Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Kochi Campus, Kochi Admission Process

Key Points:

• For undergraduate (UG) courses, candidates must be between 17 and 23 years old as of December 31 of the academic year.
• The upper age limit for the Master of Public Health (MPH) program is 40 years, and relevant work experience is advantageous.
• International applicants seeking admission to the MPH course must have a valid rank in either the TOEFL or GRE.
• There are a total of 8 seats available for PG Diploma programs, and selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of INR 5000.
• The total intake for M.Phil programs is limited to 3 seats per specialisation.

The School of Arts and Science at the Kochi campus of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham offers a diverse range of undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses, as well as M.Phil and Ph.D. programs. Additionally, the school provides integrated programs in three subjects: BCA+ MCA, B.Sc. + M.Sc. (Mathematics), and BA+ MA (English Language and Literature).

Admission to UG and integrated courses requires a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 in any stream. For PG courses, candidates must hold a graduation degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Meanwhile, admission to M.Phil and Ph.D. programs necessitates a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with 60% and 65% marks, respectively.

Selection for B.Sc, BBA & B.Com, and integrated programs is purely based on merit, whereas for PG courses, candidates are selected based on their cumulative score in the qualifying exam and performance in an interview. Admission to M.Phil and Ph.D. programs is determined through a Departmental Aptitude Test and a personal interview.

Key Points:

• The Integrated BCA + MCA course is exclusively offered to female students.
• Applicants with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for the Ph.D. program, provided they have achieved a satisfactory score in GATE or GRE.
• Both the M.Phil and Ph.D. programs are offered on a full-time basis.
• The Kochi campus also provides the MCA program in Lateral Entry mode.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi provides Diploma in Dental Mechanics, BDS, and MDS programs across various disciplines within its School of Dentistry. The MDS program offers specialisations in 10 different fields. The primary eligibility criterion for admission to the Diploma and BDS programs is completion of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects. For admission to the MDS program, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry and Surgery.

Selection for the Diploma course is based on merit and performance in a personal interview. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Kochi course admissions to the BDS program is determined by the NEET UG examination. Similarly, admission to the MDS program is contingent upon the score achieved in the NEET-MDS conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

Key Points:

• Provisional admission is available to candidates in the final year of their qualifying examination.
• For Diploma and BDS courses, candidates must have attained the age of 17 by December 31 of the academic year.
• The total intake for the BDS program is 60 seats.

Amrita School of Medicine in Kochi provides MBBS, PG Diploma, MS, and MD programs across various disciplines, alongside M.Ch and DM courses in super-specialty fields. Eligibility for the MBBS program entails completing 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as core subjects. For MD, MS, and PG Diploma, candidates must hold an MBBS degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

Selection criteria include obtaining a rank in NEET-UG for MBBS admission administered by CBSE. NEET PG scores are necessary for securing admission to MD and MS programs, while NEET SS scores are mandatory for DM and M.Ch courses.

Key Points:

• Applicants for MD, MS, M.Ch, and DM programs must have finished their compulsory internship by July 31st of the academic year.
• The maximum age limit for applicants is 40 years.
• These courses are accessible to international candidates with a “No Objection” certificate from the Ministry of External Affairs (application through the ministry only).
• Foreign National/NRI candidates are required to provide a valid TOEFL/IELTS score as per the university’s guidelines.

At Amrita School of Nursing in Kochi, B.Sc. Nursing, PB Nursing, and M.Sc. Nursing programs are available at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. To be eligible for these courses, students must have completed their 10+2 education with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, scoring at least 50% marks for B.Sc. Nursing and 55% marks for PB Nursing.

Admission to the B.Sc. Nursing program is based on the merit of the 10+2 examination and performance in a Personal Interview. For the M.Sc. Nursing program, candidates are selected based on their performance in an entrance test conducted by the university.

Key Points:

• Provisional admission is available for candidates appearing in their final year of examination.
• Candidates must be between 17 and 23 years of age at the time of admission to be eligible.

The School of Pharmacy at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi offers courses in B.Pharm, Pharm.D, Pharm.D (PB), M.Pharm, and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Minimum eligibility for B.Pharm requires completion of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, while M.Pharm and Pharm.D courses require a B.Pharm degree.

Selection for the B.Pharm program is based on merit in 10+2 and a Personal Interview, whereas an entrance test is conducted by the university for admission to the Pharm.D program. GPAT qualified candidates are eligible to apply for M.Pharm and Pharm.D (PB) courses based on their GPAT score. Admission to the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program requires a valid score in CSIR NET or UGC NET.

Key Points:

• Lateral Entry option is offered for B.Pharm as well.
• Those with an M.Phil degree in relevant subjects are exempted from written exams but are required to participate in counseling and interviews.
• Candidates who have qualified GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET or hold JRF or Research fellowships are eligible for direct admission to Ph.D. programs.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi offers M.Tech programs in various specialisations through the Centre for Nanosciences. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, B.Tech, MBBS, or BDS with a minimum aggregate of 60%.

Admission for these programs relies solely on a valid GATE score, with direct admission granted to GATE-qualified candidates. Non-GATE candidates are required to participate in a personal interview conducted by the university for admission.

Key Points:

• Students with an M.Phil degree in relevant subjects are exempted from written exams but must participate in counseling and interviews.
• The Ph.D. program is available in both full-time and part-time modes.
• For the M.Tech program, GATE-qualified candidates will receive a monthly stipend of INR 12400, while non-GATE candidates will be eligible for a stipend of INR 5000 per month.
• Applicants who have qualified GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, or have a JRF or Research fellowship are eligible to take direct admission in Ph.D. programs.

The MBA program at Amrita School of Business (ASB) is available at the PG level, offering various disciplines. To be eligible for admission, candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks. Selection is based on the scores obtained in GMAT, CAT, XAT, MAT, GRE, or CMAT, along with performance in group discussions and personal interviews.

Candidates who have qualified in CAT, GMAT, or GRE are eligible to apply for the Ph.D. program in Management. Additionally, the university conducts the RAT for admission into the Ph.D. program.

Key Points

• CSIR/UGC NET or JRF qualified candidates do not need a CAT score for Ph.D. (Management) admission.
• The RAT exam format resembles CAT, often comprising multiple-choice questions.
• RAT typically lasts for 90 to 120 minutes.

Application Process for Ph.D. in Management

Applications are typically solicited biannually. Applicants can obtain the application form from the university’s official website. The completed application form, accompanied by the required documents, a statement of purpose, and a demand draft of INR 1000, should be submitted to the university within the specified timeframe.