The beginnings of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham can be traced to 1994 when a School of Engineering was started in an obscure village named Ettimadai, at the foothills of Bouluvanpatty ranges of the Western Ghats in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu.
At that time there were 120 students and 13 faculty members. Today, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has five campuses in three different states of India. There is a student population of over 12,000 and faculty strength of nearly 1500. Over 120 UG, PG and doctoral programs are offered.
When Amrita became a “deemed to be University” in January 2003, it was the youngest group of institutions to be conferred this status. As Amrita's first campus, Coimbatore is home to the administrative headquarters of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.
Schools of Engineering and Business, in addition to Departments of Social Work and Communication, are located on this campus. Research centers include AMBE, CEN, CES and Cybersecurity. The campus has nearly 3500 students and about 600 faculty and staff members.
This sprawling 400-acre campus is often likened to an oasis in a desert. Massive tree-planting and forestation activities undertaken over the past decade have converted the once-barren land into a lush green and beautiful place.
A lot of emphasis is placed on eco-friendly and conservation practices. Waste water from the hostels and faculty and staff quarters is treated using EM; no chemicals are used in the process. Organic fertilizers are made using vermi-compost, pesticides have been avoided since the very beginning. The tranquil surroundings, away from the pollution and the bustle of city life, are home to several exotic birds, including parrots and peacocks.
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Details
Location
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore Campus, Amritanagar, Coimbatore – 641 112, Tamil Nadu.
Website
www.amrita.edu
Type of College/University
Private University
Accreditation/Ranking
Recognized by UGC/ NIRF/ NAAC with “A++” grade and is ranked to be one of the best research institutions in India.
Programmes Offer
UG/ PG / Doctorate/ Integral Degree/ Fellowship/ Certificate/ and Online Programs in Engineering, Mass Communication, Arts, Agriculture, Social Work, Business Management, Inter-Disciplinary Studies, and Science.
Admission Criteria
Amrita Entrance Exam – For Engineering or JEE Mains in 2023, and GATE.
Mode of Application
Online
Placement
95%
Top Recruiters
CISCO/ TCS/ BOSCH/ ARISTA/ MICROSOFT/ Amazon Web Services, etc.
There are two popular programmes that are offered here – specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham provides various Diploma courses. However, there is currently one PG Diploma course available in Journalism in this campus.
Amrita Campus in Coimbatore has a variety of infrastructural facilities that are been provided for the students with an excellent environment. The students are able to pursue their studies along with extra-curricular activities.
Overall rating: This university campus has secured 4.3 ratings out of 5. Further details are provided below for each of their components.
Attribute/Component
Ratings
Campus Infrastructure
4.5
Academics
4.0
Placements
3.8
Value for Money
1.9
Campus Life
4.1
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Q1. How well-known is Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University? Does it have recognition from UGC?
A. Yes, Amrita University has been recognized by UGC and accredited by NIRF and NAAC with “A++” and “A” grade respectively, while securing 5th position across India.
Amrita University also has International recognition from UNESCO weekly learning and United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Q2. What are the courses/programmes offered by Amrita University?
A. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham offers various courses in UG/ PG/ M.Phil. /Ph.D mostly in Engineering, Technology, Management, and Business Administration. Amrita University also provides specialization courses in – Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security.
Q3. What is the status of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University?
A. Status of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University – Private/ Co-Education/ Non-Minority.
Q4. How many companies visited Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham campus in Coimbatore for placements in 2022?
A. There were more than 200 companies who visited the campus for the process of recruitment/placements. The highest salary amount – Rs. 56.95 lakhs, was offered to a B.Tech student.
Q5. Is it really worth joining Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham campus for higher education?
A. This university is known to be one of the best private universities across India securing the 5th position. This university gives out one of the best opportunities for their students to make a better living with better placement opportunities.
Q6. Is there any dress code that has to be followed by the students inside the campus?
A. Yes, it is compulsory for all the students to strictly follow the dress code during the regular days and on special events. Students are free to wear other dress codes only on Wednesdays and Saturdays.