AVV Coimbatore: Admission, Ranking, Courses, Fees, Placement

Amrita University: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (often known as Amrita University) is a private deemed university based in Coimbatore, India. With its headquarters in Ettimadai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, the institution now includes 7 campuses and 16 constituent schools spread across the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. The institution was established when Mata Amritanandamayi Devi inaugurated the Amrita School of Engineering in Coimbatore in 1994. It is now run by Mata Amritanandamayi Math, her global humanitarian organization. It was one of the youngest institutions to receive the UGC's accreditation with grade A as a deemed-to-be university in 2003.

The NABH has approved Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences for accreditation. Amrita is the first university teaching hospital in the nation to receive NABH accreditation. Additionally, the medical institute has received NABL certification for all of its laboratories. The institute is also ranked 28th by NIRF Ranking 2024 (Management).

According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2024, Amrita is now the 28th-best university in the country under the management category.  Amrita has been placed among the Top 50 institutions in the world in THE University Impact Rankings 2022, a trailblazing project to recognise institutions around the world for their impact on society and economy for a brighter development. Amrita is one of India's top-growing higher education institutions, and in only 18 years the college has formed more than 180 partnerships with Top 500 universities worldwide.

Currently, 207 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, integrated, dual-degree, and certification programmes in engineering, management, humanities and the social sciences, medicine, and the life sciences are available through AVV. The three most popular courses of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are BTech, MTech, and MBA. Candidates for the BTech programme are required to take the JEE Main or AEEE entrance test. GATE/PGCET/TANCET/PGECET results are used to determine admission to the MTech programme. MBA admissions are evaluated based on CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, and GRE marks. The CAT 2024 examination is scheduled to be conducted on November 24, 2024.

Every year, the university's placement cell holds a placement session for every batch of students. Over 200 companies participated during the placement drive 2022 held by Amrita University. Several of the top employers were Amazon, Microsoft, and Intel. Recruiters came from a range of industries, including marketing, production, and Technology. The Product Development industry has the most recruiters out of all the industries. The highest package offered to any student was 56.95 LPA with an average of 5.8 LPA.

AVV Coimbatore Location

AVV Coimbatore is located at Amritanagar, Ettimadai, Tamil Nadu, India. Students can arrive at campus via plane, train, or bus. The nearest Coimbatore International Airport is 30 kilometers distant, and the nearest railway station is only one kilometer away. When students arrive in Coimbatore, they can hire a cab or an auto or take a bus from the TNSTC Ukkadam Bus Depot to the campus.

AVV Coimbatore Ranking & Accreditation

• It is accredited by NAAC with Grade ‘A’
• The institute’s medical school is accredited by NABH.
• During NIRF ranking 2024 the institute secured rank #28 under the management category.
• It is ranked #5 in the university category and #16 in the overall category by NIRF Ranking 2022
• It has been ranked #8 in the medical category by NIRF Ranking 2022

AVV Coimbatore Courses

AVV Coimbatore offers various courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate levels, with a focus on engineering and management studies. The institute also provides social work and communication studies. The detailed courses and their eligibility requirements are shown below.

AVV Coimbatore Admission

The institute admits students to several of its programs through national level entrance examinations that are requisite for the course. The institute also conducts its own admission exams for admission to the majority of its UG and PG programs. The detailed course-wise admission process is as follows:

AVV Coimbatore BA/MA/PG Diploma/MSW Admission

• Candidates seeking admission to any of the above programmes are required to take the CAP TEST.
• The institute will release the merit list of students qualifying the entrance examination.
• Candidates are then required to submit the fees and confirm their admission.

AVV Coimbatore BBA/BCA Admission

• Fill out the application form available on the AVV Coimbatore’s official website.
• Students will be called for the Personal Interview round, if shortlisted.
• After the conclusion of the interview round, the final merit list is released.

AVV Coimbatore B.Tech Admission

• Appear for the JEE Main or AEEE examination and obtain a valid score
• The merit list will be released by the institution based on which students will be called for the counselling round.
• After the counselling round which involves documents verification, selected candidates are requested to submit their admission fee.

