Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University), Nagercoil Campus, located in the southernmost district of Tamil Nadu, is one of the latest and most promising campuses under the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham network — a Deemed-to-be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with the NAAC ‘A++’ Grade.
Established with the aim of nurturing academic excellence alongside ethical values, the Nagercoil campus is envisioned as a hub for Engineering, Sciences, Management, Computer Applications, and Humanities. The campus emphasizes technology-driven learning, research, and community development, reflecting Amrita’s mission of “Education for Life and Education for Living.”
Surrounded by lush greenery near the Western Ghats and Kanyakumari coast, Amrita Nagercoil offers a serene, modern, and sustainable environment conducive to learning and innovation. It is equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, digital libraries, hostels, and research facilities designed to foster creativity and collaboration.
Admissions for the 2026–27 academic year are open across Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs. Admission is based on Amrita’s own entrance exams or recognized national-level tests.
Program
Accepted Exams
B.Tech
AEEE / JEE Main / CUET-UG
MBA
AMET / CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT
BBA / BCA / B.Com / B.Sc / B.A
CUET-UG / Amrita Entrance
Pharmacy
AIPMET / NEET-UG
Law
ALAW / CLAT / LSAT
M.Tech
GATE / Amrita Entrance
Ph.D.
Amrita Research Entrance / GATE / NET
Undergraduate Programs (UG)
Postgraduate Programs (PG)
Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)
Fee Range
1.8 – 3.4 LPA
2.0 – 4.5 LPA
1.4 – 2.6 LPA
1.0 – 2.2 LPA
Arts / Science / Commerce
75K – 1.5 LPA
90K – 1.4 LPA
Rankings & Recognition (2026)
Category
Ranking
NIRF 2026 (Universities)
8th in India
Engineering
11th
Management
22nd
19th
Overall (Private Universities)
Top 10
QS Asia 2026
Ranked among Top 100 Asian Universities
Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026
Top 250 globally for “Quality Education” and “Sustainability”
IIRF 2026
Top 20 in Research & Industry Collaboration
Criteria
B.Tech (CSE / AI / ECE)
AEEE rank < 10,000 or JEE Main percentile ≥ 85
CAT/MAT/CMAT percentile ≥ 70 or AMET ≥ 75%
NEET / AIPMET ≥ 55%
CLAT percentile ≥ 50 or ALAW ≥ 65%
M.Tech / Ph.D.
GATE / Amrita Research Entrance ≥ 60%
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Nagercoil, provides extensive Merit-based, Entrance-based, and Category-based Scholarships to ensure accessibility and reward excellence.
Financial support includes education loans, installment plans, and government scholarships.
Amrita’s Corporate & Industry Relations (CIR) Division ensures strong placement opportunities and career guidance across all campuses, including Nagercoil.
Average Package
8.2 LPA
8.9 LPA
5.8 LPA
4.8 LPA
Science / Arts / Commerce
4.0–4.5 LPA
Amrita Nagercoil offers a modern, technology-driven campus designed for academic and personal development.
Q1. Is Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Nagercoil recognized by UGC?
Ans. Yes. It is UGC-recognized, AICTE-approved, and accredited with the highest NAAC ‘A++’ Grade.
Q2. What are the flagship programs offered at Amrita Nagercoil?
Ans. B.Tech, MBA, and M.Sc (Data Science / Biotechnology) are flagship programs known for academic quality and placements.
Q3. Does Amrita Nagercoil conduct its own entrance exam?
Ans. Yes, admissions are based on AEEE, AMET, ALAW, and AIPMET, besides CUET and national exams.
Q4. How are placements at Amrita Nagercoil?
Ans. Excellent—over 93% placement rate with top recruiters across technology, consulting, and research sectors.
Q5. What makes Amrita Nagercoil unique?
Ans. Its location near India’s southern research corridor, focus on applied science, and eco-friendly learning environment make it one of the most promising emerging campuses in the Amrita network.
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