Indian Vels University

Vels University
Seal of Vels University
Motto	Knowledge is Power
Established	1992
Type	Private
Chancellor	Dr. Ishari K Ganesh
Academic staff	600
Students	7,000+
Location	Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Campus	City
Former names	Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies(VISTA)(1992-2008)
Affiliations	UGC
Website	Official website

The Vels University is located in Pallavaram, a suburb of Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, a southern state of India.

History

Vael's Educational Trust was founded by Dr.Ishari K Ganesh in 1992 in the memory of his late father Shri.Isari Velan, a former minister in the state government of M. G. Ramachandran. University status was conferred to the Vel's Group of Institutions, by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, government of India in 2008.

Faculties and courses offered

School of Engineering

Department of Engineering

B.E Computer Science Engineering
B.E Electronics & Communication Engineering
B.E Electrical & Electronics Engineering
B.E Mechanical Engineering
B.E Civil Engineering
M.E Computer Science Engineering
M.E Communication Systems

School of Computing Sciences

Students at the School of Computing Sciences

The School offers the following courses:

B.Sc Information Technology
B.Sc Computer Science
B.C.A
M.C.A
M.Sc Information Technology
M.Sc Computer Science

The School is equipped with a separate hardware laboratory to solve the purpose of assembly language programming which includes microprocessor trainer kits and interfacing devices. To interact with the global environment, periodic inter-universities, seminars and symposia are conducted. For the benefit of outgoing students, the institution’s placement cell has tied up with some of the leading software houses for conducting regular campus interviews.

School of Management Studies

The Department of Management Studies which remains an imperative organ under Vel’s Group of Institutions had its beginning during the Academic Year 1998-99. The Department is now prevalently branded as the Vels Institute of Business Administration (VIBA). The institute is engaged in offering a two year Post Graduate Programme in Business Administration (MBA). This technical and specialized course was readily accepted by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India.

The School of Management Studies offers the following courses:

B.B.A
M.B.A (Finance, HR, Marketing, Systems & Production)
M.B.A (Logistics & Shipping Management) - IIL
M.B.A (Logistics & Supply Chain Management) - CII
M.B.A (Travel & Tourism Management) - Kuoni Academy
M.B.A (Healthcare Management)- Lifeline Hospital
Executive MBA (1 1/2 Years)

Membership Details

The Vels Institute of Business Administration is an associate of various professional bodies and Associations. Predominantly it has an institutional membership in the following organizations:

Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
Madras Management Association (MMA)
British Council Library (BCL) and
Business Line Club (BLC) of The Hindu Media Group.

The Teaching – Learning Process

The teaching – learning process at the institute conceivably is a novel one analogous to the latest technological know-how and adoptions. Thus the teaching – learning sessions are deemed as a rich experience for the students as well as the teachers of the institute. The sessions are well supported by Group Discussions (GDs), Case Analysis, Paper Presentations, Video Deliberations, Seminars, Management Games, Business Diplomacy, Role plays, In-basket exercises, Industry Quiz and so forth. The faculty members do have scrupulous plan and regimented teaching methods. Every student and staff are given with Lap-top and the teaching is done with the help of Power-point using LCD projectors. The class rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi Internet.

Industrial Visit

The industrial visits which play an integral part of the students developmental activities is principally meant to satisfy "experience the reality" concept for the students and make them ready to face the existent situation in organizations. Thus the students are being uncovered to various organizations and companies periodically.

School of Pharmacy

The School offers the following courses:

B.Pharm
M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics)
M.Pharm (Pharmacology)
M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis)
M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Biotechnology)
M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy)
M.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice)
M.Pharm, Ph.D - Integrated (5 Years)
Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy - 6 years)
Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate - 3 years)

School of Physiotherapy

Students of Physiotherapy

Department of Physiotherapy was incepted in the year 1993 under Vel’s College of Physiotherapy and now has been brought under University.

Courses offered

B.P.T
M.P.T (Orthopaedics)
M.P.T (Sports)
M.P.T (Hand Conditions)
M.P.T (Pediatric Neurology)
M.P.T (Cardio-Respiratory Diseases)

Infrastructure Facilities

The School is equipped with amenities on various therapeutic laboratories, a Research laboratory with EMG and Treadmill facilities,a well established Anatomy museum with all soft parts and cadaver for the dissection of students.

School of Hotel Management

Culinary Work

Vel’s School of Hotel Management is one of the catering institute in India offering Under-graduate, Post-graduate and various Diploma courses in Hotel Management and Catering Technology.

The School offers the following courses:

One (1) Year Course in House Keeping, Front office, Food Production, Bakery & Confectionery, Food & Beverage Service
B.Sc Hotel & Catering Management
M.Sc Hotel & Catering Management
Diploma in Hotel Management

The School is associated with the following professional bodies:

American Hotel & Lodging Association
Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India
South India Hotels & Restaurants Association
South India Culinary Association
Indian Federation of Culinary Association
The World Association of Chefs Society
Hospitality Educators & Recruiters Association

School of Life Sciences

The School of Life Sciences comprises Department of Microbiology, Department of Biotechnology and Department of Bio-informatics.

