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VELS University Honors 2,000+ Teachers Across Tamil Nadu with Excellence Awards
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News18•21-09-2026, 16:45
VELS University Honors 2,000+ Teachers Across Tamil Nadu with Excellence Awards
- •VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) celebrated its VELS Teachers’ Excellence Award 2026 across its Chennai campuses.
- •The university recognized thousands of educators for their dedication and tireless efforts in shaping students' lives during Teachers’ Day celebrations.
- •Ceremonies were held at Thiruvanmiyur, Periyapalayam, and Pallavaram campuses, featuring prominent chief guests including Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan and Tmt. Premalatha Vijayakant.
- •Dr. Preethaa Ganesh, Vice-President, VELS Group of Institutions, emphasized the unique role of teachers in nurturing every profession and building confidence.
- •Tmt. Premalatha Vijayakant, Chief Guest at the Pallavaram event, shared a personal anecdote about her teacher and highlighted the importance of education and extracurricular activities.
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The VELS Teachers’ Excellence Award 2026 was organised by VELS University to celebrate the invaluable contributions of more than 2,000 educators across Tamil Nadu for their dedication, commitment, and efforts in shaping students' lives.
The event series featured prominent figures as chief guests, including Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan at the Thiruvanmiyur campus, Dr. Sowmiya Anbumani at the Periyapalayam campus, and Tmt. Premalatha Vijayakant at the Pallavaram campus.
VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) holds a prestigious NAAC A++ accreditation and UGC Category-I status. It supports over 20,000 students with a faculty of 1,220 members, offering more than 150 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
