Amrita Center for
International Programs
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
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”.
Mandatory for Ph. D. programs.
Yes, for every course, campus interviews will be there.
International students are exempted from paying any admission application fee with the exception of students from Nepal. The application fee is applicable for Nepalese applicants and is as communicated by the Amrita Nepal office representative.
Yes, all international students are required to have health insurance, once they got admission letter from the university. 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)
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)
Student Visas can be obtained from any of the Indian Embassy in their country.
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.
It is highly recommended that students have the following with them:
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.
Visa Requirements
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.
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.
Yes. You will have access to Students WiFi on the institution campus.
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.
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.
To open an account, you need to bring your
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.
Additional electronic appliances will not be permitted in the hostel rooms. In the event of non-adherence, if found, the appliance will be taken away by the Hostel Warden for safe custody and a penalty may be applicable.
Damage caused to any asset / part of asset / appliance within the campus or hostel premises will be charged to the student after scrutiny of the nature and situation under which the damage has taken place by campus Management.
230VAC, 50 Hz
Failing in one or more courses in an academic could result in cancellation of the Amrita scholarship. Clauses of the Amrita scholarship may be referred to under the Scholarship Tab.
The University permits deferral of admission for a period of up to one year only.
It is mandatory for students of Under-graduate and Postgraduate studies to stay within the campus premises.
Students who are interested in studying abroad for a short-term or long-term period are advised to get in touch with the Amrita International office in the respective campus for assistance with the application process.
Regulations for work vary by nationality. Students of Nepal origin are permitted to work in India without a visa. Students of all other nationalities will need to refer to the visa regulations for work as specified by the Immigration of India.
Amrita offers various Dual degree programs with various partner universities across the globe. Kindly contact the International Office for further information.
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
Nepal Admission Office Details
+977 9841374519