Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam is ranked 8th Best University in India by NIRF, Govt of India and awarded ‘Institution of Eminence’ tag to Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University to emerge as World-Class Teaching and Research Institution by Government of India. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University offers degree courses in the discipline of Engineering, Management, Computer Science, etc. Admissions are done on the basis of merit and the cutoff criteria of the institute.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has five campuses at different locations with more than 18,000 students studying in various disciplines.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Highlights

University Type Deemed to be University
Approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Accredited by NAAC, UGC
Entrance Exam

XAT/ CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE
Popular Courses M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA, M.Sc
Courses Offered 250+ UG, PG & Ph.D.
Application Mode | Fees Online & Offline | INR 1,000
Top Recruiters Amazon, Bosch, Metro, Microsoft, McKinsey & Company
Key Points
  • 1,700+ Strong Faculty
  • 60+ Research Centers
Official Website https://www.amrita.edu/campus/amritapuri
Admission Helpdesk +91 (476)  280 1280

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Departments

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Rankings

  • Ranked no. 1 Private University in India by the 2020 World Ranking.
  • Ranked no. 1 in India for International Faculty by the 2020 World Ranking.
  • Ranked no. 1 in India for International Outlook by the World 2020 Ranking.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Courses

Amrita University Kollam offers UG, PG & Ph.D. programs in the discipline of Engineering, Management, Computer Science, etc. Tabulated below are the details for same:

UG & Integrated Programs

Course Specialization Eligibility
B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering 10+2 (HSC) with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in PCM with 60% marks in aggregate
BBA - 10+2 (HSC) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks
B.Sc Biotechnology, Microbiology 10+2 (HSC) in PCB with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks
B.Com - 10+2 (HSC) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks
BCA - 10+2 (HSC) from a recognized board
BAMS - 10+2 (HSC) with PCB and English with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks
B.Sc + M.Sc Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics 10+2 (HSC) in PCM with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
B.A + M.A English Literature 10+2 (HSC) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks

PG Programs

Course Specialization Eligibility
M.Tech VLSI Design, Wireless Networks and Applications, Cyber Security Systems and Networks, Power and Energy, Computer Science, Thermal Fluids and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Embedded Control and Automation 
  • B.E/ B.Tech/ M.Sc in the related discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks
  • Obtained a valid score in GATE
M.A English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Arts & Culture, Philosophy & Applied Science Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
MBA Finance, HRM, Marketing, Operations, Business Analytics
  • Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
  • Obtained a valid score in CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ GRE
M.Sc Mathematics, Microbiology, Physiology, Physics Graduate in Science
MCA - BCA/ B.Sc with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks
MD Ayurveda Panchkarma, Bhaishajya Kalpana, Dravya Guna, Samhitas, Rasa Shastra, Swasthya Vritta BAMS from a recognized university with registration under CCIM or State AYUSH Council

Ph.D. Programs

Course Specialization Eligibility
Ph.D Biotechnology, Computational Neuroscience
  • Post Graduation in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks
  • Obtained a valid score in the Written Test
Cyber Security Systems & Networks
  • AME/ M.Tech/ M.S/ B.Tech/ B.E/ B.S/ M.Sc/ MCA from a recognized university
  • Obtained a valid score in the Written Test
Engineering
  • Graduation/ Post Graduation from a recognized university
  • Obtained a valid score in the Written Test
Management, Philosophy, Sciences
  • Post Graduation with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks
  • Obtained a valid score in the Written Test
Business Post Graduation from a recognized board 
Humanities and Social Sciences

Check: Amrita University Kollam Courses and Fees

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Admission

Step 1: Visit the official website of the institute and go to the ‘Admission’ tab on the menu bar.

Step 2: Choose the course of your choice offered under ‘Bengaluru’.

Step 3: Click on ‘Online Registration’ under the ‘How to Apply’ section.

Step 4: Click on ‘Apply Now’ and fill out the form for registration and upload the passport size photograph.

Step 5: Pay the application fee of INR 1,000 via online mode or send it by post along with DD.

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be selected on the basis of the following exams:

Course Entrance Test Read more
UG Programs Entrance Exam conducted by the respective department -
M.Tech GATE Click here
MBA CAT Click here
MAT Click here
XAT Click here
CMAT Click here
GMAT Click here
GRE  -
Ph.D Written Test followed by Personal Interview -

Check: Amrita University Kollam Admission

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Placement

Amrita University Kollam has a placement cell that organizes various training sessions. Students who are eligible and opted for placements have more than one job offer, on average. Placements are facilitated by enhancing industry-academia association through frequent visits, interactions with the top management and facilitation of Faculty Development Programs, Student Visits, Industrial Training, and Project Guidance under the Corporate Action Plan. In 2019 several of our students obtain paid internships as a part of their PG program at leading companies such as Schlumberger, Microsoft, Intel, Daimler, etc. These internships last six months to one year and often lead to direct placements within their respective companies. The median internship amount was at INR 25,000 per month and the highest offered was INR 80,000 per month.

Top Recruiters: Amazon, Bosch, Metro, Microsoft, McKinsey & Company, Micro Focus, Cisco, etc.

Check: Amrita University Kollam Placement

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Faculty

The department of sciences has 32 faculty members and the department of engineering has more than 50 faculty members. from various reputed institutes in India and abroad. The faculty members of Amrita University make sure students get trained in their field of interest.

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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham FAQs

Ques. Does Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University Kollam provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes, Amrita University Kollam provides scholarships. All M.Tech programs at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are approved by AICTE for GATE scholarships. All GATE qualified candidates will receive a Post Graduate Scholarship of INR 12,400 per month and Non-Gate qualified students can avail scholarships between INR 50,000 to INR 1 lakh per year.

Ques. What are the international opportunities provided by the university?

Ans. The international opportunities provided by Amrita maintains hundreds of collaborations globally, with thousands of professors, lecturers, researchers, and industry leaders. Students are given ample opportunities to expand their horizons and perceptions through student exchange and dual degree programs with universities in Europe, the US, and Australia.

Ques. How can I contact Amrita University?

Ans. You can directly visit the campus or call the university. Listed below are the details for same:

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,
Amritapuri Campus,
Amritapuri, Clappana P. O.
Kollam - 690525
Kerala, India​