Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies
B.A English Literature
3-year lit journey at VISTAS, Chennai — no entrance exam, just merit.
Key numbers
Seat Count
40
Duration
3 Years
Admission
Merit-Based
Total Fee
₹1.8 Lakhs
Investment
₹1.8L total
~₹0.6L per year
- Annual Tuition Fee₹60,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Requirement
Minimum 50% aggregate with English as a subject.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
50%
Top recruiters
Hostel & Scholarships Available
VISTAS offers hostel facilities and scholarship options — clutch if you're relocating to Chennai for this program.
Heads Up: NIRF Ranking is Pharmacy-Focused
VISTAS holds NIRF #64 in Pharmacy, which speaks to its science/medical cred. English Lit runs in a different lane, so dig into faculty profiles and lit-specific workshops before you commit.
The verdict
Worth considering
A budget-friendly English Lit option in Chennai with zero entrance-exam stress and hostel backing. The 50% placement rate keeps expectations real. Just remember the institute's national rankings and infrastructure spotlight lean toward pharmacy and tech — scope out the humanities department's faculty and resources before you lock in.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable 3-year degree
- ✓ Merit-based admission
- ✓ Hostel & scholarships
Doesn't match
- ✗ High placement conversion
- ✗ Premier arts college reputation