Under this year’s scholarship programme, the university recognised 345 University Rank Holders, 849 students who secured positions among the top 10% of their respective programmes, 1,640 students who successfully completed SWAYAM and NPTEL courses, and 1,200 VELS scholarship beneficiaries. Altogether, 4,034 deserving students received scholarships and recognition during the event.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Preethaa Ganesh, Vice President, VELS Group of Institutions, said VELS Success Day celebrates determination, perseverance and academic excellence. She said scholarships worth Rs. 3.5 crore had been awarded to encourage students who had gone beyond the ordinary in their pursuit of excellence.
She emphasised, "Success is not about being better than others; it is about becoming better than yourself every day." She urged students to pursue continuous self-improvement and reminded them that excellence is sustained through consistency and dedication. Congratulating the awardees, she encouraged them to regard the recognition as the beginning of greater achievements and advised them to continue learning, remain humble and uphold the values that define true success.
Delivering the inaugural address, Mr. Krishna Balagurunathan, Chief Mentor & Associate Vice President – Early Careers, Hexaware Technologies, Chennai, urged students to express gratitude to those who contributed to their success. He said every achievement should first be dedicated to parents for their sacrifices, followed by teachers who shape young minds and friends who inspire individuals to become better every day.
Highlighting the qualities required to succeed in today’s competitive world, he encouraged students to become the best versions of themselves rather than competing with others. He stressed that strong communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to express differing opinions respectfully are among the most valued attributes in the professional world.
He further noted that organisations today increasingly recruit candidates based on their attitude in addition to technical competence. He urged students to think big, remain optimistic, spread positivity and become role models in society.
The programme was presided over by Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor (FAC), VISTAS, and Dr. M. Chandrasekaran, Registrar, VISTAS, along with faculty members, parents and students.
VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) continues to be recognised as one of the best deemed university in Chennai, distinguished by its prestigious NAAC A++ accreditation and UGC Category I status.
VISTAS is home to over 20,000 students and has a dedicated faculty strength of 1,220 members. The institution offers more than 150 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a wide spectrum of disciplines, including Medicine, Engineering, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Management, Law, Mass Communication, Maritime Studies, Aviation, Physiotherapy and Computing Sciences, among others.
With its commitment to academic excellence, innovation and holistic development, VISTAS remains a premier destination for quality higher education in India.
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