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Amrita School of Biotechnology: Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Ranking & Kollam Campus Life
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Kollam, Kerala
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Abhijeet Chatterjee
Updated on 11 January 2026

More About ASBT Amritapuri

Amrita School of Biotechnology, Kollam, Kerala, established in 2004, is a premier institution for life sciences education and research, a vital constituent of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham at its Amritapuri campus. Renowned for academic excellence, ASBT offers 13 diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across six academic divisions. Flagship courses include B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Bioinformatics, alongside M.Tech. in Medical Nanotechnology and Biotechnology.

The school maintains a high standard of education with over 80 dedicated faculty members, ensuring personalized attention with an impressive 1:10 faculty-student ratio. Admission for various programs often involves the Amrita Entrance Exam, with M.Tech. admissions also accepting GATE scores.

Students benefit from a dynamic academic environment on the expansive 125-acre Amritapuri campus, equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and modern infrastructure conducive to advanced scientific training and research. Campus life promotes holistic development alongside rigorous academic pursuit.

ASBT further distinguishes itself through significant international collaborations with prestigious global institutions like Harvard Medical School, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Cambridge. These partnerships facilitate groundbreaking joint research, enhance global exposure, and provide students with access to cutting-edge scientific knowledge, preparing them for impactful careers in the evolving biotechnology landscape.

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Campus Area

125

Faculty Student Ratio

1:10

Year Of Established

2004

About Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amritapuri Campus Kollam

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amritapuri Campus, located in Amritapuri, Clappana P.O., Kollam, Kerala, forms part of the multi-campus deemed-to-be-university established in 2003. This private deemed university operates under the Mata Amritanandamayi Math, blending science and spirituality in a serene coastal setting near the Arabian Sea.

The parent university holds NAAC A++ accreditation and ranks 8th among universities in NIRF 2025. The 80-acre campus hosts six schools covering arts, business, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, alongside over 20 research centres with distinguished faculty fostering intellectual growth.

Key Highlights

ParameterDetails
Full NameAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amritapuri Campus
Established2003
TypePrivate Deemed University
Campus80 acres, Kollam, Kerala
NAAC GradeA++
NIRF 2025#8 in University
Websitewww.amrita.edu

Courses Offered at ASBT Amritapuri

Specializations

Bachelor of Technology in Artificial IntelligenceBachelor of Technology in Artificial Intelligence & Data ScienceBachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering - Cyber Security+7

Specializations

Master of Technology in Vlsi DesignMaster of Technology in Artificial IntelligenceMaster of Technology in Automation & Robotics+8

Specializations

Ph.D in Arts and HumanitiesPh.D in BiotechnologyPh.D in Chemistry+27

Specializations

B.Sc + M.Sc in BiotechnologyB.Sc + M.Sc in ChemistryB.Sc + M.Sc+2

Specializations

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

Specializations

Bachelor of Commerce {Hons.} in Taxation

Specializations

Bachelor of Science in BiotechnologyBachelor of Science in Microbiology

Specializations

Certification in Ayurvedic NursingCertification in Ayurvedic PharmacyCertification in Bharata Natyam+11

Specializations

Diploma in SculptureDiploma in Sculpture

Specializations

Doctorate of Medicine in Ayurved Samhita and SiddhantDoctorate of Medicine in Dravya Guna VigyanaDoctorate of Medicine in Kaumarbritya+4

Specializations

M.Tech

Specializations

Master of Arts in English Language And LiteratureMaster of Arts in English Language And Literature

Admission Dates 2026

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amritapuri Campus Kollam conducts BTech admissions through AEEE 2026 in two phases or JEE Main 2026 scores, with counselling via CSAP. The cycle starts with applications from late October 2025, Phase 1 exam in late January to early February 2026, Phase 2 in late April, and counselling in June 2026.

ProgrammeEventDate
BTechAEEE Registration Start29 October 2025
BTechAEEE Phase 1 Slot Booking10 January 2026
BTechAEEE Phase 1 Application Deadline15 January 2026
BTechAEEE Phase 1 Exam29 January 2026 - 01 February 2026
BTechAEEE Phase 2 Exam25 April 2026 - 30 April 2026

Admission Process

Admissions to Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham — Amritapuri Campus are through campus-specific entrance tests (AEEE for B.Tech; AEEL for life & health sciences), national tests accepted for certain programmes (JEE Main for B.Tech, CAT/MAT/CMAT/etc. for MBA) and the university's online application and counselling system via Amrita's official portals.

