Kochi

Yes, since PGDM is a residential programme of two-year duration, students must avail of the hostel facility. The hostel rent is INR 9,000 per month.

Candidates from the general category must have completed graduation in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. In the case of SC/ ST category, there is a relaxation of 5 per cent.

It is estimated studying animation courses in Kochi is affordable. Below table showcasing the number of colleges with their annual fee:

Following are the Animation eligibility criteria that candidates can check to have a better idea.

• Aspirants who have cleared their Class 12 with passing marks in any stream (Science/Commerce/Arts) can pursue an Animation course at the graduation level.
• However, most popular colleges allow candidates to take part in their admission process only if they have completed their schooling from a recognised board.
• On the other hand, to pursue a PG level Animation course, candidates should clear graduation from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum percentage (usually 45% - 60%).

In Kochi, there are about 14 colleges that offer animation courses. Among these,  7 are owned by the Private sector and 1 is owned by the Public sector. The best institutes for animation in Kochi are listed below:

• SHC
• ACTS CDAC, Software Training and Development Centre
• Amrita School of Arts, Humanities and Commerce
• De Paul Institute of Science and Technology

Yes, Amrita Vidya Vishwapeetham offers an MBBA programme of four and a half academic years’ duration over which it is mandatory to go through one year of Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI). MBBS course is offered at Amrita School of Medicine under the Kochi campus of Amrita Vidya Vishwapeetham and is recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI), New Delhi.

In order to get into MBBS at Amrita Vidya Vishwapeetham, Kochi, students’ must meet the below eligibility criteria:

• Admission of candidates is based on the centralized online allotment list published in the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) website
• NEET UG qualified candidates (both General and NRI category) who have been allotted to Amrita School of Medicine by the MCC, New Delhi are eligible to report for admission
• To be eligible for MBBS, General category students must have passed Class 12 with 50% aggregate

The students of MBA get multiple scholarship benefits in terms of tuition fee waivers. 10% of the class is offered such benefits. All these benefits are as follows:

• Up to 70% waiver is offered on tuition fee to top scorers of Amrita MBA Entrance Test or CAT
• 70% waiver is offered to those with a CAT percentile above 85
• 50% waiver for those with a CAT percentile above 75 to 85

Renewal of Scholarship for subsequent year is subject to meeting the following conditions:

• Consistent academic performance by securing a CGPA of at least 8 in the first year
• A certificate of good conduct from the Chairman
• Clear each trimester without any arrear

The Kochi campus of Amrita Vidya Vishwapeetham offers a wide range of UG, PG, doctoral and Diploma courses in the field of Arts, Commerce, Science, Software & IT, Medicine, Allied Health Sciences and Management, among various others. These courses include, BA, MA, BSc, MSc, MTech, MBA, MCA, MBBS, MD and MS, among various others. All these courses are offered across the 10 schools under Amrita Vidya Vishwapeetham, Kochi.