Established in 1997 by Founder President & Chancellor Col. Prof. Vel. Dr. R. Rangarajan and Foundress President Dr. Sagunthala Rangarajan, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology is a premier Deemed to be University located in Chennai. The institution is dedicated to nurturing "model citizens" through high-quality education and a research-driven environment. Recognized as a Category-1 Deemed to be University by the UGC, Vel Tech has earned the prestigious NAAC 'A++' Grade with a CGPA of 3.53. With a sprawling campus and state-of-the-art infrastructure, it serves over 14,000 students and is consistently ranked among the top 100 engineering institutions in India by NIRF.

About Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology

• High Accreditations: Accredited by NAAC with ‘A++’ grade and NBA Tier-I status for key engineering programs.
• Global Rankings: Ranked 86th in Engineering and 96th in University category by NIRF 2024; also featured in THE and QS World University rankings.
• Innovation Hub: Home to a NIDHI Centre of Excellence TBI that has supported over 340 startups and provided ₹18.81 Cr in seed funding.
• International Reach: Maintains over 600 global alliances across 42 countries, facilitating student exchange and higher studies.
• Research Excellence: Granted ₹70 Crore in R&D projects from major agencies including DST, DBT, DAE, and DRDO.
• Holistic Development: Offers more than 30 technical clubs and active NCC/NSS wings for well-rounded student growth.

Courses & Fees 2026

Hostel Fee Information

Vel Tech provides comprehensive residential facilities for both boys and girls. The hostel fees range from ₹95,000 to ₹1,60,000 per annum, depending on the choice of accommodation (AC or Non-AC) and room occupancy (Single, Double, or Standard). This fee generally includes boarding, lodging, and access to basic amenities like Wi-Fi and gym facilities.

For more details, visit the official website: www.veltech.edu.in