Established in 1992, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) was established in 1992, VITAS is one of the premier universities and imparting professional quality education in the field of Engineering, Hotel Management, Pharmacy, Education, Science, Arts, Management, Law etc.

The University status was conferred to Vels Group of Institutions, by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India. As a logical consequence of this, the founder Chairman Dr.Ishari K.Ganesh has become the President/Chancellor and now he leads the implementation of strategic plan that aims to shape the institute's future growth. He visualizes an University which will be globally more competitive and internationally recognized institution.

The University is governed by Governing Board or otherwise known as Board of Management and this is the highest statutory body of this University. The members of this Board is drawn from various agencies. The Board has members representing University Grants Commission, Govt. of India, Industry, Eminent persons out side Academia, Senior Academic persons and senior officials of the University. The President/Chancellor is the Chairman of the Board and the board meets periodically to frame policies and programmes for the growth and improvement of VISTAS.

It is a pleasure to notice that VISTAS presents a cosmopolitan culture. Students from a wide variety of social, cultural and geographical backgrounds live and study together at VISTAS. The students are shaped and fine tuned as per the requirements of global industries. The environment-friendly Green campus is equipped with all facilities, where every need of both student and faculty have been provided for.

To promote a student-friendly learning environment, the University is following the semester pattern and choice based credit system for all its academic programme both at the under-graduate and post graduate levels. The system is expected to promote multipoint entry and flexibility to suit the needs of individual learners. The programmes offered are approved by AICTE and other statutory bodies such as Pharmacy Council of India, Indian Association of Physiotherapists and Director General of Shipping.

The pride of VISTAS is its' Computing Centre, sophisticated labs, well-furnished class rooms along with Wi-Fi internet facilities. The strength of the University can be attributed to the commitment and determination of the President/Chancellor and his team of distinguished educators and dedicated students.

Earlier, this institute was named as

• Vel's College of Science
• Vel's College of Pharmacy
• Vel's College of Physiotherapy
• Vel's Srinivasa College of Engineering & Technology
• Vel's Academy of Maritime Education & Training

The institute was established with the aim of transforming an individual into a complete man with character and ability committed to national service and development.

The trust was founded by Dr. Ishari K Ganesh, M.Com, MBA, B.L, (M.L), Ph.D., a visionary and an eminent educationist, in fond memory of his father Shri. Isari Velan, a former minister in the popular Govt. of Dr. MGR. Vael’s Educational Trust.

In 2008, the Institute conferred the status of 'Deemed University' by University Grants Commission under section 3 of UGC Act 1956.

It is a pleasure to notice that VISTAS presents a cosmopolitan culture. Students from a wide variety of social, cultural and geographical backgrounds live and study together at VISTAS.

The programmes offered are approved by AICTE and other statutory bodies such as Pharmacy Council of India, Indian Association of Physiotherapists and Director General of Shipping.

At present, the institute offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Engineering, Hotel Management, Pharmacy, Education, Science, Arts, Management, Law etc. streams with various specializations.

VISION

To make the Institute an epitome of excellence in higher education by effectively providing high quality education and rigorous training to students in multiple streams of choice with ample scope for all round development to make them excel in their profession for betterment of the society.

MISSION

Effectively imparting knowledge and inculcating innovative thinking.

Facilitating skill enhancement through add on courses and hands on training.

Doing original, socially relevant, high quality research.

Facilitating appropriate co-curricular, extracurricular and extension activities.

Instilling the spirit of integrity, equity, professional ethics and social harmony.

CORE VALUES

We believe that:

VISTAS students and scholars should be well-founded on the pursuit of knowledge through, teaching and learning research, with fellowships required on the basis of intellectual merit, ability and the potential for excellence.

Perspectives, arising from diverse knowledge background, that re-define our identities, deepen scholarly inquiry and enrich path breaking newer knowledge horizon.

Cherish the key values of academic freedom, creative and innovative thought, ethical standards and integrity, accountability and social justice, nurturing open mind and open society.

Foster inquiry? led and evidence?based approach to creative knowledge ; facilitate a vibrant academic ambience to the nurture the intellectual climate.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The University has established a system of Quality Assurance to enhance and monitor the quality of education. Quality Advisory Committee and Internal Quality Assurance Cell are working towards this goal.