B.Tech Admission (Amritapuri)

Steps to Apply

  1. Register on the Amrita B.Tech admissions portal (AEEE registration) and create an account on the official Amrita admissions site.
  2. Select Amritapuri campus and preferred B.Tech programme(s) and pay the application fee online through the portal.
  3. Appear for the Amrita Entrance Examination Engineering (AEEE) on the scheduled date or submit a valid JEE Main score during registration if opting for JEE-based admission.
  4. Check AEEE/JEE rank publication on the official admissions site and participate in the counselling/seat allotment as notified by Amrita.
  5. Accept allotted seat by paying the admission fee online and complete document upload and verification at the campus as per instructions from the admissions office.

MBA Admission (Amritapuri / Amrita School of Business options)

Steps to Apply

  1. Register on the Amrita postgraduate admissions portal and choose the MBA programme and campus (Amritapuri if offered or nearest ASB campus as listed).
  2. Upload academic details and submit valid entrance test scores (ACAT, or CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/GRE/NMAT) during application.
  3. Attend shortlisting, group exercise/online assessment and personal interview as scheduled by the university.
  4. On offer, confirm admission by paying the programme admission fee and completing document submission and verification through the portal.

MSc / B.Sc / Allied Health & Other UG/PG Programmes

Steps to Apply

  1. Register at the relevant Amrita admissions portal (UG or PG portal) and choose the programme and Amritapuri campus where available.
  2. Pay the application fee online and upload required academic documents and photographs.
  3. For programmes under AEEL or other specified entrance tests, appear for the exam or submit qualifying marks as instructed.
  4. Participate in interview/selection stages if specified and accept the seat by paying fees and completing verification steps online and on campus.

Eligibility Criteria & Fees

ProgrammeQualificationEntrance ExamMin %Fees (per year)
BTech10+2 with PCMAEEE or JEE Main75%₹1,50,000
MBABachelor's degreeACAT (or CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/GRE/NMAT)50%₹2,50,000
MSc / MSc Allied Health (where offered at Amritapuri)Bachelor's in relevant disciplineAmrita PG test / AEEL (as applicable)50%₹1,00,000

Documents Required

  • Class 10 and 10+2 mark sheets and passing certificates
  • Degree certificate and all semester mark sheets (for PG/PhD applicants)
  • Entrance exam scorecard (AEEE / JEE Main / ACAT / CAT / MAT / CMAT / GATE etc.)
  • Passport-size photograph and signature (as per portal specifications)
  • Provisional category / caste / disability certificate (if applicable)
  • Valid photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport / Driving Licence)

Nearest Attractions at ASBT Amritapuri

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Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)

105 km

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Karunagappally KSRTC Bus Stand

11 km

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Medicity Hospital, Karunagappally

12 km

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Karunagappally Railway Station

10 km

Cutoff 2025

AIAPGET cutoffs for M.S and M.D programs at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amritapuri Campus show closing ranks rising slightly from 2024, with M.S up to 12524 and M.D to 16104 in Round 3 across categories. AYUSH-NEET-Counselling for B.A.M.S records high closing ranks of 498408-953030 for General AI Quota in Round 4. AEEE trends indicate competitive percentiles for B.Tech branches like CSE at 90-99, with ranks under 12000 for General in popular engineering streams.

ExamBranch/CourseGeneralOBCSCSTEWS
AIAPGETM.S (All)5313-12524
AIAPGETM.S Prasutitntra And Stree Rog5313-8099
AIAPGETM.D (All)7457-16104
AYUSH-NEET-CounsellingB.A.M.S (AI Quota)498408-953030
AEEECSE12000
AEEEMechanical Engineering11500

