Vel Tech University Courses & Fees 2026: Complete Guide to UG, PG and PhD Programmes
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, founded in 1997 and granted deemed-university status in 2008, offers 21+ UG programmes with 80+ specialisations, alongside postgraduate and doctoral programmes, across nine schools at its Avadi campus in Chennai.
This guide covers courses, fees and eligibility, compiled from the official Vel Tech admissions portal and cross-checked against aggregator sources — with explicit ranges wherever sources disagree, which happens frequently for Vel Tech's fee and placement figures.
Schools at Vel Tech University
- School of Computing
- School of Electrical and Communication
- School of Mechanical and Construction
- School of Bioengineering
- School of Science and Humanities
- School of Management
- School of Law
- School of Media Technology & Communication
- School of Commerce
Vel Tech's founders are also associated with other, separately run engineering colleges (Vel Tech Multi Tech, Vel Tech High Tech) that are TNEA-affiliated and distinct from the deemed university covered in this guide.
Vel Tech University Courses List 2026 — At a Glance
| Course Category | Approx. Total Tuition Fee (aggregator-reported) | Broad Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (21 programmes, 80+ specialisations) | ₹2.90 L – 5.80 L/yr (range disagrees sharply across sources) | Class 12 with PCM; VTUEEE or JEE Main |
| MBA (7 specialisations) | ₹1.6 L – 2 L/yr | Graduation; TANCET/CAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT |
| M.Tech | ₹50,000 – 1.5 L/yr | B.E./B.Tech; TANCET/GATE/VTPGEE |
| BA LL.B. (Hons.) / B.Com LL.B. | Check official portal | Class 12; CLAT or merit |
| BBA / B.Com / BCA | Check official portal | Class 12 merit |
| PhD (7 disciplines) | ₹41,000 – 59,000 (frequency unclear) | Master's degree |
Figures above are aggregator-reported ranges and vary meaningfully by admission cycle, specialisation and VTUEEE phase — always confirm the exact number on Vel Tech University's official fee-structure page before publishing or relying on any figure.
Course-Wise Breakdown
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B.E. / B.Tech at Vel Tech University
Vel Tech's B.Tech programme spans 21 UG programmes with over 80 reported specialisations — an unusually large catalogue even by Indian private-university standards — including an extensive set of Computer Science & Engineering specialisations (AI & ML, AI & Data Science, AI & Robotics, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Blockchain Technology, Animation & Game Design, Bio Informatics, Business Intelligence Systems, IoT & Unmanned Vehicles, and Quantum Computing), alongside core branches such as Civil, Mechanical, Aeronautical, Automobile, ECE, EEE, Biomedical and Biotechnology.
Admission is via VTUEEE (Vel Tech's own entrance test, run across multiple phases) or JEE Main. Fee figures disagree sharply across sources — a tuition-only range of roughly ₹2.90 lakh to ₹3.80 lakh per year was the most consistently reported figure, though one aggregator's broader listing cites figures up to ₹5.80 lakh for some specialisations.
MBA at Vel Tech University
MBA runs across 7 specialisations — Digital Marketing, Finance, Technopreneurship, Business Analytics, Logistics & Shipping Management, Human Resource Management, and a Dual Specialisation option — admitted via TANCET, CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT or CMAT, with fees reported at ₹1.6–2 lakh per year.
BA LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Com LL.B. at Vel Tech University
Vel Tech's School of Law runs two 5-year integrated law programmes, admitted via CLAT or direct merit. Specific fee figures were not consistently available across the sources reviewed for this guide — confirm directly with the School of Law.
BBA, B.Com and BCA at Vel Tech University
These 3-year UG programmes admit largely on Class 12 merit. Specific fee figures were not consistently available across the sources reviewed — confirm directly with the university.
M.Tech and PhD at Vel Tech University
M.Tech spans multiple engineering specialisations (including Aeronautical Engineering with an Unmanned Aerial Vehicles focus, Biotechnology, Embedded Systems & Technology, and Information & Cyber Security), admitted via TANCET, GATE or VTPGEE, with fees reported at ₹50,000–1,50,000 per year. PhD admission requires a relevant master's degree and the university's own research-admission process, open across 7 disciplines, with fees reported at ₹41,000–59,000 (frequency not specified in the source).
How to Apply for Vel Tech University Courses
- Visit the official Vel Tech admissions website (veltech.edu.in) and start a new application for your chosen programme.
- Register with a mobile number or email ID.
- Fill in academic and personal details, and upload required documents.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee online (reported in the ₹600–950 range for B.Tech).
- Take the required entrance exam (VTUEEE, TANCET, etc.), or submit a valid national-level exam score (JEE Main, CLAT, CAT, GATE), then participate in the university's own counselling process.
Frequently Asked Questions
B.Tech CSE and its AI/ML, AI & Data Science and Cyber Security specialisations are among Vel Tech's most popular programmes; reported placement and ranking figures vary across sources — check the Placements and Rankings sections for the full range and confirm officially.
Yes, two 5-year integrated law programmes — BA LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Com LL.B. — through the School of Law.
Minimum eligibility is reported at either 50% or 60% in PCM for Class 12, depending on the source — confirm the exact current-cycle bar for your specific programme.
VTUEEE or JEE Main for B.Tech; TANCET/GATE/VTPGEE for M.Tech; TANCET/CAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT for MBA; CLAT or merit for Law; and Class 12 merit for BBA, B.Com and BCA.
Yes — the Vel Tech Mahatma Gandhi National Merit Scholarship, tied to Class 12 marks and VTUEEE performance, plus a 100% waiver for each State/UT's MPC topper.
Not consistently specified across the sources reviewed — confirm with the admissions office before applying.