B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering at VELS University

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, VELS University in Chennai runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 120 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹5.81 lakh – ₹15.55 lakh (roughly ₹1.45 lakh a year).

At its core, the programme covers circuits, signals and systems, analogue and digital communication, microprocessors and VLSI design.

VELS University is a other institute, founded in 1992. This page brings together what is on record for this course at VELS University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means circuits, signals and systems, analogue and digital communication, microprocessors and VLSI design. Typical first jobs: electronics engineer, embedded engineer, telecom or semiconductor roles. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask VELS University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at VELS University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with VELS University before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at VELS University are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check VELS University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to VELS University on its website (vistas.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show a placement rate of 100%, an average package of ₹5 lakh and a highest package of ₹8 lakh at VELS University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4.2 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

VELS University runs 13 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Marine Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• B.Tech. in Biotechnology
• B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information Technology (Mobile and Cloud Based Application) in association with IBM
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)
• B.Tech. in Automobile Engineering

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in circuits? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹5.81 lakh – ₹15.55 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does VELS University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Chennai?