Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore

About

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a multi-disciplinary, research-intensive, private university, educating a vibrant student population of over 30,000 by 2000+ strong faculty. Accredited with the highest possible ‘A++’ grade by NAAC, Amrita offers more than 300 UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs across various disciplines, including Engineering, Management, Medical Sciences, Ayurveda, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Law, Arts & Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences.

With its extensive network of ten campuses spread across Amaravati, Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Kochi, Mysuru, Nagercoil, NCR Delhi (Faridabad) and Haridwar, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham stands as one of India’s preeminent private educational institutions. Encompassing an expansive area of over 1200 acres, these campuses offer an impressive built-up space of more than 100 lakh square feet. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, Amrita University consistently ranks among the top-tier private universities in the nation, solidifying its reputation as a beacon of quality education.

Amrita has emerged as the eighth ranked university in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2025. Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi has been ranked 9th Best in Medicine in NIRF Rankings 2025.

In THE University Impact Rankings 2025, a pioneering initiative to recognise universities around the world for their social and economic impact for sustainable future, Amrita has been ranked among the Top 50 in the world.Amrita is emerging as one of the fastest-growing institutions of higher learning in India as we have established 180+ collaborations with top 500 world-ranked universities in a short span of 18 years.World-renowned humanitarian leader, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, AMMA, is the founding Chancellor and guiding light of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.

Some Highlights of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore

Why to Choose Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore ?

• Strong Accreditation & High Rankings

  • Amrita has been accredited A++ by NAAC, one of the top possible grades. 

  • In NIRF 2024, it is ranked among the top universities nationally. 

  • The engineering and management programmes are NBA accredited. 

  • The School of Business (ASB) has international accreditation — AACSB. 

• Research & Centers of Excellence

  • The Coimbatore campus has a Centre of Excellence in Advanced Materials & Green Technologies, doing work in material synthesis, renewable energy, environmental tech etc.

  • Strong collaborations with government funding agencies (DST, DRDO, ISRO, DBT etc.) and industry for research projects. 

• Infrastructure & Campus Environment

  • Large, green campus (~400 acres for Coimbatore campus) in a relatively peaceful setting (Ettimadai) with plenty of open space, clean environment, good facilities. 

  • Good labs, computing facilities, major instrumentation facilities. 

  • Strong library facilities, sports infrastructure, hostel/accommodation. 

• Holistic Education & Values

  • Emphasis on values, ethics, character, spiritual development (morning prayers, etc.). The motto is “Education for Living, Education for Life” 

  • Many co-curricular, cultural, social outreach, and community service programs.

• Internships, Placements & Career Support

  • Dedicated placement cell (CIR – Corporate & Industry Relations) helping students with internships & final placements. 

  • Internship process begins fairly early in the course. 

  • Good industry linkages and recruiters. In one recent placement drive, over 200 companies participated. High package offers (top offers) are significant.  

• Diverse Academic Options

  • Offers a wide variety of UG, PG, doctoral programs across engineering, business, sciences, social sciences, communication etc. 

  • Several research areas and possibilities for projects / interdisciplinary learning.

Vision & Mission of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore

Vision

Our vision is to be an exemplary institution that thrives on its commitment to the transformative power of value-based education, providing the impetus to develop the expansiveness to harmonize both scientific knowledge and spiritual understanding, to utilize knowledge for societal benefit and contribute to a prosperous and sustainable future for all.

Mission

Amma’s profound mission of providing education for life, and emphasis on compassion driven research, has shaped Amrita as a unique institution:

Education for Life

There are two types of education: education for living and education for life. Studying to become a professional is education for a living, while education for life requires an understanding of the essential human values.

Admission Procedure

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore Courses are offered at UG, PG, Doctorate level. There are 132 courses offered at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore. The courses are offered disciplines like Engineering, Management, Science, Arts. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore courses includes B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, B.Sc + M.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D., B.Sc {Hons.}, MSW, BA. Popular courses at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore are B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech.

Admission Criteria

B.Tech Admission 2025

Amrita University offers B.Tech program in 16 specializations in full-time mode. Admission is offered on the basis of a valid score in the Amrita Engineering Entrance Exam (AEEE) followed by a centralized counselling process (CSAP) for the allotment of seats. The university also considers JEE Main scores for BTech admissions. 70% seats are allotted to AEEE candidates and the rest 30% are given to JEE Main candidates. The minimum eligibility for B.Tech is 10+2 with minimum 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects and minimum 55% marks in the individual subject.

Amrita Engineering Entrance Exam (AEEE)

AEEE is a 2 ½ hours paper with 100 MCQs. Each correct answer will fetch three marks while an incorrect response will lead to the deduction of one mark from the total score.

MBA Admission 2025

Amrita University offers MBA courses in 7 specializations at the PG level. The total fee for MBA program is INR 12 Lakhs. Minimum eligibility for MBA is a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks from a recognized university. Candidates are selected on the basis of Amrita Common Aptitude Test (ACAT)/ KMAT/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ GRE/ GMAT/ CMAT scores followed by GD/PI.