AVV Coimbatore MBA Admission

• Appear for CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT exams and obtain a valid score
• Fill out the AVV Coimbatore MBA application form and fill in your scores obtained in the entrance examination you took along with other academic details.
• Based on your entrance exams marks and past academic records, you will be called for the Personal Interview round.
• The final merit list will be released after the interview round based on which students will be offered admission.

AVV Coimbatore M.Tech Admission

• Candidates seeking admission to the M.Tech program are required to take the GATE/TANCET/PGECET and obtain a valid score.
• Apply for the M.Tech admission at the institute by filling out the application form.
• Students will be contacted, if shortlisted, for the interview round.
• Final merit list is released after the PI round.
• Submit the fees and confirm your admission.

AVV Coimbatore PhD Admission

• Candidates seeking admission to the PhD program must have a valid score in UGC NET/JRF, CSIR NET, SLET or GATE examination.
• If a candidate does not have a valid score in aforementioned exams, they are required to take the institute’s entrance examination.
• Selected candidates are required to appear for the Personal Interview round.
• Following the interview round, the final merit list is released
• Applicants who have been selected can then submit their fees and provide documentation for verification.

AVV Coimbatore Placements

The institute features a placement department that ensures students are successfully placed in reputable organizations. The placement cell of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is concerned with the entire development of the students. Interested candidates can check the latest placement report in the table below:

AVV Coimbatore Scholarship

The institute offers scholarships to engineering students based on guidelines of AICTE. The scholarship details are given below:

• Scholarships are available to both GATE and non-GATE students.
• AICTE has authorized all of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham's M. Tech. programs for GATE scholarships. GATE qualifying applicants are all eligible for a Post Graduate Scholarship of Rs. 12,400/- each month.
• Students who have not taken the GATE test are eligible to apply for merit or endowment scholarships offered for different programs.
• Endowment Scholarship is available for 10 programs (Scholarships will be awarded to the top 40% of qualified students in "each" program.)
• MERIT Scholarships are applicable for 25 programs or (the top 30% of qualified students in "each" program will be awarded a scholarship).

AVV Coimbatore Facilities & Infrastructure

AVV Coimbatore’s 400-acre campus includes several state-of-the-art amenities to support its students and faculty members. These facilities are presently accessible to a student population of over 12,000 and a teacher strength of almost 1500. The facilities available to students are given below:

Hostel Facilities: The institute provides accommodations for both boys and girls with all of the necessary amenities such as sports, gyms, and amusement areas.

Library: The institution contains an extensive air-conditioned library with a large collection of books, magazines, as well as other online resources such as e-databases, project reports, back-volumes, e-journals, e-books, conference proceedings. 

Cafetaria: The institute features a café where students may have a choice of appetizing meals and beverages.

Sports Facilities: With its enormous sports center, the institute provides its students with a variety of sporting facilities to help them stay healthy and active. The institute also features a cricket, hockey, and football field.

Gymnasium: The campus also has a gymnasium equipped with advanced equipment for students and staff.

AVV Coimbatore Clubs & Committees

The institution emphasizes not only academic competency but also the whole character building of pupils. As a result, it places a high value on extracurricular activities and pushes students to join numerous groups and societies. The following are some of the clubs and societies students can join at AVV Coimbatore:

• Amritdhara - The Students Activities Council
• Mindspace
• Chetana
• Maardhani - The Literary Club
• Nature Club
• Ragasudha
• Anantham
• Shristi
• Lekhani - The Press Club
• Vajra
• Natyasudha
• Banyan - The HR Club
• MARKETREX - The Marketing Club

AVV Coimbatore Notable Alumni

The institute has produced some notable alumni since its inception. Some of the prominent personalities that were part of the institute are:

• Kailash Satyarthi, Social Reformer, Nobel Peace Prize Winner

• RJ Balaji, Indian Actor, Radio Jockey

• Vijith Nambiar, Indian Film Director

• Tejaswani Subbannayya, Scientist & Researcher, Biology
• PK Krishnan Namboori, Associate Professor, Center for Excellence in Computational Engineering & Network