Amrita 2011 FAQ

Qn.- 1. What is the procedure to get admission for B.Tech. in Amrita University.?
Ans: A candidate should have a pass in the final examination of 10+2 ( class XII ) or its equivalent securing 60%
or above marks in Mathematics, 55% or above separately in Physics and Chemistry with an aggregate of
60% in the three subjects (or) a three year Diploma in engineering with minimim 60% marks, awarded by
any State Board of Technical Education and also should appear for Amrita Entrance Exam to be eligible to get
admission based on his / her rank in the entrance exam. Age restrictions apply.
Qn.– 2. Can a candidate who has scored high rank in any other national or state entrance exam get direct
admission in Amrita?
Ans : No. Only candidates who appeared for Amrita Entrance exam 2011 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 15,000 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.
However, candidates who passed +2 from Karnataka state are advised to attend the counselling at
Bengaluru campus only.
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.

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