MESSAGE FROM PRO VICE CHANCELLOR
Professor. S. Sriman Narayanan
Pro Vice Chancellor
Welcome to Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS). It is aprivilege to be a part of such an outstanding institution of higher learning. VISTAS is offering a number of innovative courses in emerging areas which includes 48 UG Programmes, 40 PG Programmes besides M.Phil. and Ph.D. through its 15 Schools in Arts, Science, Engineering, Management, Law, Education, Pharmacy, Maritime Studies, Hotel and Catering Management, Physiotherapy and Music & Fine Arts.
Choice Based Credit System is in vogue in VISTAS, thus making the programmes as student centric and hence they have the freedom to choose courses of their interest.
The Industry – Institution interaction is very strong making it possible for the students to get Internships and Placements in the industry. Some of the courses are being taught in collaboration with industry and personality development and softskill courses are also being taught as part of the programmes. The quality of the programmes are well appreciated by the students and parents as VISTAS has highly qualified and dedicated faculty members in addition to committed non-teaching staff. A good library with rich resources and a Central Instrumentation Centre with sophisticated analytical instruments place the institute in a higher pedestal for students with Innovative attitudeandResearch aptitude. In VISTAS we offer programs that help the students to develop critical thinking, team work skills and effective communication that employers demand for entry level employees. I encourage you to visit our campus and learn more about the avenues and opportunities available to you at our University.