Amrita School of Engineering

What Amrita School of Engineering does

Amrita School of Engineering is a constituent school of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, a private deemed university founded in 2003 under the Mata Amritanandamayi Math, with the engineering school tracing its origins to 1994. The university operates ten campuses across India (Amritapuri, Amaravati, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Faridabad, Haridwar, Kochi, Mysuru, and Nagercoil) and serves more than 31,000 students through 300+ undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, fellowship, and certificate programs spanning engineering, medicine, ayurveda, business, sciences, law, and humanities, supported by 2,150+ faculty members. Coimbatore serves as the main campus with over 12,000 students and nearly 1,500 faculty.

The institution's technology portfolio includes applied research platforms such as the ChalaChitra Vaachana AI-based accessibility platform (computer vision plus NLP plus Indian Sign Language translation), a wireless sensor network for real-time landslide detection deployed across the Western Ghats and Northeast India, an international LANDSLIP consortium for multi-hazard risk assessment, a microfluidic lab-on-a-chip diagnostic platform, and the AYURCeL Ayurveda clinical e-learning platform. The Live-in-Labs experiential learning program places students and faculty in 2,800+ Indian villages to co-develop SDG-aligned solutions. Research output is anchored by 290+ funded projects, 150+ patents, and 35,000+ publications.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: tuition and fees across academic programs, research grants from government and international bodies (DRDO, DST, DBT, UGC, NERC/DFID), healthcare services from the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences hospitals in Kochi and Faridabad, and online/executive education delivered through onlineamrita.com. The institution is a not-for-profit entity owned and governed by Mata Amritanandamayi Math; it does not have venture capital or private equity ownership. Marketing and student acquisition rely on entrance exam performance (JEE for engineering), rankings visibility (NIRF #8 in 2025, THE Impact #37 globally in 2026, NAAC A++), accreditation reputation (NBA, NABH, AACSB), earned media around research achievements, and direct admissions.

Name

Amrita School of Engineering

Legal name

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Website

https://amrita.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Amrita School of Engineering is a constituent school of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, a private deemed university operating ten campuses across India and serving over 31,000 students through 300+ programs spanning engineering, medicine, business, and sciences, with research strengths in AI accessibility, landslide detection, and rural experiential learning.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Coimbatore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Academic Programs Revenue: Revenue generated from tuition fees for undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, fellowship, and certificate programs across all disciplines including engineering, medicine, business, and arts
2. Research Grants and Funded Projects: Funding from government agencies including DRDO, DST, DBT, NAAC, UGC, and international bodies for research projects and collaborations
3. Healthcare Services: Revenue from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and associated hospitals providing medical treatments and healthcare services
4. Online and Executive Education: Online degree programs and certificate courses offered through onlineamrita.com platform for working professionals

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a private deemed university delivering multi-disciplinary higher education across engineering, medicine, Ayurveda, business, sciences, law, and humanities through 300+ undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, fellowship, and certificate programs. It complements classroom teaching with research platforms in AI-based accessibility, landslide early warning, microfluidics diagnostics, and the signature Live-in-Labs experiential village immersion program. It also runs healthcare services through Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences hospitals and online degree programs through onlineamrita.com.

