Archive · 21 Aug 2026
VELS Holds 2026 Freshers’ Celebrations Across Four Campuses
VELS welcomed its new students through Freshers’ Day events in August 2026.
The celebrations took place at four campuses.
Students met teachers, senior students, parents and special guests.
They learned about their courses and activities available at the university.
Guests spoke about discipline, learning, leadership and responsible choices.
Healthcare students were encouraged to develop knowledge and compassion.
Maritime, aviation, technology and management students heard about their future careers.
The university also encouraged students to join sports, clubs, research and cultural activities.
The events marked the beginning of the students’ college journey at VELS.
VELS conducted Freshers’ Day 2026 celebrations at campuses in Pallavaram, Periyapalayam, Thalambur and Thiruvanmiyur.
The programmes welcomed students from healthcare, engineering, technology, management, maritime, aviation and computing disciplines.
Chief guests addressed students on discipline, learning, leadership, ethics, innovation and professional development.
Students were introduced to academic programmes, research, clubs, sports, placements, internships and career opportunities.
Founder Chancellor Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh urged students to balance academics with sports, culture, innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Who
- VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, its new students, faculty, parents and invited guests.
- What
- Freshers’ Day and Freshers’ Inauguration 2026 celebrations were held for newly enrolled students.
- When
- The programmes were held on August 3, 5, 7, 10, 12 and 14, 2026; the announcement was dated August 21.
- Where
- VELS campuses in Pallavaram, Periyapalayam, Thalambur and Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai.
- Why
- The events introduced students to campus life, academic opportunities, professional development and extracurricular activities.
- Institution
- VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, also referred to as VISTAS.
- Campuses involved
- Pallavaram, Periyapalayam, Thalambur and Thiruvanmiyur.
- Academic areas
- Healthcare, engineering, technology, management, maritime studies, aviation and computing sciences.
- Accreditation and status
- The institution was described as having NAAC A++ accreditation and UGC Category-I status.
- Student population
- More than 20,000 students.
- Faculty
- A faculty strength of 1,220 members.
- Programme range
- More than 150 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.