Programs Offered	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral
Application Mode	Online
Top Recruiters	IBM, HCL, Microsoft, Revature, Fomra, Amazon
Campus Size	29 acres
Facilities	Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports
Location	Velan Nagar, P.V. Vaithiyalingam Road, Pallavaram, Chennai – 600117
Official Website	vistas.ac.in

VISTAS Chennai – Important Dates 2025

The following are the key dates for entrance exams, results, and counselling events relevant to VISTAS Chennai:

Event	Date
MAT Registration	June 18, 2025 – July 14, 2025
MAT Admit Card Release	July 17, 2025
MAT Exam Date	July 20, 2025
MAT Result Announcement	July 24, 2025
VEE Result Declaration	July 29, 2025 (Tentative)
MBBS Round 1: Registration, Fee, Choice Filling	August 12 – August 20, 2025 (Tentative)
CAT 2025 Exam Date	November 30, 2025 (Tentative)

VISTAS Chennai UG Admission 2025

Course	Specialisations	Eligibility Criteria
B.Sc	Aviation, Cyber Security, Nautical Science, Computer Science, Aeronautical Science, Animation, Anesthesia & Operation Theater Technology, Biotechnology, Cardiac Care Technology, Radiology & Imaging Technology, Visual Communication, Microbiology, Optometry, Information Technology, Hotel & Catering Management, AI & ML, Physician Assistant, Medical Lab Technology, Fire Safety & Hazard Management, Biochemistry, Bio-Computing, Bioinformatics, Full Stack Web Development, Chemistry	10+2 pass from a recognised board
MBBS	–	10+2 + Valid NEET Score
B.Tech	AI & ML, Biotechnology, Petroleum Engineering, CSE – AI & DS, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering, ECE, EEE, Robotics & Automation, CSE & AI, Civil Engineering, ECE, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture & Offshore Engineering, Robotics & AI	10+2 + VELSEE Score
BCA	General, Data Science, Information Security & Cloud Technology, Cloud Computing	10+2 pass
B.Com	General, Accounting & Finance, Computer Applications, Corporate Secretaryship, Professional Accounting	10+2 pass
B.Pharm	–	10+2 pass
B.Tech (Lateral Entry)	AI, AI & DS, AI & ML, Automobile Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, CSE, ECE, ECE, EEE, IT, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding	Diploma or equivalent in relevant stream
BA	Economics, English, Bharatanatyam, Western Music	10+2 pass
BPT (Physiotherapy)	–	10+2 with minimum 50% marks
BBA	–	10+2 pass
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Practice)	–	D.Pharm
Bachelor of Physiotherapy	–	10+2 with minimum 50% marks
B.Ed	–	Graduation in any stream
LLB	–	Graduation in any discipline
B.Com LLB (Hons.)	–	10+2 pass
B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture	–	10+2 pass
B.Sc (Nursing)	–	10+2 pass
BA LLB (Hons.)	–	10+2 pass
B.Pharm (Practice)	–	D.Pharm qualification
B.E. (Marine Engineering)	–	10+2 with minimum 50% + VEE entrance score
BBA LLB (Hons.)	–	10+2 pass

VISTAS Chennai PG Admission 2025

Course	Specialisations	Eligibility Criteria
MBA	Aviation & Airport Management, Marketing, Logistics & Shipping Management, Business Analytics, Human Resource Management, Finance, Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Systems Management, Fintech, Production Management	Graduation + CAT score
MCA	–	Graduation
M.Sc	Data Science & Business Analytics, Radiology & Imaging Science Technology, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, IT, Microbiology & Immunology, Optometry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medical Lab Technology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Echocardiography & Cardiovascular Imaging Technology, Hotel & Catering Management, Visual Communication, Yoga	Graduation
M.Pharm	Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology	B.Pharm with minimum 55% marks
MBA (General)	–	Graduation + CAT score
MA	Astrology, Economics, Music, Bharatanatyam, English	Graduation
LLM	–	Graduation in Law or equivalent
M.Tech	Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Automobile Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Construction Engineering & Management, Structural Engineering	Graduation with minimum 50% + GATE score
M.Physiotherapy	Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Cardiorespiratory, Hand Conditions, Orthopaedics, Paediatric Physiotherapy, Sports Physiotherapy	BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)

VISTAS Chennai Ph.D. Admissions 2025

VISTAS Chennai offers doctoral programs in 29 specialisations across diverse academic disciplines. Admission is granted based on postgraduate qualifications and performance in UGC NET or equivalent.

Course

Specialisations

Ph.D.

Management Studies, Microbiology, Computer Science and Engineering, Law, Commerce, Computing Sciences, English, Pharmaceutical Management, Visual Communication, Civil Engineering, Economics, Education, Physiotherapy, Astrology, Physics, Yoga, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Electronics & Communication, Hindi, Mechanical Engineering, Tamil, Biomedical Engineering, Music, Petroleum Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mathematics

Eligibility: Postgraduate degree in the relevant field + UGC NET or equivalent qualification.

VISTAS Chennai Diploma Programs 2025

VISTAS offers a variety of Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Post Graduate Diploma courses across multiple sectors.

Course Type	Eligibility	Specialisations
Diploma	10+2	Hotel and Catering Management, Airport Management Services, Visual Communication Design, Culinary Arts, Air Cabin Crew, Game Design, Animation, Music, Yoga Therapy, Agriculture, Astrology, Horticulture, Yoga
Diploma in Marine Engineering	Class 10	Marine Engineering
Craftsmanship Course	10+2	Bakery & Confectionery
Advanced Diploma	10+2	Marine Engineering, Nautical Science
Post Graduate Diploma	Graduation	Yoga Therapy, Aircraft Maintenance, Naturopathy

VISTAS Chennai Admission Process 2025

Stage	Details
Mode of Application	Both Online and Offline
Official Website	https://vistas.ac.in/
Application Fee	₹500 (Non-refundable)
Programs Offered	UG, PG, PhD, Diploma, and Certificate Courses
Eligibility Criteria	Depends on the program (e.g., 10+2 for UG, Graduation for PG)
Admission Criteria	Merit-Based or through V-SAT (Vels Scholarship Admission Test)
Entrance Exam (if any)	V-SAT applicable for UG scholarships (excluding Pharmacy & Marine courses)
Merit Scholarships	Offered based on qualifying exam marks or V-SAT ranking
Direct Admission	Available for most UG & PG courses based on academic merit
Counselling/Interview	May be conducted for selected courses
Document Verification	Mandatory at the time of admission confirmation
Fee Payment	Payable after final seat allotment
Admission Support	+91-44-2266 2500 / [email protected]