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Program Overview

Welcome to the Integrated MTech + PhD Program at Amrita Center for Wireless Networks and Applications, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam campus. This program offers a remarkable opportunity for students and professionals eager to enhance their technical expertise in cutting-edge domains such as 5G, IoT, Mobile Edge, AI/ML, Blockchain, XR (Extended Reality), Biomedical Engineering, GIS, and Remote Sensing. Designed with flexibility in mind, our MTech programs allow you to pursue a PhD degree as a continuation of M Tech. Our center is a state-of-the-art, interdisciplinary hub for teaching and research, offering three specialized MTech programs under the Integrated MTech + PhD initiative.

Salient Features of the Integrated MTech + PhD Programs

  • Program structure (MTech + PhD, PhD starting from the second year of MTech)
  • Exemptions (comprehensive exam waiver for Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham MTech graduates with a CGPA of 7.5)
  • Scholarships/stipends (Amrita Fellowship, Rs 30k/month, and performance-based scholarships)
  • Financial support for publications and patents
  • Opportunities to publish in Q1 and top-tier conferences
  • International co-guides/DC members and collaborative research opportunities

FAQs

Who can enrol?

Candidates with a qualifying 4+ year college degree can enrol. Examples: B. Tech. / BE, MCA, M. Sc.*
* – Restrictions apply. Exact details are given on the program website.

What are the technology domains covered under each Program?

Wireless Networks and Applications

  • AI/ML for Intelligent 6G Access Networks
  • AI Native Networks
  • Natural Language Processing and Linguistics
  • Imaging and Computational Mathematics
  • Future Ready AI Drones
  • Augmented and Virtual Reality( AR/VR/Metaverse)
  • Fiber optics & communication
  • RF and Microwave Sensors, Communications and Systems
  • Intelligent Infrastructures: Agri, Cities, Power, Water and Sustainability

Geoinformatics and Earth Observation

  • GIS Platforms, Software, and Standards (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS), Remote Sensing (ENVI)
  • Geospatial AI/ML for Hazard Monitoring and Resilience
  • Urban and Land Systems for Sustainable Futures
  • IoT, AI/ML/DL, BigData, Python, R, MATLAB
  • Flood Modelling (Mike Flood Plus)

Biomedical Engineering & AI

  • AI for Healthcare and Biomedical Applications
  • Biomedical Instrumentation and Digital Signal Processing
  • Wearable Devices and Health Monitoring Sensors
  • Predictive Analytics and Generative AI for Healthcare
  • Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and Connected Health Systems
  • Real-life medical Bigdata Analytics
How long is the Program?

2 years (MTech) with PhD option at the end of the first year

Notes:

  • Your MTech dissertation topic will transition into your PhD research.
  • After coursework, you can proceed directly to the qualifying exam, bypassing the comprehensive viva.
  • All other criteria align with https://phd.amrita.edu/.
  •  If you opt out of the PhD, you’ll earn an MTech degree after completing the program (2 years for regular mode, 3 years for working professional mode).
How will they attend classes?

Full-time on-campus presence is required.

What will be the evaluation structure for courses?

Typically for MTech, the internal evaluation will consist of a mid-term exam, quizzes, and assignments. There will also be a final exam at the end of the semester.

For your PhD, the procedures are according to the https://phd.amrita.edu/, and CGPA above 7.5 are eligible for a comprehensive exam waiver.

What are the companies in which M Tech graduates get placed?

The graduates get placed in three categories of companies – multi-national product companies, start-up companies, and IT companies. Examples of product companies are – Nokia, Toshiba, MediaTek, Getinge, Tata Elxsi, ESRI, Phillips, Intel, Dell, IBM, Cerner, Bosch, Cisco, etc. Several start-ups have hired our graduates. Examples of IT companies are – TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, etc. In addition, our graduates have joined research organizations and universities/colleges.

Contact Us

Email: amritawna@am.amrita.edu
Number to call and WhatsApp: +91 9446011097

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