AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM · ADMISSION SUPPORT 2026
AMRITA AEEE 2026
Your complete guide to Amrita admissions — AEEE, AEEL, A-CLAT schedules, fee structures, campus insights, branch prediction, NRI guidance and scholarships.
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PATHWAYS
All Admission Pathways at Amrita
Amrita offers multiple entrance exams and routes across engineering, life sciences, law and medical.
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AEEE — Engineering
B.Tech entrance across 8 campuses. CBT, 100 MCQs / 300 marks / 150 mins. 70% seats via AEEE, 30% via JEE Main. 19 specializations. Two phases (Jan–Feb & Apr).
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AEEL — Life Sciences
Nursing, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Food Science & Allied Health Sciences. CBT, 80 Qs / 120 mins. Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English.
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A-CLAT — Law
Integrated 5-year B.A. LL.B. and B.B.A. LL.B. at Coimbatore. Also accepts CLAT / AILET. Annual fee ~₹2.25 L + ₹20,000 deposit.
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JEE Main Route
30% of B.Tech seats via JEE Main percentile. Apply through the same AEEE portal, no additional fee.
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NRI / OCI / PIO
Direct admission without AEEE for foreign passport holders of Indian origin. SAT accepted. Fee ~USD 7,000/year for B.Tech.
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NEET Route
MBBS / BDS / Nursing at Kochi & Faridabad via NEET. Amrita Hospital — a premier super-specialty institution.
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TIMELINE
AEEE 2026 Admission Timeline
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Oct – Nov 2025 · Registration Opens
Online at aeee.amrita.edu · Fee ₹1,300 · JEE Main option at no extra cost.
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Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026 · Phase 1 Exam
CBT across 109 cities (incl. Dubai). 3 slots/day. Quantitative Aptitude section added.
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Feb 2026 · Phase 1 Results
Best score across both phases considered for final ranking.
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Apr 10 – 20, 2026 · Phase 2 Slot Booking
First-come, first-served. Last date for slot booking: Apr 18.
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Apr 21, 2026 · Phase 2 Admit Card
Download using registered Email/Mobile. Carry Aadhaar for verification.
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Apr 24 – 30, 2026 · Phase 2 Exam
Additional ₹600 for Phase 1 candidates. 3 slots daily. Arrive 1 hour early.
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May 2026 · CSAP Registration
Register with ₹5,000. Fill campus & branch preferences. Allotments online.
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Jun – Jul 2026 · Seat Allotment
Multiple CSAP rounds. Pay fees to confirm seat. Document verification on campus.
EXAM PATTERN
AEEE 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Key Topics |
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| Mathematics | 30 | 90 | Calculus, Algebra, Probability, Coordinate Geometry |
| Physics | 25 | 75 | Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Optics, Modern Physics |
| Chemistry | 20 | 60 | Organic, Inorganic & Physical Chemistry |
| Quantitative Aptitude ✨ NEW | 10 | 30 | Number Systems, Percentages, Data Interpretation |
| English | 15 | 45 | Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar |
| TOTAL | 100 | 300 | Duration 150 mins · +3 correct · −1 wrong |
FEE STRUCTURE
B.Tech Fees by Branch Tier (2025-26)
Verified from Amrita's official PDF. Caution deposit ₹10,000 one-time across all campuses. Hostel & mess billed separately.
🔥 Tier 1 — CSE & AI Branches
CSE, CAI, AID, CYS, AID(M), AID(AA&RS), AID(CPS&S)
- Slab 1 (Scholarship): ₹1.50 L
- Slab 2: ₹2.25 – 2.90 L
- Slab 3: ₹3.25 – 4.00 L
- Slab 4 (Regular): ₹4.50 – 6.00 L
⚡ Tier 2 — ECE & Electronics
ECE, EAC, ELC, CCE, RAI, AEE
- Slab 1: ₹1.25 L
- Slab 2: ₹2.00 – 2.50 L
- Slab 3: ₹2.50 – 3.50 L
- Slab 4: ₹3.25 – 5.00 L
🏗️ Tier 4 — Core Engineering
Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, EEE (most affordable)
- Slab 1: ₹1.00 L
- Slab 2: ₹1.25 – 2.00 L
- Slab 3: ₹1.50 – 2.25 L
- Slab 4: ₹2.00 – 3.00 L
RANKINGS
Accreditation & Rankings
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NIRF University
#8 in India
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NIRF Overall
#17 in India
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Engineering
#23 in India
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QS World
1001–1200
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NAAC
A++ (Highest)
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Govt of India
Institute of Eminence
INDICATIVE CUTOFFS
Branch-wise Closing Ranks (Approximate)
Amrita does not publish fixed cut-offs. Allocation depends on rank, preferences & seat availability.
| Branch | Coimbatore | Bengaluru | Amritapuri | Chennai | Amaravati |
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| CSE | ~400 | ~2,500 | ~3,500 | ~4,000 | ~6,000 |
| CSE (AI) | ~800 | ~3,000 | ~4,000 | ~5,000 | ~7,000 |
| AI & Data Science | ~1,200 | ~3,500 | ~5,000 | ~6,000 | ~8,000 |
| ECE | ~5,000 | ~8,000 | ~12,000 | ~10,000 | ~15,000 |
| EEE | ~8,000 | ~12,000 | ~18,000 | ~15,000 | ~20,000 |
| Mechanical | ~12,000 | ~18,000 | ~25,000 | ~22,000 | ~28,000 |
| Civil | ~18,000 | ~25,000 | ~30,000 | ~28,000 | ~35,000 |
PLACEMENT 2025
Placement Highlights
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Highest CTC
₹80.4 LPA
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Average CTC
₹9.08 LPA
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Median CTC
₹7.75 LPA
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Placement Rate
92%
Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Cisco, Bosch, McKinsey, Intuit, Optum, IBM, Wipro, Dell, Samsung, TCS, Infosys, Oracle, Accenture, Deloitte, Ford, Tech Mahindra, Arista, Philips and more.
CAMPUSES
Campus Insights
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Coimbatore
Flagship 400-acre campus · Most branches · Olympic pool · 81,000 sq.ft library.
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Bengaluru
Urban campus · Tech hub proximity · Strong CSE / IT placements.
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Amritapuri (Kerala)
Research-focused · amFOSS coding club · peaceful environment.
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Chennai
Vengal · industrial exposure · Tamil Nadu state quota benefits.
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Amaravati (AP)
Newest campus · modern infra · competitive entry ranks.
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Faridabad (NCR)
130-acre health city · attached 2000-bed Amrita Hospital.
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Nagercoil
Southern tip · value engineering education · focused learning.
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Haridwar
Unique location · same centralized placements · growing programs.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can NRI students get direct admission without AEEE?
Yes. Foreign passport holders of Indian origin (OCI/PIO) can apply under the NRI quota and do not need AEEE. SAT is accepted as an alternative.
What is the NRI fee structure for B.Tech?
Approximately USD 7,000 per year across all engineering campuses. Separate from the Indian fee slabs.
Do NRI students need SAT scores?
SAT is one of several accepted options. Merit in Class 12 + SAT/AEEE scores are considered for NRI allotment.
What is CSAP counselling?
Amrita's centralized seat allotment process. After Phase 2 results, register for CSAP, fill campus & branch preferences, and pay fees online.
Can I apply through both AEEE and JEE Main?
Yes — and you should. Best of the two scores is considered. No additional fee for opting into the JEE Main route.
How are scholarships maintained after admission?
Slab-1 scholarship needs 8.0+ CGPA; Slab-2 needs 7.5+ CGPA with 75% attendance each semester.
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