UG & PG Admission 2025

• Amrita University offers admission to various UG & PG courses such as BA, BSc (H), BSW (H), BArch, BA/BBALLB, MTech, Integrated MSc, MSc, and MSW.
  
• Admission to BA/BBALLB courses are based on CLAT/ AILET/ Amrita Law Admission Test (AMLAT) scores.
  
• Admission to BA (Mass Communication) is offered on the basis of CAP Test scores, or Communication Aptitude Test conducted by the Amrita School of Communication (ASCOM). Candidates with more than 70% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination are exempted from CAP TEST but have to appear for Interview.

Ph.D. Admission 2025

At the research level, Amrita University offers Ph.D. in full-time and part-time medium. The minimum eligibility for Ph.D. is Master’s degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks.

In order to seek admission, eligible candidates will have to go through a written test and personal interview conducted by the university. For Ph.D. part-time, candidates are selected on the basis of written test and an interview followed by an evaluation of past academic record.

Steps to apply

• Visit the official website of the university and click on the Admission tab.
  
• Click on the campus and then on the course you wish to apply for.
  
• Then, click on the Apply Now tab and fill the form carefully.
  
• Make the payment.
  

Scholarships 

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham scholarships are offered to students according to their marks and admission interview performance.

1. Amrita Chancellor Scholarship 100% tuition waiver 80% and above
2. Amrita Meritorious Scholarship 50% tuition waiver 70-79%

The above scholarships are applicable for UG, PG, PhD programs.
The above scholarships are not applicable for programs in the field of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences.

There are some key points to remember regarding Amrita Scholarships:

• Scholarships are given for one academic year and can be renewed yearly based on performance and conduct.
  
• The scholarship offers a tuition fee waiver, not applicable to other fees or refundable in cash.
  
• A student can hold only one scholarship at a time, regardless of type or amount.
  
• Scholarships are continued depending on meeting academic, attendance, and behavior standards set by the Scholarship Committee.
  
• Students must maintain a CGPA of 7.0 or above each semester to retain the scholarship.
  
• A minimum of 75% attendance is required to appear for exams and continue the scholarship.
  
• Any misconduct or disciplinary action can lead to immediate scholarship cancellation.
  
• Scholarships depend on valid academic documents; any discrepancies will result in withdrawal.
  
• Students with foreign qualifications must submit an AIU equivalence certificate; failure to do so may cancel the scholarship.
  

Placement

Amrita University's placement statistics for the year 2025 have not been released yet. However, the 2024 official data shows a 100% placement rate for the MBA program. The highest package offered was INR 24.84 LPA, and the average package recorded was INR 8.5 LPA. The highest package offered to BTech graduates at Amrita University was INR 56 LPA to date. While the average salary packages range between INR 5 LPA to INR 12 LPA across specializations.Top recruiters at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham include Amazon, Wipro, Dell, Samsung, Tech Mahindra, TCS, INFOSYS, ADANI, to name a few.According to the NIRF Report 2025, the median package for UG (4-Year Program) was INR 7.75 LPA. For PG (2-year Program), the median package offered was INR 6.28 LPA for in the year 2024.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore

Amrita University has a 400-acre campus that features academic blocks, administration buildings, a main library, hostels, staff quarter campuses, a guest house, a shopping complex, swimming pool, and sports fields. The built-up space is approximately 28 lakh square feet with around 7 km of internal roadways connecting them. There are eight hostels accommodating around 5,000 students. The campus swimming pool is built to Olympic standards and is utilized by the students and the staff members. Two power houses with 1660 KVA combined capacity provide relief from power cuts. The campus has uninterrupted power and water supply.

Central Library of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham covers 81,000 sq. ft., with 58,000+ volumes of books, e-sources, journals, and project reports. It comprises a digital library for 170 users, the VIDYA Digital Library with 4TB of information, and an online portal with international academic sources accessible with the help of trained librarians.

Amrita School of Engineering Coimbatore offers good computer facilities handled by the ICTS Department. There are 13 computer labs with more than 2000 computers and high-speed internet. There are also special labs for subjects like CAD/CAM and VLSI. There is facility of Wi-Fi and latest software and IT support for academic and research activities.

Hostel

Amrita University has separate girls' and boys' hostels, accommodating more than 3,500 students with single accommodations for senior students. The hostels provide hygienic vegetarian food, solar water heaters, night cafeterias, play grounds, gym halls and indoor games facilities. Stay in the hostel is compulsory unless the student resides with the parents within 30 km of the academy location.

Facilities

Amrita University hostels have separate hostels for girls and boys. First-year students generally share rooms, while final-year and PG students may be provided with single rooms. Rooms have basic facilities in the form of a bed, table, chair, and cupboard. The accommodation is vegetarian and the cooking is done in clean kitchens. Wi-Fi is provided in the hostels along with hot water and laundry facilities. Gyms and games facilities are also provided. Some rules apply—such as no drinking or smoking and returning at a certain time. The newer hostels are better than the older once in terms of comfort and facilities. Overall, it’s a good accommodation to stay and experience campus life and studies.