Velammal believes that human civilization owes a lot to the scientific developments and also that scientific study is incomplete without proper appreciation of the scientific principles involved. At Velammal Matriculation and Higher Secondary schools, experiments are demonstrated by the teachers in the well-equipped science labs. The Students participate and practice in these full-fledged labs under the watchful eyes of their teachers.

To kindle the scientific temper, students are encouraged to participate in external science exhibitions and also organize them with in the group. Students are formed in groups and are guided by their felicitators right from their conceiving an idea, planning the exhibit and execution of the work. This is precisely what any successful entrepreneur would do for the implementation of his project or industry. Winning accolades and bagging prizes executed by the students are sent to several competitions held at state and national level. Talented students are trained and encouraged to participate in mathematics and science Olympiad and other external competitions.

Velammal strives hard to inculcate reading habit among the students. The huge libraries house very good collection of books on various subjects, study material, question banks, periodicals, newspapers etc. All to suit the reading tastes of different age groups of children. We have an exclusive section for seniors, who are writing competitive exams and books are issued to them to refer and return within the stipulated time.

In the last two decades, the number of Velammalians, who joined reputed engineering and medical institutions like IITs, NIT’s BITS Pilani, AIIMS, AFMC, JIPMER, and other professional colleges in the country is unmatched by any other institution in the state till date. Since last two years, an exclusive programme for IIT-JEE and National level Medical competitions has been started for higher secondary students. This programme is planned well in advance for the entire academic year and dedicated faculty with decades of experience has been chosen for this highly competitive task. Periodical examinations and extra study hours are conducted to tune the students for the finals. The students who have already undergone the foundation course of Velammal from 8th standard find it easy in this exclusive programme designed for success in first attempt in this competitive world. Exclusive study materials for the programme and internal examination pattern designed by Velammal Central Academic Cell help students to stay ahead over others. Students use audio-visual center in the school with latest multimedia tools for presentations, seminars and symposiums.