Campus Facilities at ASBT Amritapuri

Academic Spaces

Amritapuri Auditorium

Conference Rooms

Seminar Halls

Smart Classrooms

Accommodation for Parents

Campus Guest House

Basic Services

ATM and Banking Facilities

Laundry Services

Post Office

RO Filtered Water and Utilities

Stationery and General Store

Disability Services

Accessibility Features

Assistive Technologies and Support

Entry/Exit Rules

Access Control Systems

Hostel Timing and Leave Policy

Food Options

Campus Canteens

Food Court and Juice Shops

Hostel Mess Facilities

Hostel Facilities

Boys Hostel Blocks

Girls Hostel Blocks

IT Facilities

Campus-wide Wi-Fi Connectivity

Central Computer Center

Incubation Centers

Amrita Center for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine

Amrita TBI (Technology Business Incubator)

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC)

Laboratories

Advanced Biotechnology Research Laboratories

Animal Cell Culture Lab

Biochemistry Lab

Bioinformatics Lab

Cell Culture Lab

Environmental Biotechnology Lab

Library

Central Library

Digital Library and E-Resources

Reading Rooms and Reference Sections

Medical Facilities

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) Tie-up

Campus Health Centre

Recreational Areas

Hostel Common Rooms

Open Green Spaces and Gardens

Safety & Security

24/7 Campus Security

CCTV Surveillance System

Emergency Communication Systems

Sports & Fitness

Gymnasium

Indoor Stadium

Outdoor Sports Grounds

Yoga and Meditation Hall

Student Help Desks

Counseling Centre

Grievance Redressal Cell

Student Welfare Office

Transport Services

Campus Bus Services

Parking Facilities

Placements 2025

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amritapuri Campus recorded highest package of ₹24.84 LPA and average package of ₹8.34 LPA across disciplines. Students secured placements with Capgemini, Microsoft, Amazon, TCS, and Infosys. Median package stood at ₹7.6 LPA with strong participation from IT and consulting firms.

Placement Statistics

ParameterValue
Highest Package₹24.84 LPA
Average Package₹8.34 LPA
Median Package₹7.6 LPA

Top Recruiters

IT: Capgemini, Microsoft, Amazon, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Oracle, Zoho, Cisco

Consulting: ICICI Bank, Federal Bank

Core: L&T Infotech, Asian Paints, Mahindra, Toyota

Student Reviews & Testimonials

aswin chandran

5

Huge campus located in vallikavu kollam about roughly 5 kms from the highway, it is one of the very few colleges that offer courses in biotechnology, microbiology and bioinformatics they have a very good lab facility the staffs are very friendly and have a very good approach to students. The only problem is availablity of transportation finding bus to this place is very difficult the auto fare is also very high so it is better to travel by your own vechile

Akhil Sudhakaran

5

This is one of the top rated colleges in South India offering courses and carry out research in the filed of Biotechnology, Microbiology and related subjects. The school also offers PhD programs in these areas. There are a number of projects going on here funded by Government of India and other Private Organizations like Bill Melinda Gates Foundation as well. Several cutting edge discoveries are also made by the research labs in the school. Cancer research, computational neuro science etc. are also part of the research here. The faculties here are well experienced in the field. Many professors from Universities abroad come here and teach and involve themselves in research here.

Ajith Madhavan

5

Over the years an ecosystem of symbiosis and diversity is consciously fostered which is beginning to manifest with superlative performances in the realm of both academics and research.

Sanjay Pal

5

One of the best in terms of academics and research with a mission in University set up, can well very much regarded as no.1 among private universities in India.

Rankings & Accreditations

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ranks 8th among universities in NIRF 2025. It secures 17th position in the overall category and features strongly across engineering, management, pharmacy, dental, medical, and research categories. THE University Impact Rankings 2025 places it in the top 41 globally.

NIRF 2025

CategoryRank
University#8
Overall#17
Engineering#23
Management#26
Pharmacy#14
Dental#14
Medical#9
Research#31

Other Rankings

AgencyRank
THE University Impact RankingsTop 41

Accreditations

  • NAAC: A++
  • NBA: B.Tech and B.Pharm programs

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amritapuri Campus offers merit-based tuition waivers including 100% and 50% scholarships for UG, PG, and PhD programs based on academic performance above 70-80%, renewable with 7.0 CGPA and 75% attendance. GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive ₹12,400 monthly via AICTE norms. Additional need-based and women-specific aids support eligible students across programs, excluding Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences.

