Amrita School of Engineering offers scholarships to meritorious students and also gives a range of scholarship waivers on the tuition fee to support students' education. All the students applying for admission are automatically considered for scholarships. The scholarships are awarded based on merit, economic need, equal opportunity, and affirmative actions for socially backward groups. Amrita School of Engineering Chennai scholarships are offered to students under the following criteria given below:
- Merit-based- Meritorious stu dents in any of the schools will be eligible for scholarship consideration. However, the exact scholarship amount and numbers may depend on the academic school or department. Students will need to provide proof of academic accomplishments to be eligible for the scholarship.
- Socially Backward Communities- The college is committed to facilitating backward groups, including OBC, SC/ST, and other such groups approved by the Government of India. A certain percentage of such groups will always receive scholarships each year.
- Special Disadvantaged Groups- These groups include women, those with disabilities, etc. These groups will not be treated with any discrimination and will be afforded an equal opportunity to scholarship opportunities.
Amrita School of Engineering BTech students can apply for scholarships based on their merit. Admissions at Amrita School of Engineering Chennai are categorised into 2 categories, i.e. Scholarship and Non-Scholarship. Admission through scholarship is based on AEEE/JEE performance. Further, selection for the Non-Scholarship category is based on Class 12 marks in PCM (Physics, Chemistry & Maths) and one of the entrance examinations (AEEE/JEE) is mandatory to attend.
Amrita Chancellor’s Scholarships
Apart from this, the college also offers scholarships to students seeking admission to international programmes. Amrita scholarships are offered to students according to their marks and admission interview performance. The criterion for Amrita scholarships is as follows:
| Scholarship type | % of fee waiver | Parameter |
|---|---|---|
| Amrita Chancellor scholarship | 100% tuition waiver | 80% and above |
| Amrita Meritorious scholarship | 50% tuition waiver | 70-79% |
- The above scholarships are applicable for UG, PG, PhD programs.
- The above scholarships do not apply to programs in the fields of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences.
Conditions to maintain the Amrita Scholarship:
Some of the most important clauses that need to be communicated to students are given below:
- The scholarship is valid for one year and is renewable every year based on the student’s academic performance and conduct.
- Scholarships are tuition fee waivers only, and the amount of this waiver depends on the type of scholarship awarded.
- No students can hold more than 1 scholarship at a time.
- The student must have a minimum class attendance of 75% and/or fulfill all the basic requirements to appear for the exams.
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Student Forum
Answered 4 months ago
To be eligble for M.Tech programme at Amrita School of Engineering Chennai students must qualify BTech/ BE from a recognised institute with a minimum of 60% aggregrate or CGPA 6.0. While institute also accepts GATE entrance exam for admission. Aspiring candidates must qualify the eligibility criteri
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 9 months ago
The admission procedure for students seeking enrollment in Amrita School of Engineering Chennai requires following particular steps. Students must satisfy all necessary requirements starting with a minimum average of 60% taken from 10+2 courses that include Physics and Chemistry and Mathematics amon
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 10 months ago
Yes, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Chennai does offer a refund of fees to students who wish to cancel their M.Tech admissions. However, the refund is subject to UGC guidelines. Check out the below table to know the complete refund policy:
| Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission | Refund Amount |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal requests received before the commencement of the programme | The entire academic fee after deduction of the processing fee of INR 1,000 |
| Withdrawal requests received within 15 days after the commencement of classes | The entire academic fee after deduction of 10% |
| Withdrawal requests received after 15 days and within 30 days from the commencement of classes | The entire academic fee after deduction of 20% |
| Withdrawal requests received after 30 days and within 45 days from the commencement of classes | The entire academic fee after deduction of 50% |
| Withdrawal requests received after 45 days | No refund of any academic fees |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 9 months ago
Amrita School of Engineering, Chennai admissions are entrance-based. The institute considers national-level entrance exams for BTech and M.Tech courses, i.e., JEE Main or GATE as per respective courses. Admissions to Amrita School of Engineering, Chennai courses are based on entrance exam scores. Ca
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 9 months ago
BTech is one of the most popular courses of Amrita School of Engineering. When it comes to the placements, the institute offers good placements annually. The key highlights of Amrita School of Engineering Chennai placements are tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
the highest package | INR 56.95 LPA |
Median package | INR 9.2 LPA |
the highest stipend | INR 1,25,000 per month |
Total recruiters | 300+ |
Top recruiters | TCS, Cognizant, HCL, Wipro |







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