Yes, for every course, campus interviews will be there.
As per AIU regulations, if the student should have maximum three years of Diploma certificate can join the course in second year
Yes, all students must submit an immunization record. Amrita requires all entering students to provide proof of immunity for a number of infectious diseases. (compulsory to Africans)
Yes, all international students are required to have health insurance, once they got admission letter from the university
No, we do not waive the amrita application fee or the Common Application fee for international students except in very rare circumstances.
Step :1 – Communicating with students in whatsapp / mail/ phone call for the application queries
Step : 2 – Collection and verification of students transcripts
Step : 3 – Online interview with the respective Department
Step : 4 – Issuing Offer Letter.
Step : 5 – Acceptance of Offer letter with the students and parents signature
Step : 6 – Issuing Admission Confirmation Letter
Step : 7 – Issuing Invitation and Visa Letter
Step : 8 – Induction about Amrita Rules and Regulations, and Travel rules & restrictions
Step : 9 – Fee Payment (Online in USD only exception for Nepaliese)
Step : 10 – Arriving to the Campus
It is mandatory for everyone to have medical insurance before arriving in India. The insurance should cover the entire duration of your stay in India with the duration clearly stated. It is advisable that the student gets a general check-up done before departure, to ensure that he / she does not suffer from any major ailment(s)
Mandatory for Ph.D. programs.
Yes. You will have access to Students WiFi on the institution campus.
Visa Requirements
He/she should approach the local FRRO/FRO with an authentic certificate, proof of adequate financial standing etc.
He/She need to collect the bonafide certificate from the AMRITA CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (ACIP) Department and apply through FRRO Portal.
For any admission related queries, please contact
International Admission Team
Amrita Center for International Programs (ACIP)
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,
Whatsapp or Call : +91 799 433 5819 / +91 9446406100
Mail Id: internationaladmission@amrita.edu
A candidate is considered as a “Foreign National” who
Note: • An applicant having an OCI card and studying throughout India will be considered as a “Foreign National”.
We require all students to acquire a student visa in order to receive any recognition/credits for the coursework or internship completed at Amrita. We cannot accept students who come on a tourist visa.
Student Visas can be obtained from any of the Indian Embassy in their country.
The Student Visa fee depends on the nationality of the passport holder and type/duration of visa applied. Check with the Indian embassy in your country for an exact visa fee.
Once you have rested and gotten in touch with the Center for International Programs, it is imperative that you register with the local Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) within 14 days of arrival if you have come to India on a Student or a Research Visa and plan to stay more than 2 months (60 days). Registration facilities are not provided at the airport but in the office of FRROs or District Superintendents of Police. A member of the Amrita Center for International Programs can accompany students to the local FRRO but all transportation charges must be paid by students.
In case you want to get your Student Visa extended you should approach the AMRITA CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (ACIP) Department, they will coordinate with local Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRROs)/ District Superintendents of Police (FROs) with authentic certificate, proof of adequate financial standing etc. The Visa can be extended for a period of one year at a time up to the duration of the course or 5 years whichever is less for students pursuing full time and nothing adverse stands against the foreigner. This is a complete online process and students have to fill the online FRRO extension form and then visit the FRRO office to show the certificates and collect the FRRO.
Likewise, you must notify the AMRITA CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (ACIP) Department, prior to the renewal date of your visa by two months.
You must have a valid Indian visa for visiting back to your country. Once you have a valid visa then you can apply for the return exit permit online and collect it from the FRRO office with the help of the Amrita International office. It is very important that you carry the exit permit as this is required to be produced at the airport immigration.
In case you have not yet submitted your complete Tuition and Accommodation fee, kindly submit it before reporting at the university and send us the payment transfer proof with valid reason for paying the fee in instalments. You should also carry the payment transfer proofs along with you. You will not be allowed to start your classes until the complete semester Tuition fee and annual fee for accommodation is paid.
It is highly recommended that students have the following with them:
International Medical Insurance (valid in India) for the complete duration of the program, also assures that you are medically fit to pursue the course before you leave your country.
Before arriving at the Amrita University, students will have to take out an international insurance policy to cover expenses arising from medical treatment and accidents; the cost of this insurance will be paid by the students themselves. Students shall provide proof of having taken out this insurance policy at their country before leaving; failure to do so will exclude them from admission at the university.
Most of these items can be obtained after reaching India but it is advised that students come prepared.
Yes. Amrita is fairly strict about the way students dress. It is imperative that all students dress modestly and abide by the customs and norms observed by the institution. Jeans, short tops, short shorts, short skirts, tank tops, overly tight clothes, or torn clothes are NOT allowed to be worn by male or female students.
Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is the process of receiving equivalency degree certificates from the government of india.
Documents required for AIU process:
AIU process should be done by the student online.
To open an account, you need to bring your
The Center for International Programs will aid you in applying for and acquiring a sim card (also can buy the indian sim in the airport after your arrival) but you need to purchase your phone separately. Please bring copies of your passport, proof of address in India (hostel/guest house), and passport size photographs.
The Center will aid you in applying for and acquiring a wifi for your laptop. The Internet will be provided in classrooms and Wi-Fi is available in campuses. If you wish, however, to have 24/7 internet access on your laptop, it would be beneficial to purchase a data card. Please bring copies of your passport, visa copy and passport size photographs.
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For any admission related queries, please contact
International Admission Team
Amrita Center for International Programs (ACIP)
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,
Whatsapp or Call : +91 799 433 5819 / +91 9446406100
Mail Id: internationaladmission@amrita.edu
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