Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University), Kochi Campus, located in the vibrant city of Kochi, Kerala, is one of the key campuses under the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham network — a Deemed-to-be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, recognized by UGC and accredited with an NAAC ‘A++’ Grade.
Founded with the vision of integrating education, research, and societal impact, the Kochi campus has earned recognition as a leader in Health Sciences, Engineering, Business, Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Health, and Biotechnology. It serves as a major academic hub for Amrita’s healthcare education and translational research ecosystem.
Situated close to the city’s medical district and backwaters, the Kochi campus combines modern academic infrastructure with access to real-world clinical exposure through Amrita Hospital (Kochi) — one of India’s largest multispecialty hospitals.
Admissions for 2026–27 are open for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs. Selection is through Amrita’s own entrance exams or national-level tests.
Program
Accepted Exams
B.Tech
AEEE / JEE Main / CUET-UG
MBBS / BDS / Nursing / Allied Health
NEET
MBA
AMET / CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT
Pharmacy
AIPMET / NEET
Law
ALAW / CLAT / LSAT
Science & Humanities
CUET-UG / Amrita Entrance
Ph.D.
Amrita Research Entrance / NEET / GATE
Undergraduate (UG)
Postgraduate (PG)
Doctoral (Ph.D.)
Fee Range
MBBS / BDS
5.5 – 8 LPA
1.8 – 3.6 LPA
2.2 – 4.5 LPA
1.5 – 2.8 LPA
Nursing / Allied Health
1.0 – 2.0 LPA
Arts / Science / Commerce
80K – 1.5 LPA
90K – 1.5 LPA
Category
Ranking
NIRF 2026 (Universities)
8th in India
Medical
15th
Engineering
12th
Management
23rd
18th
Overall (Private Universities)
Top 10
QS Asia 2026
Top 100 in Asia
THE Impact Rankings 2026
Top 250 globally for SDGs (“Good Health” & “Quality Education”)
IIRF 2026
Top 20 for Research & Industry Collaboration
Criteria
B.Tech (CSE / AI)
AEEE rank < 10,000 or JEE Main percentile ≥ 85
MBBS
NEET rank within top 10,000
CAT / MAT / CMAT ≥ 70 percentile or AMET ≥ 75%
NEET / AIPMET ≥ 55%
CLAT percentile ≥ 50 or ALAW ≥ 65%
M.Tech / Ph.D.
GATE/ Amrita Research Entrance ≥ 60%
Amrita Kochi offers Merit, Entrance, and Category-Based Scholarships supporting deserving students.
Education loans and flexible installment plans are also available.
The Corporate & Industry Relations (CIR) Division manages internships, training, and placements, ensuring excellent corporate connect.
Avg. Package
8.8 LPA
9.5 LPA
6.2 LPA
Health Sciences
5.5 LPA
Law / Arts / Commerce
4.0–5.0 LPA
Amrita Kochi offers world-class infrastructure integrated with its hospital and innovation ecosystem.
Q1. Is Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi recognized by UGC?
Ans. Yes. It is UGC-recognized, AICTE-approved, and NAAC ‘A++’ accredited.
Q2. What are the flagship programs at the Kochi campus?
Ans. Health Sciences (MBBS, Nursing, Pharmacy), B.Tech, and MBA are flagship offerings.
Q3. Does Amrita Kochi conduct its own entrance exams?
Ans. Yes — AEEE (Engineering), AIPMET (Pharmacy), AMET (MBA), and ALAW (Law), besides NEET and CUET.
Q4. How are placements at Amrita Kochi?
Ans. Excellent. 95% placement rate with top domestic and global companies.
Q5. What makes the Kochi campus unique?
Ans. Its integration with Amrita Hospital, focus on life sciences and healthcare research, and strong industry-academic ecosystem.
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