Have you ever wondered if learning technology or AI can genuinely think? Or if an AI tutor can feel compassion? Or who adds thinking, intelligence and social behavior into the Robot?
Human cognition is a remarkable process that enables us to perceive, comprehend, and interact with the world around us. This interdisciplinary program provides students with a deep understanding of cognition and behavior from interdisciplinary perspectives ranging from computer sciences, AI, psychology, anthropology, philosophy, learning sciences, and neurosciences, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes exposure to state-of-the-art research methods and tools.
Guided by our chancellor, Shri Mata Amrtianandamayi, we strive to pursue questions of how to design learning environments that not only cater to academic needs such as technical know-how and evidence-based knowledge but also address mental health, civic responsibility, and values such as gratitude and awareness of one’s role in society.
Our aim is to study the human mind to understand the cognitive and social processes and behaviors within learning environments to design inclusive, equitable, and quality learning ecologies for everyone.
What do we offer our Students?
What are the benefits of joining our program?
Our international academic-lab-industry integration prepares students for careers in the Science and technology, corporateb/usiness and education
Have you ever dreamed of the ideal learning environment you never had for yourself? Make it happen for up-coming generations.
Let us together address today’s and tomorrow’s education challenges, to foster equity, justice and quality education while leaving no one behind. Through these efforts, we endeavor to contribute towards a society where learning is designed to facilitate both cognitive and behavioral flourishing, thus contributing towards an empowered and compassionate society.
Join us into an incredible journey of studying the mysteries of the human mind and in creating innovative learning technology solutions to address educational challenges. Why? Because You care.
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Eligibility
Selection
Selection is based on academic performance and the qualifying interview.
How to Apply
Registration for admission 2024 is fully online. Candidates are required to have their recent photograph, online payment credentials, etc. to be ready to complete the online application process.
Application fee of Rs. 500/-
The NRI applicants please email to nriadmission@amrita.edu and not be applied through the website.
Management Quota option in Amrita Online Application Portal (AOAP)
‘Candidates can also submit the option in Step 2 of the application process, in case if they wish to be considered under management quota.’
Commencement of Application Form: March 11, 2024
Last Date of Application
August 31, 2024
| Course Code | Course Title | LTP | Cr | |
| 24CLT501 | Introduction to Cognitive Sciences | 3 0 0 | 3 | |
| 24CLT502 | Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Mind: An Introduction | 3 0 0 | 3 | |
| 24CLT503 | Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience – Part I | 3 0 0 | 3 | |
| 24CLT504 | Introduction to Learning and Instruction | 3 0 0 | 3 | |
| 24CLT505 | Research Methodology I -Introduction to Research Methods | 3 0 0 | 3 | |
| 24CLT581 | Neurophysiology and Learning Technologies Lab | 0 0 1 | 1 | |
| 22AVP103 | Mastery over Mind (MAOM) | 1 0 2 | 2 | |
| Total | 18 | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | LTP | Cr | |
| 24CLT511 | Interfaces for Learning | 3 0 0 | 3 | |
| 24CLT512 | Cognitive Anthropology: Cross-Cultural Perspectives | 3 0 0 | 3 | |
| 24CLT513 | Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience – Part II | 3 0 0 | 3 | |
| *Soft Core (options) | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||
| 24CLT514 | Research Methodology II Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis | 3 0 0 | 3 | |
| 24CLT599 | Research Project I: From Desk to Field (with field visit) | 5 | ||
| *Amrita Values Program | 1 0 0 | 1 | ||
| Total | 21 | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | LTP | Cr | |
| 24CLT694/24CLT690* | Rural field visit/ live-in Labs* | 3 0 0 | 3 | |
| 24CLT695 | Research Project II | 7 | ||
| *Soft Core (options) | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||
| *Soft Core (options) | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||
| Elective I | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||
| Elective II | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||
| Total | 22 | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | LTP | Cr | |
| 24CLT696/24CLT697** | Internship/Block Placement** | 3 0 0 | 3 | |
| 24CLT699 | Research Project III | 8 | ||
| 24CLT698 | Organizing Conference in Cognitive Science, Learning & Tech | 4 | ||
| Elective III | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||
| Elective IV | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||
| Total | 21 | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | LTP | Cr |
| User Experience | |||
| 24CLT631 | Game Design | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT632 | User Needs for Learning Technology | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT633 | Assessing Effectiveness of Learning Technology | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT634 | Design-Based Research | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| Optimal Cognitive Functioning and Learning Ecologies | |||
| 24CLT641 | Lifelong Learning and Learning Ecologies | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT642 | Optimal Cognitive Functioning | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT643 | Social Cognition, Social Neuroscience, and Technology | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| Neurophysiology Tools and Learning Technologies | |||
| 24CLT651 | Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Haptics for Learning | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT652 | Neurophysiology Laboratory | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT653 | Computational Neuroscience | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT654 | Neuroimaging Techniques and Cognitive Electrophysiology | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| Adaptive and Personalized Learning, Teaching and Technology | |||
| 24CLT661 | DNA of Teaching | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT662 | Psychomotor Skill Training to Enhance Learner Performance | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT663 | Learning Engineering | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT664 | Social Robotics | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT665 | Socio-Cognition and Collaborative Learning | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT666 | Learning Analytics and Educational Data Mining | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT667 | Instructional Design | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| Course Code | Course Title | LTP | Cr |
| 24CLT671 | Natural Language Processing | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT672 | Deep Learning | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT673 | Foundation of Data Science | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT674 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT675 | Basics of Computer Programming | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT676 | Introduction to Machine Learning Using Programming Languages | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24CLT677 | Computational Intelligence | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| Course Code | Course Title | LTP | Cr |
| 24OEL531 | Foundations of Artificial Intelligence | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24OEL532 | Machine Learning | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24OEL533 | Artificial Intelligence for Robotics | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24OEL534 | Automation and Robotics | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24OEL535 | Natural Language Processing | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24OEL536 | Deep Learning | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24OEL537 | Machine Learning for Big Data | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24OEL538 | Foundations of Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24OEL539 | Decision Models in Management (DMM) | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24OEL540 | Individual and Group Behaviour Dynamics in Organizations (I & GBDO) | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24OEL541 | Human Resource Management | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| 24OEL542 | Talent Acquisition & Learning and Development (TA & LD) | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| Course Code | Course Title | LTP | Cr |
| 22ADM502 | Vedanta in day-to-day life | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP506 | Message of Swami Vivekananda | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP508 | Indian Arts and Literature | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP510 | Appreciation of Kerala Mural Arts Forms | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP501 | Message of Śrī Mātā Amritanandamayi Devi | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP502 | Insights from the Ramayana | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP503 | Insights from the Mahabharata | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP504 | Insights from the Upanishads | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP505 | Insights from Bhagavad Gita | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP512 | Ancient Indian Science and Technology | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP507 | Great Spiritual Teachers of India | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP509 | Yoga and Meditation 1 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
*All * marked syllabi are offered through another department.
*Students can opt for any of the soft core courses from the list based on their Bachelor’s qualification
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| 2024 Admission Tuition Fee Structure in Rs. | |||
| Category | Period | Amount | |
| Tuition Fee | Per Semester | 45,000 | |
| Caution Deposit | One Time | 5,000 | |
| Hostel and Mess Fee in Rs. | |||
| Category | Period | 2024 -25* | |
| Hostel fees | Annual | 25,600 | |
| Mess fees | Annual | 45,000 | |
| Caution Deposit | One Time | 5,000 | |
| *Hostel & Mess fee for the year 2025-26 will be notified in 2025. | |||
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