Product overview

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham operates as a multi-disciplinary research university offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, fellowship, and certificate levels. The institution's technology portfolio includes AI-powered accessibility platforms (ChalaChitra Vaachana), healthcare research platforms (AYURCeL, Lab-on-a-Chip), environmental monitoring systems (Wireless Sensor Networks, LANDSLIP), and experiential learning programs (Live-in-Labs). The academic structure spans AI and Data Science, Computing, Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Management, Health Sciences, Ayurveda, and Arts & Sciences, with flagship B.Tech programs in Robotics & AI, Computer Science with AI specialization, and specialized AI & Data Science tracks including Quantum Technologies, Cyber Physical Systems, Autonomous Agents, and Medical Engineering.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• B.Tech Engineering Programs NBA-reaccredited undergraduate engineering programs including Robotics & AI, Computer Science with AI specialization, AI & Data Science with specializations in Quantum Technologies, Cyber Physical Systems, Autonomous Agents, and Medical Engineering, offered at the Coimbatore and Bengaluru campuses for Indian students entering through JEE and institutional admissions.
• Business and Management Programs AACSB-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate business programs including BBA, BBA in Business Analytics, BBA in Digital Marketing and AI, MBA, and dual MBA/MS in Business Analytics with University at Buffalo, targeting students seeking industry-ready management skills.
• Medical and Health Sciences Programs Medical education and training programs including MBBS, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health sciences offered through Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences — the first university teaching hospital in India to receive NABH accreditation.
• Ayurveda Clinical e-Learning Platform (AYURCeL) Web platform jointly developed by Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda (ĀCĀRA) and Amrita CREATE showcasing clinical experiences of successful Ayurveda clinicians in digital format with structured case studies and interactive learning, supported by the Ministry of AYUSH.
• Amrita Wireless Sensor Network for Landslide Detection Real-time landslide monitoring and detection system using wireless sensor network technology for rainfall-induced landslide early warning, functioning since 2008 with successful deployment in Munnar and across the Western Ghats and Northeast India.
• LANDSLIP Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment, Preparedness and Early Warning System International consortium project for landslide multi-hazard risk assessment, early warning, and community preparedness in South Asia, led in partnership with British Geological Survey, King's College London, Newcastle University, MetOffice UK, and Geological Survey of India, funded by NERC and DFID, UK under the SHEAR programme.
• Lab-on-a-Chip Diagnostic Device Point-of-care microfluidic diagnostic device for non-enzymatic sensing of glucose, cholesterol, and creatinine using a single-use disposable module designed for low-cost medical diagnostics.
• ChalaChitra Vaachana AI Accessibility Platform AI-based intelligent audio description platform that automatically generates audio descriptions for video content to improve accessibility for blind and low-vision users, and supports Indian Sign Language translation for deaf and hard-of-hearing users.
• Live-in-Labs Experiential Learning Program Unique experiential learning program bringing together Amrita students and faculty with international university partners in multidisciplinary teams that spend two weeks to six months in Indian villages to co-develop practical SDG-aligned solutions, reaching 1M+ rural residents and 30+ institutional partnerships.
• Online Degree Programs (onlineamrita.com) Online degree programs including MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA, and M.Com delivered through onlineamrita.com for working professionals globally, enabling remote learners to earn Amrita degrees with flexible schedules.
• AVISHKAR AI Training Workshop Three-day AI training workshop focused on the role of Artificial Intelligence in medical imaging and clinical research, conducted at Amrita Hospital in collaboration with the Indian Clinical Trial Network and BIRAC for medical and research professionals.
• Ayurveda Hospital Services Healthcare services delivered through Amrita Ayurveda Hospital under the School of Ayurveda, NABH-accredited for high standards in patient care and healthcare delivery, led by Medical Director and Dean Swami Sankaramritananda Puri.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37th in World in THE Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026, 2nd in India
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), OmanmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2026Five-year MoU for collaboration in joint research publications, faculty exchange, semester-abroad opportunities for students, and specialized curriculum development in engineering, technology, and applied sciences.
• Caring CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025Strategic partnership to develop affordable cell and gene therapies for underserved populations in India. Focus on reducing costs and increasing access to therapies for Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, and cancers through decentralized manufacturing and innovative platforms.
• Amrita Research Center DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025Partnership with Caring Cross and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham to advance affordable cell and gene therapies for underserved populations across India.
• British Geological SurveymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational consortium partner for LANDSLIP project on landslide multi-hazard risk assessment and early warning in South Asia
• King's College LondonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in LANDSLIP international consortium for landslide risk assessment and early warning research
• MetOffice UKsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner in LANDSLIP project providing meteorological expertise for landslide prediction models
• Geological Survey of IndiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in LANDSLIP project for landslide risk assessment in Nilgiris and Darjeeling regions of India
• Newcastle UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in LANDSLIP international consortium for landslide research and community preparedness
• University at Buffalo, USAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual degree partnership for MBA/MS in Business Analytics program
• University of Louisiana, LafayettemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint M.Tech/MS in Computer Science program
• Vrije University AmsterdammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerM.Tech/MS in Wireless Networks and Distributed Systems partnership
• Indian Clinical Trial Network (ICTN)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator for AVISHKAR AI Training Workshop 2026 on medical imaging and clinical research at Amrita Hospital

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KIIT Deemed to be University: Bhubaneswar-based deemed university with comparable scale (~30,000+ students), integrated medical and engineering schools, and similar NIRF positioning. Directly comparable on program breadth, dual-stream health and engineering model, and private-deemed operating structure.
• Mahindra University: Newer Hyderabad-based private university founded by a corporate group, focused on engineering, AI, and liberal arts with research emphasis. Comparable to newer Amrita campuses (Amaravati, Haridwar) on greenfield growth, technology-led programs, and corporate-affiliated governance.
• Christ (Deemed to be) University: Large Indian private deemed university with multi-campus operations, broad program mix across engineering, business, law, and sciences, and similar private-deemed economics. Comparable to Amrita on scale, accreditation profile (NAAC), and multi-disciplinary admissions funnel.
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani: Premier Indian private engineering institution with multi-campus delivery (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Dubai), strong industry-aligned engineering curriculum, and growing research footprint. Closest peer on engineering-focused admissions selectivity and alumni outcomes among non-IIT private schools.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large private deemed university in India with a similar multi-campus, multi-disciplinary model anchored in engineering, strong admissions scale, and a research/teaching hospital. Directly comparable to Amrita in student volumes, JEE-based recruitment, and the breadth of engineering, business, and science programs.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Indian private deemed university with multiple campuses (Kattankulathur, NCR, AP), large engineering student base, and integrated medical, dental, and management schools. Directly comparable to Amrita on campus network, program breadth, and reliance on engineering tuition.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Indian deemed university group with the same combination of engineering, medicine, and multi-disciplinary programs (including Kasturba Medical College), and a healthcare-anchored ecosystem. Highly comparable on revenue mix, research output, and private-deemed operating model.
• Shiv Nadar University: India-based private research university with strong engineering and science programs, backed by a major industrial family. Comparable to Amrita in research-led positioning, multi-disciplinary curriculum, and selective admissions, though smaller in scale.

Emerging players

• Ashoka University: Private Indian liberal arts and sciences university with research-driven, multi-disciplinary model and international partnerships. Partial overlap with Amrita's arts, humanities, and social sciences schools; relevant for cross-comparison on private-deemed positioning and recruiting faculty/research talent.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras: Premier Indian public engineering institution and a leading benchmark for engineering research output, patents, and rankings. Sets the competitive ceiling for Amrita's engineering and computer science programs and is the relevant anchor for NIRF ranking comparison.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/amritavishwa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amrita-university
• Xx.com/amritauniv
• Facebookfacebook.com/amritauniversity

Compliance6 records

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries10 records

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