4-Year UG Program • NIRF #96 University
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (University)
#96
NAAC Grade
A / 3.15
Annual Intake
120 seats
Placement Rate (2025)
80%
Investment
₹8.0L total
~₹2.0L per year
- Tuition Fee₹2,00,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Stream
Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) mandatory
Minimum Percentage
At least 75% aggregate in Class 12
Admission Basis
Entrance exam-based selection
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
80%
Top recruiters
Hands-on Labs
Plus MATLAB, CAD tools & a Telecom internship
Scholarships & Hostel On Campus
Merit-based scholarships and hostel facilities are available — solid perks for your Chennai move.
Budget vs. Paycheck Reality
Total fees sit at ₹8L while the 2025 average CTC is ₹4L PA. The break-even is reasonable, but shoot for core roles at Qualcomm, Intel or Texas Instruments to boost ROI.
The verdict
Worth considering
Vel Tech offers a sturdy, accredited ECE program with legit lab exposure and a mixed recruiter pool. It is a practical pick if you want a Chennai-based tech campus, but the 50% confidence on outcomes and modest average package mean you should hustle hard for core electronics roles.
Matches what you said
- ✓ NAAC 'A' accredited Chennai campus
- ✓ Balanced IT & core electronics recruiter list
- ✓ Hands-on ECE labs: VLSI, 5G, IoT, PCB
Doesn't match
- ✗ Expecting top-50 NIRF ranking
- ✗ Published median or highest salary transparency