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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, a leading educational institution known for its commitment to excellence in research and education, focuses on social impact and cultivating global leaders for positive societal change. Ranked among India’s top institutions and in the global top 50 as per  THE Impact 2024 Rankings, the university announces the closure of Phase 1 Ph.D. admissions on July 15th, 2024.

 

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University annually awards over 7 crores in scholarships exclusively to Ph.D. scholars, fostering exceptional talent and promoting academic excellence which includes monthly guaranteed scholarships up to Rs.35,000/- per month for all Full-time scholars for the first 3 years. In addition to these scholarships, scholars receive financial support for attending prestigious conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. They also benefit from access to cost-free experimentation facilities across all research labs at Amrita’s campuses.

The university is globally recognized for its commitment to creating a significant impact on society and is known for its emphasis on compassion-driven research and education for life. The university provides diverse research opportunities across domains like Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Arts, Humanities & Commerce, Physical Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Management, Life Sciences & Medical Sciences.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University’s Ph.D. students have the opportunity to work with renowned global scientists as their advisors. The student can access world-class infrastructure and resources to support their research objectives. The program provides opportunities to address global challenges, collaborate with international experts in academia and industry, and receive significant support through stipends and research activities, amounting to 25 lakhs during their enrollment.

The institution has established strong collaborations with prestigious international universities, including the University of Buffalo, New York, University of New Mexico, Vrije University, Amsterdam, University of L’Aquila (Italy), and BarcelonaTech (UPC), Politecnico Di Milano, Italy, among others. These partnerships provide additional avenues for academic growth and collaboration, including dual-PhD programs, cotutelle degrees, and integrated Ph.D. programs.

Prospective candidates can join any of the Amrita campuses located in Amaravati, Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Chennai, Kochi, Mysuru and Faridabad. Applicants with a minimum of 60% in their postgraduate degrees are eligible to apply. The selection process involves a Written Test and an Interview evaluation.

Students who have qualified in NET/GATE are exempted from the written test and are eligible for a direct interview.

2024 Phase 1 Ph.D. admissions at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University will conclude on July 15th, 2024. Interested individuals can visit the official website at www.amrita.edu/phd to apply online or E-Mail to phd@amrita.edu