NIRF Rank #96 University · Chennai
MBA at Vel Tech Rangarajan
A 2-year, analytics-heavy PG program in Chennai built for aspiring managers who want real-world projects without the ₹20L+ price tag.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (University)
#96
Program Duration
24 Months
Batch Intake
60
NAAC Grade
A (3.15)
Investment
₹6.0L total
~₹3.0L per year
- Year 1 Tuition₹3,00,000
- Year 2 Tuition₹3,00,000
Are you eligible?
Entrance Exam Requirement
Admission is based on a valid score in CAT, XAT, or CMAT.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
75%
Top recruiters
Average CTC (2025 Batch)
Across reported placements
Your 2-Year MBA Journey
Year +0
Year 1: Core + Internship
Marketing Analytics, Financial Modeling, Operations & Supply Chain, plus an 8–10 week Summer internship
Year +1
Year 2: Strategy + Consulting
HR Analytics, Business Strategy simulation, Live consulting projects, and Entrepreneurship development
Year +2
Graduation & Placements
Final placements with recruiters like Deloitte, KPMG, Amazon, and HDFC Bank
ROI Reality Check
Total fees are ₹6L while the average CTC is ₹4.5 LPA. If you land a scholarship or score a role at Deloitte/KPMG, the math improves quickly—plus Chennai’s living costs are lower than Mumbai or Bangalore.
The verdict
Worth considering
Vel Tech’s MBA is a solid, no-frills pick if you want an analytics-heavy curriculum in Chennai without the ₹20L+ price tag of top-tier B-schools. The 75% placement rate and diverse recruiter list (Deloitte, KPMG, Amazon, HDFC Bank) are respectable, but the ₹6L fees against a ₹4.5L average CTC means ROI is just okay. Best suited if you have a scholarship, are targeting IT/Analytics/BFSI roles, or plan to use the entrepreneurship track to build your own venture.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Analytics-focused curriculum
- ✓ Chennai location
- ✓ NAAC A accredited
- ✓ Mixed recruiter pool
Doesn't match
- ✗ Immediate high ROI
- ✗ Tier-1 consulting/banking packages
- ✗ Low fee outlay