Overview
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a multi-campus, multi-disciplinary Deemed-to-be University based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, and is one of India’s leading private universities with a strong national and global presence. Founded under the guidance of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), it is inspired by the values of compassion-driven research, holistic education, and social service. The university has consistently earned recognition for its excellence in academics, research, innovation, and community engagement.
Amrita has campuses in Coimbatore, Amritapuri (Kerala), Kochi, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Chennai, and Amaravati, offering a diverse range of programs across engineering, medicine, management, law, pharmacy, agriculture, arts, sciences, and social work. It is accredited with the highest A++ grade by NAAC and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has consistently ranked it among the top private universities in India, particularly in areas like engineering, medicine, and overall institutional quality.
The university is known for its strong research orientation. It has over 50+ research centers in cutting-edge areas such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, sustainable development, artificial intelligence, robotics, wireless communication, renewable energy, cyber-security, and medical sciences. Amrita collaborates with global institutions like Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, and universities in Japan, Italy, and Europe, ensuring an international exposure for its students.
Amrita School of Engineering (Coimbatore and other campuses) is especially reputed, with excellent placement records and global opportunities. Similarly, Amrita School of Business (ASB) is recognized for its MBA programs, often compared with some of the leading business schools in India. The health sciences campus in Kochi is one of the largest in South India, with medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health sciences, all connected to the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS Hospital), a world-class super-specialty hospital.
Another unique aspect of Amrita is its commitment to compassion-driven projects. The university undertakes large-scale humanitarian initiatives in disaster relief, rural upliftment, clean water projects, and women empowerment. This blend of academics and service makes the student experience holistic and socially meaningful.
Highlights
| College Name | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore |
| Approved by | DCI |
| Establishment Year | 1994 |
| Ownership | Govt |
| Gender Accepted | Co-Ed |
| Address | Amrita University, Amritanagar, Ettimadai, Coimbatore - 641112, Tamil Nadu |
| Contact No.: | View Contact No. |
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