Institute Scholarships

ScholarshipEligibilityAmount
Amrita Chancellor Scholarship80% and above in qualifying exam plus interview100% tuition waiver/year
Amrita Meritorious Scholarship70-79% in qualifying exam plus interview50% tuition waiver/year
GATE Scholarship (M.Tech)GATE qualified₹12,400/month
Rekha Eipe Memorial ScholarshipFinancial need in MSW program at Amritapuri100% tuition for 2 years
AEEE-based Scholarships (B.Tech)Top AEEE performers from low-income families25-90% tuition waiver/year

Comparison

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amritapuri Campus Kollam is compared with VIT Vellore and SRM Institute Chennai as these private engineering-focused deemed universities rank closely in NIRF engineering and university categories, offer similar B.Tech programs through entrance exams, and attract comparable student profiles from south India.

ParameterAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amritapuri Campus KollamVIT VelloreSRM Institute Chennai
TypePvtPvtPvt
Established200219841985
NIRF 2025#23 Engineering#11 Engineering#14 Engineering
NAACA++A++A++

Key Strengths

  • Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amritapuri Campus Kollam: Strong research focus with global collaborations and compassion-driven initiatives integrated into engineering curriculum.
  • VIT Vellore: Largest international student intake and highest placement packages driven by industry partnerships.
  • SRM Institute Chennai: Diverse program offerings with emphasis on innovation hubs and urban campus facilities.

Campus & Infrastructure

Amritapuri Campus covers 80 acres in Vallikavu village, Clappana P.O., Kollam, Kerala, nestled across Kerala backwaters near the Arabian Sea.

Campus Details

ParameterDetails
Area80 acres
LocationKollam, Kerala

Academic Facilities

  • Labs: 5 labs, each with 36 workstations

Other Facilities

  • Computer Labs: 600 computers
  • Sports: Football Ground, Cricket Pitch, Basketball Court, Volleyball Court, Badminton Court, Tennis Court, Kabaddi Pitch
  • Indoor Games: Table Tennis, Carrom, Chess, Billiards
  • Gymnasium: Multi-station gym for boys and girls

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the eligibility for BTech at Amritapuri Campus?

Minimum 75% marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. Born on or after July 1, 2005. Selection via AEEE or JEE Mains scores.

What AEEE rank gets me into BTech CSE at Amritapuri?

AEEE ranks 1500-3500 for various slabs. JEE Mains 95th-97th percentile preferred. 70% seats via AEEE, 30% via JEE.

How to apply for BTech admission at Amritapuri?

Online or offline application with INR 1000 fee via net banking, card, or DD. Submit documents including 10+2 marks and photo. Merit-based counseling follows AEEE/JEE.

What are the BTech fee slabs at Amritapuri?

Slab 1: INR 1,25,000/year; Slab 2: INR 2,75,000/year; Slab 3: INR 4,00,000/year; Slab 4: INR 6,00,000/year. Hostel+mess: INR 76,000/year plus INR 10,000 deposit.

Is hostel fee included in Amritapuri tuition?

No, tuition separate from hostel and mess at INR 76,000 annually. Caution deposit INR 10,000 refundable. Payment via online or DD.

Do they offer education loans at Amritapuri Campus?

University facilitates education loans for all programs. Apply post-admission with fee slabs. Scholarships reduce loan burden based on AEEE rank.

What scholarships for AEEE toppers at Amritapuri?

25%-90% tuition waivers via slabs. Slab 1 top rankers pay INR 1,25,000/year. Maintain 8.0 CGPA for Slab 1 renewal.

GATE students get how much scholarship for MTech?

INR 12,400 monthly as per AICTE norms. All MTech programs AICTE-approved. Non-GATE get merit/endowment up to INR 1 lakh.

Chancellor scholarship criteria at Amritapuri?

100% tuition waiver for >80% in 12th/UG/PG. 50% for 70-79%. Renewable yearly with 7.0 CGPA and 75% attendance.

Is management quota available for BTech Amritapuri?

Yes, merit-based after AEEE/JEE. Online registration, document upload, fee payment. Minimum 60% in PCM, born after July 1, 2005.

NRI admission process for Amritapuri BTech?

10+2 performance and AEEE/JEE for sponsored. Parent/sibling sponsor only. Confirm after document verification and first-year fees.

Integrated B.Sc.+M.Sc. eligibility at Amritapuri?

50% in 10+2 with PCM. Departmental entrance test for selection. Application online/offline with INR 1000 fee.

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