Graduation/Completion Targets for Students from Bottom 20% Household Income Group at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham demonstrates exceptional commitment to ensuring graduation and timely completion for students in the lowest household income quintile through targeted programmes, policies, and outreach initiatives. These efforts advance SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by removing financial barriers and providing holistic support.

1. CATALYST Scholarship Program (Launched 2024)
   • Covers 100% tuition, accommodation, materials, and living expenses for 20 B. Tech. Mechanical scholars from low-income background
   • Guaranteed placement at ELGi Equipments upon graduation
   • 2024 cohort on-track graduation rate: 100%
   • Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and ELGi Equipments Unveil CATALYST: A New Horizon   for Aspiring Engineers
2. E4Life PhD Fellowship (2024)
   • Annual endowment: USD 5.1 million supporting 100 PhD scholars
   • Full covers tuition, stipend, accommodation, and research funding
   • 2024 graduation of 23 scholars, many from economically disadvantaged groups
   • E4Life PhD in Sustainable Development a Finalist at the International Green Gown Awards
   • Ph. D. in Sustainable Development
     

1. OBC/SC/ST & EWS support: 100% tuition waivers for top meritorious students in these categories
2. AEEE 2024 scholarship slabs (25–90% tuition waivers) for 200+ B.Tech students from low-income families

1. Total enrolled: 819 students
2. Economically backward (full institute waiver): 35
3. On-time graduation: 388 (75% of cohort)
4. Placement rate: 91% (354 of 388 graduates)
5. Median salary: ₹7,60,000

Rankings Reference: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham achieves 7th position among India’s Top Universities in rankings by the Govt of India

1. Rekha Eipe Memorial Scholarship: 100% tuition for MSW women students in need
2. 20% scholarship for women in online programmes
3. Participants in STEM workshops: 151 female students (54% of 281 total)

1. Hostel accommodations: ₹47,000–₹115,000 per annum (incl. mess)
2. Subsidized meals: Nutritious vegetarian buffet at ₹25–₹40 per meal
3. Emergency ration kits distributed to 500+ students in 2024
4. Meal vouchers: 1,200 vouchers issued to low-income students
5. Counseling & legal aid: 3,000+ sessions delivered

Dining & Welfare References:

1. Live-in-Labs® projects: 150+ initiatives impacting 1 million+ beneficiaries
2. Rural graduation support engagements: 30 villages served in 2024