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One of the top alumni of Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) is Dev Mohan — Malayalam acting superstar and frequent featured of Malayalam films. His success also illustrates all the non-traditional of a VAST 'grad can be after completing an engineering degree. These alumni are also admired in technology and business sectors having got key positions at giant organizations like TCS, Infosys amazon. The college's focus on skill delivery and experinece bonded network has created works of many of the grads to a certain extent of recognition in their fields and did the rest for that reputation.  

Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) have given jobs to their alumnus in different top most companies of every domain. Companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Amazon, IBM, Google have recruited from the campus. They have got placements in IT, software development, cyber security, and cloud engineering. The college has placed a good number of students in the campus hiring with over 75% of its students getting placed every year through its placement cell. Earlier there was a the highest package offered recently around INR 20 LPA followed by an average salary of INR 5 LPA to INR 8 LPA.

It consists of the following steps for the application at VAST - Vidya Academy Of Science And Technology:

1. Online Application: Visit the official site and complete the online application form for the desired course.

2. Document Submission: Upload required documents like mark sheets, ID proof and entrance test scorecards.

3. Payment :- Payment of any fee that is applicable.

4. Admission Process: Candidates are shortlisted and called for counseling and allotment of seats for admission under the merit list or entrance examination performance.

Refer to the official website for any specific date and further details.

The Vidya Academy of Science and Technology KEAM cutoff may vary with course and category. According to the available reports, the overall cut rank in KEAM is 24156 - 50562.

KEAM Cutoff for various specializations is given below:

The cut off marks of the admission for the programs under B.E/B.Tech at Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, VAST during 2024 are course-based. This year one of the more competitive courses is a BTech in Computer Science Engineering with a specialism in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. As of Round 2 closing rank stood at 27,964 among students from the general categories. The closing rank of up to 35,816 may stand for an electrical and electronics engineering course. Different specializations have cutoff ranks varying from 27,964 to 51,818. The college competes on KEAM scores.

The competition may be high on the programme and competition of applicants depending on the number of applicants who have also applied to join VAST. To be eligible for UG course at the college, the candidate need to pass class 12 with a minimum of 50% marks and score valid marks in the KEAM exam. Admission to PG course at the college is not done based on the scores obtained in any exam. So, it can be considered easy.

Yes, candidates can get direct admission to Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) through management quota. This option is available for students. Basic eligibility criteria eg. 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for B.Tech. However the course under management quota seats has higher fees.

For admission in Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) for B.E./B.Tech programs, the eligibility criteria are as follows. Candidates should pass 10+2 examinations with at least 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Admission is mainly done on the basis of scores achieved in KEAM entrance exam or other such approved state-level exams. Interested candidates can apply through online registration during the application period, usually during May to June, followed by counseling for seat allotment. 

It depnds on the course in which the candifdate is intersted. The VAST - Vidya Academy Of Science And Technology offers BTech, MTech, and MCA courses. Admission to the BTech course is done based on the scores obtained in the KEAM exam and registration for the exam is currenlty ongoing. Admission to other courses have not been started yet.

Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) gives scholarships but doesn't usually grant 100% scholarships to all. Scholarships include merit and economic background considerations, and sometimes for students with high performance in entrance exams such as KEAM or JEE. For economically weaker sections or particular categories, fee concessions may be applicable. The candidates are advised to contact the college for more information on available scholarships.

Yes  Vidya academy of Science and technology offers several scholarship to support students in need and with merit.

Some of the names are 

Vidya merit cum means full fee scholarship 

Vidya excellence Full fee scholarship 

Vidya merit cum means full fee art's and sports scholarship 

Aicte full fee waivers scholarship 

Vidya excellence Full fee scholarship 

Eligibility criteria are-

Family income not more than a certain amount 

Rank below a certain number in kerala government entrance exam

The hostel mess at Vidya Academy of Science and Technology provides balanced wholesome and hygenic food to the students. Meals generally comprise of assorted vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes to meet different palates. The mess is operated on a fixed menu system with regular rotation for change and variety. Students feedback is also taken up frequently for consistent quality and upgrading of the services.

The VAST - Vidya Academy Of Science And Technology offers various facilities. Some of them are:

1. Classrooms & Labs: Well-equipped and modern.

2. Library: Extensive resources- books and digital.

3. Hostels: Fully furnished separate buildings for boys and girls.

4. Sports- Indoor and outdoor facilities; gym.

5. Wi-Fi: Campus wide high-speed internet services.

6. Cafeteria- Hygienic, affordable meals.

7. Transport- Bus services to nearby areas.

Vidya academy of Science and technology offers variety of extracurricular activities and club. The college emphasizes the overall development of students through co curricular activities. The college has club such as campus connect, entrepreneurship development club and start-up, etc. The college has a sports department with facility for football basketball cricket volleyball kabbadi and badminton. The PTA at the college support the upgradation of co curricular and extracurricular activities and provides financial support to needy students.

Yes, Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) has established its own Placement and Training Cell. The active role of this cell includes conducting campus recruitment drives, skill development workshops, and other student-industry interaction sessions. Further, in its prime objective of augmenting the employability of students, the cell conducts training in soft skills, aptitude, and technical skills, besides connecting with the leading recruiters such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, etc.

The highest package for a student from VAST - Vidya Academy Of Science And Technology is around INR 14 LPA. The average package hovers somewhere around INR 3.5-5 LPA, with variations across different branches. Some top recruiting companies include  Federal Bank, TCS, and Infosys, etc.

Placement at Vidya Academy of Science and Technology are very good among other colleges. Approx more than 75% of students got placed from every batch. The highest package that the company offers in the college is around INR 12 LPA- INR 13 LPA where as the average package ranges from INR 5 LPA -INR 7 LPA. Many big companies approach placement like TCS, Wipro etc. College is focused more on skill development and training. The college prepares students for the competitive job market.