The School offers the following courses:

B.Sc Biotechnology
M.Sc Biotechnology
M.Sc Biotechnology & Management
M.Sc Biochemistry
M.Sc Bioinformatics
M.Sc Immunology & Microbiology
M.Sc Medical Biotechnology & Clinical Research

Department of Microbiology

A student of microbiology at laboratory

Separate laboratories are provided for both UG and PG students. Isolated working spaces have been provided to perform Mycology, Virology, Bacteriology, Immunology and Molecular biology experiments. All basic instruments necessary to carry out microbiological works are available. Apart from this, certain specific instruments like Phase contrast microscope with photo micrographic equipment, Dark field microscopy, Refrigerated high-speed centrifuge, ELISA washer & reader, Electrophoretic equipments, Biological safety cabinets – one class 1 & other class 3 are also available. Advance instruments like Fluorescent Microscope, UV-spectrophotometer, Gel documentation system; PCR, CO2 incubator, Batch fermentor and HPLC can be utilized at the common laboratory.

Department of Biotechnology

A student of biotechnology at laboratory

PCR technology Lab
DNA sequencing Lab
Plant Molecular Biology Lab
Animal Tissue Culture Lab
Fermentation Technology Lab
Phytochemical extraction Lab
Molecular Genetics Lab

Department of Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics is a multidisciplinary branch which uses techniques of Information Technology and its allied fields to solve complex Biological problems at the molecular level.

The department is endowed with equipment to research on the molecular nature of Biomolecules benefiting to the mankind. The department boasts of a lab consisting of latest IBM machines loaded with complete bioinformatics workbench coupled with High speed Broad Band, enabling use of Biological software for research purposes. Moreover, the students can access hundreds of scientific journals on their lab desktop via commercial access, subscribed by the University.

School of Basic Sciences

M.Sc Chemistry
M.Sc Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry
M.Sc Organic Chemistry
M.Sc. Nano Science

School of Mass Communication

B.Sc Visual Communication

School of Commerce

B.Com
B.Com (Computer Application)

School of Law

B.L (3 Years)
B.L (Integrated Course) - 5 Years

School of Languages

M.A. English Literature & Communication Skills

Research

Full time and Part time

M.Phil and Ph.D programmes are offered in all the schools.

Vels Academy of Maritime Studies

Vel's Academy of Maritime Studies(VAMS) is based in Pallavaram. A Captain Superintendent led faculty include reputed lecturers with marine background and instructors who experienced on board ships and ashore. VAMS is the first institute in South India to be awarded an ISO 9001:2000 certification by Lloyd's Register of Quality Assurance, London.

Vels Academy of Maritime Education & Training (VAMET)

Vels Academy of Maritime Education & Training (VAMET) is based in Thalambur. The campus has the library facilities and separate laboratories with the facilities for research and practice on Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Machinery, Control Systems, Power Electronics, Electronic devices, Electronic Communication and Digital devices.

Marine Cadets

SHIP-IN-CAMPUS

Maritime Academies across India are required by the Director General of Shipping that the country must build a "Ship-in-Campus" to facilitate the training cadets to familiarize with the real world situation. VAMET has acquired an Akasaka 6-Cylinder 4-stroke Diesel Main Engine, rated at 2200 hp, at 250 rpm to meet the Director General's requirement. It has installed this main engine in the first all steel ship-in-campus ever to be built in India which is now fully operational.

VAMET has a full mission Engine simulator within the Ship-in-Campus, for the training of Marine Engineering cadets, simulating conditions exactly as on board a ship.

Courses offered

B.Sc Nautical Science *
Diploma in Nautical Studies
Higher National Diploma in Nautical Studies
B.E Marine Engineering *
Presea Training for Graduates (GME) *
Presea Training for Diploma Holders (DME) *
Higher National Diploma in Marine Engineering

* Approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India.

HND UK Cources in collaboration with Glasgow College of Nautical Studies

School of Maritime Studies (Nautical Science) and School of Maritime Studies (Marine Engineering) are conducting in collaboration with Glasgow College of Nautical Studies (GCNS), Glasgow, Scotland, UK, fully residential Higher National Diploma (HND) Courses in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering respectively. The Higher National Diploma courses are approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) UK, and the awarding authority is the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), Scotland, UK.

The first year of the HND Nautical Science and Marine Engineering Courses will be conducted at VAMS, Chennai, and the second year of study will be conducted at GCNS. Thereafter, 15 months (for Nautical Science) and 6 months (for Marine Engineering) of sea services are required to qualify the Watch Certificate of Competency examinations in the UK to be as Deck Officer in the Nautical Science stream and to be as Engineer Officer in the Marine Engineering stream.

Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital (Under Vels Group of Institutions)

Dental students on internship

Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital was established in the year 2007. It is approved by the Government of India and Dental Council of India, New Delh, and affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. The Venkateswara Nursing college is regonised by Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi, and affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

The main objective of the institution is to produce dental surgeons and provide dental treatment to the rural population.

Sri Venkateswara Dental College & Hospital is headed by a renowned dentist, Dr. Lodd Mahendra, M.D.S., M.Orth., RCS (Edinburgh), Orthodontist, as Principal and Dr.V.Rangarajan, M.D.S. (Prosthodontics), Diplomate of ICOI, as Vice Principal.

All the departments in Dentistry are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and latest equipment. The establishment of the following laboratories in spacious halls is a special feature of this institution: Biochemistry lab, Anatomy Museum, Anatomy Dissection Lab, Dental Clinic, Physiology Lab, Haemotology Lab, Pre-Clinical Prosthodontia Lab, Minor Operation Theatre, X-Ray Lab, Phantom Head Lab, Audio Visual Room, Computer Lab and Library.

Rural dental health programmes are conducted regularly by the institution, which are compulsory for the students to gain clinical experience. Rural areas benefit by the institution's Community Dentistry Programme. The institution has tie-up with Government Hospital, Tambaram at Chromepet for practical training and clinical studies.

Power Supply

To ensure continuous supply, HT power supply is maintained specifically for University. To overcome unexpected power failures, two separate Generators with capacity of 200 kW & 400 kW were installed with the campus.

Sports & Games

Sports & Games

The University have tracks. Facilities are offered for all the indoor and outdoor games. The students get training by a Physical Director and his team of assistants. The students are encouraged to participate in various inter collegiate competitions to exhibit their talents and win medals and trophies. Vel's Sports Academy is functioning to promote sports and games.

Sports & Games facilities

Cricket Ground
Volley Ball Court
Basket Ball Court
Foot Ball / Hockey Ground
Recreation Room for Indoor Games
Students Cafeteria
Well laid - out track
Modern Gymnasium
Aquatic Complex

Transportation

Pallavaram is connected by local electric train network and City Transport Corporation buses. University buses are available from the Pallavaram Railway Station to the campus and vice versa and also ply across the length and breath of Chennai City and suburbs.

Auditorium

"Shivalayaa" is an auditorium of 1500 seating capacity built with a view to hold various curricular, co-curricular and cultural activities like seminars, conferences, intra and inter-universities cultural fests. It is one of the biggest auditoriums in this part of Chennai, that provides an opportunity for the students to exhibit their innate talents during the course of their study.

Hostel

Girls Hostel

There are separate hostels for men and women within the campus itself. The management fixes the room rent and establishment charges reasonably. Laundry facility is also available to the students on chargeable basis. A fully qualified Medical Attendant is available at the campus. Medical and hospital facilities are available at Pallavaram and the cost of the same would have to be met by the students. Mess and Canteen facility is available for the inmates at reasonable rates.

Library

VELS Library building spans over an area of 20, 0 sq ft (0 m²). It has a seating capacity of 400 persons and follows open access system with state-of-the-art facilities. Library houses a collection of 62,423 Books and 11,472 Back Volumes. It subscribes to more than 339 Periodicals (National & International), 8100 + E-Journals, 3400 E-Books, 1718 Dissertations, 3200 CDs, DVDs and Audio – Visual resources.

It has a separate library for Maritime Studies at Thalambur having built-up area of 3,000 sq ft (280 m²) and more than 5000 books.

The transactions of the library are fully automated and automation covers the entire gamut of library activities such as Acquisition, Circulation with provision for renewal, reservation, serial control, OPAC ( Online Public Access Catalogue), and generating various types of Reports and Statistics.

Besides the Central Library, each School has its own Library with technical books and journals.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Fully automated modern Library Information System with Bar-coding of Books, Non-Book Materials and ID cards to enable Laser Scanning of Issues and Returns.

The Library has been using the LIBGENIE, an Integrated Library Management Software Package, with all modules of the library housekeeping operations. Using Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) users can search the library online catalogue by Author, Title and Keywords. Also, the users can know the latest editions of Periodicals, Books and the status of a document (whether on shelf or on issue).

Library Extension Service

MALIBNET (Madras Library Network)

Vels University's Library is an Associate member of the Madras Library Network (MALIBNET) which is the consortium of more than 50 Libraries in the city like IIT, CLRI, MAT, Anna University, Madras University etc.

British Council Library

VELS Library is an Institutional member of the British Council Library (BCL). Access to the E-Newsletter. 30 Login ID`s to access the British Council Online Portal.

Archives Section

Library has a separate section for Journal back volumes. Also its electronic resources provide current as well as archival access to core and peer reviewed journals in different disciplines. It facilitates convenience of desk top access to high quality e-resources to the students and researchers 12 hours per day. Census reports, Government publications & publications of World bodies are made available.