FAQ on Amrita B.Tech. Admission 2010

Qn.- 1. What is the procedure to get admission for B.Tech. in Amrita University.?

Ans: A student who passed class XII examination scoring minimum 60% marks separately in Physics, Chemistry and Maths and who appeared for Amrita Entrance Exam is eligible to get admission based on his rank in the entrance exam. Diploma holders with minimum 60% are also eligible to appear for the entrance exam.

Qn.– 2.  Can a candidate who has scored high rank in any other state or national entrance exam get direct admission in Amrita?

Ans : No. Only candidates who appeared for Amrita Entrance exam 2010 are eligible for admission.

Qn.– 3.  Is Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham affiliated to any University for purpose of recognition of degrees?

Ans : No. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a University established  under sec 3 of UGC Act 1956. Being a University, the question of affiliation to another university does not arise. Since the university is recognized by UGC and Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, the courses offered by Amrita University are recognized. The University is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council ( NAAC ) with ‘A’ Grade in 2009.

Qn.– 4.  How is Amrita B.Tech.Programme designed?

Ans : Choice Based credit system with continuous evaluation is followed in semester pattern.

Qn.– 5.  Is campus transfer possible after joining the B.Tech. programme in anyone of the Amrita campuses?

Ans : No. There is no provision for campus transfer.

Qn.– 6.  How many students are presently studying in the University?

Ans:  At present around 14,000 students are studying in the five campuses of the University.

Qn.– 7.  What is faculty student ratio for the engineering programmes?

Ans : 1 : 12

Qn.– 8. Where should I attend the counselling for B.Tech. admission?

Ans : You can attend the counselling in any one of the three campuses at your convenience and opt any branch in any one of the three campuses according to the availability of seat at the time of your counselling.

Qn.– 9.  At the time of counselling, is the presence of candidate compulsory?

Ans : Yes, the candidate along with his parent or guardian shall be present at the counselling desk.

Qn.- 10. At the time of counselling, is it enough if I submit Photostat copies of my certificates?

Ans : Sorry. Originals certificates are to be submitted ( see section 20 in the Information Handbook.)

Qn.– 11. If I do not receive call letter in time to attend the counselling, what can I do?

Ans : The counselling schedule will be published in the university website. Candidates who do not get the intimation letter shall check the website and if their rank is included for counselling, they may attend the counselling with all their original certificates as specified. Moreover they may contact the university office in this regard before the date of counselling.

Qn.– 12.  In XII class exam my average marks for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is above 60% but in one subject the score is less than 60%. Can I attend the counselling?

Ans : No. One should have passed XII class exam scoring 60% minimum in each of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics to attend the counselling.

Qn.– 13.  After admission, if one wants to withdraw from the programme, what about the refund of fees?

Ans : Refer to section 21 in the Information Handbook.Pl

Qn.– 14.  What are the examination centres for Amrita?

Please visit the link to check the Examination Centres for Amrita University: http://engineering.amrita.edu/downloads/examcities.pdf