The NEET PG 2025 Round 2 choice filling and locking deadline has been extended to December 12, 2025. The extension comes after 2,620 new PG medical seats were added, increasing the total number of seats available in Round 2 to 32,080.
The XAT 2026 application correction window is now active and will stay open until December 10, 2025. Candidates can edit their personal, academic, and test city information, as well as upload a fresh photograph or signature. The XAT 2026 registration is open until December 11, 2025. The XAT 2026 exam is scheduled for January 4, 2026.
The CLAT 2026 provisional answer key will be released on December 10, 2025, on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS), also known as Vels University, admission 2025 is primarily merit-based for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs, with entrance exams required for select courses like B.Tech, MBA, and Ph.D. Established in 1992 in Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, by Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, this private deemed university, granted status by UGC in 2008, is accredited with NAAC A grade and ranked 64th in Pharmacy by NIRF 2024. Spanning a 29.13-acre campus, VISTAS serves 12,000+ students with 213+ programs across Engineering, Management, Sciences, Law, and Health Sciences, supported by 600+ faculty. Facilities include a library with 1,00,000+ books, 173 labs, hostels (INR 85,000–4,85,000/year), and a placement cell with 94% placement (highest package: INR 17 LPA, average: INR 4–6 LPA) in companies like TCS, Amazon, and Infosys. Admissions are managed online, with UG/PG selections via VELS Entrance Exam (VEE) or national exams like CAT, NEET, and TNEA. Below are the eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and key dates for VISTAS admission 2025.
| Particulars | VISTAS Admission Highlights 2025 |
|---|---|
| Courses Offered | B.Tech, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, B.Pharm, BA LLB, MBA, M.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D., Diploma, Certificate |
| Popular Courses | B.Tech (CSE), MBA, B.Sc (Biotechnology), B.Pharm |
| Admission Criteria | Merit-based (most UG/PG), Entrance-based (B.Tech, MBA, Ph.D., select UG/PG) |
| Entrance Exams Accepted | VEE (most courses), TNEA (B.Tech), CAT/MAT/XAT (MBA), NEET (MBBS), GATE (M.Tech), UGC-NET (Ph.D.) |
| Application Mode | Online/Offline (University Portal/Campus) |
| Official Website | vistas.ac.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UG Application Start Date | February 1, 2025 (Tentative) |
| UG Application Last Date | April 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
| PG Application Start Date | March 1, 2025 (Tentative) |
| PG Application Last Date | May 31, 2025 (Tentative) |
| VEE Exam (UG/PG) | May 10–15, 2025 (Tentative) |
| TNEA Registration (B.Tech) | May 1–June 6, 2025 (Tentative) |
| TNEA Rank List (B.Tech) | June 27, 2025 (Tentative) |
| UG Merit/Entrance Result | June 10, 2025 (Tentative) |
| PG Merit/Entrance Result | June 20, 2025 (Tentative) |
| Counselling & Admission (UG/PG) | July 1–August 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
| Ph.D. Application Last Date | June 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
| Ph.D. Entrance Test/Interview | July 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
B.Tech offers a full-time, 4-year program with specializations in Computer Science, AI & Data Science, Electronics & Communication, and Mechanical Engineering. Admission is based on VEE or TNEA ranks, requiring 10+2 with PCM and 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Fees range from INR 4,00,000–6,00,000 for the entire duration. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | B.Tech |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Specializations | Computer Science, AI & Data Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
| Selection Criteria | VEE/TNEA Rank + Counselling |
| Counselling | TNEA/University-level |
| Total Fees | INR 4,00,000–6,00,000 (Approximate) |
| Seats | 600 (Approximate) |
| Application Fees | INR 1,000 |
| How to apply | Apply via university portal or TNEA |
B.Sc offers a full-time, 3-year program with specializations in Biotechnology, Computer Science, Visual Communication, and Nautical Science. Admission is merit-based or via VEE, requiring 10+2 with relevant subjects and 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Fees range from INR 1,50,000–3,00,000 for the entire duration. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | B.Sc |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Specializations | Biotechnology, Computer Science, Visual Communication, Nautical Science |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with PCB/PCM, 50% marks (45% for SC/ST); Medical Test for Nautical Science |
| Selection Criteria | Merit-based/VEE + Interview |
| Counselling | University-level |
| Total Fees | INR 1,50,000–3,00,000 (Approximate) |
| Seats | 400 (Approximate) |
| Application Fees | INR 500 |
| How to apply | Apply via university portal |
MBA offers a full-time, 2-year program with specializations in Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, and Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Admission is based on VEE, CAT, MAT, or XAT scores, requiring a bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 6,00,000 for the entire duration. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | MBA |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Specializations | Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
| Selection Criteria | VEE/CAT/MAT/XAT + GD/PI |
| Counselling | University-level |
| Total Fees | INR 6,00,000 (Approximate) |
| Seats | 200 (Approximate) |
| Application Fees | INR 1,200 |
| How to apply | Apply via university portal |
Ph.D. offers full-time/part-time programs in Engineering, Sciences, Management, and Law. Admission is based on VEE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET, followed by an interview, requiring a master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 1,20,000 for the entire duration. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | Ph.D. |
| Duration | 3–5 Years |
| Specializations | Engineering, Sciences, Management, Law |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) |
| Selection Criteria | VEE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET + Interview (70% test, 30% interview) |
| Counselling | University-level |
| Total Fees | INR 1,20,000 (Approximate) |
| Seats | 50 (Approximate) |
| Application Fees | INR 1,500 |
| How to apply | Apply via university portal |