Amrita Univeristy

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham – is a University, established under section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act of 1956. The University Grants Commission is the apex body of the Government of India for higher education. On May 19, 2007 Amrita University awarded 1313 Degrees including its first Ph.D. in medicine.

Drawing its inspiration, guidance, nourishment, energy, and resources directly from AMMA, AMRITA Vishwa Vidyapeetham has now grown into a dynamic, 5-campus, multi-disciplinary, University with over 15 schools, 75 degree programs, 1000 faculty, and 7000 students (www.amrita.edu/campusesandschools), all united in their mission towards solving the monumental scientific and societal challenges being faced by the world today.
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi – or affectionately called AMMA all over the world – is today a household name in almost all parts of the world – as an internationally-renowned humanitarian leader and an embodiment of global-scale effort to lead the society from ignorance to knowledge & awareness, from unrighteousness to human values, and from ill-health to health. It is from AMMA that “Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham”, which in Sanskrit translates to “Amrita University”, is born in the year 2003

To know more about Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, visit: http://amrita.edu

Amrita University, Amritapuri Campus

Nestled in a picturesque village, across the beautiful and famed backwaters of Kerala, lies the Amritapuri campus of the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Deemed University). The campus draws students from just around the corner and from far across the globe.Our technical excellence and the pristine beauty of the campus attract them. Located close to the International headquarters of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math, the campus provides students a learning environment that blends science and spirituality harmoniously. Opportunities to participate in the Ashram’s several social service initiatives help students imbibe the spirit of selfless service.

To know more about the Amritapuri Campus (Onsite Contest venue), visit: http://amritapuri.amrita.edu